Shih Tzu Dogs Available for Adoption in Cincinnati, Ohio

Lizzy is a 1-year-old, 13 lb, female Shih tzu

Lizzy is a beautiful girl with the most unique coloring-reminiscent of a calico cat, making her truly one-of-a-kind both outside & inside.

This sweet girl loves the simple joys in life, especially wondering around freely in a fenced yard where she can stretch her legs and feel safe. Lizzy finds comfort in other dogs and will need a confident canine companion in her forever home to help guide her and show her the ropes.

Lizzy is still learning to trust humans, and she'll need a patient & understanding family willing to give her the time and space she needs to come out of her shell. She may not show her love right away-but when she does it will be incredibly special and deeply earned.

She sleeps in her crate, making great progress with potty training, and leash training will have to be done with gentle care.

Lizzy does have a grade 5/6 heart murmur, and her future family will need to be prepared to support her medical needs. This may include veterinary care, medication, or a specialized diet to help her live as comfortably and happily as possible. While per prognosis is uncertain, Lizzy deserves a home filled with compassion, commitment, and love.

In return, Lizzy promises to give you her whole heart-however long she has-if you are willing to be patient enough to receive it.

If you have a gentle heart, a loving dog to guide her, and the willingness to give Lizzy the care she deserves, she just might be your perfect match

Lizzy is fostered in the Cincinnati area. Her adoption fee is $450.00.

To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt

All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals.

For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible.

We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.

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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