Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BIO ON THIS DOG BEFORE REQUESTING AN APPLICATION. MANY OF OUR DOGS HAVE STRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR ADOPTION.
To see more pictures of this dog, please visit our Facebook page and look under “photos” and then “albums”.
4-year-old male Shih Tzu/Poodle, about 16 pounds. Wizard is a sweet and kind bundle of energy. He is very friendly and eager to interact and play with people, kids, and other dogs. He would likely be fine with a cat but has not been tested. When it comes to energy, Wizard is a husky in a small cuddly dog body. He enjoys long walks - he gets into a flow, walks briskly like a little robot, stops to watch people at work, kids playing, squirrels, birds, takes in the smells, then back to brisk walk...rinse & repeat - for 4-6 miles everyday rain or shine. He is not spooked by occasional traffic sounds, lawn mowers, or gas blowers, so he can do long walks in a suburban setting. He will also make a great hiking buddy in the beautiful PNW. He plays well on his own with toys but likes it even more when the play is interactive with humans, e.g. tug-of-war. Once he has expended his energy, Wizard is a cuddle bug, laying contentedly on the couch with some physical contact with a human. He does well in his crate and potties outside. He will bark and scream (high-pitched) initially when left alone, but if you ignore him, he gives up after ~5 minutes and is quiet as a mouse after that. He may eventually get over this "fear of missing out" (FOMO) behavior, but currently this makes him less suited for apartment-living. He loves people and will do fine as an only dog in a home. He is a dog that will need consistent trips to the groomer, and he is great for brushing and nails. So far, he has proven to be low/no shed. To request an adoption application, email smidgetrescue@hotmail.com
Adoption contract and fee applies. All adoptable dogs can be met at adoption events hosted every weekend. For a list of scheduled events go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmidgetRescue/events . Smidget Rescue is not a shelter, and dogs cannot be seen at the Rescue location. All dogs are fostered throughout the Puget Sound area and are brought to the events where they can be met by prospective adopters. Additional pictures of adoptable dogs can be seen at: https://www.facebook.com/SmidgetRescue/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums. All adoptable dogs are spayed or neutered at 6 months of age or older. Puppies are adopted with a refundable spay/neuter deposit (in addition to the adoption fee) and adopters are required to get their puppy to our vet for their pre-scheduled spay-neuter appointments. APPLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAIL ONLY. Adoption process includes application, meet & greet, home visit and reference check. Email Jamie at smidgetrescue@hotmail.com or click on the CONTACT link on this page. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BEFORE SENDING. 8632781We get a fair number of incorrect emails and Jamie is not able to contact potential adopters. Notice: We do not ship dogs out of state. You must live within a three-hour radius of Seattle, WA, (such as Portland, Vancouver B.C., etc.), so we can arrange for a home visit. If your home seems like a great fit for the dog you would like to adopt, you must then drive to meet the dog at one of our weekend events or at the fosters home.
