Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Although technically Teddy is 3 years old, he must have missed that memo because Teddy lives life like a full-throttle puppy. He’s a Shorkie (Yorkie–Shih Tzu mix) weighing a healthy 16 pounds of enthusiasm, curiosity, and mild-chaos. He’s playful with toys, playful with dogs, playful with air, and deeply committed to yard adventures. Teddy absolutely requires a securely fenced yard, because while he isn't an escape artist, he's not shy about taking advantage of opportunity either. A solo adventure? He'd never look back. He is, without question, a handful. But a very sweet one. When he powers down (we promise he does), Teddy delivers top-tier snuggles that make you forget he was playing 'the floor is lava' just minutes before. His former owner sadly passed away and likely wasn’t able to give Teddy the structure or outlets he needed, so he’s learning all those things now in foster care. Teddy is working on house training and currently wears a male wrap to manage his enthusiasm for marking. This has been GREATLY reduced in just his first week and we expect him to be fully house trained with some time, consistent direction and a little patience. He already walks pretty well on a leash, but this will also improve with repetition. When it's time for bed, he sleeps soundly in the 'big bed' til morning. Teddy will thrive with a loving family who genuinely enjoys actively engaging their pups. Due to his playful nature, we feel he also needs a home with another playful, energetic canine companion to help burn off steam. Because of his age, energy level, and vocal personality, Teddy is not a good fit for older seniors or homes with shared walls. Teddy does not shed but does require professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. If you have a groomer referral, please include it with your application. Adoption Fee: $450. This includes spay or neuter, microchip, vaccines, heartworm testing, and current prevention. Apply at https://pawsandprayers.org/adoption-application/ If you have further questions about Teddy, you can email his foster home at 4leggedlayover@gmail.com Please note that only applications submitted through our website using the link above are valid. Inquiries or applications submitted through Petfinder or other third-party sites are not accepted. Your veterinarian must have permission to speak with us. Please contact your vet as soon as you apply, as applications will not be considered without this authorization.January 4, 2026, 10:16 pm