Shih Tzu Dogs Available for Adoption in Athens, Alabama

*Please include your ***PHONE NUMBER*** in your email to TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com for a faster response! TY!
Call/text: 256.800.3325

Dottie Moon is a 10 yo princess and the sweetest girl!

Her mom (one of my high school teachers) messaged me for help. Unfortunately, her husband is on hospice.

We were told Dottie Moon has high anxiety (storms/separation) that is too much for the family during this time.

We're told she paced, panted, barked, and is scared of rain and storms.

We wanted to make sure we helped her with these fears before anyone else out there took this sweet baby home.

We have not seen these behavior other than panting during rain- the vet said she likely sensed her daddy's cancer. Such a loyal girl.

Dottie Moon has been on Flueoxitine (Prozac) daily for years to help with this anxiety. We also give her Clonidine before storms.

I feel honored that mom chose us to help your pup during this time in your life.

Please say a prayer for the dad's peace and comfort.. and for mom's strength and peace of this selfless decision to do something so hard to help the current moment.

She's going to make someone a wonderful companion and shadow-buddy!

She will require routine grooming.

To meet Dottie Moon, please email me at TheLongWayHomeRescue@gmail.com. The volunteers at our Adoption Center look forward to talking with you! Please be patient with response time. We will be email you back as soon as we can, with a Zoom appointment time to meet your family and pets!

***To expedite the response time, please include your phone number in your email. Thanks!

Requirements:
-Fenced in yard (no exceptions)
-Adoption fee $200
-All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and socialized.
-Zoom call
-Adoption contract
-Travel to Athens, AL to meet your potential new family member

*Our rescue staff is diligent to crate train and house train all animals.

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.