Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Story
Shihtzu/Terrier Mix | Male | DOB: 9/1/2026
Storm is a curious, affectionate little guy with an active desire to explore. This handsome boy has a more terrier-like build and a smooth coat, giving him a slightly different look from some of his fluffier brothers. Storm is a smart little guy that is going to thrive with a family that wants a dog to include in their adventures.
HISTORY
Storm was born 9/1/2026. He came to HART as part of a group of puppies from a hoarding situation where too many dogs were living in a small space without adequate population control. With dogs continuing to breed, intervention was needed to help prevent additional unwanted litters and give these puppies an opportunity for a better start.
HART stepped in to help place the puppies through our program while working toward sterilizing the adult dogs remaining in the home.
SOCIALIZATION, TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINING
Storm is a curious, intelligent puppy who enjoys taking in his surroundings and figuring out what's going on around him. He has an active mind and will benefit from a home that understands the importance of mental stimulation, enrichment, and continued socialization safely while he undergoes his puppy vaccinations.
Storm has a more terrier-like body type and a smooth coat, making him a little less fluffy than his Shih Tzu-looking brothers. His coat will still need routine maintenance, but he won't require the same intensive brushing and grooming schedule as his longer-coated siblings.
Storm is affectionate and enjoys connection, but he's also very interested in exploring his environment. His ideal family will appreciate a puppy who wants to participate in life, investigate new things, and learn alongside them.
We want Storm to have opportunities to experience the world in positive, age-appropriate ways. Puppy classes, confidence-building activities, enrichment games, and consistent training will help him develop into a wonderful little companion. A home that simply wants a puppy to sit around all day may not be the best match for this curious boy!
Potty training and crate training are currently underway. Storm is learning the routines and expectations of living in a home, but these skills will need plenty of continued reinforcement as he transitions into his forever family.
We strongly encourage puppy adopters to enroll in age-appropriate training classes. This will help Storm learn the skills needed to become a well-mannered family dog while also helping you learn how to communicate effectively with him and build his confidence.
It's important to remember: Storm is a puppy, and PUPPIES ARE HARD WORK! This little one is just getting started. He has sharp nails and needle teeth and loves to pounce on shoes, grab hold and tug on anything that moves! As far as he's concerned, anything and everything is for play. He still has everything to learn about being a civilized member of a mainly human family. He will trip you up, piddle on your rug, and chew your stuff. Please don't apply to adopt Storm unless you're sure you have the time, energy, and desire to raise him right!
HEALTH STATUS
Storm is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipped, and dewormed. He appears to be a healthy, growing puppy. Sterilization is required at 6 months of age.
ADOPTION
The adoption fee for Storm is $425. Our process starts with an online application and may take a few days to a week to complete. We appreciate your patience while we do our part.
To apply to adopt Storm, please complete our online adoption application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HAWA-A-251.
HART dogs live in foster homes, not in a kennel facility. To respect our fosters' privacy, we make our dogs available to meet adopters only after an adoption has been approved.
