Nyx

My story

We have a transport leaving June 25th 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Nyx to our trip for the right family 😊 Nyx 💕 We decided to make an adoption listing just for Nyx outside of her conjoined adoption listing with her siblings so you can fall In love with HER 💞 Born 11/21/2025 Some dogs walk into your life loudly demanding attention. Nyx isn’t one of them. She doesn’t need to be the center of every moment to be noticed. There’s something about her that quietly pulls you in all on its own. The way she watches you before deciding to crawl into your lap. The way she follows behind you from room to room just to make sure she’s near. The way she can go from playful and silly one moment to completely melted into your arms the next. Nyx is the last of her siblings still waiting for a home of her own. Both of her siblings have already found wonderful families, and while we know Nyx’s person is out there too, we also know some dogs simply take a little longer because they are meant for someone very specific. And honestly… that feels true for her. Since her siblings left for their homes, Nyx has changed in such a sweet and beautiful way emotionally. While she still enjoys playing and being silly, she has become much more connected to her people and truly thrives on closeness and companionship now. She has really started leaning into being someone’s little shadow. She loves sleeping in bed with her person or curled up in a bed nearby where she can still see you and feel close. There is something incredibly comforting to her about simply being near the people she loves. Nyx is such a beautiful balance in personality. She has confidence without being overwhelming. She’s playful without being chaotic. Affectionate without being demanding. She has this easy, natural way about her that makes her fit into everyday life so effortlessly. She loves toys, enjoys exploring, and is always curious about what’s happening around her. But more than anything, she loves being included. She wants to know where you are, what you’re doing, and whether she can come too. And usually… she can. She is the kind of little companion who will happily follow you through your daily routine, curl up beside you while you work, nap quietly nearby while you relax, and then spring back to life the moment you ask if she wants to go for a ride. She travels beautifully and settles into new environments so nicely for a puppy her age. Nyx has been raised inside our home from the very beginning, never in a kennel environment. She has grown up underfoot in the middle of everyday life, learning structure, routine, handling, grooming, socialization, and what it means to be part of a family. Because of that, she is incredibly connected to people and very comfortable being loved on, carried, cuddled, and included. She is doing wonderfully with her house training and has really been learning to go outside to use the restroom consistently. She is smart, eager, and very capable of continuing her training with consistency and guidance in her adoptive home. She currently knows “stay” and has been working on “sit,” especially when treats are involved because food motivation definitely speaks her language 😅 We were told at the time of surrender that their mama is an Imperial Shih Tzu and their dad is a traditional Shih Tzu. As Nyx has matured, I do think there could possibly be a mix somewhere in there, though I could absolutely be wrong. I always prefer to share honestly what I observe as puppies grow and develop so families know exactly what we are seeing too. What I do know for certain is that she is absolutely precious, incredibly loving, and going to make someone a truly wonderful little companion. All of Nyx’s veterinary care has been completed through our vet. She has received four rounds of DA2PP vaccinations, her Bordetella vaccine, her one year rabies vaccine, has been microchipped, thoroughly examined, and cleared healthy. She will go home with her health certificate and medical records. A fecal test also showed one type of parasite, which she has been fully treated for through our veterinarian so she goes home healthy and cleared. Because of her age, Nyx will go home on a spay contract. We prefer allowing puppies the time to properly grow and develop before undergoing those procedures, as it can support healthier long term growth overall. Nyx’s adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing on our website at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/__nyx This includes all veterinary care, vaccines, microchip and registration, deworming through our veterinarian, health certificate, as well as the countless hours of hands on care, grooming, training, socialization, structure, and love she has received while being raised inside our home. She is not just another puppy looking for somewhere to land. She is a tiny little soul who has been deeply loved from the very beginning, and we are waiting for the person who will continue loving her for the rest of her life. If Nyx feels like she may be the missing piece to your world, we would love to hear from you ❤️

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