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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
RI040107
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
The picture above is of a little Shih Tzu brought into a local emergency animal hospital by an animal control officer. This little dog was so matted that his back legs were actually stuck together. He could not use his back legs, and dragged himself across the floor. The most amazing thing about that is that one of his front legs was totally useless. This little 8 pound dog was dragging himself around with only one leg! This picture was taken after the vets had worked on shaving him down for about 1/2 an hour. It took a total of 2 hours to get most of the mats off. They weren’t able to remove the mat on his front leg because it was the only thing holding the gangrened leg onto his body. Little Freddy is only about 2-4 years old! It is hard to believe a dog could become this matted and this damaged in such a short time. We can only imagine that Freddy was never groomed. A dog with hair like his, that is long and continues to grow, needs to be groomed! A trip to the groomer’s every 6 weeks or so, or the investment in some clippers, would have been all that was needed to save Freddy's leg! Even brushing him once a week would have helped! The price of a hair brush and a few minutes a week! Isn't a little sweet dog like Freddy worth even that much? Through it all Freddy has been a great little guy. Giving kisses and wanting to be held and loved, this little man forgives what was done to him. He is feeling better and better every day, and is now running and playing a little with the other dogs. Freddy will never suffer from the lack of care again. He has free reign in his foster home. Abuse can be violent but can also be subtle. Freddy just needed someone to care...thankfully he found many folks that have worked together to help him have a forever home that will cherish him for the wonderful little guy he is. Freddy is currently being fostered in a southeastern PA and his asking adoption fee is $200. Donations for Freddy's vetting will be very much appreciated and he will send a personal thank you card to everyone who donates to his care. Please see our Petfinder homepage for donation information. E-MAIL INQUIRIES WILL BE RESPONDED TO MUCH FASTER THAN TELEPHONE CALLS!
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