Steve and Minnie

Name: Steve

Age: 8 years

Breed: Spaniel Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Name: Minnie

Age: 5 years old

Breed: Shih Tzu

Sex: Female (not altered)

Location of both: Surry County, NC

Vet Info: Steve is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He received the distemper and parvo vaccines in June 2016, and is next due for his rabies vaccine in 2018.  He has not had a recent heartworm test.  Steve's contact gave us more details about Steve's health:   "Steve is blind due to uveitis, has possible early kidney issue and hypothyroidism."  He weighs about 50 pounds.

Minnie is not spayed.  She also received her distemper and parvo vaccines in June 2016, and is next due for her rabies vaccine in 2019.  She has not had a recent heartworm test, but was heartworm negative in 2014.  Minnie weighs about 10 pounds.

Owner Info: OS has been in touch with a wonderful organization out of North Carolina who acts as a liaison for community and shelter dogs in danger.  They are urgently trying to help bonded pair Minnie (a Shih Tzu) and Steve (a blind Spaniel mix) find rescue or a new home.  Minnie's and Steve's owner died, and relatives of the previous owner are currently caring for them.  Minnie and Steve are in their old home for now.  Their current caregivers do not feel they can care for Minnie and Steve and have reached out for help.  Our contact writes, "I found these doggies posted on a free pet giveaway page and stepped in to give these doggies a chance to find a good home." They are desperately hoping we can help!

Minnie and Steve are indoor dogs with run of the house.  They appear to be housebroken and are leash trained.  They're good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats!  Their contact gave us more information about both dogs:  "Steve lost sight about a year ago. Steve and Minnie are great with people, kids and other dogs. Steve likes his introductions to new dogs to be slow...both are obedient and sweet doggies."

Minnie and Steve are not possessive of toys, treats, or food, but Steve did growl at another dog once.  "Steve has growled at another dog before when the dog rushed up on him too quickly, but he did not display any other aggression. He is generally ok with other dogs and has met a lot of them."  Steve has never bitten or snapped.  Both dogs also do well at boarding/grooming.

​Minnie is ​a real sweetheart!  "Friendly w all - but not cat tested.  No general health issues noted by vet.  Just a general sweet gal who helps her friend Steve out on a daily basis".

Minnie and Steve's contact wants us to know what special and deserving dogs they are!  "Minnie and Steve have had a rough go of things.... now being cared for by those that provide for their basic care but are not able to provide love and companionship for them. Please help me help Steve and Minnie so they do not end up given away to less than savory people via a facebook giveaway page. They deserve more."