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My name is Luzia!

Posted 4 days ago | Updated 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Maltese/Shih Tzu
Color
White
Age
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22089395

My story

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

All interested people should submit an adoption application as their first step.



Meet Luzia — the little lamb-lookalike with the biggest heart! At just 1 year old and a tiny 11 lbs, Luzia has already shown what a brave, resilient girl she is. She came to us severely matted and needed a full shave-down, but even then, her sweet spirit never dimmed. As her soft, fluffy coat grows back, she truly looks (and feels!) like a tiny baby lamb. Her name, Luzia, means “bright light” in Italian — and she was given that name because of her bright, joyful spirit that shines through everything she does. Luzia is incredibly loving, social, and snuggly. She lives for lap time, belly rubs, and being close to her humans. She’s also housebroken, which makes her an even more perfect little companion. When she’s not cuddled up on a lap, she adores playtime with other pups and will eagerly engage with toys as long as she has a human playmate. She’s fostered with both big and small pups and gets along wonderfully with all of them — in fact, she prefers dogs who enjoy lots of play. Though she has playful bursts, Luzia doesn’t seem to need much exercise. What she wants most is attention, companionship, and plenty of cuddle time. Her ideal home is one where someone has the time to give her the affection and lap time she craves. She truly thrives when she gets to be near her people. Now that she’s experiencing New Hampshire winter temps, she has made it clear that cold weather is not her thing. She’d much rather curl up under blankets and stay warm like the little princess she is. This little lamb is the perfect mix of sweet, social, silly, and snuggly. Luzia truly is a bright light, and she’s ready to bring warmth, joy, and endless love to her forever family.



 
  • All pets adopted from GDHS are spayed or neutered, have vaccinations brought up to date, are on heartworm preventative (dogs), FIV/FELV tested (cats) and microchipped.
  • The Greater Derry Humane Society does not have a physical shelter, and all visits are by appointment only.


December 6, 2025, 11:24 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22089395
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 142, East Derry, NH 03041

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to our website www.derryhumanesociety.com and find the animal you are interested in and submit an application for that pet.

2.

Interview

If you are a good match for the animal you are requesting, a volunteer will call and interview you over the phone.

3.

Meet the Pet

A meeting will be set up with your family, the pet, and the foster family. If successful, a vet and home check will be done.

Additional adoption info

The Greater Derry Humane Society does not have a physical shelter. An appointment is required to meet an animal, donate items, or meet with us for any other reason.
Please email us at contact@derryhumanesociety.com

Applications, vet checks, and home checks are required.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Animals can only be met after an application has been received and approved. Please go to our website to see the available pets. Questions on this process can be sent to contact@derryhumanesociety.com

More about this rescue

The Greater Derry Humane Society, Inc. rescues animals and places them in permanent loving homes. We do not maintain a shelter, all of our rescued animals are kept in foster homes until we can place them. We have a no-kill policy.

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