Goldie is a friendly, well-behaved senior Shih Tzu girl. She loves her walks, but she's just as happy being a cuddly couch potato right next to you.

Goldie has dry eyes, which are easily managed with daily eye drops — a tiny routine in exchange for a whole lot of love.

She is house trained, spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped.

Don't let "senior" fool you — small dogs often live into their late teens, so at (10 yrs old) Goldie is barely middle-aged, with so many good years left to share. Older girls deserve to be loved just as much as puppies do.

Her ideal home would be with a retired person or someone who works from home — she just wants to be close to her person.

Apply to adopt at dexterfoundation.com. Southern California adoptions only.