Susi came from an owner whom could no longer care for her...this is what they had to say about her:

Susi is a black and white purebred born on August 7, 2003.  We have adapted her since she was 8 weeks old, and she has been with us since then.  Susi is am extemely sweet and mellow dog.  She's very quiet, friendly, and loves to be around people of all ages. She's been spayed and has a micro chip implanted already.  Just this month she got her dental cleaning done.  She does has some dry skin which we use a speical medicate shampoo for and for time to time ear infection that clears up after cleaning.  Other than that Susi is very healthy dog. We feel very sad to have to make this decision but we truly think she deserves a better home with more love and attention.

Susi qualifies our Seniors for Seniors program so her adoption fee is only $150, if adopted by a senior 55 years or old.

Are you unfamiliar with the Shih Tzu breed? Pronounced SHEET-sue, they are known as alert, spunky, happy and hardy. They are bred with an underbite which gives them a constant "smile." Traditionally, their coat is kept long, with ears blending into the body, distinct mustache, and a top knot secured with a bow. However, in our Florida climate, many are clipped short to relieve them of the heat. An alert watch dog, Shih Tzus like to bark but are usually quiet in the house. Originally from China, they were a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court and so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West, they refused to sell, or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England. The life expectancy of Shih Tzus in 16 years.