Hi … my name is Hunter and here are some things you need to know about me:

Approximate age/birthdate:  born ~2005

Weight/size:  9 lbs

Housebroken:  YES

Crate trained:  YES

Personality:  sweet, friendly, happy        

Energy level:  low to medium

Fenced yard required?:   YES … his eyesight is impaired and he needs a fence for safety

Does he/she jump fences?  NO

Leash walk:  YES

Riding in vehicles:  RIDES OK     

Spayed/neutered:   YES

Up-to-date on routine vaccinations:   YES

Microchipped:   NO but microchip can be provided at adoption

Social with other dogs:  YES

Social with cats: YES

Good with children:  Hasn’t been around children in foster care but we think he would be fine with older, respectful children

Adoption donation:  senior adoption $75

Hunter was picked up as a stray and brought into an area Animal Control facility.  He was found wandering on a major highway dragging a leash and he looked like he had been recently groomed.  But, after more than a week no one had reported him missing or had come looking for him, so he joined team AAMR!

First order of business was to get him checked out and get some much-needed dental work done.  He lost 15 teeth, but boy did he feel better after that!  He is heartworm negative and has been updated on vaccines.  As is common with older shih-tzus, Hunter has dry eyes and he does need to have prescription eye drops twice each day (approx $50/month).  He is very good when getting his drops …. Just a joy to have around.  He’s very friendly, but not demanding.  He LOVES to eat and he likes to play with other small dogs.  He’s a very spry, young 10 years old.  What he wants most of all is a family who will love him and take care of him forever!

If you think Hunter might be the perfect pup for you, please go to www.allamericanmuttrescue.org, click on Forms/Application link on the left side of the home page and complete your adoption application online.

We are an all-volunteer group, so please be patient and understand that it takes an average of 7-14 days to process the applications including reference checks, follow-up questions and home visits.  You can expedite the process by providing accurate email addresses for all your references.  Time to make phone calls is limited and we often have multiple applications in process.  We make every effort to move through them as quickly as possible.

When your application is approved, we will schedule a home visit/meet-and-greet to see if Hunter picks you too.