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We'll also keep you updated on Newton's adoption status with email updates.
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Newton

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thank you for your interest in a Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc. animal.  STOP!!! READ!! The ENTIRE DESCRIPTION before you inquire. Do not call, email, txt, send an inquiry through any other website complete our online application FIRST. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Visit our official website(s) here HomeAtLastSanctuary.ORG or HALS.RescueGroups.ORG There is a complete our application only. WHEN AN APPLICATION TO ADOPT IS APPROVED WE BRING NEWTON TO THE HOME VISIT AND MEET AND GREET, AND IF ANOTHER ANIMAL A SNIFF TEST.  WE DO NOT PLACE DOGS ON THIS VISIT. WE RETURN IF THERE WILL BE AN ADOPTION WHEN EVERYONE IS PREPARED TO ADOPT.  WE ONLY TRAVEL UP TO A ONE HOUR DRIVE FROM ROCKVILLE MD TO PLACE ANIMALS. Newton is a mixed breed we presume to be Shih-Tzu / Poodle mix.  He is around 20 pounds (underweight) neutered and just recently vetted.  Newton ended up in a local shelter completely matted and in pain.  He was shaved down, neutered and had imbecile hernia repair.  He was too stressed out in the shelter so they reached out for a rescue group to help him.  We got there as soon as we can.  Newton is an active, happy, playful dog that gets along well with his new foster brother.  He seems to be energetic and active and a bit mouthy so he would not do well with young children. Look back here for more information as we get to know him better. Newton is a very affectionate companion.  He seems to want to and will climb into your lap to be close to you.  He like to be in touch with his people either on the lap, next to and touching on the couch, and very close in bed at night with his warm body.   Newton's personal webpage: https://hals.rescuegroups.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20407942 Newton's videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X5lkFtFSjMp6_fnKd7UOKB2JI797ftG&si=Kb-7CqQ6f_gyoNLE Newton's Facebook photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7420757568005560&type=3 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. Click here to apply to ADOPT ME   Dogs listed here come from different sources Some dog's owner have passed and their family could not care for their companion, some lifestyle has changed and a new home would be in the best interest of their companion. Some are foster dogs placed in our care by different rescue groups.  Each dog may have a different process for adopting animals and charge different adoption fees. Use the link below to complete a Short Form with your basic information. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Please complete the Application Short Form (link above)  Your information will be reviewed and you will be advised the next step.  If the dog you applied for is a match based on this information you will asked to provide Additional Information or directed to complete the Adoption Application from the Rescue Group that has placed the companion in our care. You may be called by a volunteer, you may receive an email asking additional information or you may be requested to complete and Additional Information form. Please look our emails for further information.  We are all volunteers so we will get to you as soon as we can. We place dogs within a one hour drive from Rockville MD. we concentrate our adoptions in these areas only. With our limited resources, applications outside of our immediate service area will not be accepted, no exceptions.  We take all animals to the home visit and meet and greet before they are adopted. Thank you... August 8, 2024, 4:03 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Dolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly

