Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Teddy is a handsome 2.5 yr old, 13 lb, white and gold Shih Tzu with silver highlights. Teddy was picked up as a stray with a severe tail injury, which was not recent. Someone tried to scotch tape and office staple his tail back on. Horrifically, his tail was only hanging by one tendon. After picking him up from the shelter, we immediately took him to the emergency clinic to have his tail amputated. It was a challenging recovery for Teddy because of the trauma, pain, and probably some phantom limb pain. Once in his foster home and starting to heal physically and emotionally, he began to trust. Teddy’s new owner must have patience, read his clues, and let him get used to his new environment on his own time. Teddy needs a home where his people are home frequently since he prefers to be with his person and happily accompany you from room-to-room. Teddy does not do well being crated at this time. Daily walking and time with his family will be important for his continued recovery. He is doing very well on housetraining and leash walking. Teddy is an active and athletic Shih Tzu. He is quick and will dart for an open door, so his adoptive home needs to be prepared to manage a young dog and around outside doorways. Teddy could be an only dog or have another dog around his size (no larger than 15 lbs) in the home. The adoption range for this dog is limited to NC, SC and VA. If you are interested in adopting this dog, contact h2hadoptions@gmail.com. An all-adult home (no young children) and a yard with a secure fence, 4ft high with no spacing greater than 2 inches and attached to the home. An invisible fence, enclosed patio or terrace, temporary fencing or community shared fencing are NOT considered secure fencing. No exceptions. There is an application process and adoption fee. We are an all-volunteer organization, and in addition to saving dogs, we have other responsibilities, so we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Response time can take up to 5 business. Please inquire only if you are willing to come to Greensboro, North Carolina to meet the dog after we schedule your home visit. We do not ship dogs or put them on transports. Veterinary Care: All Hart-2-Heart Rescue foster dogs are spayed/neutered, current on heartworm prevention, parvo/distemper, bordetella, and rabies vaccines and are professionally groomed. As needed, our foster dogs have teeth cleanings, extractions, bloodwork and other diagnostic testing. Adoption Fee: $450 May 16, 2023, 12:57 am
