Sweet Nash (formerly given the name Fieval in the shelter) is a 1.5 year old(approximate) Shih Tzu mix. We are not sure what he is mixed with, but possibly some sort of small terrier. He comes to us from one of our shelter partners in Southwest Virginia. He is very sweet and loyal, like most Shih's, and will make some lucky family or person a wonderful companion.
Weighing in at a whooping 11 pounds, little is known about his past. He was picked up as a stray and never claimed. MMR originally thought he was a brown dog with typical Shih Tzu markings, but once he was bathed and given a good grooming, it turns out his coat is actually white!!!! He was so dirty and matted, his fur was discolored. He is feeling much better now, and looks stunning. Nash has been completely vetted, neutered, and heart worm tested. He is negative for heart worms and is on a monthly preventative.
While in the shelter, Nash was scared to death with all the noise. He was a bit 'stiff' when handled but was processed without any issue. He did well with his temperament testing, although he didn't like having his teeth checked or being held tightly...he did tolerate it, however. He did great with all his interactions with other dogs, and is dog friendly. He has not been tested with cats or children.
Nash is currently in a foster home with both large and small dogs and is doing great. He has no issues with the dogs and is a happy guy. His current foster describes him as ' the happiest dog ever, plays, rolls around on the floor, is in and out of your legs...loves to be held and cuddled. He never stops moving or smiling or wagging his tail. He's a bundle of joy! ' He will stiffen a bit if someone comes near his food bowl, but it doesn't escalate....he just prefers to dine alone. His new family will need to feed him away from other pets, so he doesn't feel threatened. His foster home has a fenced yard, but he is walked on occasion, as well. He still needs work in this area, so his new family will need to work with him on leash walking and house manners...he is not completely house trained.
MMR believes that Nash would do well with children over the age of 10. He may be a little nervous around children who are younger, and who may not understand that he needs to be left alone while eating. A fenced yard is preferred, but is not required....as long as his adopters understand that he needs frequent bathroom breaks and leash walks for socialization. His foster home notes that if a door is left open or partially open, Nash will try to escape. He doesn't do it to run away, but wants to be where the people are. Caution must be taken to make sure all doors or shut or latched, especially for those applicants who do not have a fenced yard. Nash should never be taken outside unless he is in a secure HARNESS AND LEASH. Preference will be given to those with similar breed experience. In addition, Nash must have another small, friendly, confident dog friend in the home. MMR feels Nash would benefit from another dog showing him the ropes and he would continue to blossom with a canine friend.
If you have a place in your heart for Nash, and can offer him a home with another canine buddy, and some older children to play with, please fill out an application. Please keep in mind that he will need work on his house manners, and someone should be home (or a dog walker) to let him out or walk him several times a day until he masters this skill. He is still basically a puppy, and is catching on quickly. Apply today!!!
My adoption fee is $400, which covers the cost of routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heart worm testing, my microchip, monthly heartworm prevention, monthly flea/tick prevention, and any transport costs if applicable.
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To fill out an adoption application, go to:
http://muttsmatterrescue.com/adoption_app.html
You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster home for a dog in need! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering on our website:
http://www.muttsmatterrescue.com/foster_faq.html
MMR covers the vet care, food, and tools to get started. You supply the love. Fostering saves lives. Sometimes a foster home is the only thing standing between life and death.
October 23, 2024, 12:07 am
