Lenox, affectionately known as Bubba, is a seven-year-old Shih Tzu weighing in at 18 pounds. He’s the type of small dog who can live happily alongside other dogs, cats, and children eight and older. He’s both house and crate trained, and he does well playing safely inside a fenced yard or heading out on harness leashed walks. That said, walks require extra attention—Lenox gets excited when meeting other dogs and needs ongoing training to keep those greetings calm. He’s a dog who values his personal space and tends to need some time to warm up. Let Lenox come to you, and he’ll show his cuddly lap dog side, eager for belly rubs and playtime with squeaky toys. He thrives in a quiet environment where someone is home most of the day and where his boundaries are respected—no young kids, no busy drop-ins. Ideal adopters offer leadership, consistency, and a willingness to continue working on his training. His foster team insists on finding a home matching these criteria and is prioritizing local adopters for home checks and intros. Anyone interested should plan on giving Lenox at least two weeks in a calm home before inviting over any visitors, to help him settle and build trust. Lenox is neutered, vaccinated, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!