Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you!
Bentley is the easiest dog to love! He loves everyone and has a wonderful, joyful spirit. His tail rarely stops wagging! Although he has been through some rough times in the past months with medical issues, this gentle, sweet spirit never faded.
Bentley is 8 years old and weighs 14 pounds. He is a Shih Tzu/Cavalier King Charles mix. He is a wonderful walking companion who loves exploring and watching for squirrels—and now, falling leaves. He is used to going on 3 walks a day, up to 1 mile each time. At home, his favorite place is beside you or curled up with you on a chair, couch, or even on your desk. At night, he snuggles by your side in bed or under the covers. He also adores tummy rubs!
His vetting is complete, and he will need to remain on 1 pill a day for allergies until December, at which time it will be determined if the allergies were seasonal or if he needs to remain on the medication year round. But he will need an eye ointment daily. Both of these medications can be acquired through CostCo Pharmacy at a very low cost. He did have dental surgery for decay and severe infection but he has fully recovered now. He had 25 teeth removed but eats very well and missing those teeth does not bother him at all. Bentley has a gorgeous coat of soft fur, with much of it curly. It does need to be gently brushed every day, and he loves the attention. He is perfectly house trained!! He also knows several commands like “sit, stay, shake, down, wait, and no”.
Bentley gets along with other dogs and has gradually learned to fetch balls and soft toys with his foster brother. He will bark when you come home, or when visitors come to the door, and when he plays or gets excited about going outside. He would be fine in a home with older children, but toddlers would be overwhelmed by his exuberance and play jumps.
His new home should have these requirements:
· Ability to provide for his medical needs: eye ointment and possibly allergy pill daily
· Ability to walk him frequently and provide lots of companionship.
· Owners able to be home much of the day—or gone not more than 4 hours at a time.
· A home with no small children
· A home with or without another small dog
· A home with no cats—Bentley is part Spaniel and he will want to chase and catch them!
· Due to Bentley’s loud bark, he should be in a single family home rather than a condo or apartment with shared walls.
· A home that is within 30 miles of Bloomington, MN
· Commitment to attend our Rescue Reunion in September each year with Bentley
Bentley is neutered, has had a dental, is current on vaccinations, is microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He has one more visit with the dermatologist who will determine what medications he may need going forward. But he will require daily eye ointment for the rest of his life. Bentley’s adoption fee is $320.00 plus $28.88 sales tax for a total fee of $348.88.
To meet Bentley, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us at the rescue’s Meet and Greet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at Chuck & Don’s, 8537 Lyndale Avenue S., in Bloomington, MN.
