Mutts Matter Rescue
Mutts Matter: Barney, The Independent Shih Tzu
Meet Barney, a sassy, independent-minded Shih Tzu on his way to a better life.
Hey, you guys. My name is Barney, and I’m a proud and independent Shih Tzu. I’m still a young, active pup at two to three years old, and I weigh about 20 pounds. I’m the perfect age; old enough to know what I want and what I like, but young enough to be playful and excited about exploring the world around me. I’m a very sweet dog and obviously adorable, but I’m still learning to trust and figure out how to be part of family. I was rescued from Prince George’s County as part of a cruelty case. My former owner got mad at something, kicked me in the face and broke two of my front teeth. I will never understand why that happened, or how a grown man could be so cruel to a young pup like me, but I didn’t let it break my spirit. Thankfully, …
Jessica S
10:46 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
So glad he got rescued! Hope he finds his forever home soon. more ›