Name: Roxie Male or Female? Female Approximate Age: 8 months Breed: Shih Tzu Weight: 7 lbs Any Impairments: none Potty Trained? Working on it Crate Trained? Working on it Good with Other Dogs? Yes Good with Cats? Yes Good with Kids? Yes Commands Known: working on leave it, Needs Fenced-In Yard? No Need Another Dog in the Home? Yes, or someone at home with her during the day Location: Springfield, OH Energy Level (High/Med/Low) High Meet Roxie- a 7-8 month old Shih Tzu released from a puppy mill. Roxie had her visit at Med Vet today a was diagnosed with a grade I functional heart murmur which is wonderful news. Functional heart murmurs are nothing concerning, quite common and she may possibily grow out of it! Now that we can stop holding our breath about her heart, we can find her fur-ever family! Roxie is a dream dog- she is so sweet and meets everyone with a kiss. She has adapted quite well into our crazy household and plays well with the cats and other small dog. She is rather intimidated by our boxer and will bark and growl fiercely, then run behind your legs. We are working on housebreaking and she will go outside to potty when reminded, but at this point does not give cues of her own. She will slow down in the evening long enough to sit on your lap while watching tv, but throughout the day, she's just looking for things to get into. She does like to chew and needs to be redirected regularly. She does great at night, sleeping on the foot of the bed, although it does take her a few minutes to settle down. She never wants to be away from her people and settles wherever she can touch you. I feel that Roxie would do best in a home with another small dog that will continue to teach her how to be a dog. Roxie will be spayed soon, up to date on all of her vaccines, microchipping and started on flea & heartworm meds. ***PLEASE READ*** WE DO NOT RESPOND TO PETFINDER OR EMAIL INQUIRIES. Please fill out an application on our website if you are interested in adopting this dog. We will only set up a meeting with the dog once you have an approved adoption application. We actively manage our dogs on Petfinder. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please review our adoption policies and apply online at [www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt](http://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt).