Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
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!
Chico is an 11 pound, 8 year old male Shih Tzu Yorkie mix. He was given to our rescue because his owner moved to an assisted living place where no animals were allowed.
Chico is a friendly little guy and likes to greet people and other dogs while out on walks. He will sometimes play fetch in the house, but only for a short while. But what he loves most is joining his foster dog sibling outside to chase the resident rabbits and squirrels around the yard. He will need a fenced yard because he can be a little escape artist. His foster parents use a whistle to call him back to the door, and he seems to respond well to this.
Chico is house trained and does alert you at the back door when he wants to go outside for his bathroom break, although we suggest that he just be on a regular schedule of going out about every four hours. Chico needs exercise every day - he walks over a mile a day, chases the rabbits and squirrels in the backyard, he briefly plays indoors with his toys. Chico is friendly and comfortable with meeting new people, either on walks or in the home. He would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day. He has a bit of separation anxiety and his new family must understand how to help him feel more secure and overcome his anxiety. He enjoys riding in the car and it would be great if his new family will include him in their daily activities, wherever they go. He is okay with another small dog in the home who has similar energy and age. He sleeps in his bed in the bedroom at night, although he would probably love sleeping in bed with his new family.
These are the requirements for Chico’s new home:
1. Someone who is home most of the day and will include Chico with them throughout the day.
2. An adults only home or a home with children over the age of ten who have demonstrated that they know how to engage in a gentle, respectful way with small dogs.
3. A home with another small dog in the home, or in a home as an only dog.
4. A fenced yard would be great, because Chico loves exploring freely. If a fenced yard is not available, the family must be able to take him on a long walk every day – at least over one mile, and provide additional play time for him.
5. Never use a retractable leash – doing so will violate the adoption contract.
6. Live within 30 miles of Inver Grove Heights, MN.
7. Hopefully attend the annual Shih Tzu Rescue annual reunion held in September of each year.
Chico is neutered, has had a dental, is 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 fee of $348.88.
To meet Chico, 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 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.
