**ROCKY - SHIH TZU / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat). **Please scroll down and read the entire bio before emailing with questions. We will not respond to emails that ask questions already in the bio of the pet or generic questions of "how old is it?", "can I get more information?", "oh it's so cute", etc. You must fill out an application in order to schedule an appointment. Here is a link to our online application almosthomenm.rescueivey/apply/adopt The application can also be found and downloaded from our main website almosthomenm/available-for-adoption Once you have filled out an application please watch your emails to schedule an appointment. Please be aware we do not hold dogs until an appointment to meet them is scheduled. Very sweet, loving male Shih Tzu mix Approximate DOB 8/1/2024 – About 14 lbs This boy was scheduled for euthanasia at a local shelter after he was not reclaimed or adopted. He got listed and we had until 9 am the following day to get him out of there. Some amazing volunteers with the help of an amazing rescuer and our contact in that area were able to get to him by 8 am that morning to spring him and get him on the road to us. He came in with his brother Ollie and initially we had them together however it has become very apparent that they just can't get along. Both dogs were severely matted and dirty when the shelter got them so they did shave off the bigger mats on both thank goodness as from their original photos it looks like they had almost like matted blankets dragging behind them and covering them up. We are so grateful to the shelters who take a little time from their day to make the dogs in their care a little more comfortable. Anyway, Rocky is just a very sweet, very scared baby who is slowly learning what it means to be loved. When they got here neither understood what it meant to be talked to but with lots of treats, repetition, and love they are learning what it means when people talk to them. These were more than likely outdoor dogs so definitely should be watched and crated when inside their new home so they learn the rules. But they are learning fast and have made so much progress. Rocky is what is considered a pancake dog- he just pancakes to the ground anytime anyone goes near him. It is very sad but he is slowly learning that nobody will hurt him and that he can trust. He still runs from us but he has learned "here" means he should come to us to get a treat. Slowly but surely he will learn what love and a family means. He will need a special adopter to continue building his trust and confidence. Both boys have been professionally groomed (huge thanks to Day of the Dog Grooming in Los Lunas) and have now had their medical completed and are looking for their happily ever afters. We will be updating these posts the longer they are with us. Neutered, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations - Adoption fee $300 We do welcome out-of-state adoptions. Send an email to request the application or you can download it from the main site .almosthomenm and email it to adoptalmosthomenm Dogs are seen by appointment only after an application has been submitted and approved. If you have other dogs it is recommended you bring them out to the meeting but not required. Steps for adoption: Read bio, email to request application or download it from the main website, fill it out completely and email it back, once approved you will receive an email asking you when you would like to come out to meet the pet, schedule an appointment, directions will be emailed or text to you. Adoption fees are cash only. If you would like to provide snacks for Miss Vegas while she waits for her happily ever after we would truly appreciate it. Monetary donations can be made either by mail or electronicallyPaypal .paypal/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=554P2X8HF6U6A&source=url&ssrt=1739385801234Check/money order to Almost home NM - PO Box 772- Peralta, NM 87042Venmo venmo/u/almosthomenmCashApp cash.app/$adoptahnm

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Long

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations