Shih Tzu Dogs Available for Adoption in London, Ontario

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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. *

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.

Animalert was founded in London, Ontario, Canada in 1977 by four animal lovers who wanted to ensure that pets were...