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My basic info
Breed
Tibetan Terrier
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
MEET MASTER TOBEY…whose story is sad, with a very happy new beginning! Tobey is a 20 lb, charcoal/black/tan, 2.5 yr old, Tibetan Terrier mix, from our best guestimation! He’s a perfect dog for you guys who don’t want to be seen with a “cutesy fluff ball!” He has girth, stature and a great stance! He is donning a short cut because he was completely matted to the skin and needed to be sedated because he was in such pain (not that he was difficult to groom). He would love to go running with you, definitely wants a canine companion and will be your very best friend. He’s a dog for all seasons…and all reasons, too!
Tobey was brought to the shelter with 18 other small dogs who were living in an RV until AC came to their rescue! Agoura called us and asked if we would take him and we said “of course.” Bigger than usual and not knowing his breed, we know that Agoura never asks for help unless they really need it. Fortunately, Tobey had a guardian angel there, who helped him decompress and learn that humans are there to help and protect — not an experience he had previously had. He looked like Photo #4 at the time.
When Tobey came to us, he was very reactive and could hardly be touched. Now? He gives you washcloth face kisses and asks for attention. He had never had a belly rub and now that he knows what they are, loves them. And…his tail is finally up, over his back and wagging! Tobey still has a ways to go, as he is still a little on the fearful side, but we’ve never heard a growl, never seen his teeth (unless looking at them) and doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. He has a long body, a tail that goes over his back and bedroom brown eyes that speak to your heart and soul. We wouldn’t recommend him for kids at this point in time, as he still needs to “relax” but he has come so far in a short time. If you want to meet a dog who wants to love and belong…Tobey is your man!! Could he be the boy you are looking for?
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.
