As you can see from the pictures, Richie is a dog (I think a Shih-Tzu and Lhasa Apso mix) with a LOT of character! In October 2007, I adopted Richie from Small Dog Rescue of Princeton, NJ. I was a single guy, looking for a small and loyal friend and Richie provided that. However, I am his 3rd owner (and he is only 8) and he spent several years at the shelter. The abuse he received prior to me has come out in small bursts and has been a very low cost of ownership, but unfortunately, with my fiancee now being pregnant, his jealousy has gotten out of control. Unfortunately, I am now in the position of trying to find a new home for this incredible dog. I know I can always bring him back to the shelter, but he would do so much better with a caring owner who can give him the love and attention he deserves.
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While he is generally calm and relaxed with me, and would be great with a single older owner, Richie does not share well and would probably have accidents (and potentially nipping) if he had to share a home with another dog or small children.
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This is a very sweet, mistreated dog in need of a new home and if any of your readers live in the New York City area and are looking for a companion, they should feel free to email me at [email protected] to discuss meeting Richie and seeing if they’d be friends. For the right owner, I’d be willing to help with the cost of caring for Richie.
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Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated.
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Punchy
Dog looks all parts confused. Part “I’m going to kick your ass” (top pic), “Meh” (mid pic), “Love me, dammit” (bottom pic). Typical dog.
In other news, Texas says “Get the fuck off my property, uh…unless you’re here to clean it or mow it. Seriously, deport all illegals! Except my pool boy! WTF…
MattR
Awww. He is adorable. I already have a formerly neglected/abused shelter dog so that rules me out.
Jenn
Oh, sweet puppy. Good luck!
Dork
Is this a Dog Blegs Man story?
JPL
He is adorable and hopefully you find a new home for him soon. If Richie is jealous now, a new baby is only going to add to his confusion.
Mnemosyne
@Punchy:
This was my favorite part:
Gosh, do you think that the fact that people continue to hire illegal workers is the reason illegal workers keep coming here? Nah, couldn’t be.
NorthernMNer
He’s perfect. If I didn’t live in the hinterlands of MN, I’d be there to pick him up and let him have a prime rib for dinner.
How anyone can mistreat a dog is beyond me.
susan
If you haven’t spoken with a dog behavior specialist, it might be helpful to contact one before you part with Richie.
It could be that Richie simply needs someone to help him with yet another situation that is causing him fear, confusion and pain.
MrCee
Richie is throwin some serious side eye
asiangrrlMN
Richie is adorable. Good luck finding him a new home.
Nina
Oh, how I wish I could do something here in my tiny NYC apt, shared with 2 shelter cats. I’m away too much as it is, but I will make inquiries and send the email addi to anyone who can make a fresh start with this adorable little guy :(
Nicole
William, if you haven’t tried a dog trainer and would like to, I know two very good ones (I live in NYC). If you are interested I could get you their info (maybe Anne Laurie would play email post person for us)?
niknik
Omygod, that dog has people eyes. Creepy. But kinda sweet, too, in a creepy way.