Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids,
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!
Gizmo is a wonderful little Shih Tzu and Maltese mix. He is 8 years old and weighs 11 pounds. He is learning how to overcome months of neglect and isolation in his former home and is slowly making improvements while receiving love and care. He came into rescue suffering from long standing ear infections as well as severe dental disease. He has received thorough veterinary care while in rescue, and his initial defensive behavior has now changed to that of a sweet, loving boy. He was just in so much physical pain that he didn’t want to be touched, especially near his head.
Gizmo is house trained, and loves at last being able to roam freely in his foster home rather than being in a kennel for most of the day and night. He sleeps so sweetly with his foster mom at night, and during the day is quite the cuddler. He loves giving you kisses and showing affection. His foster mom is working on a simple solution for his food and toy guarding, which will resolve in time. Unfortunately, he does not like children so he must go into an adoptive without children. However, we have found that after getting to know an older child, he does become a bit more comfortable with them. So an occasional visiting child might be okay.
Gizmo loves to be outside walking with you! He really needs lots of exercise, so walking 2-3 times a day is quite essential for good behavior and for bonding with you.
Gizmo is a lovely little boy and longs for a permanent forever home.
If you meet the following requirements, please consider applying for him:
1. A quiet, adults only home, without children, where someone is home much of the day. He truly enjoys being with his people.
2. A fenced yard, if possible, as he loves to run and chase.
3. A home without another dog or cat - he craves affection all to himself.
4. Be willing and physically able to take Gizmo on 2-3 long walks every day. He really enjoys the outdoors and especially walking.
5. A family who is understanding and patient who will continue working with him to overcome his trust issues around his food and toys.
6. A home within 30 miles of Eden Prairie, MN.
7. Attend the annual Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each September.
Gizmo is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $320.00 plus $28.88 sales tax for a total of $348.88.
To meet Gizmo, please complete an adoption application using the website listed above. You can also meet Gizmo and other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota at the monthly Meet & Greet, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Chuck & Don's, 8537 Lyndale Avenue S., Bloomington, MN. Because of the Independence Day holiday, the July event will be held on July 11, with the regular first Saturday schedule resuming thereafter.
