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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
7 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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In addition to the following profile for this dog, 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.
Rudy is an energetic, adorable 7 year old boy who loves to play fetch and shake his toys. He weighs about 10 pounds and has silky, soft white hair, gray ears, and spots on his back. He loves to sit on the couch and watch out the window, just primed to protect the house from a squirrel or the neighbors’ golden doodle. But Rudy truly wants nothing more than a lap to snuggle on. His favorite spot is near you, preferably ON you.
Rudy loves to be outside and enjoys meeting new people while on walks or just accompanying you while you work in the yard. He does need some training while leash walking, because he tends to pull towards people and lunge at bikes while on his walk. So his new family must commit to doing some training so that Rudy, and they, will enjoy their walks. He wants to please his owner and responds well to praise, so he will be easy to train.
Rudy would do well as an only dog, or with another small dog, but especially in a family where there is someone home most of the time. Rudy is house trained, but may need some reinforcing and patience when he makes the transition to his new home.
Rudy is a good boy who wants a perfect home and family. In order to ensure that, here are the requirements that his foster mom would like for his new family:
• Rudy needs an active family/owner that will walk him and make him a part of their daily life. He does need some leash training to make his walks more enjoyable.
• A family that works from home, or is home most of the day, would be ideal for Rudy.
• Rudy can be in a home with another small dog who will help him learn by being a role model and friend. However, he would also do well as an only dog.
• A family with children over the age of 10 will be considered, depending on their experience with a small dog.
• Rudy will definitely want to sleep in bed with his new family as he loves to cuddle and be close to his humans.
• Rudy’s new family should live within the 30 miles of Shoreview, MN and commit to attending the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.
We understand there are quite a few requirements for Rudy’s new family. But if you meet the requirements, you will have abundant joy with this cute funny boy.
Rudy will have a dental on April 5th and will be ready to go to his new home shortly after that. But adoption applications are being accepted now. He is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $270.00 plus $23.02 in sales tax for a total of $293.02.
To meet Rudy, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him 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 the Southtown Petco in Bloomington, MN.
