More about Tabitha - partial sponsor

About Me: Name: Tabitha/Tabby Breed (or best guess): Poodle/Shih Tzu Approximate Age: 9 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 11 lb Adoption Fee: $395 (regular $495, she has a $100 sponsorship) Requirements: loving family willing to keep up with her eye medications Why In Rescue: stray/lost dog Profile:   Tabitha came to us from Milwaukee Animal Control so we don't have any history or background on her.  She has seen a veterinarian several times for dry eye which is a chronic, life long condition and she will require medication for life.  When she has her eye drops daily she does very well.  She has one more appointment schedule with her eye doctor, and then she shouldn't need so many visits other than once or twice a year to get her prescription updated. She is a very smart girl and learns routines quickly.  She is sweet and lovable and loves to cuddle.  She is super excited when her foster family members come back home.  She is a playful girl who gets the zoomies and enjoys playing with toys.  For an older girl she has quite a bit of energy. She gets along well with the dogs she has met, including the foster sibling.  She loves walks.  She is pretty much potty trained, only having an accident when left alone and when the weather is bad and she doesn't get a good walk before being left home alone. She is shy at first, but warms up quickly.  She bonds well with her people and always wants to be around her person.  She seems to be quiet when left home.   If you are looking for a small, loving furry friend, can give belly rubs on demand, and have the ability to afford her eye drops and veterinary visits, apply for Tabitha.  She will quickly become your new best friend! If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc