Online Dog Adoption Application

Online Cat Adoption Application

Baby and her friend Brody were surrendered by an owner who could no longer care for them. Baby was truly her "baby," and loved to cuddle with her. She runs free in the house, but she is crate trained and will sleep at night in her crate. She is housebroken and likes to go for walks. She likes other dogs and cats. She is definitely shy at first, and will look to Brody to make sure everything is okay. They MUST be adopted together. Please consider giving these two sweethearts a home together!

Are you familiar 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.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Baby the"Shi" Maltese must be adopted with her companion, Brody the Shih Tzu (adopted).