Toby

About Toby (Shih tzu) in United States

Toby is waiting for you at Animal Saints Rescue Society in United States. Backstory for Toby Toby found himself in an overcapacity animal control facility that euthanizes due to lack of space. He was an owner surrender, dropped off to be euthanized because they didn’t want to care for him anymore. Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to pull him to safety to give him a second chance at life. Get to Know Toby age: 7 breed: Shih Tzu blend weight: approximately 16 pounds Vaccines and treatments: Rabies Bordetella DHPP, part one and two Dewormer Flea/tick prevention Other tests and procedures: Heart worm test - negative Fecal test - negative Neuter surgery Additional procedures: • Microchipped • Dental • Bloodwork - normal ranges overall showing healthy organs. He has a grade 1 heart murmur that was only heard by one out of two veterinarians who examined him. He does not need any medication for it, and we hope that with proper nutrition and a safe environment, it will not be heard again. He currently has dry eye that involves some basic dry eye drops. He is so good about getting them, especially when there is a treat involved. Now, he sees the eye drop bottle and starts to wag his tail! Veterinary care costs given to Toby by Animal Saints Rescue Society, based upon NYC area pricing, is $2,000+ Requested adoption donation fee is only $750. This is to partly cover his lifesaving expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to give him a second chance at life. Breed and Hair Notes PLEASE NOTE: Toby’s hair will grow as it is not fur. He is a blend of Shih Tzu and… we are not certain what else! What do you see? Whatever incredible blend he is, he will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Toby is healing from an untreated skin infection before coming into our care, and he nee