Chulo's story

　　Chulo is a 4-5 year old Shih Tzu. We believe he is purebred but since we don't know his history we are not sure. He weighs about 17lbs (give or take a few). We heard about Chulo when he was living outside in a cage. We were told there was a time in which he was family member, but circumstances had changed so he was left alone outside 24-7. We quickly got him to CO into a safe and loving foster home.

　　Unfortunately Chulo had gone so long without vetting and grooming that he was in pretty bad shape. We shaved him right away (thats why he has such a goofie look right now) and he was seen by a vet. It was determined that he was heart worm positive from living outside and never getting heart worm preventative. The good thing is that heart worm is NOT contagious and 100% curable, so we have already started his treatment. He should be done with his treatment is about a month and ready to live the rest of his happy, healthy life. Even though Chulo wont be done with his treatment for another month or so we still want to find him a forever home so he can start to settle in a feel loved and relaxed again. We will pay for the remainder of the heart worm treatment through one of our vets, so it's at no cost to you until he is 100%.

　　Despite how crummy Chulo's "family" was to him, he is still beyond sweet, loving, and eager to please. He seem to be potty trained, leash trained, and very obedient. He gets along great with other dogs, and is actually very submissive, even if a dog growls at him. He is just an easy going little guy. He would love a family who has lots of time to spend with him, snuggle him, and once he is better take him on adventures. His foster Momma loves him so much and says he is just such an easy dog. He also gets along great with her two teenage boys. He is okay being left in the house alone and isn't a dog that needs to be worried about. We would love for him to also go to family who loves to snuggle and will let him be a part of the family -on the furniture and inside with them all the time, unless they are all outside together.

　　Chulo does not shed and will need regular grooming appointments. Once his fur grows back a little more and he gets groomed for real, he will be an adorable little fluff ball, we have no doubt about that!

　　If you are interested in adopting Chulo, please email us at [email protected] or fill out our application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com