Eden Prairie, MN - Shih Tzu. Meet APOLLO a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu

Color

White

Age

6 years 10 months old, Adult

Size

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

Weight

12 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you!

Apollo is a six-year-old twelve-pound male Shih Tzu. He came into rescue because his owner didn’t have time to devote to him and he was unfortunately left alone all day. He is now enjoying his foster mom's attention, and is a very happy boy. Now he is receiving the attention he deserves, and now that he has also been spruced up a bit with a fresh, new haircut he is a very handsome boy.

Apollo has one of the best personalities that his foster mom, the veterinarian and staff, and the groomer have ever seen. Everyone has commented on how well behaved and endearing he is. He's so pliable and just goes with the flow. He's fine to entertain himself as he just hangs out near his foster mom while she works from home. He often snuggles with his foster fur brother and respects that his older foster fur sister prefers to be on her own. He sleeps with his foster mom and the other dogs in her big bed.

He enjoys his quiet time and will seek you out if he wants to snuggle, but he always wants to be nearby. He's just so adorable and sweet.

Apollo eats very well and is house trained. In the colder winter days, he heads right out to his foster mom's fenced yard, does his business, and then heads right back in to stay warm. He enjoys his walks on the leash and loves exploring, but gets cold quickly, so he doesn’t like to stay out for very long. He sometimes stays home while the foster siblings go for a walk because he's just too cold, and he does not mind being alone for a while and makes himself comfortable inside. He often wears a sweater indoors to stay warm.

These are the requirements for Apollo’s new family:

1. Someone who is home much of the day. Apollo has been neglected and alone for all of his life, and he deserves to be in a family where that won’t happen again.

2. A family with children over the age of ten will be considered if the children have had experience in appropriate interaction with a small dog. But he is not accustomed to a home with lots of activity and a quiet home is an absolute must for him.

3. A home with another small dog would be okay, but Apollo would also love to be the center of his family’s life and get plenty of attention.

4. Must live within 75 miles of New Brighton, MN.

5. Family is encouraged to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.

Apollo neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He has had a dental and is ready for his new home!

Apollo's adoption fee is $370.00 plus $33.39 sales tax for a total of $403.39.

To meet Apollo, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.