Meet the delightful Nellie! 🌼 At 2 years old and a petite 9 lbs, this charming Shih Tzu/Chi mix is ready to find her forever home. Imagine a little ball of fluff snuggling next to you on the couch, soaking in all that love and warmth. Nellie is the epitome of sweetness, but she’s also a bit on the shy side! When she first meets new people, she’s like a wallflower at a party—she’ll take her time to warm up, but once she trusts you, oh, the joy she brings! She absolutely adores gentle belly scratches and isn’t shy about letting you know all the right spots to scratch. 🥰 This lovely lady is currently learning the ropes of dog life, having come from a hoarding situation where her experiences were limited. In her foster home, Nellie has shown curiosity towards new people and dogs, and she enjoys exploring the great outdoors—even in chilly weather! But don’t let her zeal for exploration fool you; she is just as happy to catch some Z’s on a cozy pillow all day long. Think of it as her way of saying, "I’m safe here with you!" 🌙 Now, while she is fairly easy to care for—completely house trained with only a handful of walks needed each day—Nellie is still getting comfortable with toys and treats. So, if you’re a patient individual who speaks softly, trust that she will be leaning against you for hours, maybe with the occasional hand lick to keep things real. 🐾💖 Nellie is looking for a calm environment, ideally a quieter part of the city or suburbs, where loud noises don’t send her running for cover. She’s been known to get a bit skittish in bustling areas, but give her some love and time to adjust, and she’ll blossom! Because of her gentle nature, she would do best in a home with older children (think age 12 and up), and she’s also perfectly fine with other dogs and even cats! 🐶😻 Now, let’s talk about her special needs. Nellie is currently working on her leash manners, and she is getting the hang of it—just a little gentle correction here and there. Also, she’s becoming accustomed to crate training but seems to love free ranging around the home instead. 🌈 As for her health, Nellie is up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, microchipped, and treated with dewormer upon intake. She’s a lovely bundle of joy who simply needs a patient soul to guide her into the wonderful world of pup-hood! If you feel you have the heart and home to welcome Nellie, don’t wait another moment. *Apply through the Buddy App today* and change this precious pup’s life! 🌟 [Social Tees is dedicated to rescuing pets from high-risk shelters and bringing them into a loving foster home community—making the world just a bit better, one paw at a time! All our animals are in loving foster homes, waiting for someone special like you to give them a forever family.] If you think you could be that special someone for our dear Nellie, make sure to *apply through the Buddy App* to adopt her today!