Gizmo(14) Shih Tzu & Poodle Mix Homer Glen, IL

Wanna Play!!  My name is Gizmo(14) and I am a really great guy!!  (The 14 after my name just means I am the fourteenth Gizmo that has lived here at the Safehouse).  I am very friendly and playful.  No one knows for sure how old I am but they are guessing I was born in 2011.  I weigh 12 pounds and my curly non-shedding coat is white, with apricot colored spots, my handsome fuzzy ears are also apricot.  I am a Shih Poo (Shih Tzu / Poodle mix).  I am always happy and like to have FUN!!  I have lots and lots of love and sloppy kisses to give to my friends and plenty of energy for playtime.  I do not like strangers, big dogs or little children but older kids that do not pick me up or grab at me are okay.  I like squeaky toys, chasing squirrels and playing with other little dogs; I don't care about cats (they are boring).  I like treats and always try to be first in line but I am learning to sit and wait my turn (BOY!! Is that hard to do!!).  I really hate dog crates but I do not mind staying in a restricted area; you see, the thing of it is . . . I just do not like to be alone.  I want to be with YOU!!  I like to go for walks and car rides.  I know to potty outside but you will have to help me learn your schedule and what door to use to tell you I have to go out.  My favorite place to nap is on a soft pillow, at night I am okay not sleeping in your bed but I would love to sleep in the same room with you.  My owner turned me over to animal control, I don’t know why, and I arrived at the Safehouse 10/19/2012.   If you are my new family, I will give you lots of happy tail wags and sloppy kisses and be your very best friend ever; we could have sooo much fun!!  Can I come and live happily ever after with you?  I am neutered; I have a microchip; I am current on all vaccines, heartworm and flea/tick preventative; and, I have had a complete physical and dental.  My adoption fee is $300.  The procedure for adopting Gizmo(14) and where and when you can meet this charming pet can be found on our home page  -  http:// straes.petfinder.org