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Posted over 6 years ago
| Updated over 6 years ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Black - with White
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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:
Milo was adopted March of 2018!
Age: 10 yrs approx
Weight: 13lbs
Good with kids: 10 or older
Good with other dogs: Yes and he'd love a little companion
Good with Cats: Unknown
Fenced yard required: No
OK for Apt. or townhouse: Yes
House trained: Yes
Crate trained: If needed but he's not a fan
Barks when left alone: Never
Chews on inappropriate objects: No
Training: No training, but not relevant with his limited mobility
Activity level: Low due to age and limited mobility
Old age is no picnic. But imagine finding you can no longer walk properly, and then your family abandons you. It would be easy to give up on life... but not Milo!
Milo wants to be wherever you are. He'll follow you around when he's walking well and when he's not, he loves to sit where he can watch you. He loves to be held, or carried, or just lie in your lap. He's the perfect companion while you're watching TV, gardening or enjoying your yard.
Milo does have a few health problems.
IVDD, intervertebral disk disease, causes him to sometimes drags his rear legs but on good days, he walks on all 4 legs. Recently, he got a doggy wheelchair that's very easy to use and promises to give him an ease of movement he may not have had for years. Milo also has a heart murmur but is asymptomatic.
Milo's house-training is impressive and there's no issue with his cleanliness.
Milo's a quiet dog and finds a lot of noise and erratic activity unsettling so a calm household would be best.
Milo's likes other dogs as long as they're gentle but particularly loves small dogs. In fact, his ideal home would have another small, gentle dog. Most of all, Milo's family would never desert him.
If you are interested in Milo, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application (http://www.pgspca.org/adopt/online-adoption-application/).
Milo is NOT expecting to attend the next adoption show,
February 17th at the Annapolis PetCo. The show has been cancelled.
NOTE: We are an all-volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of
our animals are in foster homes. Due to our requirement for a home
visit, we generally only place animals within an hour's drive of
Washington, DC. Questions can be directed to pgspcavol@gmail.com.
