• Address: Fargo, ND 58103 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Age: Adult
• Gender: Male
• Offered by: Shelter

Shih Tzu - Small - Adult - Male - Dog - Bumper

Bumper was rescued from a local pound. When we picked him up he was in terrible shape! Covered in waste, and his eyes were pretty much crusted shut. Bumper was very shy, didn't want to be handled at all... It was clear that he had been abused, since he reacted with fear. Poor little guy! His foster home is providing loving care to help him learn to trust again. September 13th Foster home feedback - When I picked Bumper up from the pound, he was in terrible shape! Covered in waste, and his eyes were pretty much crusted shut. Bumper was very shy, didn't want to be handled at all... It was clear that he had been abused, since he reacted with fear. Poor little guy! I brought Bumper home and bathed him... given his lack of trust I wasn't sure how he would react to a bath, but he actually really enjoyed it!!! I washed out Bumper's eyes and put antibiotic ointment on them and he ran around like a puppy to dry off. I think he was really happy to have some sight back! Bumper is pretty slow, for the most part, and still shy. He is vision is impaired due to cataracts and he does bump into things. Stairs are an issue for him. Bumper has some kind of mass on his rump/tail. He will be going to a vet ASAP to check his eyes and the mass. Bumper does nip a little when you try to pick him up, but he has decreased that almost completely since we first got him, probably because he is starting to trust us. He has had some accidents in the house, but we are working on that. As soon as he gets to the grass he goes potty, and then we praise him and he gets treats! Other than that, he LOVES to walk around our yard and go for short walks. He loves belly rubs and to be cuddled and petted. Bumper's confidence has gone up already since yesterday morning and he is starting to trust my husband and I. He gets along just fine with our female shih tzu too. They cuddled on a car ride last night actually. He eats just fine when you show him where his food is. He seems to be opening up little at a time. Bumper would be a good dog for someone with a lot of patients... Alls he wants is someone to love and care for him :) Please see our website for the most current information on this dog.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: Adult
Size: Small
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14645328

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet is house trained
Pet has been spayed/neutered

CONTACT:
4 Luv Of Dog Rescue | Fargo, ND | (701) 205-0190 | info@4luvofdog.com

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