Meet Dewey, a loving and handsome 4 year-old, 14lb, male Shih-Tzu. Dewey comes to us from one of our local shelter partners in Baltimore City, where he was taken from his 'owner' for cruelty and abuse. Dewey exemplifies what makes dogs so wonderful. His innate good nature and warm personality triumphed over his fears, and the physical discomfort he endured. Despite entering our care with horrible matting on his tiny little body-which caused severe physical discomfort, there was a great little dog under there just waiting to come out. It's amazing the difference it makes to a dogs disposition once they have had a bath, been de-matted, and given love ...Dewey is the perfect example of that.
Dewey was neutered soon after placement in his current foster home, and is fully vetted and ready to find his new family. Dewey’s past is behind him and he is free to indulge in just being a dog. This has been a journey for Dewey, as well as his foster family. Dewey’s foster family reports he LOVES TOYS and is always selecting a new favorite, he likes to chew on antlers, he loves walks and prefers 'doing his business' on the walk. He is fully house trained, and enjoys looking out the window or perching on the steps in the house so he can see everything going on outside Dewey is currently living with another foster, a Chow Chow, with whom he has a great relationship. Dewey will bark when he hears noises outside and when new people come in, therefore apartment or condo living would not be ideal for him.
Dewey is up-to-date with all standard vaccinations and is ready for his forever home. When Dewey first entered MMR, he did have a few bite incidents-nothing serious, but they were strictly due to fear. This is not uncommon amongst dogs coming from abuse cases. But that was when he first came to rescue. Since then, no snapping or biting has occurred
To help ensure a happy match between Dewey and his forever home, he will not be placed with children under the age of fifteen.
DEWEY HAS A LINK (copy and paste) TO A YOUTUBE VIDEO. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWiyHeML6NA&list=PL6X5lkFtFSjPBRoHfK9bjB5IECxAFBBeS
My adoption fee is $350, which covers the cost of routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, my microchip, monthly heartworm prevention, monthly flea/tick prevention, and any transport costs if applicable.
If you can't adopt me, consider sponsoring my care and being a rescue angel. Click on the DONATE button below and chip in what you can. Your donation is tax deductible and helps us save more lives!
To fill out an adoption application, go to:
http://muttsmatterrescue.com/adoption_app.html
You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster home for a dog in need! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering on our website:
http://www.muttsmatterrescue.com/foster_faq.html
MMR covers the vet care, food, and tools to get started. You supply the love. Fostering saves lives. Sometimes a foster home is the only thing standing between life and death.
Click here to watch a video of Dewey -- ADOPTION PENDING.April 19, 2024, 12:17 am
