Misty aka MOP! Maltese X Shih Tzu 2 Years old

🐾 Meet Misty – Our Little Mop 🐾

Misty may look like a fluffy little mop, but underneath all that fur is a sensitive soul — with just a touch of diva about her — who needs time, patience, and the right guidance to truly shine.

When Misty first arrived, she was extremely nervous and found kennel life overwhelming. She has made lovely progress with our team, but she will need a very understanding and patient foster carer to continue helping her build confidence.

If you’re looking for a dog to cuddle straight away and take on easy, relaxed walks, Misty is not the dog for you — at least not yet.

Misty must live with at least one resident dog who is 100% friendly, confident, and good with both people and other dogs. She would be best suited to living with male dogs, as we feel this would give her the most stability and confidence. She takes great comfort from other dogs and relies on them for reassurance. A calm, steady “pack” will help show her that the world — and humans — aren’t so scary after all.

With our staff, Misty has come a long way. We can now gently put a lead on her, walk her, and remove it again — but everything must be done at her pace (divas do not like to be rushed!). She may bark at strangers at first, but she is able to walk alongside new people as long as they don’t try to touch her.

When Misty arrived, her coat was extremely long and matted. As she wasn’t comfortable being handled, we had to make the decision — for her welfare — to ask our vets to sedate her so she could be fully clipped. She tolerated this well, and she’s clearly feeling much more comfortable now without all that excess coat.

If she feels overwhelmed or rushed, she may nip out of fear, so her new home must be fully prepared to go slowly and respect her boundaries at all times.

Misty is not yet house-trained and will need access to a very secure garden, along with regular opportunities outside while she learns.

🏡 We are looking for a home in the local Norfolk area so we can continue to provide full support as she progresses.
🚫 No children, please.
🐱 She hasn’t yet been tested with cats, but this can be arranged if needed.

With time, patience, and kindness, we are confident that Misty will build a strong bond and learn to trust. For the right home, helping her blossom will be incredibly rewarding.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss Misty further, please don’t hesitate to contact us.