Shinzo is a distinguished gentleman with a regal presence and a heart full of love. At 11 years old, this 70-pound McNab mix has left behind the hyper energy of youth and now enjoys a calmer, more balanced lifestyle. He’s the perfect companion if you’re looking for a loyal dog who appreciates both leisurely walks and quiet naps by your side.
While Shinzo may take a moment to observe new people before warming up, once he decides you’re a friend, he transforms into a total love bug. He gets along beautifully with the dogs in his foster home and is also wonderful with kids (though he’s not a fan of cats). Unlike many herding breeds, Shinzo is refreshingly mellow—he rarely barks, and when he does, it’s with a deep, dignified voice.
This boy has excellent house manners: he’s fully house-trained, uses a doggy door like a pro, and knows how to settle calmly indoors. He’s a polite walker on leash and doesn’t demand constant activity—just enough exercise to stretch his legs and then he’s perfectly content to curl up next to you. Shinzo may nudge you with his nose if he feels ignored, but trust us, it’s impossible not to find it endearing.
Shinzo doesn’t need a throne—just a loving home and a family who will cherish him for the sweet, gentle soul he is.
If Shinzo sounds like your perfect match, fill out an application at http://caws.org/adoption-application
Please note: CAWS carefully matches each animal with the right home, and applications may take up to 48 hours to process. Shinzo’s adoption fee is $100, and like all CAWS pets, he is fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-applicationMarch 8, 2026, 6:31 am
Meet Shinzo 11 years old • 70 lbs • McNab Mix
Shinzo is a distinguished gentleman with a regal presence and a heart full of love. At 11 years old, this 70-pound McNab mix has left behind the hyper energy of youth and now enjoys a calmer, more balanced lifestyle. He’s the perfect companion if you’re looking for a loyal dog who appreciates both leisurely walks and quiet naps by your side.
While Shinzo may take a moment to observe new people before warming up, once he decides you’re a friend, he transforms into a total love bug. He gets along beautifully with the dogs in his foster home and is also wonderful with kids (though he’s not a fan of cats). Unlike many herding breeds, Shinzo is refreshingly mellow—he rarely barks, and when he does, it’s with a deep, dignified voice.
This boy has excellent house manners: he’s fully house-trained, uses a doggy door like a pro, and knows how to settle calmly indoors. He’s a polite walker on leash and doesn’t demand constant activity—just enough exercise to stretch his legs and then he’s perfectly content to curl up next to you. Shinzo may nudge you with his nose if he feels ignored, but trust us, it’s impossible not to find it endearing.
Shinzo doesn’t need a throne—just a loving home and a family who will cherish him for the sweet, gentle soul he is.
If Shinzo sounds like your perfect match, fill out an application at http://caws.org/adoption-application
Please note: CAWS carefully matches each animal with the right home, and applications may take up to 48 hours to process. Shinzo’s adoption fee is $100, and like all CAWS pets, he is fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-applicationMarch 8, 2026, 6:31 am
Since we make a lifetime commitment to any animal that comes into our program, we only adopt out animals to people in our area..
If you are interested in adopting a CAWS cat or dog, please fill out the online application at http://www.caws.org/application/, email adopt@caws.org or call 328-4731. For the most timely response applying online is recommended.
We respond as quickly as possible but as we are a volunteer based organization and do not have full time staff, we respond as quickly as possible.
Since we make a lifetime commitment to any animal that comes into our program, we only adopt out animals to people in our area..
If you are interested in adopting a CAWS cat or dog, please fill out the online application at http://www.caws.org/application/, email adopt@caws.org or call 328-4731. For the most timely response applying online is recommended.
We respond as quickly as possible but as we are a volunteer based organization and do not have full time staff, we respond as quickly as possible.
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CAWS does not have a conventional shelter facility - all CAWS animals waiting for adoption are in foster homes. The number of animals we can help find new homes for is closely linked to how many CAWS foster homes are available. For additional information regarding how you, too, can become a foster, please see our fostering page located on our web site!
CAWS volunteers bring cats and dogs to the PetSmart near 2100 South and 300 West in South Salt Lake on the third and fourth weekends of each month
We are also at the Sugarhouse PETCO (1165 Wilmington Ave) the first Saturday of each month.
CAWS does not have a conventional shelter facility - all CAWS animals waiting for adoption are in foster homes. The number of animals we can help find new homes for is closely linked to how many CAWS foster homes are available. For additional information regarding how you, too, can become a foster, please see our fostering page located on our web site!
CAWS volunteers bring cats and dogs to the PetSmart near 2100 South and 300 West in South Salt Lake on the third and fourth weekends of each month
We are also at the Sugarhouse PETCO (1165 Wilmington Ave) the first Saturday of each month.
More about this rescue
Founded in 1992 the Community Animal Welfare Society ( CAWS) is one of the oldest no-kill animal rescues in Utah. Over the last 20 years CAWS, our fosters and supporters have saved thousands of lives including over 600 last this year. As the largest foster home network in the state of Utah we focus on high risk pets in need of additional care and rehabilitation
Founded in 1992 the Community Animal Welfare Society ( CAWS) is one of the oldest no-kill animal rescues in Utah. Over the last 20 years CAWS, our fosters and supporters have saved thousands of lives including over 600 last this year. As the largest foster home network in the state of Utah we focus on high risk pets in need of additional care and rehabilitation
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