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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! Tessa is such a rambunctious sweetie! She absolutely adores doing everything right next to you. Although she is quite nervous when she first gets into new places, with a little patience and lots of love, she settles in and her true spirit comes out in full force.<br/><br/>Tessa, a full Shih Tzu, is just over 1 year old and weighs 14.6 pounds. She loves to play fetch with her squeaky ball and her lamby is her emotional support stuffie. She has almost mastered potty training, although consistency is absolutely key for her. She was raised to eliminate on potty pads inside, but her foster parents are working on getting her to love the outdoors and understand that’s where she should be going potty. At night, she sleeps wonderfully in her kennel with little fuss, likely because she is constantly moving during the day!<br/><br/>A gorgeous white and brown, she is a bit afraid of the grooming razors but couldn’t care less about getting her nails trimmed. Her foster parnets are helping her learn some commands, and she has almost mastered 'sit'.<br/><br/>Tessa loves other small dogs and she would likely thrive in a home with another small, younger dog who can match her energy, but also continue to give her confidence! Although a full Shih Tzu, she has some herding inclination and can occasionally nip at your ankles. A firm 'no' and redirection have been working beautifully for this. We have not yet learned how she does with children, although she may do well with older children.<br/><br/>Her new home should have these requirements:<br/><br/>1. Ability and time to provide appropriate energy outlets (walks, lots of playing fetch in a fenced in backyard, a young small dog to play with, etc). 2. Ability to provide lots of companionship - she has lots of energy, and likes interaction with her people. She will play alone but she likes to do it when near you. 3. Owners willing and able to continue her training – enrollment in a puppy training class is strongly encouraged.<br/><br/>4. A home with or without another small dog<br/><br/><br/>5. A home with children over the age of ten who have demonstrated how to respectfully and appropriately interact with a small dog will be considered.<br/><br/>6. A home that is within 45 miles of Coon Rapids, MN 7. Commitment to attend our Rescue Reunion in September each year with Tessa. Tessa is spayed, is current on vaccinations, is microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Her adoption fee is $470.00 plus $42.42 sales tax for a total fee of $512.42. To meet Tessa, 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 rescue’s Meet and Greet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at Chuck & Don’s, 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! Tessa is such a rambunctious sweetie! She absolutely adores doing everything right next to you. Although she is quite nervous when she first gets into new places, with a little patience and lots of love, she settles in and her true spirit comes out in full force.

Tessa, a full Shih Tzu, is just over 1 year old and weighs 14.6 pounds. She loves to play fetch with her squeaky ball and her lamby is her emotional support stuffie. She ha

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! Tessa is such a rambunctious sweetie! She absolutely adores doing everything right next to you. Although she is quite nervous when she first gets into new places, with a little patience and lots of love, she settles in and her true spirit comes out in full force.

Tessa, a full Shih Tzu, is just over 1 year old and weighs 14.6 pounds. She loves to play fetch with her squeaky ball and her lamby is her emotional support stuffie. She has almost mastered potty training, although consistency is absolutely key for her. She was raised to eliminate on potty pads inside, but her foster parents are working on getting her to love the outdoors and understand that’s where she should be going potty. At night, she sleeps wonderfully in her kennel with little fuss, likely because she is constantly moving during the day!

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