KIRBY - SHIH TZU / DACHSHUND / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu / Dachshund / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application › Everything you need to know about Kirby! This little snuggler is just about 20lbs. Calm and brave and loves her person/people. She will not complain sitting with you in your chair or snuggling into your arm when you lay down in bed. How lucky! If you get to be her new person. She was rescued from a situation where she was kept caged and in an outside pen without much interaction. Due to this, Kirby should NOT be crated. But, she doesn’t need to be. She’s never chewed anything that wasn’t her own toys. Since August she has had a lot of firsts: Riding in cars including a multi-day roadtrip, vet care, grooming, going down stairs, meeting a ton of new people, walking on leash, swimming in the pool, playing fletch, eating out at restaurants, chewing up toys :-), trying all sorts of new treats and being loved every minute of every day. She’s never had that. She is reserved with new people but with time she becomes the best cuddle buddy. Her new family will need to be patient and give lots of support when she first comes home. She is scared of loud noises like fireworks and loud motorcycles and she will need help working through separation anxiety. It’s about the only time she barks. Foster mom thinks that a medium energy home with people who are with her most of the day would be best. If there are other dog friends around that’s even better. She likes kids, but hasn’t been around them much. Cats are overly interesting right now but foster mom thinks that could be curbed with proper introductions and obedience training. She is great with dogs of all ages and sizes. She is not jumpy, and has a cute little howl when she gets excited. We are working on potty training. She is about 70% there but still a work in progress. Kirby’s only lasting medical issue from her old life is chronic dry eye that went untreated until she was rescued. She will require drops in her eyes for the rest of her life. About $35 every 2 months through Chewy. She is good about getting the drops. She is spayed and heart-worm negative. Kirby knows her name and comes to it well but she would benefit from going to obedience classes. She needs to learn basic commands. It will help her bond with her new family as well as get more exposure to new people and new places. She is not a runner, but she will wander if left alone. She went without regular meals most of her life so she will always come for food shaken in a bowl. She gets super excited at meal times. (In a cute way). In short, Kirby had a rough first 3 years but doesn’t let that hold her back. She is experiencing life and building confidence every day and is eager to keep learning. Her foster mom loves her and can answer any other questions. ************************************************************************ The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to .pawfectmatch/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	No
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Timid Affectionate Intelligent

• Additional Information

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