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My name is
Ariella!

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Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Pay Fee

5

Meet the Pet

6

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu/Maltese
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21138081

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, shots current (DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies where applicable), dewormed, flea and tick treated, and microchipped. 

* If you are interested in a dog, please first read the biography on the dog (keep scrolling down for the bio!) and then go to our website, www.dpsrescue.com for an application. Our adoption fees vary. Each biography will specifically list the adoption fee.



Adoption Fee: $600

  

Ariella is a 5 year old Shih Tzu x Maltese mix ready to sing a song of love for her forever people! Ariella was rescued in South Korea by our amazing rescue partner before she made her trans-continental journey to sunny California! Ariella weighs 11 pounds and has a non-shedding coat that will require regular grooming. She is an option for homes with allergies or who just want less hair around the house. Our girl Ariella is fully blind but she doesn’t let a little thing like a lack of vision stop her from living her best life! Ready for the adventure of a lifetime with a fluffy best friend? Meet Ariella! 

 

 

Ariella is a loving and amazing girl who will steal your heart as soon as she meets you! Despite her limited vision, she lives every day to the fullest, getting all the cuddles and snuggles she can. She is a velcro girl who is eager to be as close to her people as possible and would be an amazing companion for a human who works from home. Even with her less than amazing start to life, her trusting nature and fabulous personality blossomed from the minute she hopped out of her crate. She was ready to seize her second chance by the paws and that she did! She’s a lounging sort of dog, like any good Shih Tzu, but she loves her evening strolls with her people. She has an ever-growing pile of plush toys she keeps on her bed which is absolutely adorable! Ariella would thrive in a home ready to show her all the love she deserves. She would love to find a family who values quiet time and relaxation as she is ready to live her best years in style and comfort!  

Ariella starts her day at 9 AM with a delicious breakfast followed by snuggle time next to her humans. She is a fabulous WFH buddy as she is content to snooze the morning and afternoon away on her cozy blanket alongside her foster sister. She loves her snacks and is always ready to take a trip to the kitchen (her favorite place). After the workday concludes, Ariella heads out on an evening walk with her foster people. She comes home for dinner at 7 PM and then gets cuddles on the couch for the rest of the evening. She goes into her gated pen around 11 PM and snoozes the night away. 

Ariella lives with a dog around her size now and they coexist well. She does have some food insecurity so they are fed separately. She is a slow walker who loves to sniff, but she enjoys her walks and follows behind you dutifully. Ariella is mostly housetrained but could use some reminders from time to time. She does well on a schedule. Our favorite thing about Ariella is her fascination with the refrigerator. She can stand in the cool air for hours! Come and meet Ariella, we promise she will change your life!

 

 

Ariella is an option for any home, regardless of prior experience. Kids should be over the age of 12. 

December 17, 2024, 5:44 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21138081
Contact
Phone
Address
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please read the biography on the dog first and if the dog sounds like a match, pls fill out an application on our website.

2.

Interview

We review applications and we choose the application(s) that appear to be the best match and we do a phone interview.

3.

Approve Application

If the Interview Team agrees it is a match, then we approve the home.

4.

Pay Fee

In order to make an appointment to meet the dog you are interested in, we require a $50 deposit that goes towards your adoption fee.

5.

Meet the Pet

Once the deposit is paid we then set up the home to meet the dog.

6.

Pay Fee

Pay the Fee and take the dog home!

Additional adoption info

Doggie Protective Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. Our rescued dogs and cats live in foster homes until we can find them appropriate, responsible, loving homes. We carefully screen potential adoptors through an application and interview process. We are a community-based group and invite you to check out our website at www.dpsrescue.com or our very active Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DPSRescue and keep in touch with real-time adoptions at www.twitter.com/dpsrescue

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Go meet their pets

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More about this rescue

We are passionate folks who love dogs and love people! We strive to make the most appropriate match between human and canine. Because our dogs live in foster homes we know about their temperament and personality and therefore can help families and individuals decide if the dog is a good match or not. We are excited to help people find the right pooch for them and look forward to meeting great folks and welcoming them into the DPS Family.

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