Shih Tzu
Coverage of Shih Tzu in the Nexus archive.
- Posties DEFEND Royal Mail worker who kicked a blind Shih Tzu 'like a football' before she died
Royal Mail workers are defending a colleague accused of kicking a blind Shih Tzu 'like a football' before the dog's death. The incident has sparked controversy over the treatment of the animal.
- Callous dog-napper with over 40 prior arrests steals beloved senior Shih Tzu, gets cut loose in court
A dog-napper with over 40 prior arrests stole a beloved senior Shih Tzu named Lady and was released in court. The owner expressed deep emotional distress, stating Lady is 'everything' to them.
- Fountain pet boarding facility shut down after dog deaths, owner speaks out for first time
A pet boarding facility in Fountain, Boardmoor Pet Resort, was temporarily shut down after state investigators found multiple failures, including three dog deaths and six failed inspections in a year. The owner, Daniel O'Sullivan, faces criminal charges, and the Gomez family, whose two dogs were killed at the facility, called for its closure. O'Sullivan attributed the deaths to an accident involving a loose dog, but inspection records revealed prior incidents of escapes and neglect.
- Dementia care consumed our lives for months. We're still learning how to cope.
The author and her husband struggled with caregiving, financial strain, and relationship stress while caring for his sister with dementia. They managed paperwork, hired 24-hour nursing care, and eventually placed her in an assisted living facility with long-term care insurance. Professional support and legal documents like a Power of Attorney were critical in navigating the situation.