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Hi, I'm

Laura (Winnie)

Shih Tzu

currently located at

Friends for Life Animal Rescue

Gilbert, AZ

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age

Adult

gender

Female

size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

pet id

46238281

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My story

Winnie (Laura) is a 9 year old Terrier mixed breed who was returned recently due to circumstances beyond her control. Her paper lists her as a Shih Tzu but we feel she's mislabeled - she's approximately 25 pounds. Her former home said she is very well behaved and does great with their kids. She loves to go for walks and play with toys. She sleeps in her dog bed at night and she loves car rides. She had the run of the house when the family would leave and she did well. She is playful, sweet and loving and she'd love to find her forever home soon! She's enjoying being spoiled by one of our amazing foster homes and will be at the Adoption Center on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, or you may email info@AzFriends.org to schedule a weekday appointment. You are welcome to submit an inquiry for more information about this dog, but please note that we strongly encourage potential adopters to come and see us in person and speak with an adoption counselor. We do ask for 24 hours time to respond to an inquiry (48 hours on weekends) and often a dog is adopted before you get a response back. If this dog was not good with other dogs, cats or has a restriction with kids, we will note them in the bio. Because each animal is different, we do always require introductions with resident dogs, dogs that visit frequently, and all family members. We are located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert. Hours: Tuesday 10a-2p, Wednesday 3p-7p, Thursday 3p-7p, Friday 10a-2p, Saturday 10a-4p. You can also call during our open hours to inquire if an animal has been adopted yet (480-497-8296). Thank you!All animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, licensed (dogs). Cats tested for FELV/FIV. Dogs tested for Heartworm. All animals are available to the first family that is a good match, and if we have more than one animal who is a good match, there will be a lottery for all matches. Note that families must have come in to our adoption center and spoken with an adoption counselor prior to any lottery (when we have lotteries, they usually occur on Saturday mornings).

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Laura (Winnie), please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Friends for Life Animal Rescue

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952 West Melody Avenue

Gilbert, AZ 85233

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