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Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families.
Age: 4 months
Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 7.28.2025
Weight: approximately 3.5 pounds. He will be approximately 7-8 pounds full grown.
Vaccines and treatments:
Rabies
Bordetella
DHPP, part one and two
Other tests and procedures for the litter:
Heart worm test - negative
Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative
Fecal test - negative
Additional procedures:
Microchipped
Because Leo is so young, his neuter surgery will need to happen after his adoption at the age of six months. A neuter deposit of $300 will be required when the adoption is made official. This deposit will be refunded when we receive the spay certificate from the adopter. The adopter may choose the doctor of their choice and pay for the surgery themselves. Alternatively, a spay voucher for Otterkill Animal Hospital in Maybrook, New York can be provided if you are willing to take him to this clinic for his surgery.
Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover his veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help him.
Leo has hair and not fur. He is a brown and white Shih Tzu with stunning and a very rare blue eye. He is incredibly handsome, and we have many volunteers who are quite taken with him.
PLEASE NOTE: Leo's hair will grow as it is not fur. He will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care.
Leo has been so sweet and patient for his baths, haircuts, and nail trims.
Leo can be a playful puppy who likes to keep up with his brothers and sisters. At the same time, he is so laidback and patiently waits his turn at mealtime and interaction with humans. We have a lot of volunteers who have come to help socialize the puppies. Leo is always a favourite, and he's very much into cuddling and being held.
It is ideal for Leop to be in a home with other small dogs and/or dog friendly cats around. He would not do well in a home as the only dog, especially if his people are gone all day at work. Families with children are case-by-case.
Leo will especially thrive in a home that can give him companionship day and night. Leo would be okay for a few hours on his own with his siblings if you provided him with puzzles and things to do while you’re away.
Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Leo. He will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing.
If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Leo. He is going to be a little boy, even full grown. He will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. Leo is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. His goal is to love and be loved.
At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need.
Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application!
Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families.
Age: 4 months
Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 7.28.2025
Weight: approximately 3.5 pounds. He will be approximately 7-8 pounds full grown.
Vaccines and treatments:
Rabies
Bordetella
DHPP, part one and two
Other tests and procedures for the litter:
Heart worm test - negative
Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative
Fecal test - negative
Additional procedures:
Microchipped
Because Leo is so young, his neuter surgery will need to happen after his adoption at the age of six months. A neuter deposit of $300 will be required when the adoption is made official. This deposit will be refunded when we receive the spay certificate from the adopter. The adopter may choose the doctor of their choice and pay for the surgery themselves. Alternatively, a spay voucher for Otterkill Animal Hospital in Maybrook, New York can be provided if you are willing to take him to this clinic for his surgery.
Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover his veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help him.
Leo has hair and not fur. He is a brown and white Shih Tzu with stunning and a very rare blue eye. He is incredibly handsome, and we have many volunteers who are quite taken with him.
PLEASE NOTE: Leo's hair will grow as it is not fur. He will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care.
Leo has been so sweet and patient for his baths, haircuts, and nail trims.
Leo can be a playful puppy who likes to keep up with his brothers and sisters. At the same time, he is so laidback and patiently waits his turn at mealtime and interaction with humans. We have a lot of volunteers who have come to help socialize the puppies. Leo is always a favourite, and he's very much into cuddling and being held.
It is ideal for Leop to be in a home with other small dogs and/or dog friendly cats around. He would not do well in a home as the only dog, especially if his people are gone all day at work. Families with children are case-by-case.
Leo will especially thrive in a home that can give him companionship day and night. Leo would be okay for a few hours on his own with his siblings if you provided him with puzzles and things to do while you’re away.
Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Leo. He will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing.
If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Leo. He is going to be a little boy, even full grown. He will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. Leo is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. His goal is to love and be loved.
At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need.
Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application!
Submit Application
Interview
Home Check
Approve Application
Sign Adoption Contract
Pay Fee
Take the Pet Home
