Ginger

Meet Pumpkin & Ginger – Bonded Shih Tzu Sisters Seeking Their Forever Home

Pumpkin (black, 9 years old) and Ginger (pewter, 8 years old) are tiny but mighty senior Shih Tzu's, each weighing around 10 lbs. These inseparable sisters are looking for a loving home where they can stay together. They came to us a few months ago when their previous owners made the difficult decision to surrender them. Both girls have chronic skin and ear issues, which are common in Shih Tzu's. Thanks to the great care from our vet and foster family, they’re doing much better—but they’ll need ongoing support to stay comfortable and healthy. Ginger is fairly cooperative with her care, while Pumpkin has a bit more sass—but both are sweet and affectionate. They both had recent dental work, are spayed, up to date on vaccines and preventatives, and microchipped. They’re great eaters but require a special, chicken-free diet to help manage their skin from the inside out. Their meals include variations of fish-based kibble, peas, carrots, green beans, ground beef, Greek yogurt, omega oil, and probiotics—easy to prepare and not prescription-based. The cutest thing about them is that they both have an underbite and stick their tongues out. Pumpkin was recently diagnosed with retinal detachment. This is an inherited defect. She has lost the sight in one eye and eventually will lose it in the other. She also has dry eye so she will require daily eye drops. She will slowly adjust to the loss of her sight and can learn voice commands.

Ideal Home

These ladies love (and sometimes demand) the royal treatment: lap time, naps, gentle brushing, sunbathing, short strolls, and lounging on soft beds. They’re mostly housebroken, crate-trained, travel well in the car, show no interest in the resident kitty, get along with other calm dogs, sleep well, and can be trusted alone at home. They will do best in a patient, quiet home with limited stairs, a small fenced yard (both prefer to potty off the leash), and a regular routine. Because of their size and special needs, small children and energetic dogs may not be the best fit in their new home.

Ongoing Health

Both girls have chronic skin and ear issues, which are common in Shih Tzu's. Their care routine includes:

• Weekly medicated baths (can be done at home). Sometimes 2x a week if there is a flare-up
• Regular use of topical medicated sprays/wipes
• Occasional ear cleanings
• Consistent grooming and haircuts
• Special diet/supplements Pumpkin was recently diagnosed with retinal detachment, has lost sight in one eye and will eventually lose it in the other. She also has dry eye so she will require daily eye drops.

Training & Support

They’re mostly housebroken, crate-trained, and can be trusted alone at home. Pumpkin will slowly adjust to the loss of her sight and can learn voice commands.

Application Details:

Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Pumpkin and Ginger are located in Hauppauge, NY. Transportation may be available to the right home.