Adoption Area: East Tennessee
Milo needs:
- Active adult home or one with children over 12
- Regular professional grooming
- Someone with daytime flexibility so I can continue my good potty manners
Hi there! My name is Milo and I am a neutered, 12-pound, 8-year old male Shih Tzu mix (though my mom says I have the coloring of a Yorkie). I am a sweet, snuggly, happy little guy looking for a warm lap to snuggle up in. I’m in good physical health with a strong heart (the better to love you with!), freshly clean teeth, and silky fur (which will need regular grooming). I do have a funny little walk due to a previous injury to my back end which makes them a little weak and floppy sometimes. The good folks at SBRET had me thoroughly checked out and the nice Dr. man says I’m not in pain, I don’t need surgery, and lots of walks will help build strength in my back legs. I’m already getting stronger and boy can I run fast! You’ll need to gate off any stairs though because I am very curious and not so great at going up or down long flights of stairs. I’m also very curious about the doors that lead outside. My new owner will need to be vigilant about preventing me from bolting out the door. I love running around my foster mom’s fenced-in yard and I do great on a leash for long walks. While I don’t need a fence, I sure would love a secure one so I can wander, or an active family that will take me on daily walks. I’m potty trained and crate trained (no marking!) and to keep my good potty habits, I’ll need someone at home to let me out every few hours. And I need to sleep in a crate when you’re not home and at night so I don’t have midnight accidents. I do well with children, cats, and other dogs as long as they don’t try and take my toys or food from me. In the beginning I was VERY possessive of my ball, and my mom had to take it away because I would growl if anyone got close to it. You will need to make sure I don’t fall in love with any toys because I may get too possessive of them. But don’t worry, I’m just as happy sleeping in a lap as I am chasing a ball.
So, to recap, I’m snuggly, I’m healthy, I love to explore outside, and I am looking for that special family to love furever. Could that be you? I’m current on vaccines and preventatives, neutered and microchipped. My adoption fee is $175.






