Mudbug

Shih Tzu | Caddo Parish, LA

BabyMaleSmallWhite with Brown or Chocolate

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Meet Mudbug

You Tube video link:  https://youtu.be/zSbo1qECPAI Watch him in his puppy pen (this is where he lived until he was old enough for his hernia to be repaired): https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1A5UGqbvpA/   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)   INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:    http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Mudbug (male) Intake date:   12/20/2024 (at 8 weeks old with a huge hernia) Shih Tzu Approx DOB 10/25/2024 Intake weight:  2.2 pounds Current weight:  4.10 as of 2/10/2025 Adoption fee:  $350, which includes vetting, microchip Benefactor Dog:  When we have a popular dog, we dub them a “Benefactor Dog”.  A Benefactor Dog will have an above average adoption fee.  In other words, for OTHER dogs where the adoption fee is minimal or waived due to age, health or some other reason (although we’ve likely spent hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars) a Benefactor dog will help us somewhat make up the shortfall.  If this dog has an above-average adoption fee, she/he is a Benefactor Dog.  In Mudbug’s case, we’ve spent hundreds of dollars so in reality, he isn’t a Benefactor dog but a dog that needs a Benefactor dog.    Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test Vetting and other:  neutered, abdominal/chest hernia repair, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations – including rabies (came with no history from the breeder of distemper/parvo, etc., but we were told he had TWO rounds – he’s had THREE rounds with us so he’s good on vaccinations), fecal negative (was dewormed on intake and treated for tapeworms which were observed in his feces initially), on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, in-house groom around eyes and booty, microchipped Health issues:  Mudbug was treated for suspected URI (culture done as well) – he went through two courses of different antibiotics - vet finally diagnosed him with narrow nasal passages, which may require surgery at some point with your vet – the surgery is called Alarplasty or Stenotic Nares surgery – please discuss with your vet.  Temperament:  social, friendly, gives lots of kisses, ALL PUPPY!!!  Not for someone who wants a calm pup! Energy level:  sometimes medium… sometimes HIGH! Groom needs:  High;  requires regular professional grooming, along with intermittent brushing to avoid matting (our groomer attempted to groom him but with her working alone, she could not as he was SO wiggly.  At the rescue, we had someone hold him so that I (Ninna) could clean up his face and booty and brush him.  He did fine with that.  Biography:   We were contacted by a rescue friend who was contacted by a breeder that they had a puppy with an upper abdominal hernia that needed help.  We took him in on December 20, 2024.  As he grew, his hernia grew in size.  Because he was still young and because we thought we were still fighting a URI, we wrapped him with a wrap that our vet tech, Kelli, made for him.  The wrap was made to try to keep the hernia from becoming larger.  When the vet finally diagnosed the narrow nasal passages and not a URI, he was finally ready for surgery.  He’s got a big scar on his chest but his hernia has been repaired.  While he was under, he was neutered as well.  This boy is FINALLY READY FOR his furever home!   Mudbug is a wild child!  We had to cut several times during video’ing because we couldn’t get him to stay still… LOL!  I finally gave up and held him.  If YOU are ready for your world to be turned upside down, then Mudbug is ready for YOU!  Let the games begin!   Flat-faced (Brachycephalic) dogs and over-heating:  Brachycephalic dogs are prone to overheating and heatstroke, as their facial conformation prohibits effective cooling. Short-faced dogs should stay cool during hot weather, opting for exercise during early mornings and after the sun goes down rather than during the hottest part of the day. In the southern states, you'll need to really wait until fall, spring or winter.  The summer months in the south, really don't cool enough in morning or evening to take a flat-faced dog for a walk.  You can also help by walking them on a harness instead of attaching the leash to the dog’s collar.   PUPPY LOWDOWN – READ IT!: VACCINATIONS:   Most people don’t understand why a puppy needs multiple puppy vaccinations so some people don’t go beyond the first set.  This is a HUGE MISTAKE.  We’ll explain:  In the beginning, while nursing, the puppy receives ample immunity from their mother.  Once weaned, they are susceptible to dangerous viruses such as parvo, the puppy killer, and distemper… among other things.  At 6 weeks they should receive their first round of puppy vaccinations.  Why isn’t this enough?  Because you don’t know when the mother’s immunity is no longer effective and if they receive it while still with the mother’s immunity, it doesn’t do any good.  This is WHY they need to continue with boosters.  At some point one or more of those vaccinations will become their immunity.  Don’t risk your puppy’s life!  While some vets only do three sets, we recommend four sets.  If you’ve ever had a puppy die of parvo… it is something you will never ever forget.   (Keep in mind we are not veterinarians and cannot give advice, so don’t take our word for it… talk to your licensed veterinarian.)  FYI – MUDBUG HAS COMPLETED ALL ROUNDS OF PUPPY VACCINATIONS!   PUPPIES! Keep in mind, puppies teeth just like human babies and have little sharp toenails.  They will also have behaviors that require training.  Puppies will chew, bite, nip, bark, destroy, dig, scratch, poop, pee, etc.  They will test your patience over and over!   The puppy phase lasts about 18 months (sometimes longer), so be sure you ARE READY for the commitment!      ELIMINATING:  A puppy can only hold their bladder for a short period of time based upon their age.  If the puppy is 2 months old, they can hold their bladder for 2 hours;  3 months/3 hours;  4 months/ 4 hours, etc., up to 6 months of age.   At about 6 months of age, this time frame stables out.    COMMITMENT:   Puppies are a 10-15 year commitment (sometimes longer).  Please be sure you are prepared for the life of the puppy!  In conclusion, if your puppy is in a responsible home that provides daily structure, training and socialization with people and other pets, your puppy will grow to be a well-adjusted and wonderful part of your family for many years to come.     **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule.   *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule!   *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!     *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.    *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.    *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your knew addition.   *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate.   *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org  

Adoption Process
On-line adoption application required. If approved and at adoption we require adoption agreement, spay/neuter contract for puppies/kittens - adoption fees vary from $85 for felines and $150-$250 for dogs (varying depending on age, health, behavior, etc.) Adopters must have responsible dog-ownership history and stellar vet reference if applying to adopt a dog and vice versa for cats.

Contact
Ninna's Road to Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.RoadtoRescueLA.org