Lottie

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Backstory for Lottie  Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with an owner surrender involving several Imperial Shih Tzu. Their former person was having emergency medical issues that were life threatening, and they were not well enough to take care of them. Our nonprofit became the safety net for the Shih Tzu.  Animal Saints is here to help so the Animal Saints do not end up in overcrowded government animal control facilities that euthanize due to lack of space. Lady Charlotte, or Lottie, recently arrived to our sanctuary to get all of the medical care she needs. Now that we have gotten to know her personality, and she has shown us what she needs in a family, she is ready to be placed in her lifetime home. We look forward to finding out who this will be!  Get to Know Lottie age: 3 (birthdate 4/8/2023) breed: Shih Tzu weight: 6.5-7 pounds Vaccines:  Rabies  DHPP Bordetella  Corona/flu  Other Tests and Procedures:  Spayed 4DX test (passed and tested negative for heart worm, lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasmosis)   Dental cleaning in June, 2026  Bloodwork June, 2026 - Within normal ranges and nothing concerning.  Additional procedures and treatments:  • Microchipped • Fecal test, negative • Flea/tick preventive treatment, heartworm prevention, and dewormer  • First positive reinforcement training sessions  • Several baths and grooms  A good health certificate will be provided with her medical records. Requested adoption donation fee is only $800. This is to partly cover the costs of care that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue has incurred. On average, Animal Saints’ cost to save a life through our nonprofit exceeds $2,000 per Saint. We do our best to keep our adoption requests as reasonable as possible to encourage more people to adopt.   Breed and Hair Notes  Little Lottie has hair and not fur. She is a stunning brown and white haired Shih Tzu with symmetrical markings on her darling little face.  Lottie is full grown yet tiny. She’s one of the smallest Shih Tzu we have ever helped!  PLEASE NOTE: Lottie’s hair will grow as it is not fur. She will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Lottie is agreeable to bath time and is getting used to being in the bathtub and on the grooming table. She is quite patient and loves the attention.  Personality Lady Charlotte, or Lottie for short, is the kind of Animal Saint that you’ll want to have near you 24/7. Best of all, she is the size for it. If you have the kind of life where you can take your Animal Saint with you everywhere, Lottie is up for it. She loves to be hugged, she loves to be carried around, and she loves being with people she trusts. Lottie has not been around a lot of people, and we are in the process of socializing her. She meets some people with shyness. As she spends more time here with us, we see her confidence increasing. She will flourish once she is with her ideal match, and the trust and connection has been established.   While Lottie’s physical size is petite, her personality is wonderfully huge! She likes to be “the boss” if she finds the opportunity to do so. Her boldness puts her in the front row in a group, and she makes us laugh with her sweetness and enthusiasm about life! For an ideal placement in a home with multiple dogs, Lottie would do best in a pack where everyone else is laidback so she can be queen. They will get a kick out of her, and they will follow her lead. She may act like she wants to be the leader at times, but she has moments of finding the matriarch in the group and cuddling with them. She truly is a baby at heart, and doting upon her will be an honor for her person!  Lottie is getting familiar with a harness and leash. We are working on “sit,” recall word “here,” and “look.” We expect her new family to continue her training sessions.  Basic foundational skills training sessions with a certified professional positive reinforcement trainer are required for Lottie’s adoption. Just a few classes are needed, and they are fun. It’s an excellent way to connect with your newly adopted Saint, too.  You can enjoy meeting Lottie in this short film: https://vimeo.com/1205663148  She is quite camera shy, but don't let this fool you. She has some great energy and a huge heart for connecting with people!  Ideal Home It is ideal for Lottie to be in a home with people who are around most of the time. She will especially thrive in a home that can give her companionship day and night. She will be okay if you have to be away for a few hours, but only if another Animal Saint or Saints are in your home. She will not do well completely alone. Companionship is key for Lottie's personality to thrive and truly enjoy life.  Older children are case by case — only those who have experience living with dogs, understand dog behavior, and have great respect and love for them will be considered.  As we mentioned before, Lottie likes laidback friends and would transition well into a home with other agreeable Animal Saints. She would love being the center of someone’s world by being an only dog, provided her humans were around all of the time and she saw canine friends often.  Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Lottie. She will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing. Also, no crates for Lottie. If they are a must for your lifestyle, then she is not for you.  If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard or outdoor space where she can bound about safely outside, this would be ideal but not required. Lottie will enjoy going for walks, once she is comfortable in a harness and leash. She will love being with her people, whatever they are doing! Love and Commitment  At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. Our goal is to place the dogs we save into lifetime families.  With this in mind, we seek adopters who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical needs.  We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family. They don't believe animals are subordinates or view them as mere possessions; they are partners in life. They are committed to giving them the safety and love they need to flourish.  Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application!