Mason

Minimum Donation:

£350.00

Available for Adoption
3 years
Male
Shih Tzu
Many Tears, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Can live with other dogs

I need an adult-only home with no visiting kids to keep me stress-free.
I need a female doggy friend in my new home and I am fine meeting cats!
I love my time in the play yard, so would benefit from a garden to let off steam.
I am learning to walk on a lead and harness, but it's still very new for me.
I'm learning all about lead walking but will need help with house training.
I may have slight neurological issues, I also have some eye issues.

Mason the Mischief-Maker with a Heart of Gold

Mason is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu who came to us from a breeder, and while his early days were full of fear and uncertainty, he has since blossomed into one of the most entertaining, affectionate little characters we’ve ever met. Life before rescue gave him very little experience of the world, but this plucky lad is making up for lost time in the most endearing ways.

When Mason first arrived, he was terrified and found being handled so overwhelming that he tried to bite out of sheer panic. But once he realised he was safe, he began to trust his carers quickly and has made truly remarkable progress. These days, Mason greets his favourite people with enthusiasm, demands belly rubs, and pushes his face into your hands for scratches. He’s playful, cheeky, clumsy, and full of personality – the kind of dog who makes you smile every single day.

Mason hasn’t lived in a home before, so he’ll need kind and patient adopters who can help him learn all the basics, like house training and walking on a lead. He’s already begun practicing with a harness and is doing really well. Because everything in a home will be new to him, he will need some time to settle and build confidence.

He will also need a resident female dog in his new home, as he prefers the company of girls and finds them reassuring. He’s also met cats in rescue and has been absolutely fine with them, so he could live with a dog-savvy cat too.

Mason can be a little clumsy when he walks, and our vets believe this may be due to a neurological condition. It doesn’t stop him from enjoying life, but his adopters will need to ensure his home and garden is safe. He also has an eye condition that is currently stable but requires daily treatment, which will need to be continued long-term. He is currently being treated for a ear infection. These will likely be considered pre-existing conditions and won't be covered by standard pet insurance.

Despite all this, Mason doesn’t let anything dampen his spirit. He’s a true little trooper with so much love to give. In the right home, he will continue to thrive and bring endless joy and laughter to his people. Could you be the one to show Mason the world is a good place? He’s ready for his forever adventure – and we know he’ll make it unforgettable.

Mason's Diary

31-05-25 Where do I start with my precious Mason man!? It’s been 2 months since he arrived at the rescue and stole my heart and I’m still beyond grateful that I get to work with him and spend time with him every day. He is one of the funniest dogs I have ever met and for such a small dog, he has the BIGGEST character. He makes me smile and laugh every single day and I love him so much for it. He’s mischievous, he’s cheeky, he’s playful, he’s clumsy … he’s just awesome.
Mason has made huge progress during his time at the rescue, and I mean huge. When he arrived on the van, it actually took a while for me to get him out of his crate because he was trying to bite me out of pure fear. He was so overwhelmed and unsure what was going on that he was in a blind panic. Thankfully, he settled into my routine pretty quickly and it didn’t take long at all for him to start to trust me!
Fast forward to now, he is super affectionate with me and loves really hard face rubs and scratches, and even belly rubs too. Sometimes he can get a little overexcited and will become quite mouthy, but as soon as I stop giving him attention he stops straight away. He’s a perfect dog to groom even though I have to thoroughly clean and shave around his eyes regularly, and he’s learning how to walk on a harness too. He’s met cats amazingly well also!
One thing we have noticed with Mason is that he definitely prefers female dogs to male, so any resident dogs in his new home would need to be female.
I could write about this incredible boy for pages and pages, but I don’t want to bore you all. I just hope someone finds him soon that will see him like I do. He is SO special, believe me.
Mason would thrive in a home with a kind resident dog who can provide him with assurance and companionship. Mason has not had a chance to live in a home so he will need to learn new skills such as house training. A kind and understanding family will be essential in helping him adjust to home life. He is a beginner to walking on a lead and harness and will need more practice but is doing very well!
Mason has seen our vets as we have had some concerns with the way he walks and his clumsiness. We believe these symptoms may be due to neurological problems, but he doesn't let this slow him down! However, his adopters will need to keep this in mind to ensure they can provide him with a safe environment as he can be a bit ditzy while walking, and provide him with the care he may need if his symptoms progress. He also has had an ulcer test in his right eye, which is not showing an active ulcer at this time and seems to be static and is receiving treatment. This treatment will need to be continued for the rest of his long and happy life. With time, love, and a little TLC, Mason will make a wonderful companion! Could you be the one to help him on this journey?
Mason has come to us from a breeder and when he first arrived, he was very frightened and unsure of the world and could panic when handled. However, with gentle handling he has come to realize he is safe quite quickly. Now, he happily accepts affection and will even push his head into your hand for scratches and his kennel mummy says he has made great progress in such a little amount of time! He has even had a trip to the groomers and was a very kind boy and was patient as he underwent a total hair change and is now a new man! Of course, and just out of obligation, I have to point it out - look how handsome this lad is! However, he is still unsure about being picked up, so he will need patience and gentle encouragement as he builds confidence. Mason is a real ladies man, and adores all of the females in his kennel and would love a another friend in the home to look to - male or female! He has even met some of our resident cats and was absolutely fine with them so could share his home with a cat.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

Cat friendly

This dog can be homed with cats.