My name is Sassy!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 6 days ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu

Color

White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

Adult

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20654737

My details

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Sassy is an approximately 5-6 year old Shih tzu who has come from a puppy mill. She is a delightful, sweet girl who has thankfully been released from a life of breeding and producing puppies for profit.

While initially shy, she has blossomed into a fun, happy girl with a zest for life with a tail that just never stops wagging!

She's been spayed, had a dental and is now up-to-date with all her vetting. She has a small cherry eye that we are working on getting repaired but does not interfere with her vision or cause pain.

Sassy had a grooming prior to coming into rescue that entailed a very short cut due to severe matting. She's still a bit itchy but getting over that day by day. She has medications for skin repair that will be passed to the adopter.

Sassy is pretty much housetrained now and goes out with the other dogs to do her business. She is not vocal or destructive when left alone. She is a wonderful house guest and is easy to live with and even easier to love as per her foster family.

Sassy now knows how to walk on a leash. Although she can still be skittish it becomes less and less each day.

Ideal home would be a house with a fenced yard, another dog in the home and no toddlers (due to their noise level, not because she would be aggressive with them)

If you are interested in meeting Sassy, please complete our adoption app at: https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/dog-adoption-application-2/

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20654737

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