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My name is Hershey!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Gateway 4 Paws
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
14 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Shih Tzu
DOB 12/18/19
14lbs
Neutered/Microchipped
UTD on vaccinations
Current on flea/heartworm prevention

Adoption donation: $450 (tax deductible)

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY, it will answer most of your questions. If you are a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Only complete & qualified applications will be considered/contacted.

We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to drive for a meet and greet. We are a 100% foster-based rescue. Applications can be found here on our website.

Hershey was a pretty shy boy when he first arrived. He was scared & not sure what the future was going to be. Well, he arrived at his foster home & was greeted by some furry friends who assured him it was going to be fabulous from here on out. He spent the first few weeks just watching. Watching the humans, watching the other dogs, & watching the household activities.

Hershey has come a long way and now follows his foster mom everywhere. He will jump up on the recliner so his foster mom will hold him. He is still unsure of his foster dad but is getting better. In his new home, everyone will need to understand Hershey will need time to adjust so you will need patience.

Hershey is still not accepting of the harness and leash so he will need a secure physically fenced yard. In time, his family can work on leash training, but it isn’t going to happen any time soon.

He is a very good boy that doesn’t need to be crated & is always on his best behavior when his foster family is gone. He is not completely potty trained but taken out often, he doesn't have accidents.

Hershey needs a low-key family that will allow him to bloom. He really needs another dog of similar size in the home already. He enjoys being able to be in the same room as his family at night, with his four-legged friends.

Please apply if you have a nice slow-paced home for Hershey to join.
Rescue
Gateway 4 Paws

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Maryville, IL 62062

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We require an application with personal and vet references, as well as a home visit.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are a foster based rescue, meaning that we do not have a physical shelter location, all our dogs are fostered with families in homes. A meet and greet will be set up with approved applications only.

More about this rescue

We are an all volunteer, small breed canine rescue that acquires dogs from high kill shelters and breeder release/surrenders.