Shy Sweetheart Phlox (With Cherry Eye) Is Ready for His Forever Home—Fenced Yard Required!

Here's What You Need To Know:

• Adopted Date: 07/30/2025
• Pet's Location: minneapolis MN, 55443
• Pet's Age: 1 Year
• Pet's Size: small
• Pet's Gender: male
• Pet's Color: black
• Pet's Breed: Shih Tzu / Mixed
• Pet good with dogs? yes
• Pet good with cats? no
• Pet good with kids? no

Phlox (also known as Buster to his foster family) is a sweet, quirky pup who’s making huge strides in learning life as a beloved pet. He’s about 90% house-trained now, even asking to go outside during the night rather than having accidents. Though shy about leashes, he loves exploring with his foster siblings and has become a loyal sidekick once he trusts you.

Why He’s the Ultimate Housemate Pup
🐾 Nearly 90% house-trained and improving every day
🧸 Loves playing with toys and carrying his blanket like a security buddy
👕 Thinks stray clothes are toys—a perfect excuse to tidy up!
🚗 Loves car rides and politely rides in the passenger seat
🐶 Bonds closely with other dogs—loves playtime and cuddles
🛋️ Shares beds and couches like a pro now

What He’s Looking For
✔️ A home with a fenced yard (he freezes when leashed)
✔️ A patient adopter who understands he’s still learning
✔️ A dog buddy would be a bonus, but he’s okay as a solo dog too
✔️ Someone who doesn’t mind the potential ongoing cost of a simple eye ointment, depending on post-surgery results

A Few Important Notes
Phlox is scheduled for surgery on July 24th to address his cherry eye, remove two extra teeth, and repair a small hernia. His rescue will cover the surgery and related medications. If continued eye ointment is needed long-term, that will be the adopter’s responsibility.

From shy beginnings to blossoming buddy, Phlox is ready to find his forever family who’ll love him just as he is. Could you be the one to show him that life on leash isn’t so scary after all—or at least offer him a leash-free backyard to play in? Apply to meet him today!

Rocky Kanaka