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Basil

Lincolnwood, IL at Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Shih Tzu Baby Female Small
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Key Facts About Basil
Name Basil
Species Dog
Breed Shih Tzu
Age Baby
Sex Female
Size Small
Color Tan/Yellow/Fawn with Black & None
Location Lincolnwood, IL
Shelter Rescue Tails Animal Welfare
Status Available

Basil is a baby female Shih Tzu (small) available for adoption at Rescue Tails Animal Welfare in Lincolnwood, IL.

About This Dog

Basil is a sweet shihtzu puppy released from a puppy mill breeder. He is a touch shy but overall very friendly will easily lose his timidity and blossom in his own loving home. He is 3 months old, and not likely to get very big. Like all puppies he will …
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Sponsorable Not Housetrained More details below

What WeRescue Scout knows about Basil

Basil needs a committed family with flexible work schedules or someone home most of the day, as puppies require frequent potty breaks, socialization, and training. This sweet, friendly pup will thrive with patient, loving owners ready for the long haul—Shih Tzus can live 20+ years—and willing to invest in professional training to build a strong bond.

Good to know
  • Requires someone home most of the day or flexible work schedule for puppy care.
  • Not housetrained; will need consistent potty training and behavioral training.
Good with kids estimated Good with other dogs estimated Good with cats estimated High energy — needs exercise Still needs training Best for experienced owners Apartment-friendly Very affectionate Prefers company Needs regular grooming estimated

WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Rescue Tails Animal Welfare to confirm any details before adopting.

Learn About the Breed
Shih Tzu
Coat Colors
Tan/Yellow/Fawn with Black None
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About Basil
Behavior
Highly Active
Environment
Yard Required 6 foot Fence
Personality
Sponsorable
Physical
Not Mixed Breed Not Declawed No Special Needs Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn with Black Medium Coat Size: Small
Training
Not Housetrained
Other
Rescue Org ID: None Animal ID: 20388586

Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Rescue

I am the founder and President of Rescue Tails Animal Welfare. I pull the dogs, get the vetted, adopted and run the show. I do it because I have a passion for animals and have grown up around rescue animals in need.

Address Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Service Areas Chicagoland and Surrounding, IL, USA
Adoption Process
We require a complete verified application, home visit, meet and greet . If all goes well we will do a trial sleepover before we finalize and open ended adoption so the adopter knows to return the pet back at any time if they can no longer care for it.
Mission Statement
I am the founder and President of Rescue Tails Animal Welfare. I pull the dogs, get the vetted, adopted and run the show. I do it because I have a passion for animals and have grown up around rescue animals in need.

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Email Shelter (847) 350-9730
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Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Lincolnwood, IL 60712

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