Bianca

My story

Shih Tzu 4yo- DOB 04/07/21 10lbs Spayed/Microchipped UTD on vaccinations Current on flea & heartworm prevention Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Only complete & qualified applications will be considered/contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to drive there for a meet and greet. We are a 100% foster-based rescue. Applications & FAQ about our adoption process can be found on our website. Bianca was one of the first dogs we brought in in 2025. She was shut down & unsure of what the future held for her. We let her decompress in her foster home at her own pace. She has experienced so many new adventures over the first half of this year, every new experience bringing her one step closer to being ready to find her own family. One of her favorite things is...... Belly Rubs! She enjoys coming to you & allowing you to rub her belly & she loves getting attention. We love seeing her be confident & happy. She is afraid of storms & needs someone to be there for her, to reassure her everything will be okay. She will do best learning from other 4-legged siblings, we would like to see her find a home with some friends of similar size & energy level. She follows her foster siblings around, she likes to play with them very gently, no rough housing. She looks to them to show her the ropes of how to be a happy family member. She is still working on potty training, that big backyard can be intimidating. Her family needs to be patient & praise her every time she is outside. You can expect her to ask to be outside on warm sunny days, she loves to lay on the deck & soak up the warm sun. Bianca has steadfastly refused to walk on a leash. She is not comfortable at all & it would be unfair of us to push this on her so early in her new-found freedom. Therefore, for her safety (& for her to be able to do her potty business immediately upon adoption), a secure physical fence yard is required. An aluminum or slat type of fencing will need a gap filler around the bottom half so she can't get through, something like galvanized wire mesh or another sturdy mesh type material. She isn't an outdoor adventure dog; she doesn't need a big yard. But she does need a very secure area to do her potty business. Never EVER should she be left in the yard alone. Bianca is ready to cuddle up & be your new friend for life. We hope to find her family so she can enjoy this summer hanging out in her very own sunny backyard.

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