Kiwi
New rescues. Super cuties. Coconut and Kiwi, Shih Tzu mix. Both are happy, eating and playful at their hero foster home. ππ₯°. They will need time to rest and eat healthy foods. Both were found dumped in a box behind a store. Mom was several matted. The shelter shaved her down so she can move. Both are friendly and very sweet. Both will be available after Kiwi, puppy is over 8 weeks old.. More info and photos to come.
**Note: Adoption in SF Bay Area Only**
πΆ Puppy Training, Socialization and Housetraining:
- 8-10 weeks: 1 hour or less. Puppies this young simply canβt hold their urine for more than 1 hour.
- 12 weeks: Bladder capacity is increasing to hold up to 90 minutes.
- 18 weeks: Develop bladder muscles to hold up to 2 hours.
- Preventing Adolescent Problems (by 5 months): Walk daily and socialize to ensure that your pup grows up to be well-rounded and well-schooled puppy remains a mannerly, well-socialized, and friendly dog throughout adulthood.
π Great Books and Articles to Read
If you are thinking of adopting a puppy, please read the following articles!
- CH 1: Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
- CH2: Raising A Puppy
- Errorless Housetraining
- 10 Tips For Current and Future Puppy Owners That Want to Train the Perfect Dog
- Before and After Getting Your Puppy: The Positive Approach to Raising a Happy, Healthy, and Well-Behaved Dog (Book)
Puppy Adoption Requirements
Mandatory Puppy Socials and Training Classes
Why we don't adopt pups to families with young kids under 8 yrs old?
For safety and training reasons for both young kids and the puppy... continue reading
Details of Kiwi
- Name: Kiwi
- Type: Dog
- Gender: Female
- Breed: Shih Tzu Mix
- Age: 1 month 2 weeks
- Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn with Black
- Size: 2.9 lbs.
- House trained: Unknown
- Shots Current: Yes
- Spayed/Neutered: Pending
- Special Needs: No
- Good with Dogs: Yes
- Good with Cats: Unknown
- Host: Furry Friends Rescue
- Organization: Furry Friends Rescue
- Date Added: 8/1/26
IMPORTANT: Please Read Before You Apply
- For safety and training reasons for both young kids and the puppy (who will grow to full size by 8 months) or dog, we do not adopt puppy or dogs to homes with children under 8 years old...Read more
- See our How to Adopt page for more information on how the Furry Friends Rescue Adoption process works, including important updates due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Furry Friends Rescue adopts animals that will be indoor family members only.
- Furry Friends Rescue will only adopt to homes in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you're from out of the area/out of state, please check Petfinder.org, AdoptAPet.com and PetHarbor.comfor animals in need of homes in your local area.
