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Hi, I'm

Spring

Shih Tzu

currently located at

Backstreet Paws Rescue

Mississauga, ON

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age

Adult

gender

Female

colour

White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn

size

Small 25 Lbs (11 Kg) Or Less

pet code

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My story

🌸 AVAILABLE for ADOPTION Spring | Female | 2 yrs | Shih Tzu | Spayed | Microchipped | Vaccines - UTD Do you all remember the little Shih Tzus we took in a few months ago? The ones who came to us with very little human contact, unsure and scared of the world around them… šŸ’” Meet Spring 🌸 Spring has been quietly working so hard behind the scenes, and while she’s not fully ā€œthereā€ yet, she’s made beautiful progress in her own way. She is now spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines, and ready to find a very special home that understands her journey. While she was being spayed, the vet did note that she is missing a few of her adult teeth something we sometimes see in dogs who haven't had the best start in life. Spring is still a timid little girl. She will need time, patience, and a family who won’t expect too much too soon. When you meet her, she likely won’t come right up to you, and that’s okay. Trust for her is something that builds slowly. But once she feels safe, you start to see her shine ✨ Every morning she gets excited to see her foster and greets her with the cutest little bark and wag. She follows her around the house, wanting to be close, even if she’s not quite ready for full affection yet. She’s still learning about the world, walks are new (and right now she prefers not to move at all šŸ˜…), and stairs are a bit scary. The foster is working on it, and having another confident dog in the home could really help her continue to grow. She has not been crated and does best in a calm, patient environment where she can go at her own pace. Spring isn’t going to be the dog who runs into your arms on day one… but she will be the one who slowly, quietly chooses you, and there is nothing more special than that ā¤ļø If you’re willing to give her the time she needs, she will reward you in the most beautiful way. Interested in adopting Spring? Please fill out the adoption application in the link below. šŸ“Œ ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/adoption-application-form 🌐 backstreetpaws.com #adoptdontshop #ForeverHome #shihtzu #dog #dogs #animallovers #family

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

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Backstreet Paws Rescue

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Mississauga, ON L5J 4G9

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