hazelnut

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MEET HAZELNUT….. a sassy, 12 lb, 4 year old, gold/white female shih-tzu. Since nine weeks old, she has happily lived with one family all her life. Sadly, for some reason, she is no longer getting along with the other two dogs in the household and has decided she really wants to be the only child and hog all the attention! She has not shown any aggression towards people, has always been really friendly and loves having new friends over. Unfortunately, for the safety and well-being of the other dogs in the house, Hazelnut’s mom feels that it is best to rehome her where she can be an only canine and away from other pets.

Hazelnut loves people, gives lots of kisses (she is especially fond of toes!) and has done very well with older (8yrs+) children. She enjoys doggie puzzles, toys, chews, short walks and sitting on laps. She is smart and very food motivated, so training is easy! While we never guarantee it at your house, Hazelnut’s mom reports she is potty trained, walks well on a leash and is comfortable sleeping in a pen. We hope you’ll let her sleep with you!!! She is leash reactive to other dogs, so she would benefit with training for this issue. She is also like a canine doorbell and will bark to let you know that company, Fed Ex or UPS has arrived! She is kind of a homebody and tends to get a little nervous on outings other than walks around the neighborhood. Hazelnut doesn’t like being left alone for long periods of time, but she does fine for a few of hours at a time. As she has been with the same family and a more calm environment, she would likely be good in a mature home that can dote on her and give her all the attention she craves!

Hazelnut is in good health, spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. Last year, she had a luxating patella that was giving her problems, so it was surgically repaired last October and she is fully recovered. So, if you are looking for a turn-key dog who wants to dote on you and you can dote on her…Hazelnut is waiting!!

Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID

If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed.

Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets.

Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting!

Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events!

See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes

Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.