Looloo the Shih tzu

About Looloo

Looloo is a sweet 5-year-old lovely girl who is learning the ropes of being a well-loved companion after retiring from being a mama to litters. She is incredibly gentle, calm, super smart and quick to catch-on and just an amazing dog. Being new to the life of a cherished pet, she needs understanding, patience, and a home that will show her the way.

Although she may appear to be a couch potato with her calm demeanor, she loves to be active, at 5 years old she gives off adolescent-puppy energy—so no lap-dog life for her! She is quickly learning what it's like to live in a home, enjoying lots of petting, endless attention, and engaging in play.

Looloo is very curious and, even with several fur-friends to hang out with, she prefers to follow her human around at all times , she just NEEDS to know what this human is doing at all times. She has quickly learned that by stretching her head up, she gets the perfect under-the-chin scratches. She knows where the best spot on the couch is (right next to another warm body), has learned to go up steps (still working on going down—looking down is scary!), and is catching on to toilet training by going outside every two hours during the day. She doesn't yet know how to signal when she needs to go out.

Mandatory Needs:

Someone Home Most of the Day: It's very important that someone in the household is home and has the patience to continue showing her how to be a companion dog. At least one person who works from home or is home most of the day is required.
Separation Training: She is still learning that her human will come back, so separation training in small increments is needed. It may take several weeks before she adjusts to being left alone for longer periods of a few hours, but she will get there once she knows she is safe and home.
Detached Living Space: She is very quiet 90% of the time, but when left alone (even with other animals) or she doesn't see you, she can be vocal. While separation training is happening, she may be heard by any attached neighbors.
Sleeping Arrangements: Must be okay with a dog in your bed, as she is not ready to be too far from her human during the night- she will let you know too. Good thing she is small and doesn't pillow-hog and likes to be at her foster's feet.
Experience with Dogs: Looloo will need a home that has experience with dogs and training so she can continue to learn with confidence.
Safe Space When Alone: She should be set up in a safe place (baby gates, open ceiling pen) while left alone—not a crate, as she really doesn't tolerate the crate. She's new to the house environment, and items like toilet paper or bags left by the door look like great things to investigate.
Joint Health: While she is quite athletic, keeping her joints healthy by providing little stairs (training required) to prevent her from jumping-off the couch or beds is important. Currently, she is being lifted.
Active Household: Even though she loves to lounge about, she needs someone who will exercise and play with her daily. She is only 5 years old, has the energy of a puppy, and has many more years of vibrant energy to come.
Fenced-in Yard: A completely fenced-in yard where she can safely get her zoomies out.

Looloo currently lives with her foster's two senior cats. Her first encounter was curious, but she soon realized they are not into playing and now ignores them. She would love a canine companion—though it's not a necessity if she can get all her playtime with her humans and interact with other dogs she will be ok. She currently has a 50 lbs foster dog sister, and they love to play; she also loves to snuggle up for warmth and her bigger sitter is showing her the ropes

All-in-all,we know her great looks and beautiful personality will be wanted by many. Choosing the perfect home for Looloo will be all about what is best for Looloo and she can only go to one home. If you feel you fit all the requirements. the first step is filling out an application

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Status:Available for Adoption
Gender:Female
Age:5 years old
Size:Miniature
Weight:
Breed:Shih tzu
With Dogs:Yes
With Cats:Yes
With Children:Over 16 years old

Please fill out an application form if you think I could be the one for you!

This organization is run entirely by volunteers and we try our best to save as many homeless dogs as possible. Since there are only a few volunteers, please understand that we are unable to answer phone calls about the animals. The first step is to fill out an adoption application which you can find at: www.rosieanimaladoption.org . You will be contacted only if you are a suitable match. Rosie Animal Adoption does not have a shelter where you can come and meet the dogs. All showings are by appointment after your application has been approved, or at adoption clinics. If you have any questions, please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). All family members must be present at time of adoption. Please note, we do not adopt strays to families with children under 12.

R.A.A. does not guarantee the breed or the temperament of the dog listed in this contract. Breed listing and description is based on R.A.A.'s own experience with the dog. The information indicated is what we have personally evaluated as to breed and temperament of this dog while under our care. We are not responsible for wrongly labeling a breed. As to an error in temperament, understand that we have evaluated the dog to the best of our knowledge and this is not an exact science. If any concerns, we strongly encourage you to contact a professional third party for temperament evaluation. Please fill out an application if you think that you can offer Looloo a forever home.

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Adoptions

If you adopt from Rosie, your dog will be vet checked, vaccinated for DHPP and Rabies (if the dog is over 4 months), given a treatment for fleas and parasites as well as spayed or neutered before adoption. Our adoption fee is $550, $450 for dogs of 8 and 9 years old and $300 for 10 years old and older.

Rosie Animal Adoption is a proud member of CAACQ (Companion Animal Adoption Center of Québec)

Rosie Animal Adoption only rescues dogs - we are sorry that we are unable to rescue cats.

All dogs are Vet checked. Puppies up to 4 months receive first vaccines.
4 years old and up receive DAPP, rabies and leptospirosis.
All dogs fully dewormed.
Dogs over 7 months are heartworm/lymes ( 4DX snap test).
All dogs are spayed/neutered.
All dogs are microchipped

This organization is run entirely by volunteers - there are no paid employees. We try our best to save as many homeless dogs as possible. Since there are only a few volunteers, please understand that we are unable to answer phone calls about the animals. The first step is to fill out an adoption application which you can find at: www.rosieanimaladoption.org . You will be contacted only if you are a suitable match. Rosie Animal Adoption does not have a shelter where you can come and meet the dogs. All showings are by appointment after your application has been approved or at adoption clinics. If you have any questions, please contact us today. Please note, we do not adopt strays to families with children under 12. All family members must be present at the time of adoption.

Surrenders

Here at Rosie Animal Adoption, we understand that the decision to give up a family pet is not always an easy one and that the dog's best interests are always of paramount importance. Whether you have a family pet or a stray to surrender, please be aware that there are many unscrupulous people who are always on the lookout for unaltered dogs to breed strictly for profit. Dogs kept for this purpose, be it by a “backyard breeder” or “puppy miller,” are usually kept in inhumane conditions that are worse than you can imagine. We get many calls from people who are “in a hurry” to re-home their dogs, claiming that they simply cannot wait. With the increasing number of homeless dogs in the province of Quebec , our resources are always stretched to the limit and we do not always have immediate openings. We would ask that you please be patient when contacting our volunteers to surrender a dog.

We will do our best to help you as quickly as we can, and may also be able to refer you to another group that we are affiliated with, but the most important message here is to proceed very cautiously if you are giving away or selling your dog to someone who may be portraying a private individual. The best thing you can do is to be sure to have your pet spayed or neutered and the worse thing you can do is offer an unaltered pet “free to a good home.” We have seen what can happen. By Janet Magurn