Buttercup (D25-203)

Meet Buttercup!<br/><br/>Buttercup is a 5-year-old, 14-pound Shih Tzu with a soft, sweet nature and a gentle personality that continues to shine more each day as she learns the world can be safe and kind. She is highly food motivated, which helps her build trust and makes her very responsive during calm, structured interactions.<br/><br/>She is still learning confidence with leash walking and will need a patient adopter who is willing to go at her pace. Buttercup does best when she is given time to process new experiences and allowed to choose engagement on her own terms. Once she feels safe, she enjoys gentle affection and particularly loves being petted and receiving belly rubs from people she trusts.<br/><br/>Buttercup has previously completed heartworm treatment while in NMDR care and may require follow-up veterinary care with her adopter's veterinarian to support her continued health and well-being.<br/><br/>Buttercup is more sensitive toward handling and does best with slow, gentle, and predictable interactions. Our behavior team would love to discuss her handling needs further with potential adopters and share the techniques that are helping Buttercup continue building confidence and trust.<br/><br/>Buttercup enjoys the company of other dogs and may benefit from having a friendly, confident canine companion in her future home.<br/><br/>A required in-person meet and greet at our shelter is part of the adoption process to help ensure a good fit for both Buttercup and her potential adopters.<br/><br/>With the right environment-calm, consistent, and respectful of her boundaries-Buttercup has shown she can continue building trust and making wonderful progress. She is looking for a family that will allow her to feel safe, loved, and supported as she continues to grow in confidence at her own pace.<br/>------<br/>Many NMDR dogs have had limited prior socialization and may need time, patience, and support as they adjust to home life. Skills such as house training, leash walking, and handling may require continued practice. Progress will vary by individual dog. Homes with older children are often a good fit, depending on temperament. To learn more about NMDR and our adoption process, please visit our website.

Meet Buttercup!

Buttercup is a 5-year-old, 14-pound Shih Tzu with a soft, sweet nature and a gentle personality that continues to shine more each day as she learns the world can be safe and kind. She is highly food motivated, which helps her build trust and makes her very responsive during calm, structured interactions.

She is still learning confidence with leash walking and will need a patient adopter who is willing to go at her pace. Buttercup does best when she is given time to process new experiences and allowed to choose engagement on her own terms. Once she feels safe, she enjoys gentle affection and particularly loves being petted and receiving belly rubs from people she trusts.

Buttercup has previously completed heartworm treatment while in NMDR care and may require follow-up veterinary care with her adopter's veterinarian to support her continued health and well-being.

Buttercup is more sensitive toward handling and does best with slow, gentle, and predictable interactions. Our be

Meet Buttercup!

Buttercup is a 5-year-old, 14-pound Shih Tzu with a soft, sweet nature and a gentle personality that continues to shine more each day as she learns the world can be safe and kind. She is highly food motivated, which helps her build trust and makes her very responsive during calm, structured interactions.

She is still learning confidence with leash walking and will need a patient adopter who is willing to go at her pace. Buttercup does best when she is given time to process new experiences and allowed to choose engagement on her own terms. Once she feels safe, she enjoys gentle affection and particularly loves being petted and receiving belly rubs from people she trusts.

Buttercup has previously completed heartworm treatment while in NMDR care and may require follow-up veterinary care with her adopter's veterinarian to support her continued health and well-being.

Buttercup is more sensitive toward handling and does best with slow, gentle, and predictable interactions. Our behavior team would love to discuss her handling needs further with potential adopters and share the techniques that are helping Buttercup continue building confidence and trust.

Buttercup enjoys the company of other dogs and may benefit from having a friendly, confident canine companion in her future home.

A required in-person meet and greet at our shelter is part of the adoption