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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Adult
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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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
***ADOPTION PENDING***
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
MEET SHELDON…a very sweet, mature Shih Tzu gentleman at 8 yrs old, 11 lbs, tan and white and cute all over! He came from the South Central Shelter a total mess but our groomer said “he’s a very nice dog.” He doesn’t say that about many of our dogs!! They usually are in such bad condition they get testy…but not Sheldon; he was a gentleman. He wasn’t neutered when they gave him to us because they said 8 yrs old is too old to neuter at their facility. Hogwash! We took him to Shelter Vet in West LA and he was done without issue. We did learn that he has a slight heart murmur (grade 3 out of 6) and he is visually impaired (not dry eye) but not blind. Not uncommon for Shih Tzu at this age. He doesn’t have a skin infection, but his coat was shedding so we know he didn’t get good nourishment like he is now, which should solve the problem. He just didn’t have good care in the past and his skin and eyes were infected. We have been treating him and he is doing great. Not a candidate for any other medication at this time. His bloodwork came back normal and he is a very healthy boy!
Sheldon is more of a laid back boy, but he is a great eater. Don’t touch his food before he’s ready or he may surprise you! He can be a little food aggressive which tells us he probably had to fight for his meals 🙁 He is great with everyone, but we wouldn’t recommend kids for this reason. He would be good in a mature home with or without another dog. He is just recovering from being neutered and he has the sniffles so we are hoping to bring him to adoptions on Sunday if he is feeling better! Sheldon is a dog you can pamper and love. Does he sound like a fit for you?
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.
