CORA-PENDING Shih Tzu Eden Prairie, MN

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information
at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements
and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info
section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your
question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A
personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted
and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you!
Are you looking for a best friend? A sweet dog, that is adorable, charming and a little
silly too? If you are, I am your girl! My name is Cora. I will be 2 years old on July 1st,
weigh a bit over 7 pounds and have beautiful, soft and silky fur. Everyone thinks I am
cute, as I always wag my tail and like to roll over for a belly rub. When I first came to
my foster home, I was not accustomed to a harness or leash. So I was a little afraid of
them. Now I love to put them on because it means I get to go outside! I love to go for
walks in the neighborhood with my foster mom. I like to stop and watch the people and
the bunnies and squirrels and am alert to new activities. I am learning to just watch,
and NOT chase the bunnies and squirrels! I did not have much previous exposure to
people and things in various surroundings, and I have a lot to learn. I adapt well
though, if you give me time and patience. My foster mom is also happy that I am
learning about going potty outside!
Cora is very sweet, with a little tomboy thrown in. She is a bit shy at first, but as soon
as she knows you all is well and she is very happy. Cora will need to continue to learn
basic dog obedience and gain confidence, and she would really benefit from formal
obedience/socialization training. Cora loves to please though, and is a smart girl that
learns very quickly! If you are willing to give this little girl time and love, she will be your
best friend forever. Cora could be happy in a home with another small, calm dog or as
an only dog. If there is not another companion dog in the family Cora needs a “human”
companion who will be with her much of the day. She needs a quiet, calm household
with adults, and possibly one older child. Cora will be adopted to a family within the
Twin Cities area, no more than 40 miles from the Burnsville area.
Cora is a very special girl who wants a perfect home and family. In order to ensure that,
here are the requirements that her foster mom requires for her new family:
? Because Cora is not yet two years old and Shih Tzus can often live 17-18 years, applications from senior citizens will not be considered. Cora must be placed
with an age appropriate family who can fully care for her for her entire life.
? Cora would like an active family that is experienced with dogs and will continue to help her with training and socialization, and will hopefully enroll in formal training
classes. This requires lots dedicated time! She has much to learn, not just from
obedience training, but also exposure to new, safe experiences. Plus she needs
lots of time for ear scratches and belly rubs.
? Cora can be in a home with another confident, small dog who will help her learn
by being a role model and friend. However, she would also do well as an only ?
dog as long as she has opportunities to learn to socialize with other dogs on
walks or other family activities. A family that works from home or is home most
of the day would be ideal for Cora.
? Cora is not fully trained for going potty outside. Her new family needs to understand this and must take her out every couple hours during the day. Cora
does sleep all night, though, without having to go potty outside. She will
definitely want to sleep in bed with her new family as she loves to cuddle!
? Cora’s new family should live within 40 miles of the south metro area and will
commit to attending the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.
We understand there are quite a few requirements for Cora’s new family. But if you
meet the requirements, you will have abundant joy with this beautiful girl.
Cora is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick
preventative. Her adoption fee is $420.00 plus $31.61 in sales tax for a total of
$451.61.
To meet Cora, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first
paragraph. Or you can also see her and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih
Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first
Saturday of every month at Chuck and Don’s at 6821 York Avenue South, Edina near
Southdale.