Chimera Little Blessings

Chimera’s therapeutic gift program, donating puppies & dogs to Autism & Veteran families in need of these Little Blessings.

We gift an autism or veteran family with a special Shih Tzu puppy or adult!

Apply For The Chimera Shih Tzu Little Blessings Program

What is required to receive a Chimera’s Little Blessing Shih Tzu?

While we want to help everyone, we are limited in the availability of puppies and adult dogs ready to be a Little Blessing. If we have a puppy or dog that we feel is a match, we will contact you!

The longterm health and wellness of our puppies and dogs is of the utmost importance. We ask that families applying are able to provide the following conditions

An autism or veteran family in need of therapeutic support of a Shih Tzu.
Familiar with the breeds care, needs, and personality.
Financially able to support the puppy or dog through its life. Including vet care, grooming, training, and food.
We require all recipient families to sign up for professional training to better support the therapeutic nature and relationship. Baxter & Bella is online, accessible to anyone. Use Code CHIMERA25 for 25% off lifetime membership and unlimited professional support.
We ask that applicants ensure the puppy or dog will be safe in the home. Some individuals may be prone to violence or harming others during meltdowns or moodswings. This would put a small dog at great danger and risk of physical or emotional injury. There may be other appropriate therapeutic approaches for these individuals, but we MUST ensure the welfare of our dogs.
These dogs are intended as “pet only”. They should not be bred. Adults will be spayed and neutered before placement. Puppies will be placed with the agreement to spay or neuter before 1 year old.

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Do you have experience with the Shih Tzu breed? Are you familiar with their needs?

Have you ever had a dog?

Are there other pets in the home?

How many hours per day will the dog or puppy be home alone?

Are you willing to sign up for professional training with your dog or puppy?

What are you looking for in a dog?

In what ways do you feel the dog will benefit you? How will they change your life, be therapeutic, or make things better?

What expectations do you have for the puppy/dog? How do you expect them to act, behave, or what you want them to do for you?

What needs do you have that you feel the Shih Tzu would help with? Please don't share any private medical information, only what you feel is relevant and comfortable sharing.

Do you have a groomer?

Do you have a veterinarian?

Do you have a trainer? A local professional or membership through Baxter & Bella (use Code CHIMERA25 for 25% off)

Do you agree to bring the puppy or dog back to us in Port Charlotte FL if you are ever unable to keep him or her?

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