Shenzi is a loving, people-focused pup who thrives on connection and engagement. She’s incredibly affectionate and happiest when she’s near her humans, following along with curiosity and charm. If you’re talking, Shenzi is listening—often with her ears flipped over, intently watching whoever has the floor.
She is treat-motivated and eager to learn, already knowing “come” and recently mastering “sit.” Shenzi is crate trained and does well sleeping in her crate at night and spending time there while her foster family is at work. She’s still working on house training but continues to make steady progress.
Shenzi gets along wonderfully with others. She lives peacefully with senior dogs, played well with a 6-year-old dog, and did amazingly with young children, including toddlers and a 6-year-old. She also did very well with the household cat, showing excellent manners.
Playful and endearing, Shenzi loves chewing on bones, occasionally chases her tail for fun, and has a sweet habit of tucking her head under anything she’s cuddling with. She’s often on the move, which makes her a bit tricky to photograph, but it’s only because she’s so full of life.
Shenzi would do best with a family ready to offer affection, consistency, and continued positive training.
Before You Apply – Please Read:
Puppies require time and patience. ✔ They can’t be left alone all day — 4 hours max until they’re at least 6 months old. ✔ Kids should be ready for a real, wiggly, sometimes-nippy baby who needs gentle handling and structure. If you’re ready for all that puppy life brings, these cuties are waiting!
Breed: Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier Age: 4.5 months Weight: ~30lbs Spayed/Neutered: Too young — spay/neuter contract required and strictly enforced Vaccinations: All puppy vaccines completed, including rabies Heartworm: Too young for testing (done at 6 months) Housetrained: Not usually at this age Microchipped: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes
Adoption Fee: $500 Location of dog currently: New England
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
Shenzi is a loving, people-focused pup who thrives on connection and engagement. She’s incredibly affectionate and happiest when she’s near her humans, following along with curiosity and charm. If you’re talking, Shenzi is listening—often with her ears flipped over, intently watching whoever has the floor.
She is treat-motivated and eager to learn, already knowing “come” and recently mastering “sit.” Shenzi is crate trained and does well sleeping in her crate at night and spending time there while her foster family is at work. She’s still working on house training but continues to make steady progress.
Shenzi gets along wonderfully with others. She lives peacefully with senior dogs, played well with a 6-year-old dog, and did amazingly with young children, including toddlers and a 6-year-old. She also did very well with the household cat, showing excellent manners.
Playful and endearing, Shenzi loves chewing on bones, occasionally chases her tail for fun, and has a sweet habit of tucking her head under anything she’s cuddling with. She’s often on the move, which makes her a bit tricky to photograph, but it’s only because she’s so full of life.
Shenzi would do best with a family ready to offer affection, consistency, and continued positive training.
Before You Apply – Please Read:
Puppies require time and patience. ✔ They can’t be left alone all day — 4 hours max until they’re at least 6 months old. ✔ Kids should be ready for a real, wiggly, sometimes-nippy baby who needs gentle handling and structure. If you’re ready for all that puppy life brings, these cuties are waiting!
Breed: Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier Age: 4.5 months Weight: ~30lbs Spayed/Neutered: Too young — spay/neuter contract required and strictly enforced Vaccinations: All puppy vaccines completed, including rabies Heartworm: Too young for testing (done at 6 months) Housetrained: Not usually at this age Microchipped: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes
Adoption Fee: $500 Location of dog currently: New England
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.
Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)
Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.
Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)
Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.
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All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.
All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.
More about this rescue
PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
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