Grover's Story
Courtesy Post Meet Grover, a 2.5 year-old, 11 lb Shih Tzu. Grover is looking for a forever home in a very quiet household with no children. Once he loves and trusts you he will want to snuggle next to you in bed, or just lie at the end of the bed to be in the same space with you. He might follow you around your home, or bring you his favorite toy to throw so he can fetch it. He's very smart; he knows the names of all his toys, will bring you his leash when he needs to go out, and loves car rides. However, Grover needs space and will warm up to you when he's ready. He's fearful of people getting into his personal space with too much petting, and in the past he has reacted by biting. Anyone who knows his triggers can avoid that type of behavior, so Grover would benefit a household with someone who is knowledgeable and experienced with special needs dogs. He has never bitten his mom so we are confident he would be fine with his person once he warmed up. Grover is also what the vet refers to as a "skin dog ". He has had an allergy test and he is allergic to a multitude of green foliage and flora. He has been cared for by a dermatological vet for months now. He gets a squirt a day of a special mixture and must be kept clean by washing him every week with a special soap, and wiping his paws after a walk. He has been very healthy for a while now, but that routine should become part of his life. He's very good with other dogs and loves to be at the dog park. His favorite activity is running around a dog park table with another dog. He would be great with other dogs in the home or even a cat. He's a good eater, and I have made sure to give him just the right amount of food so that he's not overweight. He also loves treats and chews, but he must earn them. Grover would be a perfect dog for one person or a couple in a quiet environment where he can find his space when he needs it. Adoption $250 All UnderDogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm checked, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick preventatives. For consideration for one or more dogs, we require that an on-line application is filled out. TO ADOPT THIS DOG PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT https://underdogrescueofflorida.com/. Sorry, we do not adopt outside of Florida. Applicants are subject to a home visit, and veterinary references will be checked. Please include a vet reference (including phone number) when applying online. Our application process: FIRST, an application must be approved for adoption from our rescue. SECOND, we determine whether the dog that has been applied for is a "good match" for the household that wants to adopt him/her. We take into consideration the dog's activity level, compatibility with other members of the household (human and other pets), etc. If your application has been approved, but the dog you applied for is no longer available, please take the time and look over our adoptable dogs again. We will make every effort to find the right dog for an approved applicant. We hope you agree and understand that our goal to find the best forever home is our #1 priority! Please fill out an Adoption Application at https://underdogrescueofflorida.com/
