Flossmoor, IL - Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature). Meet Alec a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Color

Black - with Gray or Silver

Age

3 years 10 months old, Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

20 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

HFD 761

My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Alec – Available Shih Tzu/Miniature Poodle Mix
3 years old, 20 pound neutered male

• Active, friendly, playful with other willing dogs
• Fetches toy or ball (when in the mood)
• Loves his raw vegetable snacks, especially broccoli
• Sleeps with his human
• Uses his human as just another couch pillow

Alec, the little cutie, is looking for his forever home & looking forward to his long hair growing back. He came to us with his hair painfully matted all over & had to be shaved.
A playful, affectionate 3 year old, 20 lb. Shih Tzu/Miniature Poodle mix boy, Alec likes going for walks & exploring the yard. Alec is generally a fan of people and likes to sleep with his human. He can be shy at first, but with time, treats & maybe a soft or squeaky toy, Alec shows his friendly side.
Alec gets along with the dogs in his foster home. He runs & plays a little with the big & medium size guys. There are no large dogs or cats in his foster home. Alec might need some time before being comfortable with a big dog; with a laid back big dog that time could be short. He would likely not present a danger to cats, but a resident cat might be annoyed by Alec’s interest.

Alec likes to play chase with another dog or 2 inside or outside. Alec is often in the mood to fetch a toy inside or out. In all weather, Alec does often prefer you to be outside with him. Alec would like a family regularly to take him for walks for exercise & nose work (he is not a marker). With his above average energy & hunter’s instinct, a small dog secure fenced yard is a plus. Loud & proud, Alec might not be a good fit in an apartment or condo.

Alec is house trained, neutered, microchipped & up to date on his vaccinations. He will use a pee pad when the polar vortex sticks around.

Alec will require regular professional grooming to keep him looking handsome & comfortably mat-free. So please keep this in mind when considering adopting him.

Alec’s adoption fee is $500.
Interested? Then go to our website, heathersfosterdogs.org. Click on Adoption Application in the menu at the top of the page to find our electronic application which serves as the basis of a conversation. Submit it & you will be contacted. No meetings will be scheduled without a reviewed application.
***Please note that our dogs are in private foster homes in the southern suburbs of Chicago. Under normal circumstances, we serve only the Chicago metropolitan area.***