Meet Ginger — a tiny 3 month old Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso mix with a big personality, a bouncy spirit, and the cutest little face you’ve ever seen.
Quick Facts:
Name: Ginger
Breed: Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso Mix
Age: 3 months old
Weight: 7 lbs.
House-Trained: Working on it (knows how to use pee pads)
Crate-Trained: No
Good with Dogs: Yes (best with dogs her size)
Good with Cats: Not tested yet
Good with Kids: Has not been tested (likely ok with older kids)
Energy Level: High (active and playful!)
Fence Required: No, but preferred
About Ginger’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Ginger is a Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso mixed breed. Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso mixes are known for their sweet, sturdy, and affectionate personalities, often blending the Shih Tzu’s gentle charm with the Lhasa Apso’s confident, loyal nature. They tend to be social, people oriented dogs who enjoy companionship and love being part of family life. With their playful streak and cuddly side, they make wonderful companions for homes that can offer attention, routine, and gentle guidance. Their coats are soft and often fluffy, and their temperament is typically friendly, curious, and adaptable, especially when well socialized from a young age.
What to Love about Ginger:
At around 7 lbs, Ginger is a pocket sized bundle of joy who loves everyone she meets and greets the world with pure puppy enthusiasm!
Ginger is learning all about potty training and reliably uses a puppy pad in her playpen. She would absolutely adore a fenced yard where she can run, explore, and chase her toys to her heart’s content. She’s super social, friendly, and playful — the kind of puppy who brings sunshine into every room she enters. School aged kids who understand gentle puppy handling would be a great match for her.
She’s been wonderful with other dogs, especially those who enjoy playtime, and while she hasn’t met cats yet, she’s young enough that she’d likely adjust well. Ginger has plenty of energy and would thrive in an active household that includes her in the fun. She loves all toys — squeaky, stuffed, chewy, you name it — and she’ll happily romp, run, and chase them around!
As she grows, she’s learning to enjoy being held and snuggled, and we’re sure she’ll become an amazing little walking buddy once she’s old enough.
Ginger’s Highlights:
• 3‑month‑old, 7 lb Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso mix with a super friendly, social, playful personality
• Learning potty training and reliably uses a puppy pad in her playpen
• Loves to romp, run, and explore — a fenced yard would be her dream
• Great with dogs and likely fine with cats at her age; wonderful with respectful school‑aged kids
• High‑energy puppy who thrives in an active household that includes her in the fun
• Enjoys all toys — squeaky, stuffed, chew toys — and is learning to love snuggles and being held
Ginger is sweet, spirited, and full of love — the perfect little companion for a family ready for puppy adventures and endless cuddles.
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
