Meet Stanley! 🌟 This shy yet sweet 9-month-old Shih Tzu has just been released from a puppy mill, and he’s ready to find the family that will shower him with the love he truly deserves. Imagine a heart brimming with affection, just waiting for that special bond to form. ❤️ Stanley is somewhat timid, having not experienced the joy of everyday life and caring people until now. It’s going to take just a sprinkle of your time, patience, and understanding to help him come out of his shell and trust you completely. With your support, he’ll become the loyal companion you’ve always dreamed of! 🐾 This little furball enjoys the company of respectful dogs and will thrive best in a home with another pup to learn from and follow. His playful side just sparkles when he feels safe and secure! 🎉 If you’re searching for a puppy who will fill your home with joy, Stanley can’t wait to meet you! 🌈 Like any puppy, Stanley will truly flourish with the kind of gentle structure and positive training to help him adapt to his new family and routine. 🏠 He is fully vetted, neutered, and has received all age-appropriate vaccines; plus, he’s heartworm and tick-borne disease negative, and microchipped. Just a heads-up, the subsequent vaccines will be the responsibility of his adopter, but aren’t those puppy snuggles worth it? 🥰 At a modest adoption donation of $1200, Stanley is on the lookout for a completely committed family. Little dogs can live to be over 20 years old, so he’s hoping for a family ready to embrace all of life’s ups and downs! 💖 If you’re eyeing Stanley and envision him in your life, keep in mind that he’s searching for individuals with a flexible work schedule or ideally, someone who can be home all day. Puppies need plenty of potty breaks, socialization, bonding time, and training (housetraining and behavioral). If long hours or a packed social calendar is part of your routine, a pup might not be the best match for you right now. We are adopting in and to the local Chicago metro area only and we require home visits to ensure Stanley finds a loving environment. 🏡 So if your heart is set on Stanley, it’s super easy to take the first step—just apply through the Buddy App! Rescue Tails Animal Welfare is a fantastic volunteer-driven, home foster-based rescue. Though we don’t have a physical location, our wonderful team works tirelessly to find loving homes for our furry friends. And remember, if adopting isn’t in the cards for you right now, feel free to share the love in other ways! But if adopting Stanley captures your heart, head over to the Buddy App and make that love official! 🐶💕