Adopt

My name is Leo!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $0

This helps K9 Rescue and Sanctuary with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White
Age
11 years 9 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
9 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_1987976-3225719

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

Can be sweet and loves to roll around on a lap, but also has biting tendency so proceed with caution with treats. Also, grooming may be a challenge, but must be done regularly so possibly will need calming meds from vet and must be done by a professional. This poor baby was found incredibly matted with corneal ulcers in both eyes, possibly from scratches he got from his matted hair. His eyes have healed, but scaring remains. Please be advised that he is a bite risk. He needs an experienced handler that will be patient and cautious. This is what his foster had to say: He is doing great with me, unfortunately he still growls at my husband. He doesn’t like anything put over his head. You can put a harness or clothes on him as lone as he can step into them. He will wait for his food, usually sits waiting though might bark softly telling you to hurry up. He likes to go for walks, pulls some, which will get better. Likes to ride in car. Wants to be near you, either sitting with you, laying on the floor or in his bed. He sleeps in his bed at night. He is house trained. He peed in the house the first 2 days. Hasn’t since. We have a doggie door they all use. No children under 16 in the home or regularly visiting. Extreme caution should always be used with him due to bite tendency. Especially with new people. 


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Rescue
K9 Rescue and Sanctuary

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_1987976-3225719
Contact
Phone
Website
Address
Dunnellon, FL 34432

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Approve Application

3.

Interview

4.

Home Check

5.

Meet the Pet

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

If living in a rental will need to have written permission from landlord. Vet or professional reference, such as employer.

More about this rescue

I have been rescuing dogs for many years, but just recently started getting more officially involved. It started with a rescue last year, Michael. He was being tethered to a trailer in the back yard 24/7 in the extreme summer heat and horrible thunderstorms. Animal Services were full so they were not doing much so I worked with the family for about a month before I was able to get them to surrender him to me. I wasn't able to keep him due to his size so I found him a wonderful home. That really inspired me and not long after I was given the opportunity to rescue 2 dogs from really deplorable conditions and again, due to size, had to adopt one out. He went to a wonderful home in Missouri. I was able to keep his senior mom. She has been through enough in her life I did not want to put her through another transition. That is the sanctuary part of the organization. So now I would like to put up some more fencing and make some other modifications to that I can take in a few more dogs and hopfully find them wonderful homes as well so I can continue to help more. There are so many in need. Shelters and rescues all seem to be full and there is a shortage of fosters available. I would love to team up with some amazing people who can assist me so we can provide help for even more.