Jacksonville, FL - Shih Tzu. Meet Dickens a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Shih Tzu

Color

White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

Age

13 years 9 months old, Senior

Size

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

Weight

9 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My personality

My story

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

Meet Mr Dickens, he is a Shih Tzu mix and he is likely 13 years old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and preventatives, and heartworm negative.

Poor Mr Dickens, his mama passed away. He was found by one of her grandchildren in very sad condition. During his vet visit we discovered that he is 95% blind and 90% deaf.

Dickens is a sweetheart who loves quality time, snuggly laps, and car rides. He is a very good communicator and has several types of barks to express his needs. It took his current foster about a week to learn his primary communications:

1) He needs to potty outside, he is trained enough to know that he should not potty in the house.
2) He is thirsty and needs help finding his water bowl.
3) He needs love and wants to know you are nearby. He'll happily settle after being held or cuddled.

Dickens enjoys going on walks and a short daily walk is essential for keeping his muscles healthy.

Mr Dickens gets along with other dogs. While he has not been tested with children, based on his temperament his foster feels he would be fine.

Learn more about Dickens and submit an application on our website: https://www.fawnssmalldogrescue.org/adoptable-dogs/dickens