vivian

Vivian ("Vivi"), a Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu mix (we think maybe with Maltese), weighing about 7lbs and about 4 years old (we are guessing.  She was found wandering the streets of Mexico, a fate totally undeserving of a sweet princess like herself whose ancestors served as companions to Chinese royalty during the Ming and Qing dynasties. How one of these royal pups found her way across the world is a mystery we’ll never solve… but what we do know is that Vivi’s story is now one of rescue, love, and second chances. After being found and brought to safety in a rural shelter, Vivi quickly charmed everyone she met. The staff fell in love with her gentle spirit and sweet nature, and she soon made her way to Brighter Days Dog Rescue, where she’s now waiting for her happily ever after.

Vivi is very comfortable in crates and appears totally crate trained. In her foster home, she discovered a luxury known as "the couch" (a modern day equivalent to a royal throne), and expressed total shock and dismay that she was allowed to sit on it AND it had heated blankets waiting for her. She has decided she is never leaving "the couch."  She is especially never leaving as the couch frequently includes human cuddles and her favorite thing in the world is sitting on someone's lap, getting belly rubs, and being the cutest creature you ever did meet. She now prefers to sleep on the couch or in a dog bed to her crate. 

She is learning to walk on a leash and loves exploring. Bunny sightings are her favorite (and yes, she really wants to chase them). She loves eating her breakfast and dinner and getting various snacks, including, hilariously, dog bones three times her actual size.  And she loves riding in cars. Everyone she meets is a friend and she gets along great with cats, dogs, kids, and people. She may be a tad shy meeting new friends at first, but her sweetness shines through the moment you offer her a gentle pet and kind words. Her devotion to her humans is observed by her collecting their socks for her bed when they are gone. 

She is getting the hang of potty training, learning to use the bathroom outside and doing great with consistency. She is learning to play with dog toys instead of socks but still prefers socks. She is learning to be a real dog and not just a pretty face, chasing after the other dogs, getting zoomies, and doing real dog things, including an occasional bark. She still needs some work on basic behavior commands like come, sit, and down but is smart and eager to please so should be pretty straightforward to train. 

She is spayed, up to date on shots, microchipped ,and ready for her forever home. Her forever home will also need to plan for some regular grooming requirements but she is great about being handled and brushed.

Vivi has so much love, joy, and cuddly devotion to share. All she needs now is a throne (your couch) and a heart (yours) to call home.  Vivi’s dream home has a cozy couch, patient humans, and plenty of love. She’ll thrive with someone who enjoys cuddles, gentle walks, and daily doses of her silly, affectionate charm. In return, she promises a lifetime of loyalty, laughter, and love that’s fit for royalty.

If you are interested in adding Vivi to your family, please fill out our adoption application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com
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