Adopt

My name is Kiko!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Home Check

Adoption fee: $0

This helps The Sam Simon Foundation with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Black - with Gray or Silver
Age
5 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
18 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
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 personality

My story

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

**We adopt our dogs to families within 50 miles of Grants Pass, Oregon. All applications are screened for compatibility with the dog of interest. We will ask for pictures of your home and yard. If you are interested in being considered as a potential adopter, please fill out our online application at: www.samsimonfoundation.org. Follow the tabs to 'dogs for adoption'.

Kiko is a 16 pound, neutered male Shih Tzu, approximately 5 years old. He has a few 'special needs' so we are looking for an adopter that has experience with his breed and temperament. He can be feisty and he needs someone who can interpret his behavior for what it is and not be afraid of him. He truly can be sweet and cuddly and fun to be with. He just needs the right home where he feels safe and understood.

He will need someone that can afford the extra expense of his dog food and grooming. He doesn't like being groomed or handled in that way and he will snap at anyone that tries to do those things. He will need a muzzle and possibly be sedated at the vet and the groomer.

Kiko is very sweet and loyal and loves all people. He's confident in public places and loves going for car rides. He will bark excitedly at other dogs but we have worked on this and he is improving. He will need continued training to maintain these improvements.

He doesn't like being left home alone so an adopter that is home most of the time would be best.
He is selfish about his resources around other dogs, especially when it comes to squeaky toys and other items that he cherishes. For that reason, we are not going to place him in a home with other dogs nor children under age 10. He does share his toys well with adult humans.

Kiko is healthy except for occasional crystals in his urine which, if left untreated, will lead to bladder/kidney stones and urinary tract infections. We keep his urinary tract healthy with a simple prescription diet designed for dogs with this tendency. He is currently eating a high-quality prescription diet for dogs with urinary issues from a company called Just Food For Dogs. This food is human quality food specially designed for dogs. It is an expensive food but the benefit of it is that he likes it and it is keeping him healthy.

As a housebroken and well-mannered indoor companion, Kiko is ready to bring joy and companionship to his forever home. While he'd love a house with a yard, he's not suited for apartment or condo living.

If you're looking for a loyal friend to share your life with, Kiko might be the perfect fit. With his loving personality and adaptable nature, he's sure to steal your heart. No one will ever love you more than Kiko!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
30765 Pacific Coast Hwy, #113, Malibu, CA 90265
Donation
We do not accept monetary donations.

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Fill out an online application at www.ssfdogs.org.

2.

Meet the Pet

Qualified applicants will be invited to our facility to meet the dog. Then they and we wait 24 hours to decide if it's a match.

3.

Home Check

We deliver the dog to your home for the final step in the process. A contract will be signed at that time.

Additional adoption info

An application must be filled out and screened by SSF. There is no fee. We do not accept donations. Privately funded by Mr. Sam Simon.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

If we feel we have a match, we will arrange a time and place for you to meet the dog.

More about this rescue

We are a non-profit organization that rescues dogs from animal shelters with the goal of training them to be Hearing Dogs. Dogs that do not complete training are adopted as pets.

Other pets at this rescue

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