Dobbie

Hello, my name is Dobbie and I'm looking for my forever humans.

I am a gorgeous 3 year and 1 month old Shih Tzu

I came into care as a retired breeding boy and the rescue has also ensure that I have had all my vet work completed and they are on a mission to find me my furever home.

My weight is 9.5kgs

I came into care with some others who will go up for adoption very soon, but in the meantime, I wanted to tell you about me.

I came into care a little nervous and unsure of people, but my foster mum has been working with me, and she says while I can be shy around new people, I do warm up quickly but have been known to bark at a new person for a minute or two.

As I have hung out with my foster family I have been very happy following them around when they are at home - I am still learning all this home life stuff and can get nervous when I don't see my humans.

My foster mum believes with some time to settle and some confidence that my nervousness will decrease.

My foster mum says I would do better with a family / person who is home more often than not, shift worker, casual worker, home school, Stay home parent etc... a homebody!

I have always lived with other dogs and am dog friendly, but whilst I'm a small breed dog, I do weigh 9.4kgs so I'm better with small breed dogs or similar in size to me.

I haven't really played a lot since coming into care with new dogs, but I did play with the dogs that came into care with me, i think as i settle I would like to play again.

I like to be with my humans when they are watching tv or even outside doing things. I very much loved to sleep with my humans, i currently sleep on a dog bed in my mum's room but I think if you wanted to show me how to sleep on the bed I would definitely give that a try.

I like to be close as possible and personal space is a myth. I do like a good tummy tickle, and I will happily follow the other dogs around and just interact.

I am child friendly and currently live with grandkids aged 18months and 10 years old.

I am cat friendly, well okay I am friendly but that cat hisses at me and so I just give her a really wide berth because she can be a bit mean.

I currently live with birds and I ignore them but the cows my foster mum has I like to bark at.

My foster mum says that if she puts a lead on me, I simply sit down and don't move - so I won't be a hiking, beach walking type of guy. But I will happily simply follow you around at home in the yard.

My foster mum says that food is not a huge motivator for me and at the moment she has to break treats into small pieces for me.

I am toilet trained but my foster mum says the door is opened for us to come and go but no doggy door so that might be something i need help with or I could be a natural she's not sure......... but she did say I don't toilet in the house.

My ideal home would be where I can be inside as much as I want and have access outside for some play and a run around. I would not enjoy being a dog that would be expected to spend hours outside by myself.

I am looking for that forever home that will love me and I can love you – are you that home?

The adoption application link is https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1

** Please note applications will close Sunday 18th May 2025 at 5.30pm

* Please note - please only apply if you are read to adopt now

* A meet and greet is required so please ensure you have
- Your current dogs vaccinations up-to-date and have a copy of the certificate to send thru (please contact your vet ASAP if you don't have a copy)
- Your dog can travel to the carers location
- You are available to attend the meet and greet within the next 7 - 10 days