Sophie

Senior
Female
Small

About Sophie

Oak Ridge, NJ

Breed

Shih Tzu&Lhasa ApsoMix

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Female

Small

(0-25 lbs)

Coat: Long

White / Cream, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Sophie’s Compatibility

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Sophie's Story

Officially introducing Sophie! This Shih Tzu on steroids (actually literally right now for her itchy skin) was a whopping 27lbs on arrival but is quickly shedding the extra pounds on her crash diet. She was abandoned in rough shape with severely itchy untreated skin and ear infections as well as chronic dry eye- she was basically a bright red mess when she was brought to the county shelter. She’s about 8 years old according to her unregistered microchip and a very very sweet girl with a cute happy personality. She’s ok with other calm dogs but keeps to herself around them. She loves people and has been a good girl for her medicated baths and eye drops which she will need longterm. She likes car rides and walkies, loves food of course, and is an all around nice little companion for someone who will stay on top of her allergies and weight loss. Email njwoof@cs.com to meet Sophie in Northern NJ Since COVID-19, we are no longer holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we are scheduling meet and greet appointments with a specific dog or dogs at our meeting spots in Northern NJ. To streamline adoptions, all communication before, during, and after the adoption process is done through email only: we have limited volunteers able to return phone calls. Submit an application from our website www.secondchance.petfinder.com to speed up the adoption process and email any questions to us at njwoof@cs.com. Please check your email regularly for next steps. All our dogs reside in foster care in Northern NJ until adoption and we do not have a central shelter location. We are a small all-volunteer organization focused on rescuing local dogs from area shelters, as well as accepting some surrenders and puppy mill rescues.

Officially introducing Sophie!

This Shih Tzu on steroids (actually literally right now for her itchy skin) was a whopping 27lbs on arrival but is quickly shedding the extra pounds on her crash diet. She was abandoned in rough shape with severely itchy untreated skin and ear infections as well as chronic dry eye- she was basically a bright red mess when she was brought to the county shelter. She’s about 8 years old according to her unregistered microchip and a very very sweet girl with a cute happy personality. She’s ok with other calm dogs but keeps to herself around them. She loves people and has been a good girl for her medicated baths and eye drops which she will need longterm. She likes car rides and walkies, loves food of course, and is an all around nice little companion for someone who will stay on top of her allergies and weight loss.

Email njwoof@cs.com to meet Sophie in Northern NJ

Since COVID-19, we are no longer holding our Sunday adoption events until further notice, but we are

How To Adopt

Sophie was listed as Adoptable by Second Chance Pet Adoption League

How can I adopt Sophie?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Second Chance Pet Adoption League. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Sophie is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Second Chance Pet Adoption League for details on the pet.

When can I meet Sophie?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Second Chance Pet Adoption League will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Sophie, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Second Chance Pet Adoption League, and they'll be happy to help!

Second Chance Pet Adoption League's Adoption Policy

*Due to COVID-19 our adoption events are cancelled until further notice* Please email njwoof@cs.com and submit an application to set up an appointment to meet one of our adoptable dogs! Thank you for looking to open your home to a needy dog during this difficult time * Since most of our dogs live in foster homes instead of kennels, we get to know their personalities pretty well and have an idea of the type of home that would be ideal for them. We do our best to match you with a pet who will work out in your household, which is why we ask you to fill out the application below. It gives us information about your lifestyle and what you are looking for in a dog so we can find a match. Though we hope every adoption will be a success, we realize that sometimes once the pet gets into a home problems could arise and you may realize this is not the right dog for you. We always take our animals back at any time in their lifetime if they do not work out. We do not want them passed around or ending up in other shelters. If you are unable to keep your adopted pet, we require that they be returned to us so they can return to the foster home to which they have become accustomed. All of our dogs have been altered and given their vaccinations by our veterinarians as well as other necessary medical attention. Our adoption fees vary, generally up to $350 depending on the animal's breed, age, health, adoptability, and how much we have had to spend on them medically. All adoption fees are considered donations and go directly toward the medical care of our pets. Donations will be greatly appreciated as all our funding comes from our adoption fees, donations, and small fundraisers. All donations go directly toward medical care and supplies for our animals and are tax-deductible (we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit). We can always use volunteers to help with fostering mainly, and sometimes fundraising, supply collection and transport. Email us to volunteer njwoof@cs.com

Our Mission

Please donate through PayPal to support our rescues! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P8Y9ZDVTVL3LS Thank you! DOG MEETS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. All our dogs are in foster care and we do not have a central physical location. 2020 Due to COVID our Sunday adoption d...