Meet the delightful Pepper! 🎉 This spicy little Shih Tzu is so much more than just a regular pup; she's got a personality that's as bold as her name! 🐾 Having spent a little over a year with her current foster, Pepper is on a journey from being a timid soul with a fierce bite to a quirky companion who's learning to trust again. When she first joined the rescue, her fears made her untouchable—she was found in someone’s yard and had such a tough start that an unfortunate experience with a foster made things even worse. But fear not! Thanks to the amazing people who believed in her, she’s come a long way. 🌈 At approximately 8-10 years young, Pepper is fully vetted, heartworm negative, microchipped, and even had a tiny growth removed from her eye. This little lady weighs around 15-20 lbs, though she’s currently sporting a DIY haircut that will make you chuckle! LOL! It's important to note; she does need sedation for grooming, so keep that in mind! Now, let's get to the juicy details about her personality: - Kids? Absolutely not—she's petrified of them (understandable, right?). 😱 - Men? They get the classic side-eye from her. 😏 - Women? She’s much more at ease with the ladies. - Other pets? She’s fine with calm dogs and cats who keep their distance. Lifestyle-wise, Pepper is a low-maintenance queen. 👑 She adores her crate like it’s a cozy little palace, doesn’t care much for the couch, and enjoys her walks. She’s a champ when it comes to outdoor potties, but you will need a fenced yard initially because getting a leash on her is a task only meant for the patient. And as for pick-ups? Hard pass—she’s not quite ready for that yet! Pepper keeps everyone laughing with her quirky antics and gentle spirit, and she truly deserves a loving, patient home where her heart can fully open. 💖 If you think you might be the one to give her the forever home she craves, it's time to step up! 🏠 Embrace the adventure of loving this sweet soul by applying through the Buddy App! ❤️ She’s waiting for someone wonderful to come along and show her the love she so richly deserves!