Nick - Male Shh Tzu
Nick is a 9 pound, liver and white male Shih Tzu. This precious little boy came to us straight from a puppy mill that was closed by authorities. We don't know how he got there, because it's obvious he loves to cuddle, and is hungry for snuggles and belly rubs. Nick is great with other small furbabies. He is mostly housetrained, and does very well in a fenced yard. He also loves going for walks and does well on a leash. When Nick came to us, he was in terrible condition - it took us more than an hour to find the little boy beneath the matted hair. His jaw is in two pieces from an old injury, but it has healed and doesn't interfere with Nick's ability to eat, drink and play vigorously with squeaky toys. Since he is getting along well and doesn't appear to suffer from any pain in his jaw, it was decided not to have have it repaired. Any surgery will have risks and the recuperation period from jaw surgery is very, very long. Nick also has a heart murmur that is not causing him any problems at this time. Because Nick is attached to people, and so desperate for affection, we are looking for a home where someone is home most of the time. At times he can get a bit temperamental, especially when trying to do something around his face. This may be related to his past jaw injury and his new family will need to be patient with him as he learns that he will never again be mistreated, only loved. He is fostering in the Southeast.
New Pictures of Nick!
This is Nick when he first arrived:
Here is Nick when he arrived in his foster home...
