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My basic info
Breed
Pekingese/Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
11 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
19 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
18449-20
My details
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet cutie pie Shelby, a Pekingese/Shih Tzu mix (best guess). He is 19 lbs, and vet's best guess as to age is 8 years old (as of 2020). He has a great dental score! Shelby is classified as special needs because he has a skin condition called Lichenification. It is a thickening of the skin, it has effected his ears and under his tail mostly. He will need to be on apoquel likely the rest of his life.
It is clear from some of his behaviors that he was not well treated or well socialized. Shelby is a wonderful companion for an older person with no other dogs, and lives a quiet life. He enjoys chasing a ball and playing with rubber toys. He will rip apart a soft fuzzy toy.
We prefer he go to a home where no children under the age of 14 yrs. and hopefully someone with dog experience who can help him with the following issues: He does not like to be told no and will snap if you try to make him do something he doesn't want to do. He gets startled if you try to move him and can react. Sometimes he will play nice like with a toy or ball, other times he will growl if you try to take it. While on walks, if he approaches strange dogs he gets overly assertive. nderstandably, he is having some separation issues in the form of barking when he can’t see you. His bark is quite loud so he will likely need a single family home, no shared walls. This dog has SO much potential. He needs someone who is patient, loving, and skilled to help him be his best doggy self. He is sweet but needy. Can you be his special person???
If interested in adopting, please visit www.masrescue.org and click on "Adopt Here". Beginning June 30th, 2017, MAS Rescue will charge a $10 non refundable administrative application processing fee. 100% of this fee will be for our rescued animals in need. To be clear: 1. No dog application will be processed until the $10 fee is paid via PayPal link on our website: http://www.masrescue.org/helpus.html.
2. The $10 is non refundable. Should you be approved and adopt an animal through MAS Rescue, you will receive a $10 credit to your adoption fee.
3. Paying the application fee is in no way a guarantee that you will be approved to adopt an animal through MAS Rescue. All of the same standards in processing applications still apply. See our policies and procedures: http://www.masrescue.org/pnp.html
4. By submitting an application and paying the $10 application fee, you agree to the terms listed above. If you do not adopt through MAS Rescue or your application is rejected, this serves as your notice of the application fee policy. The Adoption Fee is $300.00. Please Note: 100% of all the adoption fees collected are used to care for the animals, and pay our ever increasing vet bill. We appreciate your interest in adopting from a rescue organization. We understand the desire to meet our "cuties" as soon as possible, but because we operate entirely out of foster homes, we need to limit visitation to approved applicants only. Once your completed application is submitted by you and approved by MASR, we will be glad to schedule your visit. This dog has been examined by our vet, spayed or neutered (if not previously done), vaccinations updated, heartworm negative, and has been microchipped. Breed Selection is 'Best Efforts' given by shelter staff, veterinarians and rescue volunteers. NO guarantees are implied. We do not guarantee housebreaking. Consistency and patience are key! Dogs benefit greatly from Obedience Training - and we encourage you to check out http://www.pupsdogobediencetraining.com/ . They offer a great discount for training of dogs coming from MAS Rescue! Please note that small breeds are not well designed for families with young children as everything about them is more delicate and will require careful handling. Remember adoption is a commitment for the lifetime of your new furry friend; dogs could live 15 years or more!!
