Athena is an approximately 1 year old female shih tzu who weighs about 10 pounds.
Athena has had a tough first year of life - she came to us extremely neglected, severely matted, and pregnant. She delivered & raised those babies during her time in foster care with Texas Sweeties and was an excellent mom (despite being too young to have to take on that job!)
Her babies are off to their forever homes, and now Athena is searching for hers.
She is as sweet as can be. She would thrive in a home where someone is there most of the day because she does not like to be all alone. She also would do best with another dog for companionship and to help her learn some confidence when it comes to being separated from her humans.
Athena is still working on potty training - she does a very good job but does still have accidents on occasion. She is not destructive in the house and hasn’t been crated too often in foster. She is working on crate training currently since it’s a good skill to have!
Athena is fine with other dogs and all humans. Toddlers are not her favorite, but she is no way mean or ever aggressive, she just would prefer to not be around them (her foster has one!).
Athena is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. If you think you would be a good match for Athena, please fill out the adoption application. Her adoption fee is $400.
Please Note - we will be prioritizing applicants that have another dog for companionship and are home often!
Athena is an approximately 1 year old female shih tzu who weighs about 10 pounds.
Athena has had a tough first year of life - she came to us extremely neglected, severely matted, and pregnant. She delivered & raised those babies during her time in foster care with Texas Sweeties and was an excellent mom (despite being too young to have to take on that job!)
Her babies are off to their forever homes, and now Athena is searching for hers.
She is as sweet as can be. She would thrive in a home where someone is there most of the day because she does not like to be all alone. She also would do best with another dog for companionship and to help her learn some confidence when it comes to being separated from her humans.
Athena is still working on potty training - she does a very good job but does still have accidents on occasion. She is not destructive in the house and hasn’t been crated too often in foster. She is working on crate training currently since it’s a good skill to have!
Athena is fine with other dogs and all humans. Toddlers are not her favorite, but she is no way mean or ever aggressive, she just would prefer to not be around them (her foster has one!).
Athena is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. If you think you would be a good match for Athena, please fill out the adoption application. Her adoption fee is $400.
Please Note - we will be prioritizing applicants that have another dog for companionship and are home often!
1.) Applicants must have never been convicted of any animal abuse laws.
2.) All potential adopters must completely fill out and sign the adoption application and the information must be verified and approved by a TSDR Representative.
3.) All applicants who live in a rental property must provide their contact information for their landlord, and must have approval from the landord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application.
4.) All adopting individuals must be at least 21 years of age.
5.) Applicants must allow a TSDR representative to conduct a meet and greet in your home to confirm your home and yard is an adequate environment for a new dog.
6.) Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets.
7.) Applicants must be willing to feed a high quality food and provide proper nutrition for their new dog.
8.) All dogs placed by TSDR will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated for distemper/parvo, rabies, and microchipped, and heartworm tested. New owners will receive copies of all available vet information and must agree to keep them current on all of the above.
9.) All dogs over 20 pounds require a 6 foot wooden fence.
10.) In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves.
11.) All adopting individuals must agree to pay the adoption donation specified for the dog that you are interesting in adopting, please remember that this adoption donation is covering our cost of getting the dog back to health, up to date on vaccinations for the year, spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, and a nutrious diet while in foster care.
12.) All animals in the potential adopters household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration.
13.)We only adopt out to individuals who reside in the state of Texas.
Adoption Requirements
1.) Applicants must have never been convicted of any animal abuse laws.
2.) All potential adopters must completely fill out and sign the adoption application and the information must be verified and approved by a TSDR Representative.
3.) All applicants who live in a rental property must provide their contact information for their landlord, and must have approval from the landord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application.
4.) All adopting individuals must be at least 21 years of age.
5.) Applicants must allow a TSDR representative to conduct a meet and greet in your home to confirm your home and yard is an adequate environment for a new dog.
6.) Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets.
7.) Applicants must be willing to feed a high quality food and provide proper nutrition for their new dog.
8.) All dogs placed by TSDR will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated for distemper/parvo, rabies, and microchipped, and heartworm tested. New owners will receive copies of all available vet information and must agree to keep them current on all of the above.
9.) All dogs over 20 pounds require a 6 foot wooden fence.
10.) In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves.
11.) All adopting individuals must agree to pay the adoption donation specified for the dog that you are interesting in adopting, please remember that this adoption donation is covering our cost of getting the dog back to health, up to date on vaccinations for the year, spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, and a nutrious diet while in foster care.
12.) All animals in the potential adopters household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration.
13.)We only adopt out to individuals who reside in the state of Texas.
The mission and vision for Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue is to save dogs of all sizes and all breeds by placing them into loving, forever homes. We are an all-volunteer, foster home based, certified 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization based in Austin, TX. We do not have a physical shelter. Instead, we operate primarily through our foster homes, online databases and at adoption events/expos.
The majority of our animals come from animal control groups and open admission shelters throughout Texas, where overcrowding and overpopulation lead to the euthanasia of millions of healthy, friendly pets every year.
We are committed to providing the dogs that come into Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue with the best possible care while they wait for their forever homes by acclimating them to life outside of a shelter and providing the appropriate veterinary care needed.
We also serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering.
We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns. Because we do not kill to make space, however, we cannot take in every animal that needs help.
Because our foster homes are the backbone of Texas Sweeties, and to help our organization run smoothly, it is our goal to provide the best experience possible. We encourage each foster home to be as involved as they are comfortable with and allow them the freedom to foster based on their needs, restrictions, or desires.
The mission and vision for Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue is to save dogs of all sizes and all breeds by placing them into loving, forever homes. We are an all-volunteer, foster home based, certified 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization based in Austin, TX. We do not have a physical shelter. Instead, we operate primarily through our foster homes, online databases and at adoption events/expos.
The majority of our animals come from animal control groups and open admission shelters throughout Texas, where overcrowding and overpopulation lead to the euthanasia of millions of healthy, friendly pets every year.
We are committed to providing the dogs that come into Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue with the best possible care while they wait for their forever homes by acclimating them to life outside of a shelter and providing the appropriate veterinary care needed.
We also serve our community and adopters by educating and encouraging responsible pet ownership with an emphasis on the need for spaying and neutering.
We never euthanized animals due to space or time constraints, but we may elect to euthanize in the event of a severe, untreatable/debilitating illness or extremely dangerous behavioral concerns. Because we do not kill to make space, however, we cannot take in every animal that needs help.
Because our foster homes are the backbone of Texas Sweeties, and to help our organization run smoothly, it is our goal to provide the best experience possible. We encourage each foster home to be as involved as they are comfortable with and allow them the freedom to foster based on their needs, restrictions, or desires.
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