Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Louie!
Louie is a sweet, quiet 4-year-old Shih Tzu who is still figuring out his new world. He can be nervous with new people and unfamiliar situations, but he has already started warming up to his foster family and showing them just how affectionate he can be.
Louie is house trained and has had zero accidents in his foster home. He also loves his crate. It has become his safe space, and he settles quietly there while his foster family is away from home. His foster currently crates him when no one is home while he adjusts to the other dogs, but feels he may eventually be perfectly comfortable having more freedom.
Louie is a very low-energy guy whose idea of a great day involves plenty of relaxing, sleeping, snuggling, and belly rubs. In fact, belly rubs are serious business. If you start petting his head or back, Louie will roll over, grab your hand with his paw, and redirect it to his belly. And according to him, you are absolutely not allowed to stop!
He is currently living with dogs of different sizes and energy levels. Louie mostly keeps to himself and isn’t particularly interested in playing with them right now. He was unsure about sharing his space with the other dogs when he first arrived, but as everyone has settled in and learned to respect each other’s space, he has been adjusting well. A calm, respectful canine companion may work for him, though he may also be perfectly happy as the only dog in the home.
Louie is still very nervous outside and can freeze on leash, so his new family will need to give him time and patiently help him build confidence rather than expecting him to immediately be ready for long walks and adventures. He is also nervous in the car but may become more comfortable as he settles in and learns what to expect.
Once Louie feels safe, his affectionate side begins to emerge. He asks for attention with his paw, loves cuddling on the couch, gives little kisses when he’s comfortable, and knows “stay,” “come,” and “paw.”
Louie would thrive with a quieter household that understands he needs time to decompress and build trust at his own pace. He doesn’t need a busy schedule or constant entertainment. What he really seems to want is a comfortable place to sleep, a person to trust, and someone willing to provide an unlimited supply of belly rubs.
For a family looking for a calm little companion and willing to give him the patience he needs to feel secure, Louie has so much sweetness waiting to come out.
This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is the case, your adoption coordinator will provide guidance on the process.)
To adopt or learn more about this dog, you must complete an adoption application, which can be found on our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
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• If a dog or puppy is listed, they are currently available for adoption. However, they may already be pending an adoption, and their profile may not yet reflect this.
• All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the posting date.
• Unless explicitly stated, Sandy Paws Rescue does not guarantee the breed of any dog. Breeds listed are educated guesses made by shelter staff, volunteers, or veterinarians. Many of our dogs are mixed breeds, often with pit bull-type genetics, resulting in a wide variety of physical traits and temperaments.
Our dogs come from various situations, such as kill shelters, owner surrenders, or as strays. It is likely both parents were mixed breeds as well.
Sandy Paws Rescue does not have a public shelter in Massachusetts. Our dogs reside in private foster homes or boarding kennels in the South until adopted. Many dogs are spoken for prior to transport or release from state-mandated isolation.
For information on adoption fees, procedures, or FAQs, visit our website: www.sandypawsrescue.com.
The FIRST step in adopting from Sandy Paws Rescue is to submit a completed adoption application.
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