My name is PoohBear!

Pooh Bear is a Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise puppy. He is very playful and enjoys running and interacting with other dogs. He is so soft and sweet. He likes to play, so plenty of good toys are important. He used to chew everything, but now that he has a raw hide, nothing else is of interest. He uses pee pads consistently and is learning to go outside. He has learned to walk on a leash, he will walk at least twice as far as you do checking everything on both sides of the sidewalk unless you are walking fast and then he keeps up.

He is an endless source of entertainment. He was a born interior decorator, but he has lost interest in that job. He loves snuggles and will curl up in your lap forever if you let him. He runs and jumps and plays with another dog or on his own and then falls asleep. He sometimes sleeps on his back and just looks up at you if he wakes up happy to have a belly rub. He is adorable and charming. It would be impossible not to fall in love with him. The kids in the neighborhood love him. He doesn’t bark often or hoard food. He is fine in the car. He is anxious to please and seems to understand English somehow.



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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.