moby

Hi, I’m Moby! I’m an adorable 10-year-old Shih Tzu-Poodle boy who is looking for a home that’s as laid back as me. At 18 pounds of pure chill, I’m a certified couch potato and proud of it!  My vision is impaired but that doesn’t damper my curiosity or love of cuddles. 

Favorite Things: Moby loves naps and food!  He also likes to stay close to his special person and, in between naps, will follow them around the house, curious about their activities. Due to his vision impairment, he takes his time getting from one place to another and can startle easily.  He can take or leave toys, but he does enjoy short, leisurely walks, especially if they involve treats. This little guy enjoys fresh blueberries and other dog-friendly fruits, as well as steamed carrots and a bit of peanut butter now and again.

Training & Manners: Moby is house trained in his foster home where he is let out regularly. He has good basic house manners and walks well on a leash.  He tolerates a car ride and, once he settles down for the night, sleeps soundly, either in the people bed or his dog bed.

Health & Care: Moby is currently given eye ointments and drops several times/day and the cost of these medicines is about $45 per month.  This handsome guy is neutered, heartworm negative, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and recently had a dental cleaning. He’ll need monthly flea and heartworm preventatives, like any dog, and regular brushing and professional grooming every 6 -8 weeks will help him look and feel his best.

Other Animals: Moby has experience with other dogs and tends to ignore them.  Very active dogs, especially large ones, can startle him given his vision issues.  Moby hasn’t been tested with cats but his foster mom thinks he would be ok with them.

Children: This sweet senior would do best in a home with adults and teens only.

Ideal Home: Moby is vision-impaired and depth perception is a particular issue, so a home without stairs or a pool is a must for him.  Otherwise, he would do fine in an apartment, condo, townhome or single home. Once he becomes familiar with the home and with special attention paid to the safety of his surroundings, Moby can be left alone in the home for a few hours without issues.

Overall: If you’re looking for a low-key, gentle, and loving companion, Moby might be the one for you.  If you think he might be, visit www.PoodleandPoochRescue.org to fill out an adoption application. If it seems like it could be a good match, his foster family will reach out with more information. His adoption donation is $275.
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