One of the best ways to adopt an older Shitzu is to go to the animal shelter. Animal shelters are nothing more than just shelters ran by the county or the city that take in many animals for a variety of reasons. However, as you may already know, shelters have a wide variety of dogs and they're no guarantees that a Shitzu would be at that animal shelter for certain. Therefore, if you're diligent, you should be able to find one at some other shelter, one just may show up.
In most cases, animal shelters have close relationships with purebred rescue groups and they ship any purebred dog to them. Therefore, if you've really got your mind set on getting a Shitzu, you may want to start your search with a rescue group. In addition, if you're someone that doesn't mind getting a mixed dog, for instance, a Shitzu mixed with another breed, then an animal shelter is for you. One of the best ways to assure yourself of getting a purebred or a mixed dog is to get to know the workers at the shelter, and tell them to call you if that particular dog shows up.
Shitzu Dogs
Here are some points to consider if you ever decide to adopt a dog from the animal shelter.
1) When you adopt a Shih Tzu from an animal shelter, it will bring you and your family lots of joy as well as some challenges. You may have to start from the beginning when it comes to housetraining, socialization and trust.
2) The information you receive on the dog will be limited if any at all. You may be oblivious to the past of the dog, whether it's been mistreated or if it had any medical issues in the past. However, workers at the shelter may be able to give you clues, but that's usually all the help you can expect to get. Remember, shelters just don't have the time and resources to evaluate every dog that comes through the door. Therefore, you and your new Shih Tzu will have some things to work out.
3) You must get approval from the shelter before you can adopt the Shih Tzu. Many shelters (at least the good ones) require application forms that can be quite lengthy. The shelter just wants to make sure that the dogs don't end up right back in the shelter.
4) Adopting a Shih Tzu at an animal shelter is a lot cheaper than buying one from a breeder.
A Shih Tzu just wants to be loved and to worship you; therefore, treat your new dog well whether he or she is a puppy or an older dog. They're also adaptable little dogs and they'll give you years of joy and satisfaction.
Adopting a Shih Tzu From an Animal Shelter