Energy Level 3 - Enjoys walks, mental stimulation, and some playtime.
Miss Minnie is a 14-pound Shih Tzu mix. She is likely around 10 years old but has the energy and joy of a much younger pup. She came into rescue with Daisy and the girls can be adopted together or separately. Minnie was recently groomed but her natural hair is longer, and silky.
Personality & Behavior:
-Minnie is a sweet, cheerful girl
-Friendly and affectionate; loves to snuggle; loves to be with her person when they are near - a little bit of a "velcro" dog
-Adventurous and independent, Minnie likes to explore her surroundings and sometimes she'll playfully hop up on chairs and sofas to get a good view of things.
-Loves to take walks (click here and here ) and is not daunted by hills or the wild outdoors. It's so much fun walking with my friend Daisy!
-Minnie is very lively before and after walks and before meals and she settles down nicely after meals and in the evenings
-Minnie makes her own fun and doesn't find toys that interesting.
-Minnie isn't a fan of the large German Shepherd in the foster home and Minnie will bark at her to let her feelings known!
-Minnie gets along great with Daisy - a dog about Minnie's size. When Daisy bosses Minnie around, Minnie patiently ignores her.
Training & Socialization:
-Minnie is doing well with hher housetraining as long as her foster mom remembers to get her outside in time.
-Minnie has polite leash manners and good house manners, even when she is left loose in one room for the day.
-She is also good in a crate, whether she is riding in the crate in a car, or enjoying her meals in her crate at home.
-After a day of fun, Minnie sleeps quietly through the night in her little round bed dreaming of her forever home.
All adult dogs, cats, and kittens are altered prior to adoption. Puppies too young to be altered at the time of adoption must be brought to our partner vet in Ashland, VA for spay or neuter paid for by Operation Paws for Homes by 6 months of age. Adopters may choose to have the procedure done at their own vet before 6 months of age and be reimbursed the amount that the rescue would pay our partner vet in Ashland.
This dog's bio is based off the experiences of the foster and/or volunteers of OPH as well as any information that we received from the shelter or previous owner. This is very important because it means that while they may act one way in the foster’s home, you may experience something different in your home.