Small Breed Rescue
of East Tennessee

Indigo

Adoption Area: East Tennessee

Indigo needs:

  • Regular professional grooming.
  • Possibly regular medicated baths to keep skin healthy (her medicated shampoo is very affordable).
  • Adult home or home with children over the age of 8.
  • Someone home part of the day. She loves her people and attaches quickly.
  • A low-key small dog buddy as have always had one


This is Indigo AKA Indy, an 8-year-old, 15-pound beautiful female Shih Tzu/Yorkie mix. Indigo is a sweetheart and she will melt your heart with her big beautiful brown eyes.  She is very laid back and enjoys sitting with or on her foster mom and dad. She loves belly rubs and cuddles.  Indigo has had a chronic skin infection but with the love and care (and medicated baths twice a week) her skin is clearing up and her hair is thickening.  Her foster mom thinks these baths will not need to last forever, her skin just needs time to recover from the neglect that caused her skin to be sensitive and itchy. 

Indigo gets along with other dogs, but will need to be in a home with older laid back dogs – no puppies.  A lot of commotion makes her very nervous.  When she first came to her foster home, she was super anxious around dogs and people.  She would shake and occasionally growl when the dogs came too close, but she soon learned they were her friends and is now feeling more comfortable around them as long as they give her space when needed.  When you have to leave the house she may complain for a minute but will hang out calmly with her dog friends until you return. She is very friendly with strangers and will quickly ask them for love and cuddles. 

Indigo is doing exceedingly well with house training and knows how to potty outside in a fenced in yard or on a leash.  Her foster mom and dad take her out frequently and she is doing great!  She sleeps peacefully all night on the bed at night,  and is willing to sleep in as late as you want. She will also ride along in a booster seat in the car with you. 

Indigo is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and on flea and heartworm prevention. She will have a dental check up on 1/29/2025 and then she will be ready for her new home.  She is excited to fall in love with her forever family.  Indigo’s adoption fee is $175.