Christopher / Redington Beach Available for adoption  www.VIPRESCUE.org Breed: ShihTzu mix - He does shed Age: 6.5 mo DOB 10-22-25 Sex: Male Weight: 11 lb currently (May-9-26)- for an adult weight, could be 20-35 lbs *no guarantee, we don’t know the size of mom or dad. Color: Brown and White DOGS: Yes he gets along great with similar sized pups, REQUIRED to have established dog in home Kids: Respectful 10+ with dog experience Fenced yard: REQUIRED ******Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pet's needs. PLEASE NOTE: LOOK OVER YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT, AS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY CLOSED. Little Christopher is back with us again, through no fault of his own! IF you are interested in him, you MUST have prior experience with bringing a puppy into your home, as well as patience while they go through the “separation “ phase” of not being with their littermates. Yes, they will cry at night for a few nights, maybe longer. They just don’t understand why their little world is a bit upside down and where did their littermates go? Secure fenced yard attached to home required. An established pup already in home required. They DON’T understand, but YOU MUST. There will be absolutely NO exceptions to this. Please don’t apply if you can’t commit to the time and patience or have previous puppy experience. We’d like you to meet Christopher, can you believe how cute he is? We are in love with this little fluff ball. He is a healthy and happy 6.5 month old little boy who weighs in at a whopping 11 lbs !!!! We think his adult weight could be 20-35 lbs, but please note, that is not a guarantee of weight at all, he was surrendered with no information on parentage. He is a very smart little boy, he’s learning new things everyday, he knows how to navigate puppy stairs to get on the sofa and out to the back yard down 3 steps for play and work on potty training. He is a busy happy guy. He lovvvvees teething toys, soft toys, and when left unattended um…..just about anything! ! (typical puppy, right?) Christopher loves to play with the other pups in his foster home as well as plays on his own. He will require another dog in his home to play with, like any puppy, he likes to chew on things. He picks up anything and everything that is in front of him, so he will need age appropriate puppy chew toys and a quick human to take rocks, twigs and anything he wants to put in his mouth while outside. After playtime, he will settle down in a puppy bed or lap to relax. Please remember, puppies require ALOT of time, patience and consistency, especially in potty training as his tiny bladder cannot hold it for several hours. Also, don’t forget, you’ll need to puppy proof your home for his safety. He will need a home with very watchful eyes to make sure he doesn’t get into things he is not supposed to. A work from home family, or one who only works away from the home for just a few hours a day will be given preference. Christopher would love a family that will continue to show him all the good things that life has to offer. Since he is currently small, If there are children in the home, it is recommended that they be at least 10+ and small dog experienced. He is fast and so small he can get under feet quickly and sometimes unnoticed. He will need to be in a home where his people are agile and very alert to keep an eye out for him. He does require a home with another small dog for him to play with and learn from. Christopher has been neutered, is current on his age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and started on his heartworm and flea prevention. Please note, he will require regular grooming which can run anywhere form $60.00-$120.00 per visit, so keep that in mind with your budget too! If you think Christopher is the boy for you, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application. Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 15-18 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan. All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue. Direct link: https://viprescue.org/christopher-redington-beach/ Application form: https://viprescue.org/application-to-adopt