Noel Shih Tzu Silver Spring , MD

For inquiries email celia@compactcaninerescue.org

Fee: $400

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Noel is new in rescue. She is a retired breeding dog. She is approximately 7 years old and weighs about 12 pounds.  She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. She is ready for her forever home. 

Noel has started to integrate into the family routine.  She’s spending more time outside of the open crate, and she spent a good part of the day today in a sunny spot on a blanket soaking up the morning rays.  She deserves a well earned retirement after all those years as a puppy mill breeder.    She’s eating great, and is going potty outside regularly.  She sleeps very quietly in the crate at night.  She’s still skittish around humans and doesn’t yet initiate human contact, however she’s been wagging her tail when I walk into the room!!  If I place her on my lap, she will cuddle up and sleep.  We will continue to work on the wonders of GOOD human contact and I anticipate she’ll come out of her shell more each day!

Things to consider when adopting Noel"

-retired breeder dog (may be shy for a while)
-house training is in progress
-she will need help learning to walk on lead
-grooming every 4-6 weeks to maintain coat
-regular bathing (every 1-2 weeks between grooming appointments) will help keep her coat in good condition
-she will need a slow, patient approach once adopted