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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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ADOPTION PENDING
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
MEET SANTIAGO (Sante for short!)…a luscious, tan/white, 16 lb, 3.5 yr old Shih Tzu (DOB 2/27/2019), who was surrendered to LHH because his human granddaughter hated that he was kept outside. When he first arrived, he was shaking like a leaf, so we let him decompress for a day or two. He didn’t understand living inside but now? He sleeps in my arms, in my bed or his. He loves cleaning the eyes/ears of the other dogs with gentle kisses. He has really blossomed and will follow you all over the house (when he is not getting into mischief)! When taken out, he does his business and is settling in very nicely. No guarantees on his potty training but he also uses pads.
Family says great with kids and likes toys! Likes toys? More like LOVES toys and will find them even if you can’t! And, hide your shoes…those are his favorites! We wouldn’t recommend him for a senior/mature home, as he absolutely gets under foot and has almost caused me to crash down the stairs multiple times!
Sante was the pickiest eater! He would barely eat rotisserie chicken! Now he has gotten with the program and is eating what the others do (homemade of course)!
Without question, Sante needs another dog or two in the home to show him the ropes. He is very smart and watches everyone and while still a little picky, will eat like the others. He loves to zoom around the house with the pack! He did have a bladder infection which is why he wasn’t himself when he arrived. Now all better, he’s just the sweetest! Sante definitely needs a home where he gets an abundance of attention and you don’t leave him for hours at a time. He can be an escape artist (watch the door), but he is learning “stay/back up” at the door and is very smart!! Santiago is a keeper… is he a dog you’d be interested in keeping? FOREVER??
Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID
If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed.
Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets.
Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting!
Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events!
See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes
Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
