Trevor
Important: Applications for Trevor can only be considered for homes that meet the following criteria.
- Age
- 6 years old
- Size
- Medium (4-10kg)
- Sex
- Male
- Breed
- Shih Tzu
- People Friendly?
- Nervous - Needs to build confidence
- Live with cats and small furries?
- No
- Live with children
- No
- Live with other dogs?
- Yes
Trevor is a 6-year-old Shih Tzu who came into SEDR as an unclaimed stray. He has been with us since August 2025 and we have spent a long time helping him unpack his troubles in kennels, before he moved into foster in February this year. He has absolutely blossomed in a home environment with those who understand his little quirks.
He has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Trevor is looking for a calm, experienced home with confident owners who understand how to give him space and build trust at his pace. He cannot live with children. He is also unable to live with cats.
He will do well in a quiet, structured home without lots of visitors
Here's what his foster parents say about him!!
When he first arrived, he was very frightened of people, and while he has come a long way, he can still be a little cautious when meeting new faces.
💛 Trevor’s Personality
Once Trevor knows you, he truly shines. He becomes an incredibly affectionate, cuddly little companion who loves nothing more than snuggling up beside you in the evenings. He forms strong bonds and is wonderfully loyal to his people.
🐕 Social Life
Trevor absolutely adores other dogs and would thrive in a home with a playful canine companion. He’s currently in foster with other dogs and loves having a friend to play with and learn from.
⚠️ Things to Know
• Trevor can be wary of new people and may nip if approached too quickly
• He needs patient owners committed to continuing his trust-building journey
• He can be a bit unsure about formal handling and may give a small grumble, but he is responsive and ultimately cooperative
• Best suited to a structured, understanding home environment
🌟 The Good Stuff
• Very loving and cuddly once bonded
• Great recall off-lead
• Playful and social with other dogs
• A genuinely good boy who wants to please
Trevor needs a home who initially respect his space, and will be his advocate in keeping him safe around strangers, ensuring well meaning people out on walks or visitors do not try to stroke him before he is ready. Once he bonds, he bonds firmly without exception....but this takes time. He needs people who understand he has been traumatised in situations before coming into rescue, and he needs patience. Once you gain his love, you will have a best friend for life.
Trevor was initially unable to cope with being groomed / shaved but his foster parents have worked incredibly hard on this and he now allows those he trusts to groom and clip him.
Trevor does not like the vets! But his foster parents have worked hard with muzzle training which will be needed at vet appointments.
Trevor is a dog who needs understanding and compassion...and in return he will become your absolute best friend and lap warmer!
Trevor is being fostered in Essex
If you could offer Trevor a place in your heart and your home, and you have truly digested all of the above information and are committed to being his safe space...then please use the link below to complete an application form