Shih Tzu and Maltese Dogs Available for Adoption

We have an imposter 😳

Little Elvis was suspected of being in heart failure when we agreed to squeeze him in. We have a hard time saying no to a hospice case, so we said YES to this in honor of Dinosaur whose time with us was far too short. We agreed to him unconditionally sight unseen and brought him right to our vet for a work up to get a better idea of his prognosis and treatment options. We were pretty surprised to learn that not only is he not in congestive heart failure, he doesn’t even have heart disease or a murmur!!! He’s not dying! (Well, technically we are all dying… eventually. We could all learn a lot trying to live life like a dying hospice dog. But he’s not even that!). His periodic cough seems to be a trachea or respiratory infection, his bloodwork is great, he has good energy and is a happy little guy. We accidentally took in a pretty healthy adoptable young senior. Oops 🤷‍♀️

He was found as a very matted neglected stray originally and is a social friendly little Shih Tzu mix for the most part. Sometimes grumpy when he doesn’t want to get out of his bed (who isn’t!?) and may be the type who wants his space at times and not someone too touchy feely and in his face all the time. But he’s been pretty touchy feely and in our face, likes attention, is fine with other small dogs and overall a pretty cool chill guy. He’s about 8-10 years old we think, 14lbs, neutered, updated on shots and will be ready for a home very soon.

Email njwoof@cs.com if you want Elvis in your building to schedule a meet in Northern NJ

Since COVID-19, we are no longer holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we are scheduling meet and greet appointments with a specific dog or dogs at our meeting spots in Northern NJ. To streamline adoptions, all communication before, during, and after the adoption process is done through email only: we have limited volunteers able to return phone calls. Submit an application from our website www.secondchance.petfinder.com to speed up the adoption process and email any questions to us at njwoof@cs.com. Please check your email regularly for next steps. All our dogs reside in foster care in Northern NJ until adoption and we do not have a central shelter location. We are a small all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing local dogs from area shelters, as well as accepting some surrenders and puppy mill rescues.

The Maltese is a small toy breed known for its glamorous white coat, which is long, silky, and virtually hypoallergenic. They are gentle, affectionate companion dogs that thrive on human companionship and make wonderful family pets. Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and alert, with a confident demeanor despite their small size. They require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious coat and are suitable for apartment living due to their size and adaptability.

The Shih Tzu is a small, affectionate dog breed known for its distinctive appearance, with a luxurious double coat, a short muzzle, and large round eyes. Originally bred as companion dogs for Chinese royalty, Shih Tzus are friendly, outgoing, and loving pets. They are known for their playful and charming personality, making them great family pets and suitable for apartment living. With their low shedding coat and adorable face, Shih Tzus are popular among dog lovers worldwide.

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