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My basic info
Breed
Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise
Color
White - with Gray or Silver
Age
6 months old, Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
8 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
My personality
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Please visit leiashope.org for our adoption process.
Located in Troy, MO
Preference:
Kids or a young playful dog
Rugrat is a young Teddybear puppy (Bichon/Shihtzu) that is a little shy but is learning to trust people.
Rugrat loves to play with other puppies, toys and chewies. He is warming up to his foster mom and likes it when she talks in a soft voice and tells him what a good and brave boy he is.
Rugrat came from a place known as a puppy mill and did not get the socialization he needed as a young puppy. His new family will need to continue to work on his confidence and show him lots of love and patience.
Rugrat came into rescue with Giardia, a common parasite found in puppy mills. It is easy to treat and he will finish his meds before leaving to his new family.
Rugrat would do best with children or a young playful dog.
Rugrat's adoption fee is $500. He is microchipped, current on age appropriate vaccines and on monthly heart worm prevention. He has not been neutered due to his young age (we spay/neuter at 6 months). A spay/neuter contract is required. Next steps can be found at leiashope.org.
PLEASE NOTE: We are a volunteer ran rescue with full time jobs. Please allow 7-10 days for application processing.
All of our dogs are in foster homes and a meet and greet is done ONLY after an approved application.
We do adopt out of the area. However, we do not ship or provide transportation. You must come to the location of the dog to meet and adopt. NO EXCEPTION. All family members and dogs must be present at the meet.
Dogs are a commitment for THEIR lifetime. For puppies this could be 15 years. If YOU cannot commit to the lifetime of the DOG, please do not apply. Puppies under 9 months must go to a home where there is someone home frequently (works from home or a partner is home), can adequately socialize and train the puppy, and can keep up with puppy energy!
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