Sawyer

🐾 Meet Sawyer — A Small Dog with Big Feelings and an Even Bigger Heart 🐾<br/><br/>About Sawyer:<br/>Sawyer is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, weighing around 10 lbs. In his short life, he has experienced trauma, and as a result, he is very untrusting of new people at first.<br/><br/>Behavior & Adjustment Period:<br/>When meeting new people, Sawyer may growl and attempt to bite. This behavior is fear-based and typically subsides within a few hours once he realizes he is safe. After that? All he wants is to curl up in your lap and soak up affection.<br/><br/>Personality:<br/>Once Sawyer settles in, he is a very sweet, loving boy who bonds closely with his person. While his initial behavior can be a deterrent for some, we have been very successful placing dogs like Sawyer in the past with adopters who understand fearful dogs and give them time to decompress.<br/><br/>Handling & Training:<br/>Sawyer does have some touch sensitivities, but they are easy to manage once you learn what he’s comfortable with and what he’s not.<br/> • Crate trained<br/> • Working on potty training<br/><br/>Ideal Home:<br/> • Patient and understanding<br/> • Willing to give him time to adjust<br/> • Comfortable respecting boundaries during the initial settling-in period<br/><br/>Sawyer isn’t for everyone — but for the right person, he will be a deeply loyal, loving companion who just needs a chance to feel safe. 💛<br/><br/>If you think Sawyer could be the right fit for your home, please reach out or apply to adopt.<br/><br/>Adoption 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣<br/><br/>***Serious inquiries only please.<br/>Please go to our website to submit an application, ONLY after reading the entire post description. <br/><br/> If you are not ready to adopt please do not request or submit an application. If an application is selected and approved you will be notified to set up a meet and greet. We do not hold dogs, so if you are unable to arrange a meet within 2 days of approval, we will potentially move on to the next approved application.<br/><br/>**Applications are not accepted on a first come first serve basis, we screen for the best fit for each dog. #RescueDog #ForeverHomeWanted #AdoptDontShop

🐾 Meet Sawyer — A Small Dog with Big Feelings and an Even Bigger Heart 🐾

About Sawyer:
Sawyer is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, weighing around 10 lbs. In his short life, he has experienced trauma, and as a result, he is very untrusting of new people at first.

Behavior & Adjustment Period:
When meeting new people, Sawyer may growl and attempt to bite. This behavior is fear-based and typically subsides within a few hours once he realizes he is safe. After that? All he wants is to curl up in your lap and soak up affection.

Personality:
Once Sawyer settles in, he is a very sweet, loving boy who bonds closely with his person. While his initial behavior can be a deterrent for some, we have been very successful placing dogs like Sawyer in the past with adopters who understand fearful dogs and give them time to decompress.

Handling & Training:
Sawyer does have some touch sensitivities, but they are easy to manage once you learn what he’s comfortable with and what he’s not.
• Crate

🐾 Meet Sawyer — A Small Dog with Big Feelings and an Even Bigger Heart 🐾

About Sawyer:
Sawyer is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, weighing around 10 lbs. In his short life, he has experienced trauma, and as a result, he is very untrusting of new people at first.

Behavior & Adjustment Period:
When meeting new people, Sawyer may growl and attempt to bite. This behavior is fear-based and typically subsides within a few hours once he realizes he is safe. After that? All he wants is to curl up in your lap and soak up affection.

Personality:
Once Sawyer settles in, he is a very sweet, loving boy who bonds closely with his person. While his initial behavior can be a deterrent for some, we have been very successful placing dogs like Sawyer in the past with adopters who understand fearful dogs and give them time to decompress.

Handling & Training:
Sawyer does have some touch sensitivities, but they are easy to manage once you learn what he’s comfortable with and what he’s not.
• Crate trained
• Working on potty training

Ideal Home:
• Patient and understanding
• Willing to give him time to adjust
• Comfortable respecting boundaries during the initial settling-in period

Sawyer isn’t for everyone — but for the right person, he will be a deeply loyal, loving companion who just needs a chance to feel safe. 💛

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