Pogo Paws Yorkshire Terrier & Shih Tzu Mix West Des Moines, IA

Looking for a sweet and easygoing companion? Pogo Paws is the pup you've been waiting for! At just 7 months old and 10 pounds, Pogo is a bouncy boy who's quickly learning how wonderful life can be. He is said to be a Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix. Pogo is still a little shy around men and takes his time warming up, but he's very comfortable with women. This sweet boy walks great on a leash, enjoys watching the world go by from a window, and is house-trained. He's still learning the ropes of some doggie basics, so he'll thrive in a patient home where he can continue to grow and flourish.

Pogo Paws is a local owner surrender who was living in a kennel (when he wasn't running loose around town) with his mom and dad. His previous owner is living in a tent and not providing any vet care, or the proper nutrition Pogo needed to be healthy. When he was surrendered, he was a matted mess and dirty. His thin fur shows the result of not having a proper diet for so long nor any vet care. Pogo was given a bath, put on preventatives for flea/tick, and heartworms in addition to being given his vaccinations and he will be neutered the week of November 11. We believe his male owner was abusive (verbally and physically) toward Pogo because he is very leery of men. Pogo has adjusted very well to his foster home but he will need a calm, patient family to understand he needs time to adjust and may have some triggers from his past life.

Father: Hairy Houdini

If you are interested in meeting Pogo Paws, please complete an online application at https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/196/dog-application

Adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccines.