Rye - Shih Tzu Dog for Adoption in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Meet Rye!

Meet Barley!

Late one night, we saw a post on NextDoor about 2 pitiful looking dogs being given away for free - always a bad idea! We knew we had to help...

When we went to pick them up, we realized just how right we had been. Poor Barley was a total hot mess - so so matted with all kinds of stuff stuck in his fur, even plastic tree pieces! Rye, being younger and having a different type of coat, was physically in decent shape but totally terrified - they both were! It took several hours and a trip to our favorite Wills Park Vet for some “happy juice” for us to be able to get Barley shaved down and cleaned up. Then it was back to their foster home for a few days of decompression before heading back to the vet for Barley's neuter appointment. Rye is still a bit young to spay, so she wasn't originally included in that little outing. But when we tried loading up Barley without Rye, they both went into a panic so she ended up going along for moral support!

It's now been just shy of two weeks since we rescued this dynamic duo and we are so so proud of all of the progress they have made! They are both completely different dogs from the two terrified hot messes we rescued. They've learned to play; they absolutely love cuddles with foster mom; and most importantly they no longer feel the need to be physically touching each other 24/7. But they are still very much attached to each other!

We are continuing to work on building their confidence individually, but for the time being at least, we are treating them as a bonded pair who will need to be adopted together. They're also still quite young - Rye is only 4 months old and Barley just barely a year - so between their age and their delayed start with socialization they will also need to have another confident adult dog in the home to continue teaching them how to “dog”. We do realize this will make finding them a home a bit more challenging, but we aren't looking for the easy home - we are looking for the perfect home! If you are interested, email adrienne@rescuemega.org or fill out an adoption application on our website- www.rmgdogs.org

PLEASE NOTE: The adoption requirements for Barley and Rye are strict. They must be adopted together, with another confident dog in the home. They also need a securely fenced yard

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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