Colby

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  • Adoption Status: Available
  • Breed: Shih Tzu/Yorkie
  • Age: 3 yrs
  • Sex: Male
  • Weight: 12.5 lbs
  • All LHH dogs have been spayed or neutered, updated on shots, microchipped, groomed, deflea'd, dewormed; and come with a leash, collar and LHH ID tag!

MEET COLBY…and Mr. Colby has had a rough start in life.  This 12.5 lb, 3 yr old, silver/gold/black Shih Tzu/Yorkie was given to a family as a newborn after an “accident” happened with a friend’s dog.  After a couple of years, they didn’t want him anymore…no reason given.  Then given to another friend, her husband didn’t like him so after 9 months (in which time they never neutered, groomed or bathed him once) they gave him to LHH to rehome.  

When he first arrived, Colby had almost no personality.  We got him neutered, groomed and gave him lots of love and the light came back into his eyes.  He seeks out love and attention now and cries when you leave him behind.  He settles down, but we believe he would be happiest in a home where he is not left alone — would be great with another small dog who he can play with and help him feel secure.  Colby is very gentle, so he would likely be great with kids over 5 yrs old. He is very smart, listens and stays when you tell him to stay.   Walks well on a leash and loves to meet other dogs in the neighborhood.  He will likely need a little help with his potty training, but he is doing fantastic here!   

The ideal home will have another small dog, maybe a couple of kids and a family who will love his to life!  Does that sound like you?  If you don’t have another dog, but you are home and/or will take him with you…what he needs most is love.

Adoption Events

We do not have a public viewing facility; however, we hold bi-monthly adoption events in Santa Monica. Please check our calendar for changes and cancellations due to holidays or weather.

2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, 11am – 2:30pm

2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 [Map]

Metered street parking.

Please bring pictures or video of your home/yard if we have not yet done a home visit (preferred).

And…don’t forget to bring your dog(s), if you have any. They make the final decision!