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Posted over 4 weeks ago
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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Gray or Silver
Age
6 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
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!
Meet Jake, who is a 6 year old multi colored (cream, brown and grey) fun loving Shih Tzu. He recently rescued from from a puppy mill in Iowa. Unlike most mill dogs, this little guy is NOT shy, and is in fact quite the opposite. He loves people and will do anything to get their attention. He is quiet, good with other dogs and likes squeaky toys. He sleeps through the night in his bed (see picture attached) and he is ecstatic about being a pet in his foster home.
But there is still some work to be done, such as learning to walk on a leash and potty training. However, he has learned very quickly and is making significant progress. But his new family must be patient and understanding, and continue with his training to ensure that he will be reliably housetrained. A big part of housetraining is being walked regularly every day, which is a must for Jake. He enjoys other small dogs and would do well in a home with another small dog from whom he can continue to learn.
Following are the requirements for Jake’s new family:
• A family who is home for much of the day and who will make Jake a part of their daily life.
• A patient, understanding family who will continue with Jake’s housetraining, leash training, and helping him learn to be a family member.
• Another small dog in the family would be a bonus for Jake.
• A family with children over the age of ten will be considered, based upon their previous experience with small dogs.
• Family must live within 25 miles of Edina, MN and commit to attending the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.
Jake has been neutered, is current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative care. His adoption fee is $320.00 plus $27.28 in sales tax for a total of $347.28
To meet Jake, 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 Southdale PetCo in Bloomington, MN.
