My name is Zen!

Posted 1 week ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu

Color

White - with Black

Age

Adult

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20604627

My details

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

This adorable face belongs to Zen, a very timid, shy Shih tzu. Our vet estimates his age to be between 5-7 years old. Zen has spent his entire life as a backyard breeder dog so this gentle fellow has had no exposure to a "normal" dog's life. Right now, almost everything is a first for Zen. It is his first time feeling the loving touch of caring people, stairs, or walking on a leash. Windy weather and loud rain are very scary to Zen, and he often hides under furniture or retreats to his crate, where the door is left open for him.

His foster mom has made steady progress in earning his trust and Zen loves to be picked up by her and will come to give her hand kisses when he is in the crate. He so wants to trust, but will need time and patience to believe he is truly safe. Zen is good with other dogs. In the foster home, he's a bit too much for the senior shih tzu who lives there; he causes her some anxiety by following her around and constantly trying to interact with her. He gets along well with the male dog in the home.

At night, he is gated in the kitchen with an open crate for sleeping. He is not 100% housetrained yet and wears belly bands during the day while his foster family is at work. A quiet, adult only home would be most beneficial to Zen, with someone who is home more often than not. He requires routine, consistency, love and understanding, and given the chance, this sweet boy has endless potential to become a loving and loyal friend.

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20604627

Contact

—

Phone

(705) 444-7637

speakingofdogs@gmail.com

Website

http://www.speakingofdogs.com

Address

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our process begins with an online pre adoption questionnaire followed by a telephone interview
Once both have been completed we consider suitability and if we feel the adoption candidate is a potential match we arrange a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in
From there we schedule a home visit and check personal and veterinary references.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs are in foster homes so meet and greets are by appointment only

More about this rescue

Who are we?
Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program is a Canadian registered charity. We are a volunteer-based dog rescue in Toronto that is dedicated to assisting dogs from shelters as well as taking in dogs surrendered by their owner when space allows. We have a focus on helping senior dogs. Our dogs are lovingly cared for in foster homes until we find them a suitable forever home.

*Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a not-for-profit charitable corporation in the Province of Ontario.

Charity Registration Number: 841098791RR0001

Foster Homes
Sadly, each new day brings a flood of emails and telephone pleas to help yet another abandoned dear dog. We try and help these displaced dogs through our rescue efforts and networking. We are always in search of new foster homes where a dog can be cared for and loved until a permanent home is found. Speaking of Dogs Rescue covers food, medical attention and all the supplies required for the dogs in foster care. Foster parents need be responsible and patient people who will provide a safe environment for our dogs. A foster contract must be signed. This is a serious responsibility; however the experience is very rewarding. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog please contact us. We have a comprehensive Foster Manual available for people who are considering becoming a foster parent.

Wish List
Canned quality dog foods
Martingale collars
Harnesses – all sizes
Toys and treats
Financial support for the many medical procedures required, microchips, food, supplies and professional grooming