Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have a transport where we will be personally taking our dogs to their new home leaving beginning to mid of December 2025 to the east coast from where we are located here in Southern California. Surrounding states will be added to our route as needed ☺️ We would love to add Rico to our trip for the right home! As always for our adopters peace of mind we never ask for anything up front! His adoption fee, along with his adopting families share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person with Rico ultimately finalizing his adoption.
Meet Rico 💙
If ever there were a dog whose eyes could speak straight to your heart, it would be Rico. This purebred Shih Tzu is 2 years old and weighs right under 14 pounds. He is full grown, perfectly proportioned, and has one of the sweetest, most expressive faces you’ll ever see. His big, soft brown eyes seem to sparkle with gratitude whenever someone shows him love — and it’s impossible not to feel something special when he looks your way.
Rico’s previous family loved him deeply, but their work schedules kept them away from home more than they ever intended. They noticed how much he longed for connection, how his tail wagged at the sound of the door opening, how he just wanted time — real, devoted time — with his people. When they realized they couldn’t give him that consistently, they made the compassionate choice to reach out to us so he could find the life they knew he truly deserved.
Since joining us, Rico has proven to be a bright light of joy. He’s crate trained, house trained, and sleeps through the night in his crate. He’s also leash trained and loves his walks, trotting proudly with his tail held high, as if he knows each step is a new adventure. He’s not a barker but does communicate sweetly when he needs something, always polite, never demanding.
Rico is one of those dogs who simply goes with the flow — adaptable, cheerful, and content as long as he’s part of your world. He’s the perfect blend of playful energy and calm companionship. He can romp around the yard one minute and curl up quietly beside you the next. His personality makes him a wonderful fit for nearly any household, whether it’s a single person looking for a loyal companion or a family with gentle children and other pets.
When you look into his eyes, you can see how much he wants to be loved — not just occasionally, but deeply and daily. He loves being near his people, enjoys gentle affection, and thrives on routine and reassurance. He doesn’t ask for much: a cozy home, a patient heart, and someone to share his days with.
Rico is ready to make someone’s life brighter in every way. His gentle, forgiving heart and happy spirit are what make dogs like him unforgettable. If you’ve been waiting for that one dog who will make you laugh, comfort you when you’re down, and greet you with joy every single morning — Rico is your boy.
Adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_rico
It covers his neuter, full veterinary exam, microchip/registration, dental cleaning and polish, antibiotic injection given to aid in the healing of both his neuter and dental cleaning, his current vaccines, ear exam which included needing the hair plucked from his ears, and pain meds to go home. It also covers the months of care, grooming costs, and training he has recieved since with us here ❤️
