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My name is Boober!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Interview

4

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $100

This helps Indigo's Rescue Ranch And Sanctuary with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Black - with White
Age
13 years old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
13 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
IRIN-A-39

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred

My personality

My story

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

Boober is a sweet thirteen-year-old Shih Tzu, weighing in at almost 13 pounds. This little friend deserves a quiet, loving, home that can provide care and comfort. Boober will certainly return the favor.

Medical/behavioral needs: We’re looking for a good family to foster-to-adopt Boober on his road to recovery. Due to past neglect, Boober has medical issues being actively resolved. We are addressing ear infections that will require vet visits. Boober also has a condition known as Dry Eye, common to the Shih Tzu breed. His eyes will require daily wetting drops for the remainder of his life.

During the foster-to-adopt process, Indigo’s Rescue Ranch will pay for his medical care. When these issues are resolved, his foster family or person can decide if they would like to move ahead with adopting him into his forever home!

Good with dogs? Boober seems very interested in other dogs. He may enjoy the company of another gentle canine friend.

Good with cats? He currently is living with cats who are pretty sassy and he pushes them around demanding their cat food which he really enjoys. As long as your cats wouldn’t eat him for that, he’s fine with cats.

Good with kids? We don’t know much about Boober with children but we think he would be okay with older kids who understand that small senior dogs enjoy gentle interaction. Soft petting, soft words, and soft treats are always nice to get from new friends!

Energy level: Boober is very easy going and likes to take a lot of naps. He enjoys short, leisurely strolls. Playtime for Boober might include a nice belly rub from his human and soft treats!

Is he house trained? While he’s not perfect, he’s very adaptable. He has never lived in a home where someone paid much attention to him. He is definitely teachable and could be confined to a smaller space in the house until he is better trained.

Animal Characteristics: Boober is a messy eater! We haven’t found a kibble that is his favorite yet. As we mentioned, he seems to like the cat food better but a little experimentation will discover his dream dish!
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Contact info

Pet ID
IRIN-A-39
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 3, Vallonia, IN 47260

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3.

Interview

4.

Take the Pet Home

We offer a foster-to-adopt option to ensure you're confident the match is a good one for both you and the dog.

Additional adoption info

Take the pet home

Go meet their pets

Indigo's Rescue Ranch is located near Medora, Indiana (Jackson County). We are located approximately 1 hour south of Indianapolis and 1 hour north of Louisville, Kentucky.

Meeting pets at the shelter is by appointment. Once you have completed an adoption application, please call us 812-528-9194 to schedule.

More about this rescue

Indigos Rescue Ranch and Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care, shelter, fostering opportunities and adoptive homes for Jackson County’s homeless dogs until such time as we can find them a suitable “forever home.” Regardless of breed, size or age, we accept dogs into our shelter and ensure they have safe and happy lives while we seek suitable homes for them. We believe so strongly in our mission, that where hard to place dogs are concerned (e.g., older, disabled or special needs dogs), Indigo’s becomes their forever home so they may live out their lives with the love, care, and attention they deserve.

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