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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu/Pekingese
Color
White - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION
**PUPDATE: Tink is in training until October 1, so she will not be at adoptions until October
THIS IS TINK…aka Tinker, Stinker, Tinky, Cranky and, well, you get it! Tink is a tan/white with black tips, 12 lb, 4.5 yr old mix of Shih Tzu and Pekingese! Her senior human mom got her as a puppy and was told she was pure Shih Tzu. Nope — she does shed a tiny bit and those Payot sidelocks are a dead Pekingese giveaway! Tink’s human loved her to pieces and took wonderful care of her…but when she went blind, she was afraid to take Tink outside for fear she would ingest something she shouldn’t. Unfortunately, when mom went into assisted living, Tink couldn’t come, so she is now with us. Her trainer has worked with her on walks, and she is no longer like a tornado! Trainer said she is being a very good girl…still guarding her food but it’s getting better!
Tink has a big personality! A sweetheart except when she wants to be a stinker! It takes her a ‘get acquainted period’ but once she trusts you, when you are resting she will climb all over you like a billy goat and plop herself across your body to protect you! She will follow you everywhere and sit between your legs peeking out when you stop on a walk! Can be nippy when she feels threatened (she has bitten) or is guarding. She has been trained to come to you and knows the command “kiss kiss” to kiss you on the face, but only once she feels safe with you. Does guard her food, so be aware of this when handling her treats or food. Tink has found her voice and will bark for attention…and she is a big snorer…such a character you have to love her to pieces like we do. Trainer has worked with her on separation anxiety and she is doing great!
Best home would be one where she gets a lot of attention, consistent training to be a model citizen and live with parameters. When she first came, we were told she doesn’t like dogs or toys. She likes both now! She loves to do zoomies in early evening!! No kids please. An experienced, patient home that will work with her idiosyncrasies and learn to adapt, is what she needs. Once she loves you, she loves big, bonds like glue!!
Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID
If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed.
Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets.
Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting!
Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events!
See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes
Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
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