10/14/2026
🐾 MEET TOBY: A Resilient Soul Ready for His Forever Home 🐾
Name: Toby
Breed: Sh*tzu
Age: 1 1/2 to 2 yrs
About Toby:Toby is a gentle, sweet boy who is looking for a patient and loving family. Sadly, Toby had a very rough start in life. Due to severe past abuse by his previous owners, Toby is completely blind. Despite the cruelty he endured, his heart remains pure, and he is ready to learn what true love feels like.
His Personality:Sweet but Shy: Toby takes a little time to warm up to new people and environments. Once he knows he is safe, he becomes incredibly affectionate.
Resilient: He is learning to navigate the world using his other senses and does remarkably well in a consistent environment.
Quiet & Gentle: Toby loves soft blankets, gentle chin scratches, belly rubs and calm companionship.
Ideal Home:Calm Environment: A quiet household with a predictable routine will help Toby thrive.
Patient Owners: He needs a family willing to give him time to adjust at his own pace.
Safety First: A home with a fenced yard and without a lot of moving furniture or hazards is best for his blindness. No small children as Toby startles easily.
Other Pets: Toby will do well with another small, calm, gentle dog who can help guide him, subject to a meet-and-greet.
Medical needs: Toby needs drops for dry eye twice a day.
Toby has put his past behind him. Now, he just needs a hero to show him that the world can be a safe, beautiful place.
🏡 Ready to open your heart to Toby?
Fill out an application at shirleysanimals.org
Note:this is a foster to adopt situation. Toby will remain under the care of SAAR until we can be certain that his eyes are not an issue. A secure fenced yard, no large dogs and no cats are a non negotiable for this little guy.
Please share his story to help him find his forever family!