Tigger is an 8-year-old Shih Tzu (under 15 lbs) currently being fostered in Smyrna, GA and available for adoption through Hero Dog Rescue. His owner passed away, and the only family he had left were his two sisters (a 9-year-old and a 10-year-old Shih Tzu) who he had lived with his entire life. They had never been apart. When rescue stepped in, no one was able to foster all three together, so for the first time in his life, Tigger was separated from them. Overnight, he lost his person, his home, and the only dogs he had ever known. When he arrived in rescue, his condition was heartbreaking. His fur was so badly matted that he had to push his face into blankets just to get the hair out of his eyes. The matting around his butt was so severe that he couldn’t even go to the bathroom properly. The vets had to shave him down completely, and without rescue stepping in when they did, he could have gotten very sick. And yet… he is still the sweetest little dog. Tigger is calm, gentle, and loves people. He’s potty trained, crate trained, dog-friendly, and would really love another dog in the home — he’s spent his whole life with sisters and clearly feels safest with a companion. He is up to date on vaccines, neutered, and ready for a fresh start. Getting Tigger adopted also opens space in my home so I can take in foster puppies who need somewhere safe to go, so one adoption helps save more than one life. He’s been through more than most dogs his age ever should. Now he just needs a soft place to land. Thank you for your interest in one of our Hero Babies! Before inquiring, we thought it was important to share a few of our policies. Your Current Pets - We do require that your current dogs and cats are current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. Adoptions - We do not have a shelter and are a foster-home based organization. We do require that you have an approved adoption application to schedule a meet and greet. You can fill out an adoption application on our website, www.herorescue.org/adopt. Once your application is approved it will be sent to the foster family that is currently caring for the dog. They will be able to provide information on likes, dislikes, personality, etc. They will also schedule a time for you to meet the dog. We do require a home visit prior to adoption. Inquiries - If you would like more information on any dogs in the rescue, please email us at info@herorescue.org.