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In addition to the following profile for these dogs, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you!
Meet Sophie and Tucker, a bonded Shih Tzu pair who are great companions. They came into rescue when their owner died unexpectedly. They must be adopted together. Sophie, the female, is 9 years old and weigh 10 pounds and Tucker, the male, is 3 years old and weighs 19 pounds. They have luscious tri-color coats with reddish brown, black, and beige colors. They are calm and obedient dogs who are very easy to care for. They are housetrained and love to receive a treat for going potty outdoors. After going out one last time before bed at night, they sleep undisturbed with their foster mom until she awakens and takes them out to potty first thing in the morning. They ride beautifully in the car and walk well on a leash. Both like to cuddle with their people and follow you all over the house and especially love when people and dogs come to visit. They are both very docile and cooperative will let you clean their faces with a wet cloth and not object.
Sophie is a gentle, low energy lady. She wants nothing more than to sit on your lap and get petted! She is very friendly and loves everyone. Sometimes she can be a bit scared of loud noises, but she finds comfort in her people. She does enjoy walks, but tends to only want to go a few blocks before wanting to head home. Sophie takes a couple of medications for allergies, which she will need for the rest of her life. She does not generally play with toys, Tucker does.
Tucker is a playful snuggle boy! He loves to play with his people, and his big sister, Sophie. He still has the last of his puppy energy and loves going for walks. Tucker always keeps an eye on Sophie, checks on her, and naps next to her wherever she decides to nap. He protects and grooms her and is upset if you take her away without him. Tucker may get a bit nosey and pokes into things. He really likes certain types of toys and seems to have a time of day when he gets really playful.
Requirements for applicants interested in Sophie and Tucker include:
• A family with or without children, but children must be older than 10 years. Prefer adopters who are home most of the day. No older senior applicants will be considered due to Tucker’s young age.
• Must adopt both dogs together (bonded pair).
• Willing to take them outdoors for walks regularly every day, must be physically able to care for a young dog such as Tucker, and can handle two dogs.
• A home within 30 miles of Eden Prairie, MN.
• Willing to continue with treatment plan for Sophie’s allergies.
• Must commit to attending the annual Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.
Sophie and Tucker are spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. They will have a dental before they are adopted. The adoption fee for Sophie is $120.00 plus $9.03 sales tax for a total of $129.03. Tucker’s adoption fee is $320.00 plus $24.08 sales tax for a total of $344.08. The total amount to adopt both dogs is $473.11. The adoption fees reflect a $100.00 discount for adopting both dogs together.
To meet Sophie and Tucker, please complete an adoption application on the STRMN website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see them and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at Chuck and Don’s at 6821 York Avenue South, Edina near Southdale.
