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Macie

Shih Tzu

Female
London, ON
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Macie Breed: Shih Ztu mix Age:  4.5 years DOB: 8/23/2021 Gender: Female (Spayed) Weight: 4.5 Kg Good with Cats: Unknown  Good with Dogs:  Selective Good with Children: Older Children Fenced Yard Required: Preferred Crate-Trained: Yes House Trained: Yes Location: London, Ontario Adoption Fee: $750.00 You must complete an adoption application to be considered for adopting Macie    https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption Macie is in search of a loving and permanent home where she can thrive. Having been rescued from the harsh conditions of a puppy mill, Macie has truly embraced her newfound freedom and the joys of domestic life. She quickly adapted to her new surroundings, showcasing her skills in leash walking and maintaining excellent hygiene indoors when kept to a regular schedule. Macie delights in snuggling up in laps, soaking in the affection, and enjoys playful activities that allow her to express her vibrant personality. One of her unique quirks is her tendency to gather and hoard items, creating a cozy little nest in her bed filled with toys, slippers, and even socks—often opting to curl up at the bed’s edge for comfort. While Macie has many wonderful traits, she can also exhibit some possessive behaviors over her cherished belongings, which may lead to conflicts if other dogs are present. Additionally, she can be fear-reactive around visitors, manifesting through persistent barking and the occasional nip at pant legs in her attempt to express her anxiety. Because of this, she would flourish best in a home without other dogs and with older, more understanding children who can provide her with a calm and secure environment. Despite her challenges, Macie is healthy, content, and filled with potential to bring immense joy and companionship to a caring family that is willing to nurture her unique spirit Macie has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and had a dental, heartworm tested, and has been on monthly preventatives. Her adoption fee is $750.00, which includes her health records! You can help them out with these costs by heading to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3463  and say it’s for Macie ! If you think you can provide Macie the safe, quiet home that she deserves,  Please complete our adoption application at this link: https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption  If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at  https://www.animalert.ca/ Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application.  We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for.  Thank you for your understanding.    * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada. *   If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   May 8, 2026, 12:39 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Tilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Tilly

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
London, ON
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Tilly Breed: Shih Tzu mix Age:  3.5 years DOB:11/7/2022  Gender: Female (spayed) Weight: 10 lbs Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Dogs:  Small Dogs Good with Children:  Older children, due her past history Fenced Yard Required: Preferred Crate-Trained: Yes House Trained: Work in progress Location: London, Ontario Adoption Fee: $750.00 You must complete an adoption application to be considered for adopting Tilly https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption Meet Tilly!  This loving girl is looking for her forever home!  Tilly was raised as a mill dog in a barn environment and was subsequently surrendered to Animalert. She displays a shy, timid, and reserved demeanor. Tilly enjoys participating in outdoor activities, taking short car rides, and engaging with small toys that produce squeaky and crinkly sounds. Additionally, she has a preference for crunchy raw vegetables. However, Tilly demonstrates apprehension when it comes to grooming, walking on a leash, interacting with large dogs, and responding to loud or sudden noises, including thunderstorms. Her diet consists of small dog kibble supplemented with a portion of wet food served twice daily. Tilly is crate trained and can sleep through the night without incidents, although she requires encouragement to enter the crate voluntarily. She has a partial understanding of house training and necessitates outdoor access every two to three hours. If outdoor access is delayed, she may relieve herself indoors, typically on a designated pee pad. With a low energy level, Tilly enjoys following her owner and does not require extended walks; she finds contentment in play within a securely enclosed backyard. Tilly would thrive in a quiet household environment. While she may benefit from the companionship of another small dog, the presence of large dogs is discouraged. Her ideal owner must be available to facilitate regular outdoor excursions throughout the day. A securely fenced yard is essential, as Tilly has a tendency to wander. She enjoys human interaction and will cuddle when placed on a lap, but does not independently seek to leap onto a person’s lap. It is important to note that Tilly may exhibit destructive behavior by chewing on cords, chargers, socks, and tissues if left unsupervised. Tilly requires time to acclimate to new environments and individuals; nevertheless, she has shown considerable progress since her arrival. Initially, she was unfamiliar with grass, carpeting, smooth floors, and stairs, and she continues to face challenges with ascending more than two or three steps. Despite these challenges, she is a quick learner and has the potential to become an excellent companion. Tilly has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, Dental  & Heartworm tested, and additionally, Tilly has been on monthly preventatives. Her adoption fee is $750.00, which includesher health records! You can help them out with these costs by heading to https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3463  and say it’s for Tilly ! If you think you can provide Tilly the safe, quiet home that she deserves,  Please complete our adoption application at this link: https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption  If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at  https://www.animalert.ca/ Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application.  We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for.  Thank you for your understanding.    * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   May 8, 2026, 12:39 pm

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