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My name is Ozzy!

Posted 1 year ago

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
6 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Ozzy is a very friendly 5 year old Shih-Tzu/Lhasa Apso mix looking for a home.

Ozzy was found in the road by a Good Samaritan who called animal control due to his condition. He was very underweight and matted everywhere. He was removed from the home he had lived in and then we were called to see if we could take him. Of course we said "Yes."

Ozzy really likes people and will sit next to you, on your lap or near you all day. He does like to go for walks and does well on a leash. He does like other dogs and has lived with cats and gets along with them.

He was marking some when he arrived but he will wear a belly band. He was just neutered so we assume that will help. Otherwise he will go outside.

Due to his thin frame when he arrived, we can see he probably was starved. Because of this, he can be very food aggressive. He would need to be fed separately from any other pets. He will also go after any food dropped on the floor and will bite you if you try to grab the food. We understand this behavior but because of this he needs to go to a home with no children.

He is very sweet other than the food issue and is so cute with his little under bite. He needs a home where someone is home most of the time, but he will sleep OK in a crate. If you are interested in Ozzy an application can be found at www.homesfurhounds.com.

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