GEMMA

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!<br/><br/><br/>Calling all couch potatoes! Gemma is an 8 year old Shih Tzu who weighs a little over 13 pounds. There is nothing she loves more than to be snuggling by your side for a nap and hopefully for some soft pets! Gemma always stays close to her foster mom so she definitely needs a family that will with her most of the day. One of her favorite parts of her day is time spent outside! Gemma loves short walks outside and loves to sit in the grass to watch people passing by or to even just sniff all the glorious smells. Her foster mom thinks Gemma is perfect for a lucky adopter who wants a constant companion, indoors and out.<br/><br/>Gemma came to into rescue because her owner had gone into hospice care. It is obvious that Gemma was well loved by her former family. She is a sweet and loving girl, who is friendly and gentle to everyone she meets. Gemma is house trained which is a real plus! She does have a little separation anxiety so she barks for a few minutes when you leave her. But then she lays down by the door to wait for your return!<br/><br/>Gemma does have a hind leg that has a congenital deformity. The leg is very stiff and does not bend at all. However, dont feel bad for Gemma! She doesnt let her leg stop her from taking short walks with her foster mom or running up and down the three flights of steps in the house. Gemma will even jump up on the couch. But as she ages it would be best if she was lifted up onto furniture, so her adopters must be physically able to do so. Even now she sits and give her foster mom the Shih Tzu stare in the hopes she will be lifted up on to the couch!<br/><br/>Gemma is a special girl who wants a perfect home and family. Here are the requirements for her new family:<br/><br/> Gemma needs family that is home most of the day. She can be left for short periods, such as a couple hours running errands, but needs to be with you much of the time.<br/><br/> She has been okay with older children who have visited her foster mom, but her permanent family should be adults only of one or two people.<br/><br/> Gemma gets along with her foster moms Shih Tzu, and would be okay living in a home with another small dog, but she would also thrive as an only dog, getting all of the attention.<br/><br/> Gemma is housetrained for going potty outside. She sleeps through the night in her foster moms bed and will want to sleep with her new family since she loves to cuddle up near your feet at night to sleep.<br/><br/> Family should live within 40 miles of the south metro area and commit to attending the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September.<br/><br/> Gemmas last and most important requirement is LOVE, lots of LOVE! She had that with her last owner, and we want to be sure she receives that for the rest of her life.<br/><br/>We understand there are quite a few requirements for Gemmas new family. But if you meet the requirements, you will have abundant joy with this sweet girl.<br/><br/>Gemma is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She will have a dental on August 25th and then will be ready for her new home. Her adoption fee is $320.00 plus $28.88 in sales tax for a total of $348.88.<br/><br/>To meet Gemma, 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 at the rescues Meet and Greet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at Chuck & Dons, 8537 Lyndale Avenue S., in Bloomington, 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!


Calling all couch potatoes! Gemma is an 8 year old Shih Tzu who weighs a little over 13 pounds. There is nothing she loves more than to be snuggling by your side for a nap and hopefully for some soft pets! Gemma always stays close to her foster mom so she definitely needs a family that will with her most of the day. One of her favorite parts of her day is time spent outside! Gemma loves short walks outside and loves to sit in t

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!


Calling all couch potatoes! Gemma is an 8 year old Shih Tzu who weighs a little over 13 pounds. There is nothing she loves more than to be snuggling by your side for a nap and hopefully for some soft pets! Gemma always stays close to her foster mom so she definitely needs a family that will with her most of the day. One of her favorite parts of her day is time spent outside! Gemma loves short walks outside and loves to sit in the grass to watch people passing by or to even just sniff all the glorious smells. Her foster mom thinks Gemma is perfect for a lucky adopter who wants a constant companion, indoors and out.

Gemma came to into rescue because her owner had gone into hospice care. It is obvious that Gemma was well loved by her former family. She is a sweet and loving girl, who is friendly and gentle to ever