Einstein

1-2 yr old male Shih Tzu

Einstein's story is not unusual these days, except that he was lucky to be rescued by a CARA volunteer, rather than become "road kill". He was found in a busy intersection, walking back and forth across traffic. It appeared to the volunteer as if some people on the sidewalk were betting on when a car would hit him, rather than try to save the poor animal, obviously in distress.

The volunteer stopped traffic and managed to capture him and bring him to the CARA yard sale, where he found his foster mom. His foster mom took him to Dr. Ruth, our very special CARA vet, to be checked out thoroughly. Dr. Ruth has estimated him to be approximately 1-2 yrs old. He has a wonderful personality and is adorably cute. He is very friendly with other dogs, cats and people. He easily wormed his way into his foster mom's heart and onto her bed with several of her other animal friends. He is likely to do the same with anyone who spends just a day with him. He loves his rawhide bones and squeaky toys and will sometimes try to get the cats to play with him. The cats, however, are not interested and will usually ignore him.

Einstein's size (~16 lbs) makes him a good companion for someone living in a small space or who likes bringing their dog with him or her wherever they go. He would be a great candidate for a dog lover that is not able to handle a larger dog. He loves to be picked up and cuddled, giving tons of love in return. He is a true lap dog, typical of a Shih Tzu. His breed requires frequent grooming to keep his hair clipped and neat.

CARA has tried unsuccessfully to locate his owner, so he is now available for adoption. We are looking for a caring person who will keep him safely indoors, has a fenced backyard and/or will keep him leashed whenever he goes outside. Ideally, Einstein would love a fenced backyard for him to run and play in the grass. Einstein is waiting expectantly by the phone for your calls... well, it's really his foster mom who is waiting.

If you are interested in Einstein, please contact us.