My name is Violet!

Meet Violet, the sweet and affectionate 3-year-old Shih Tzu with a gentle heart. Violet is a bit of a follower and would thrive in a home with a confident dog to lead the way. She loves belly rubs and is very affectionate, always ready to lick her person with love.

Violet can be scared of new situations but has made significant progress with leash walking and being outside. She's learning to go potty outdoors but still prefers to use potty pads in the playpen. Violet sleeps in the X-pen with her friend Poppy, though they don't cuddle up together.

This little scaredy-cat can be nervous around men and new environments. She hasn't been observed around children, but it's likely she would be more comfortable in a home with older children who understand her need for gentle interactions. Violet is good with other dogs and sits well in the car.

While not very toy-motivated, Violet does enjoy playing if Poppy leads the way and likes to chew on things (but doesn't steal socks or slippers). She is food-motivated, making training a bit easier.

If you have a calm and patient home, preferably with a confident dog, Violet could be the perfect addition to your family. Come meet this tender-hearted pup and help her build the confidence she needs to shine!

* Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Little Dog Rescue. Our dogs come from a variety of sources and backgrounds. They are all in need of adopters that have patience, an understanding of where these dogs have come from, and that there will be an adjustment time when they transition into their forever home. This can include learning basic commands, walking on leash and potty training. Some dogs will pick up on your routine and expectations faster than others. Potty accidents will happen. We find that positive reinforcement, consistency, and routine from the adopter achieves the best results. We are a small, all volunteers team and give 100% of our efforts towards doing right by these pups. We are often juggling many responsibilities at the same time and do our very best to process inquiries and applications in a timely manner. We do prioritize inquiries that have a submitted application on file through the Little Dog Rescue website.We do our best to accurately assign breed designations, however we are unable to guarantee 100% accuracy. Sometimes we only have the dogs appearance to go on. Our adoption fees are thoughtfully considered. The adoption fee is not a purchase price for the dog. It is a fee that is designed to support the overall work of our rescue. Highly desirable dogs and puppies are intentionally listed with a higher adoption fee. This is done to help offset the enormous medical expenses we incur when taking in older pups and special needs medical dogs whose adoption fees do not come close to covering their expenses. In addition, the vast majority of our dogs are brought in from out of state and incur transport fees along with their medical and acquisition costs. We ask that you take all of these things into consideration, and we look forward to finding a great match for your family.