Description
❤️🐶 ELLIE – A Little Shih Tzu in Need of Understanding and Loving 🐶❤️
🏠AVAILABLE for FOSTER TO ADOPT 🏠
🇬🇧 Burton-on-Trent, DE15
🐶 ELLIE is a 7-year-old small-sized Shih Tzu who has spent her entire life in one home, knowing nothing but love and routine. Unfortunately recently she had few accidents of growling and snapping when been picked up or when putting on her coat. And elderly lady couldn't cope with that and surrender her to our rescue.
SIZE: Small (6 kg)
SPAYED/NEUTERED: Yes
CHARACTER HIGHLIGHTS: Sweet, social, gentle, affectionate, but doesn't like being picked up or front legs messing about.
DOGS: Good with other dogs, ignores them mostly
CATS: not tested with cats
CHILDREN: loves kids, but would be more suitable to adult household
🐶 ELLIE was picked up by me and my daughter, she was very friendly and affectionate straight away. She travels well in the car and enjoys cuddles and sitting on your lap. She met my husband and some of the dogs and was calm and friendly. She came with her bed and blanket, lead collar and food.
🐶 ELLIE has always been a cherished companion. She was loved, cared for, and had the stability of a home she knew. But life can be unpredictable. After the passing of her owner’s husband, things became difficult, and her owner started struggling to care for her. Recently, ELLIE has shown discomfort when being picked up, which may be due to arthritis. It’s important to remember that not all dogs enjoy being picked up, and in many cases, discomfort can stem from pain rather than aggression. ELLIE has never bitten, but she has signaled her discomfort, and unfortunately, her owner has become too scared to continue caring for her.
🐶 ELLIE is a sweet and social little lady who enjoys her daily walks and is well-behaved on a lead. She has always been house-trained and is used to a home with a garden. She is friendly with other dogs but does not like cats or birds. She has never been left alone for long periods and is used to a quiet, loving environment.
🐶 ELLIE has no history of aggression beyond her recent discomfort when picked up, which may be linked to undiagnosed arthritis. She receives regular anal gland care every 6 weeks with no issues. With understanding and gentle handling, ELLIE will make a loving and devoted companion.
Ideal Family
🐶 ELLIE needs a calm and patient home where she will feel safe and secure. She gets along well with other dogs and would benefit from a peaceful environment where she can relax and adjust at her own pace.
🐶 ELLIE is not a problem dog—she is simply a small soul in need of patience and understanding. With the right home, she will blossom into the affectionate and happy little companion she has always been. If you can offer her a safe place to land, even temporarily, please reach out!
Health Information:
🐶 ELLIE is fully healthy. Spayed. No known dental issues. She has all core vaccines done and is microchipped. She receives regular anal gland care every 6 weeks. Possible mild arthritis.
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