Tyke Shih Tzu Santa Ana, CA

Tyke (Zeke) would be best suited in a household with a woman (or women) only. He is skeptical of men. If there is a man in your household, he would have to be comfortable with Tyke taking longer to warm up to him. About 9-10 years old (weighing around 13 pounds), he appears to be a purebred shih tzu. He is a good companion and is house trained when taken outside to eliminate at regular intervals. He will other wise eliminate on a potty pad/newspaper. He is sensitive and at times bi-polar. He will need an owner familiar with dogs and cues on behavior. No, I am not a psychologist, I am his foster mom. Much like some cats, he is very independent. He is not immediately friendly and will need a PATIENT adopter full of compassion that is willing to work with him. If you move too quickly with him, he may growl and/or nip. IF YOU ARE SCARED OF DOGS OR A POTENTIAL NIP, TYKE IS LIKELY NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR YOU. He is crate-trained (but prefers life out of the crate) and learning to walk on a leash. He is not entirely comfortable on leash yet and may not do best in a home that is specifically looking for a walking companion. He would MUCH rather prefer to spend his energy playing with toys. Once he adjusts, he is loyal, sweet, goofy and an overall lovely companion. In some ways, he is young for his years, still enjoying the pleasure of playing with toys! He does well with other dogs, but is not very playful with other canines. If you'd like a playmate for your current dog, he may not fit what you're looking for. He would be alright with another adult/senior dog that is lower energy, to match him. Tyke would not do well at dog parks/beaches. He is nervous with new people and would do best in a home that can give him all of the time and patience to adjust at his own pace, without expecting too much from him too soon. He is not a fan of being picked up, but will cuddle near your lap when he wishes. He is not recommended for inexperienced adopters. He cannot be in a home with children or children that visit. He requires a home that will not ask him to interact/be friendly with strangers. He is very food-motivated and always gives you full attention when you have treats for him. He will stand on his hind legs when you offer him treats (pictured). He has beautiful and soft fur and will require regular grooming to ensure he doesn't become a matted mess (also pictured). His previous owner passed away and Tyke was given to the grandchild, who could not take care of him due to an extremely full work schedule which would not have been the best for little Tyke. He was surrendered to us shortly after. His adoption fee is $365 which covers the cost of his neuter, all core vaccines (Rabies and 2 sets of Distemper/Parvo), deworming, blood test to ensure he is in good health, teeth cleaning, professional grooming, microchip and microchip registration. If you’re interested in adopting, please complete our adoption application, which can be found in the "ADOPTION" folder on our website poochmatch.com, and read the following paragraphs which detail our application and adoption processes.

If this listing is still posted, we are still accepting applications for him/her. We do not do out-of-state adoptions on highly adoptable dogs; we would only consider out-of-state adoptions for dogs that prove hard-to-place locally. We cannot hold dogs, please submit your application when you are ready to adopt.

UPDATE: ADOPTION EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC AND SOCIAL DISTANCING. If you are interested in meeting any Poochmatch dog at our weekly adoption event on Saturdays at the Petsmart in Yorba Linda, CA (5521 Mirage St.) between 1-5 PM, please fill out an application from our website, poochmatch.com, and submit it no later than 11 AM on Fridays. Upon receipt AND approval, the dog you are interested in meeting will be made available to meet on a Saturday. Due to the high volume of dogs and puppies in our foster homes, it is impossible to bring them all every Saturday. The only way to ensure that the dog that you are interested in will be at the adoption event is to FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND BE APPROVED. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee that the dog you are interested in will be at our adoption event. If you cannot make the time frame of our events, appointments can be made at another time and location solely at the discretion of the foster parent. Please understand that private appointments will be coordinated to meet the convenience of the foster parent/transporter. We cannot hold dogs, please submit your application when you are ready to adopt.

All adoption fees cover the mandatory and non-negotiable spay/neuter, rabies, microchip, microchip registration, full sets of core vaccinations (rabies and 1 set of distemper/parvo for adults, 4 for puppies) and deworming. Adoption fees vary based on age, breed, size and the costs incurred on the dog's behalf by us i.e. medical, behavioral training, etc. and they range from $225-$495.


COVID-19 PROCEDURE:
In an effort to create a safe environment for our potential adopters and our staff, we have changed our protocols and procedures during these difficult times. Starting immediately, our procedures will change from what’s written on our website and other social media platforms. Our weekly adoption event at the Petsmart in Yorba Linda is temporarily cancelled due to COVID-19 and social distancing. The only way to meet one of the dogs/puppies we have available for adoption is through completion of our adoption application through our website, poochmatch.com, before 11 AM on Fridays. On Fridays when we review the applications, we will pick the best fit for each dog or puppy applied for and coordinate mutually agreeable appointment times for the applicants who are approved that week. Private appointments are currently only scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday of each week. Masks or bandanas are mandatory; faces must be properly covered.

With the overwhelming desire of the public to adopt at this time, we have received as many as 30 applications for one dog in just one week. Working with a staff of volunteers, we are only able to reach out on Fridays to the people we have approved to adopt. If you have not heard from us by Friday, we have selected a different applicant. If you have multiple dogs/puppies that you are interested in, please indicate each dog/puppy of interest on the application at that time so we don’t rule you out for another dog/puppy available for adoption.

Please understand, we have an influx of texts, phone calls and emails that makes it impossible to get to each and every one of you. Not just for adoption interest, but also from veterinarians, people who must relinquish dogs, people who have found a stray dog in need of pick up, etc. We are currently not in need of fosters. Due to the fact that there is such a high demand, we are sticking with strict protocol to not adopt out of Southern California. We apologize for this inconvenience and difficulty to be able to get in touch with us while there is an overwhelming desire and demand to adopt at this time. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate through these difficult times with every intention to keep the public and our staff safe.