Shih Tzu

Female, 8 yrs
Potomac, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet DOLLY! Sweet Dolly is about 8 years old, 10 pounds, female, black and white Shih Tzu. She is so sweet, calm and a friendly gal! While she is older, Dolly loves to get attention from her humans. Everyone she meets adores this sweet girl! She settles down nicely to hang out with her people and has done well with other dogs (both young and old) in her NC foster home. Dolly has great house manners, including being housetrained. Poor Dolly has not always been properly taken care of and was found in terrible matted/dirty condition with a painful eye injury by animal control in NC. This poor girl was so scared but little did she know at the time how great her life would become...a temp foster in NC ensured she had necessary surgery to remove the injured eye and took care of her until PetConnect Rescue was able to come to her rescue and bring her to the DC area to a great foster. So now Dolly has left her horrible past behind and is ready to find her new, and this time, forever home. Although she is a senior with a slower gait and more limited vision, she has so much love and happiness to give to her new family for many years! Dolly would love to curl up in your lap to hang out on a summer evening; she loves to cuddle and get pets! Dolly will do best in a relatively quiet, laid-back home! Dolly is up-to-date on vaccines, preventatives, and has had bloodwork and a dental! She is eager to find her person(s) to love! ***Please note that our first step is to fill out an application (it does not commit you in anyway but allows us to discuss with you if you and the dog are a good fit). In addition, an important step in approving adoption applicants is to complete a vet check to ensure that your current and previous pet(s) are kept up to date on vaccines (including rabies ), spayed or neutered, maintained on appropriate monthly preventatives and examined annually by your vet.*** Dolly is spayed and up-to-date on vaccines. As part of our Silver Paws Program, Dolly has also had a senior exam and bloodwork. The adoption fee for this dog is $250 which includes routine vetting and spay/neuter. PetConnect Rescue cannot guarantee the exact breed of any animal in our care. The breed listed is based on any background we may have been provided, and the general appearance of the animal at the time they enter our system. For more information, please email Robin at kinstondogs@verizon.net **If you're viewing this on Petfinder, please visit www.petconnectrescue.org to complete our non-binding application.**
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Such a Happy dog! Daisy is a lovely 3 year old Shih Tzu. According to her foster mom " Apparently her life is complete as long as she has a tennis ball and a bed " Daisy is a very easy dog...she walks well on the leash. enjoys her meals and will follow you anywhere. Her housetraining seem to be almost there but she does not really give off signals so fosters take her out often. She loves to play catch with you and will return tennis balls or a toy. Good with dogs but not a big fan of them, much prefers her people.. She would work will in a home with folks that are retired or work from home.. Daisy is not a fan of thunderstorms , and needs your help to get thru them.. Otherwise..That smile on her face will brighten up anyones day! Daisy is spayed and up to date on vaccines. This dog's adoption fee is $375 Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue cannot guarantee the exact age or breed of any animal in our care. The age and breed listed are based on information we may have been provided, and the appearance of the animal.
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper 7” call at the shoulder's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper 7” call at the shoulder

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Great Falls, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I have more videos on the rescue website! My name is Pepper. I weigh 7 lbs. (2/16). I am one in a litter of three. We were born around November 15. We are fostered in Mount Airy, North Carolina but easy, affordable transportation is available. Our mom weighed 7 pounds and our dad weighed 10 pounds. They were both family pets with great dispositions. We all have long bodies and short legs. We are not considered hypoallergenic or non-shedding since we are mixed breed puppies. We are well socialized and very loving. We love being held and petted, and we always greet our foster mom at the door with wagging tails and lots of kisses. We love to play with toys and with each other. We do like to chew on fingers and toes so we definitely need some training in this area. We have a medium energy level. We are working on house training. We sleep in a crate every night and we have learned not to potty in our crate. As soon as our crate door is opened every morning we run straight to the door to go outside and potty. We are good with the other dogs and love to play with them. I am the boldest of the three and the first to try anything new. I love to snooze in my foster’s lap! We provide hours of entertainment to our foster mom just watching us play. We are pretty typical puppies - we eat, sleep, play, and then start all over again. We have so much love to give and we are ready to go to our new forever homes! We will not be adopted in to homes with small children because we are so small. We are up-to-date on our puppy shots and we have been dewormed. We have already had a check up by the veterinarian. Our records will accompany us to our new homes. Email is the best method of contact . Adoption applications can be found on our rescue website Carolinacaninerescuenc.com
We'll also keep you updated on RuPAUL's adoption status with email updates.
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RuPAUL

