Toby

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***Local adoption required: Toby needs to be adopted by a family in the Central Florida region (Orlando area) who will commit to taking him to his follow-up vetting appointments with PPR's vetting partner. The cost of the appointments is covered in the adoption donation.***Hello!  My name is Toby.  I am a 7 ½-year-old Shih Tzu/Terrier blend boy weighing 24 lbs.  I am easy going and laid back and looking for a forever home where I will be given lots of love and affection.  And I’ll give you so much love in return. General Behavior: Toby is adventurous, communicative, gentle and playful.  He absolutely adores people. When you scratch his ear, he’ll smile his lopsided smile and lean into you nuzzling against your hand. He is snuggly and will curl up next to you and snooze as you binge your latest Netflix obsession. Likes & Dislikes: Toby LOVES toys – after dinner he enjoys playing with his favorite plush red apple squeaker toy (which will accompany him to his new home).  He also loves a good game of fetch and will show off just how fast he can run.  Spoiler alert . . . it’s FAST!  He is also perfectly content to play with his toys by himself but can be a little protective of his toys at times. He also loves going for a car ride. Training: Toby is fully housetrained in his foster home and will need to continue to be let out on a regular schedule.  He has good basic manners and will happily follow commands.  His foster mom says he is incredibly smart (she swears he understands entire sentences). He knows “off”, “go lie down”, “let’s go to bed”, and “wanna go potty?”  His foster mom works from home and when she says, “get to work”, he runs to her office to choose his bed for the day before his foster home siblings snag the one he wants.  Medical:  Toby has chronic allergy issues, but we have them under control at this point. He takes Apoquel daily to help reduce the itching, and he is currently under the treatment of a dermatologist veterinarian in Maitland. Toby will need his initial allergy testing then will have a specialized allergy medicine created for him. Additionally, he has a dental cleaning in May.  Toby’s dental cleaning, as well as his allergy vetting costs will be covered by the rescue for one year after adoption.  He will also need his monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention like any other dog. Other Animals: Toby has experience with small dogs only, both calm and playful.  He is fostered with multiple small dogs, and he generally ignores them. If they annoy him or if he gets frustrated, he’ll generally let the other dog know to leave him alone. He would do best in a home with another small, submissive dog or an independent dog that doesn’t get into his business much. He has not been tested with cats, but his foster thinks he would be okay with them. Children: Toby would do best in a home without small children, but children ages 10 and older would be suitable, as long as they are respectful.    Home:  Toby would thrive in a home where his person is home more often than not. He would be happy in a house, condo or apartment.  Toby can be left alone for several hours  without issue and has free rein of his foster home.  At night, he sleeps in the “big person” bed or a bed of his own. Grooming: Toby could benefit from occasional professional grooming depending on how you like to see his coat.  He will also need nail trims and baths. Overall: Toby is a great dog for someone who wants one with all the advantages of having a fully trained dog by their side. He is a true gentleman. Are you the one for Toby? Then visit our website www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org where you will find the application to adopt. You will be put in contact with the foster family for more information if it is a potential match. He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative, microchipped, and neutered. His adoption donation is $275. ##2021335##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Toby, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.