There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Posted over 3 months ago
| Updated over 3 months ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
Find a pet to adopt
My basic info
Breed
Shih Poo
Color
Black - with White
Age
7 months old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
5 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
Share
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Cheyenne/ ShihPoo
Female- 5lbs
DOB 10/23/23 (4mo)
Spayed
Microchipped/age-appropriate vaccinations
Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications can be found on our website.
Only completed applications that meet requirements will be reviewed. Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applications will be contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & be able to drive for a meet & greet.
Cheyenne is just the sweetest little thing! She was surrendered to rescue because she was born with a juvenile eye (microphthalmia). That means the eye never fully developed, she has an eye, but it is smaller & doesn't provide any sight. It does not bother her & she does not require any extra care because of it. Her other eye developed, she can see out of it, but her eyesight is a bit diminished. As we have already mentioned, she does not require medication or extra care because of her eyesight.
We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. They need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for them. This area will be a part of the home where they can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where they can play, lounge, or nap when their family is not directly engaging with them. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.
We are open to discussing an x-pen if you do not have a fenced yard. She is not leashed trained and will need secure containment immediately. If you have a fence, it needs to be completely secure & enclosed. Please take note of how tiny she is & know that she is not going to get much bigger! Due to her eyesight, or lack of, we actually prefer a smaller outside space for her. She won't be an outside dog, so a large yard is not something we are looking for.
At any rate, NEVER EVER should a puppy be left in a yard without supervision. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.
We are working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established.
Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility that requires oodles of time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt a sweet reserved little puppy. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.
