My name is Rory and I am a 12 pound, 4 year old gray and white Shih Tzu boy.   I’ve been in foster care at Lone Star for about 2 years now.  When I came into foster care I was not a very friendly or happy little guy.  My foster mom thinks that in my past life I was abused and that’s what caused my problems.   My foster mom has been wonderful with me and she knew that there was a great little guy under all that gruffness just waiting to come out.  She has helped me with my temper and I now can meet and greet people without a problem. 
 

I must tell you that I still get a little upset when I have to get a bath and be groomed.  I am MUCH better than I was, but I still don’t like it.  I do fine with the bath part, but that bath means I have to be DRIED!  I just don’t like to be towel dried and I get a little crazy when I’m rubbed with a towel!   My foster mom has learned that I prefer air drying to towel rubs!  She told the groomer about these little idiosyncrasies of mine and we now understand each other.  The groomer makes me look great – even though she says it’s not that easy!
 

When I am at the doggie day care center I get lots of love and attention.  The employees of the center pet me and play with me all day long.  I can even be picked up and petted by people I know and love.  This is a big, positive change from when I first came into foster care.  Sometimes I do get a bit upset when someone tries to make me do something I don’t want to do.  I will give a little growl to let you know that I’m not happy.  I think that my forever home needs to have no children just in case they don’t understand what my little growl means.  I also need to make certain that my forever family understands that I have a history of abuse and aggression and might bite if I’m at the groomer being TOWEL-DRIED!!
 

I’m OK with my foster brothers and sisters and enjoy a good romp and play.  I also love to get treats and to be spoiled by all the folks at the doggie day care center.  My attitude and socialization skills have improved so much in the past two years.  I actually wag my tail when I see people approaching me!  And I know that treats and pets are often waiting for me when I see these people.  I have learned that trust is a good thing.
 

I need a very special someone to continue helping me be the great dog I know I can be.  I’ve come a long way and I know that I can give you lots of love in return.  If you think I can fit into your family, please contact my foster mom at Teresa@shihtzu-rescue.com   Take a look at my Petfinder page for even more information about me.
 

I am altered, up-to-date on all my shots, microchipped, and am heartworm negative.
 

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