Ren
MALE | BORN APPROX OCTOBER 2023 | SHIH TZU X BICHON
LOCATED IN AUCKLAND
Ren is a high-energy guy who treats his crate like a five-star hotel. He sleeps through the night, walks like a gentleman, and sprints like he’s chasing Olympic gold.
Commands? He’s a blank slate—ready for your artistic touch. Affection? Overflowing… if you’re his chosen human. Other people? He’s cautiously curious. Other dogs? Loves his canine foster sister and plays like a caffeinated kangaroo.
Ren needs a patient home with space to zoom, a crate to chill, and someone who doesn’t mind being followed everywhere. If you’re ready for chaos, cuddles, and crate devotion—Ren’s your guy.
Ren isn't quite ready for adoption just yet, but if you would like to express your interest in adopting him when the time comes then please apply. We do not have a timeframe just yet but will conduct meet and greets when he is ready, in his own time.
Further Info
Good with dogs: Yes.
Good with cats: Unknown.
Good with other animals: Unknown
Good with kids: Unknown.
Energy Levels: High.
Home Experience Level: Someone that can provide solid structure and boundaries and continue his training.
Health: None known at present.
Weight: TBC
A Note on Training and Adopting Our Dogs
Our dogs are wonderful, and we invest a great deal of time and effort into their training and preparation. However, no dog is “perfectly trained” or ready to adopt without any ongoing work.
All dogs go through normal life stages and changes — puppyhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, moving homes, and adapting to new environments. Any of these can lead to stress, uncertainty, or moments of testing boundaries.
Because of this, ongoing training is essential. Training isn’t a one-off task; it’s a continual process that helps you understand your dog’s needs, support them through transitions, and set everyone up for long-term success.
We would expect adopters to maintain the training we’ve started and seek further guidance if needed. We’re always happy to help with information and recommendations for trainers, and provide advice during the trial and adoption process also.
Can't adopt Ren? You can still help.
Although we charge a small adoption fee, this doesn't generally cover the costs of us getting our dogs ready for adoption. Desexing, grooms, vet care, vaccinations, registration, training and variety of other things can go into these dogs. If you'd like to help either on a one off or regular basis we would be grateful for your donation.
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