Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Myrtle Breed: Shih Ztu Age: 8 years DOB: 9/25/2016 Gender: Female Weight: 13 lbs Good with cats: Unknown Good with dogs: Yes Good with Children: Older children due to her previous life Fenced Yard Required: Yes Crate-Trained: Yes House Trained: Will use pee pads Location: London, Ontario You must complete an adoption application to be considered for adopting Myrtle: https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption Since arriving in our care, Myrtle has taken some time to adjust, but she is now much more trusting. She will come when called and will show that she wants to be picked up to sit with you. Despite her eight years in captivity, Myrtle is a happy girl. However, she remains wary of new experiences. Myrtle does okay in the car but she still may have accidents in the house when she feels anxious; typically, she will use a pee pad when needed. Myrtle would love the company of another dog, although she could also thrive with just the right person. Myrtle is still getting used to walks and isn't quite sure if she enjoys them yet. She would do best with someone who is home often. She is likely good with cats, as she is gentle, but this has not been tested. Due to her nervousness, she would do better in a home with older children or no kids at all. Many times, when we post about new intakes from breeder surrenders, we note that they require specific conditions to be adopted safely into a "forever" home. These dogs are often born into breeding situations and do not have experience going outside to the bathroom. They spend their lives in a confined space, seeing only walls, ceilings, and floors. As a result, they do not understand house training nor are they familiar with leashes and collars. These dogs are typically unaware of everyday sounds, movements, or tasks. They need a secure yard to ensure they don’t bolt or slip out of their collars, leashes, or harnesses and get lost or injured. We do not make decisions for these animals on a whim; our choices are based on years of experience with dogs and careful observation of each individual animal’s preferences. Myrtle has been vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, and had dental cleaning. Myrtle has also received monthly preventatives. Her adoption fee will be $650.00 and will include her health records. If you think you can provide the loving home she deserves please complete our on line adoption application at https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at https://www.animalert.ca/ Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding. * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada. * If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding. Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption. * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. * March 14, 2025, 10:28 am
