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Shih Tzu Dogs For Adoption in Westmont, IL, USA
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MUFFIN - Shih Tzu (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Shih Tzu Dogs For Adoption in Westmont, IL, USA

For Adoption

Nickname
MUFFIN
Breed
Shih Tzu
Gender
Female
Age
Senior
Location
Westmont, IL, 60559, USA

Description

Shih Tzu Dogs For Adoption in Westmont, IL, USA

Posted Breed: Shih Tzu (long coat). Introducing MUFFIN, a wonderful 9 year young Shih Tzu whose senior owner could no longer care for her (or her house-mate Chica). Muffin is about 10lbs and could use

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to gain some weight. She had surgery to remove her eyes due to severe glaucoma and dry eye, causing her to go blind. She has recovered beautifully. In just a short time she has been learned to navigate her foster home including finding the water dish and food on her own. Muffin loves to sleep on the couch so she is helped on and off so she doesn’t fall. She is friendly towards EVERYTHING. She gets along with cats, other dogs, and people; Muffin is always wagging her tail. This sweetie loves being held and will fall asleep on your lap if you let her. She is afraid of thunder, fireworks and other loud noises and likes to cuddle by you when she hears these things. She is great when getting a bath and is just an overall sweet dog. Muffin’s foster mom said, “She is the sweetest dog I have ever met and despite some setbacks in her life she doesn’t show it at all.” Muffin’s foster parents are working on getting her out more - she hangs in the backyard with them a lot and sometimes is carried on walks so she can get out. She would benefit from someone who is home a good amount of the day in order to let her out and keep her on a schedule. She is potty trained and indicates she has to go out by getting very excited, once she starts spinning in a circle you know she is going to go to the washroom. We would love if Muffin can be rehomed with her house-mate Chica, a 7 year old Chihuahua. This dog has been inoculated against diseases, dewormed, tested for Heartworm Disease, been spayed and microchipped. In addition, in preparation of her surgery a full blood panel was run on Muffin; she is in great overall health. Adoption Applications are available for online completion and submission via computer (not phones) through the home page of our website - www.acaringplacehs.org A Caring Place - All Breed Dog Rescue adopts throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area. All dogs and puppies live in foster homes, providing you as the adopter, with information on the animal's behaviors, needs, and requirements. We are always in search of fosters care providers. If you are one of those special people willing to open your heart and home to an animal in need and would like to receive information on how you can foster an animal, please contact us.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Long
Grooming Needs
High
Shedding Amount
None

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Exercise Needs
Low
Other
Apartment AppropriateHousetrained

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Location

Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-626540
Date Listed
08/19/2017
Date Expires
Expired

Shih Tzu


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