Dorothy
Shih Tzu / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Baby (2 months 16 days) · Female · Medium · Plainfield, IL
Notes from Starfish Animal Rescue
Smart, steady, and oh-so-sweet, Dorothy is the biggest of our Golden Girls litter at 12 lbs! She was born around August 1, 2026. Her mom is a 15 lb Shih Tzu, but Dorothy is a mixed breed expected to reach a medium size, and she's already showing she'll be a sturdy, solid companion.
Dorothy does well with cats, other dogs, and respectful children, so she'd fit into many different family setups. She's a sweet girl who's ready for a family committed to positive-reinforcement training and all the fun of puppyhood. If you want a dependable best friend to share your days with, Dorothy is waiting to meet you
The adoption fee of $550 will include spay/neuter, microchip,
age-appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm, and any other necessary medical treatment to ensure
a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe the breed, since our pups all come from shelters, we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!
*Please note that we are a foster home-based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.
About Dorothy
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Dogs
- Yes
Home and care
- Indoor or outdoor
- Indoor Only
- Needs a yard
- Yes
- Fence
- 6 foot
- Energy
- Moderate
- Exercise needs
- Moderate
- With new people
- Friendly
- Training
- Needs Training
- Coat
- Short
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseLap petOlder kids onlyPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by Starfish Animal Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact Starfish Animal Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Starfish Animal Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.