Shadow - Staying With Owner

Name: Shadow

Age: 13 years

Breed: Pekingese

Sex: Male (not altered)

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA area

Vet Info: Shadow is not neutered. He is up to date on vaccines and is due for his next rabies vaccine on 2/14/2017. He is heartworm negative but was lyme positive and was on doxycycline. Shadow weighs about 10 pounds.

Owner Info: Shadow is an adorable little fellow whose home is being condemned. His owner is disabled and is moving in 1 1/2 weeks to an income-based apartment building that does not allow pets. She is heartbroken and is desperately hoping for rescue for sweet Shadow. She has tried for weeks to find a new apartment that she could afford that also accepts pets, but she could not. His owner writes, "Please help me find a home for our wonderful dog, Shadow. He deserves a good home and someone to love him for the rest of his life. I always thought I would be there for him and I am heartbroken that my situation is different and I would have him for the rest of his life." Shadow developed cataracts over time and his owner believes he is now almost completely blind. He is housebroken and leash trained. He knows his name and he knows "stay"! He also loves belly rubs, and will roll over on his back. He is good with men, women and teenagers, but because of his size, younger children may be too much for him. He is good with male and female dogs and cats. Shadow is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never shown any aggression. His owner wants us to know that "he still likes to play ball because he can smell it out. He is a very sweet dog and loves his belly rubbed."