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs
Reston, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE read the following profile CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY. All the information needed to GET TO KNOW and EASILY APPLY for this GREAT DOG is included BELOW. THANK YOU!!! If you would like to make RuPaul a part of your family forever, please copy/paste the following link into your browser for an application. WWW.TINYURL.COM/ADOPT-SHPR However – If you are not certain you are ready to add a dog to your family, and all family members are not on board, please do not proceed to this step. Please contact mamas.animal.society@gmail.com with any questions or problems regarding submitting an application. RuPaul is a fabulous Shih Tzu mix. He has the most lovely tri-color coat and has a royal presence about him. RuPaul is full grown and weighs about 14 pounds. He is 2 years old. This stunning boy has a very loving nature and enjoys the company of humans and other dogs. RuPaul is playful and enjoys his toys; but, he also loves to have some snuggle time. RuPaul is up to date on his shots and dewormings and carries an adoption fee of $450 which includes full vetting and microchip. Get your application soon! RuPaul is your chance to add some style to your life. COPY and PASTE the link below into your BROWSER'S ADDRESS BAR to get to our fillable online applications. Hope this helps! WWW.TINYURL.COM/ADOPT-SHPR
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Senior
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Destiny Sibert (DestinyS@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.SISSY     Female Weight: 8.6 lbs Best guess for age: 14 years as of September 2023 Best guess for breed: Shih tzu and Yorkie mix   View more cute photos of Sissy here:  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBBTJU  It can take a lifetime of experience to teach people what the most essential - and best - things in life are. Good food. A comfortable place to rest. Smelling the flowers, savoring the feel of a warm sunbeam. And, above all, being with loved ones.   Or it can take a Sissy.   Sissy is content with the simple pleasures of life. She loves relaxing on her bed and will just enjoy her time there, going to her water bowl when she gets thirsty. She enjoys cuddling sessions. She relishes her rides in a stroller on warm days, sniffing the breeze. When her foster family goes on a road trip, she enjoys the car ride; she is an excellent traveler. When the four dogs in her foster home are playing around her, she likes just being near them. And oh yes, she loves her meals and her treats!   She communicates well with her humans. If she needs something - food, a water bowl refill, to go out for potty - she barks. She will also signal if she needs something during a car ride.    This sweet, calm, laid back girl experiences life with her nose and her heart. She is mostly blind and deaf. Her fosters say she has mapped her areas in their home and has her favorite spot there.    Because she is not able to see or hear when her humans are not around to respond to her barking cues, she would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day. Sissy has so much to offer in exchange. Love. Cuddles. And reminders of what is truly important. Will she be your reminder? Will you be her soft landing?   Gets Along With:   Sissy currently lives with dogs and does well. She hasn't been seen with cats. Because children might not remember to be calm around Sissy, we do not recommend her for a home with kids under the age of 12.    Currently Living at:  DC area foster   Special adoption considerations:  Sissy experiences the world with her nose and her heart. She is mostly blind and deaf. She also has a couple of health conditions but the 15/10 Foundation is generously sponsoring all of Sissy's medical care moving forward. Sissy's future adopter will be able to submit receipts for medical expenses to the 15/10 Foundation for reimbursement.  Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken.  All of our dogs are working on their crate training.  TO ADOPT:      The adoption fee for this dog is $375, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online   at   bit.ly/adoptaluckydog  .   Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life!  Please visit us online at      www.luckydoganimalrescue.org   .    BE A FOSTER!!!     Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!!     Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! August 19, 2024, 5:46 pm

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Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc

11140 Rockville Pike 100-338, Rockville, MD 20852

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PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

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10.4 miles

Freckles Foundation & Animal Rescue

Silver Spring, MD 20902

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11.3 miles

Carolina Canine Rescue - Great Falls VA

Great Falls, VA 22066

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15.2 miles

M.A.M.A.S. (MaryAnn Morris Animal Society)

254 Slow Pitch Road, Bamberg, SC 29003, Reston, VA 20190

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17.1 miles

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Washington, DC 20007

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17.6 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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21.2 miles

Somerset Cottage Poodle Rescue

Fairfax, VA 22033

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23.6 miles

Mutt Love Rescue

P.O. Box 1005, Fairfax, VA 22038

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24 miles

Canines and Kitties Rescue

Chantilly, VA 20152

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