This 3 year old shih tzu is a very special little boy. Oliver was found as a stray and taken to a shelter where he was about to be euthanized because of overcrowding.  A typical story, but so sad.  He is sooo sweet, so calm, and good natured.  As you can see from his pics, he had to be shaved to the skin due to severe matting.  Mats even on his head.  This little guy doesn't expect a whole lot out of life, but we are determined to change that attitude.  We are determined to find that special person who can make him believe that life is worth living.  Those sad eyes ought to pull your heart strings...  but as you can see from the last pic, a good belly rub will turn his attitude right around!  We are committed to finding a family with kids for this boy or a young couple intending to have children.  He adores them. 

Please read the following carefully before applying:

YOU MUST HAVE A SECURE, FENCED YARD TO ADOPT ONE OF OUR DOGS.  PARTIAL FENCING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.  Please see side menu for an explanation.

As with most rescue/shelter dogs, he or she may or may not be housebroken, or at the least need a readjustment /re-training period. If you are not able or willing to retrain a dog with housebreaking in a gentle, repetitious manner please DO NOT APPLY.  NEW DOGS REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING, TIME and CARE. MAKE SURE YOU ARE WILLING TO MAKE THIS COMMITMENT BEFORE APPLYING. 

We require adopters to first fill out our adoption app online. You cannot proceed with the adoption without it. This application has been developed using over 25 years of experience. It helps the adopter and us to make only the beginning of a good match; please be advised that if you do fill out the application, you may not be suitable for the dog you are applying for OR you may not meet our adoption requirements. 

  WE DO NOT ADOPT OUR DOGS TO HOMES WITH UNALTERED PETS...NO EXCEPTIONS! WHY?  CLICK ON SPAY/NEUTER ON THE LEFT HAND MENU.