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Buzz 11/2/03
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Shih Tzu - Adopted 3/8/04

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5 yr. old Male Shih Tzu
Shelter Surrender
Neutered and UTD
Good with dogs and cats
Being Fostered in Middletown, NY

7/12/04 - He's a great, sweet boy and we are very happy to have him as a member of our family.  He's an 
awesome companion to our 131/2 year old black lab.  His skin condition is 100% cleared up.  He now how 
so much hair it's unbelievable.  We are still working on his toy aggression, but other than we 
have not had any other problems.  He's very set in his ways.  My husband thinks it upsets me that he 
sleeps on his side of the bed when the truth is I'm happy that he sleeps over there that means 
more bed for me.  LOL Outside he listens like a champ get him in the house where he knows he's safe 
and it's whatever he wants to do.  He's so happy when I get home that he has to jump in the car to 
greet me.  He's very social and from what we have seen so far good with children, all other dogs & 
cats.  Thanks for helping us bring him into our lives. 

5/9/04 - Buzz now known as Little Guy is doing wonderful.  He's fully settled into his new home.  His
medical & skin conditions are under control.  He has more hair than ever.  I've never seen such a little dog who loves to be outside so much.  He will actually sit in front of the door crying & barking to go out if you leave him in when you are out in the yard.  He's brought our other dog Schwartz "back to life".  He's been a wonderful addition to our family and we look forward to many many years with him.

3/8/04 - Buzz has been adopted.

2/25/04 - Buzz is pending adoption.

1/25/04 - Buzz came back to rescue today due to a sudden change in his adoptive families lifestyle. They felt they did not have the time to give him that he needed.

Buzz was very happy to be back in our home and has settled right in...if you want a great all around dog that is fine with other dogs, cats, kids and loves car rides...Buzz is the man for you.

1/12/04 - Buzz came home with us Sat the 10th of January. Rode home on Ben's lap and hardly moved for the whole 2 hr trip He got a bath, a new red leach and doggie treats. He follows whoever is home all around the house. Isn't thrilled with the snow. Still needs a restraint system for the car. He seems to like riding in the car a lot.

1/10/04 - Buzz has been adopted and his foster Mom really misses him already!

1/1/04 - HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!! Thought I would send in a new year update on my Bugga Boo as we call him sometimes. He is doing super duper here. He does get lazy and have some accidents in the house...getting cold outside and doesn't like to stay out there to go. 
He is feeling better and better everyday! I just LOVE to watch him and his foster sister, Skittles, play together. 
Buzz is such a terrific dog in so many ways that the accidents he does have can be over looked. I have pads I put down and he will use those to go on so maybe was trained for them...not sure. Any way, this buzzy boy will be great addition to any home he goes to.

12/9/03 - Buzzy man here...gotta tell you I am feelin GREAT!! I started to play a bit with my foster sister Skittles and was even playing catch with the ball. I almost had foster mommy crying on Sunday she was so very happy to see me having such a good time...said she was so happy she saved me from being put to sleep...know what?? I am too. I went to see the Doc today and another great thing....the meds I am taking, well they are helping my heart to work better...yup that's right. The good ole doc has downgraded my murmur to a 2.5!!!! Says that is about as good as it gets but that's half of what it was. I just can't wait to get to my forever home...I have so much love to give and just want you to let me sit on your lap and you can pet me and kiss me all you want...I will never say stop....foster mom does it all the time...says she wishes I could stay but she already has a full house and it would be selfish to keep all the good ones for herself so she has to share. Can't wait to meet my new family....love, Buzz

11/14/03 - Sorry for the delay in the update but we have been on vacation. Buzz went to another vet appt today where the vet let me know that he does have a severe Heart murmur. On a scale of 1-5 his is a 5:o(( I have medication which he will take 2x on a daily basis to strengthen his heart muscles. We do hope that this will help our baby boy to get better...at least some. The meds are not expensive...approx 10-15.00 per month.
Buzz is such a wonderful boy any family will be very lucky to have him in their home. He is loveable and wants nothing more then to sit in your lap and just relax all day.
He is house broken and crate trained. He sleeps on my bed on a dog blanket at night and does not move all night long.
I tell you this guy is just the best. 
I you have it in your heart to give this boy a home to live out his life please fill out an application for him today.

11/3/03 - Well Buzz had his bath and is all nice fresh and clean. He had his vet appt today. Buzz does not have mange but does have a skin infection causing him to loose his fur. He is on antibiotics and should be better soon.

Buzz had a pretty bad cough which we thought was kennel cough. Turns out Buzz has a heart murmur which is causing this cough and is now on bronchial meds and will be on heart meds later as needed.
Good news is the vet believes Buzz to be only about 5 yrs old and not 9 as thought by the shelter...bad news is he feels with his heart he will have a shorter life...not sure by how much though.
Please keep Buzz in your thoughts as we get him fixed up and on some meds...he deserves a happy life. He is a great boy and doing fabulously with the other dogs in the home, cats and kids.

11/2/03 - This is Buzz...a  male Shih Tzu that I saved from a shelter in NY today. I happened to be going in to pick up Bozley, a pug, for fostering and was looking around and asked to see the sick ward...well I got in there and here was this poor boy with mange and all matty....on top of that he had a collar on the said euthanize:o(( He is just the cutest sweetest boy ever. I could not let this happen so I asked to take him as well.

I got him home and took him to my mom's farm where we gave him a quick hair cut and now a bath. As soon as I am done I will send a couple more pics of him. He will go to the vet on Monday for treatment and will be ready for adoption in about a month. If you would like to give this sweet boy a great retirement please fill out an app and mention his name.