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Rosie

Shih Tzu

Female, 9 yrs
Avon Lake, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Rosie!! Rosie is approximately 8-9 years old, and 10 lbs. Poor Rosie was found with matted hair and very neglected (photo posted). We think she was just used as a breeder;-( Our friends at Polished Paws Salon got her all cleaned up. When her hair grows back, she will look so cute! Rosie was spayed 4/30/25 and she had her teeth cleaned and she is completely vaccinated. Rosie is house-trained and crate-trained. Rosie loves people and will come running with her tail wagging to anyone. She just wants to be with her person whether at home, outside, on a car ride or snuggled on your lap. Rosie is dog friendly and although her foster does not have a cat, we think she would do fine with a cat. We are hoping to find a low-key home for her so she can enjoy her retirement years ;-) Rosie might be hard of hearing, OR maybe she just has selective hearing? ;-) Rosie has some weakness in her back legs, due to some muscle mass loss, but she gets around just fine, and we are hoping it will improve. If you are looking for a fantastic snuggle bug, Rosie might be your gal! Rosie will require grooming every 6-8 weeks. If you are interested in Rosie, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Rosie would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $100.00 If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Rosie, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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Milo-Adoption Pending

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 mos
Avon Lake, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Update: Milo has an adoption pending! Wish him LUCK! We had an overwhelming response to his listing, but he needed a dog friend and fenced in yard. We think we found the right match! Thank you to all who were interested in Milo. Please read Milo's bio before submitting an application - thank you. Meet Milo!! Milo has been in a wonderful foster home, as he waited for his scheduled neutered. His foster worked very hard on housetraining and crate training ;-) Our fosters are PRICELESS, and they know the rescue dog best, so we honor their suggestions for a perfect forever home. Volunteers become attached to their foster pups and want to make sure the puppy will have what really makes them happy when moving to a new forever home. Milo needs a fenced in yard (not electric), a dog playmate, and someone that has time for a puppy and does not work long hours where he would be crated all day. Milo is the sweetest pup and loves all people, kids and dogs he meets. He really is a very special little dog! He has a BFF at his foster home, and they snuggle and play all day! Milo loves to run in the yard to burn off his puppy energy. He listens well and is learning the game of fetch. Milo was just neutered 4/29/25, so now he is ready. Milo is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows his basic commands. He is a sweet, silly and very goofy pup: -) Milo will require grooming every 6-8 weeks and he did very well for his professional grooming at Polished Paws Salon. You can see his photo with a fresh groom, but his hair grows FAST, and he will be due soon for a grooming! Milo will make a fantastic addition to the right family. We are looking for local adoption, due to our home visit requirement and trial adoption process. Adoption within a 40-mile radius of Avon Lake. Milo is 6 months old, 12.5 lbs. We had Milo completely vaccinated, including his boosters and neutered at ALAC. If you are interested in Milo and can offer him the above description of his dream home, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Milo would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $400.00. Milo will be visiting Avon Hollywood Feed, 35901 Detroit Rd, Avon from 11am to 2pm. If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you want to help support our mission, you can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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Bugsy

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
North Olmsted, OH
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'm a shi-chi, born on January 11, 2025. I'm a happy, friendly, bouncy little guy that dances around his food bowl when he eats. I get along well with other dogs and cats. Because I'm so little, big dogs scare me a little and sometimes play too rough. I am working on going potty outside and am very eager to please. I haven't made any messes in my crate! I love falling asleep on a warm lap. Bugsy's prior home was not able to care for him so I'm giving him a safe place to stay while searching for his forever home. He's been an absolute sweetheart, always wants to sleep on my lap. He's already learned that when I say Go Potty when we're outside that it means to squat and pee. Very smart little guy. He's had his first set of shots. Next vet appointment scheduled for 5/15/25 for vaccines.
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Gucci

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Fremont, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gucci is a 1-year-7-month old Shih Tzu mix weighing 10 pounds who came to the shelter as a stray so his history is unknown. Gucci is so Gucci for YOU! He loves being the center of attention, giving and receiving affection is his favorite thing! Tripping hazard, he's under your feet at all times. Needs leash training, will walk around you in circles or right in front of you or he decides he doesn't want to walk anymore! Gucci likes everyone he meets! He would do best in a home where he won't be left alone for extended periods of time, suspected separation anxiety. Gucci has a stubborn side, he'd rather tell you then you tell him! Regular professional grooming required. Housebroken. His adoption fee is $400, this includes his neuter, heartworm test, vaccines current, deworming, heartworm/flea prevention and micro chipped. Her dog license is also required to be purchased for Sandusky County residents at time of adoption, which is an additional $21.00. Please visit the shelter to meet him, we show dogs Monday through Friday 1pm-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-3:30pm. Once you have visited the shelter, you are then eligible to submit an adoption application for review. Please note, we do not offer same day adoptions and there is a $10 non-refundable application fee.Come and meet your new best friend today! The Humane Society of Sandusky County is open Monday -Friday 1pm - 5pm and Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm. Also, be sure to check us out on FaceBook!

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Love-A-Stray Dog Division

Avon Lake, OH 44012

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Humane Society of Sandusky County

1315 N River Rd., Fremont, OH 43420

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