Adult home or one with children 10 years of age and older
Someone who is home part of the day
Someone to continue working on daytime crate training
The ability to purchase and administer medication (eye drops & medicated shampoo)
Hi, my name is Teddie, or Theodore when I get into mischief! I am a 10-year-old male Shih Tzu who weighs 11.3 pounds, has soft black fur with silver highlights and adorable puppy eyes! I came to SBRET from a shelter. I was in poor shape with an eye infection, ear infection, skin infection, and was malnourished. I am happy to say my eye and ear infections are gone and I am gaining weight. I will require continued eye medication for impaired tear production, and I have some hearing loss due to my untreated ear infections. I am on the tail end of my skin infection but still require weekly baths with medicated shampoo.
I enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood and playing fetch with my favorite squeaky starfish toy! I like lots of snuggles throughout the day, sitting on laps, lying in the sun and following my foster parents around. I can be vocal if I am not getting enough attention. I would do best with my new owner being at home or working part time, as I do not enjoy being by myself for more than a few hours. I am crate-trained (nighttime), leash-trained, and potty-trained. I will let you know when I have to go potty by whining or barking. Do not be surprised if I have a few accidents when I come into a new home, I tend to get a little nervous. I also get nervous at the groomer and may have accidents there as well.
I am getting along with my two foster siblings (a Maltese and Schnoodle). I do not play with them, but we sometimes nap together. I do prefer eating by myself, as I am protective of my food. When I drink water, I prefer to drink a larger amount once or twice a day. Please make sure to take me outside after I drink so I do not have an accident. I use prescription eye drops once a day to help with my tear production, this will be a long-term medication for me. I can be a little squirmy when you put them in, so please be patient with me! I can be easily startled due to my hearing impairment. Sometimes I jump when you pet me if I do not hear you coming. I am always friendly, even if I am startled but would do best with children 10 and older. I am a little timid going up and down the stairs and may need some support if there are stairs in my new home.
I sleep through the night in my crate next to my foster dad. I prefer being in my crate at night versus the daytime. My foster parents are still working on daytime crate-training with me. I am a big ball of love and cannot wait to meet my new family! I have been neutered, microchipped, on heartworm/flea/tick preventative, and up to date on all my shots. My adoption fee is $100.
