We are currently on a cross country transport that started from where we are located in Southen California to the east coast and decided to bring Sugar with us in hopes she finds a home along the way with a good family. If she speaks to your heart and you would love the opportunity to welcome her into your home reach out to us. It doesn't matter what state you are in we will come all the way to your home ♥️
Sugar is a Shih Tzu / Poodle mix who weighs 11.2 lbs and is fully grown at a healthy, balanced weight. She has the soft, straight-to-wavy Shih Tzu-style coat that will continue to grow out beautifully, and she is hypoallergenic. She was born on 1/5/23 💞 She is one of those dogs whose presence you feel the moment she’s near — gentle, observant, and quietly affectionate.
Sugar is wonderful with other dogs, but she doesn’t rely on them for happiness. She is most fulfilled when she knows she belongs to her person. She enjoys companionship of all kinds and would do fine with another calm dog, but her heart truly lights up when she is the center of her human’s world. Her connection runs deep, and once that bond is formed, it is unwavering.
She has lovely house manners and a naturally respectful demeanor in the home. Sugar is crate trained and, when it’s time for bed, will walk right into her crate on her own and sleep peacefully through the night. If given the choice, though, she would happily curl up with her person — laying her head on your chest, resting a paw in your hand, and quietly soaking in the closeness. She is incredibly intuitive and intelligent, often responding to your voice and emotions in ways that feel more like a conversation than training.
Sugar is shy when first meeting new people and takes a little time to feel safe. She watches, listens, and moves at her own thoughtful pace. But once she trusts you, she is deeply loyal and devoted. When Sugar chooses you, she chooses you for life.
She came to us after her family was forced to move into an apartment that did not allow pets. They loved her very much, but time and housing limitations made it impossible for them to keep her. Losing her family was understandably confusing and emotional for Sugar, and she was anxious when she first arrived. With patience, consistency, and love, she settled in and learned that she was safe again. Because of this, we are seeking a kind, gentle, and emotionally aware adopter — someone who understands that love and security matter deeply to a dog like Sugar. In return, she will love with her whole heart for the rest of her life.
Sugar is house trained and goes outside to use the restroom every 3–4 hours as needed. She thrives on routine and does best when she knows what to expect from her day. She also understands puppy pads if that’s a preferred option in her next home.
She is not a high-energy dog and naturally mirrors the energy of her person. A calmer, more low-key home would suit her beautifully, with occasional outings to keep her world full and enriched. She loves car rides and is always happy to be included in life’s little adventures. Leash walking is something she is still growing into, as it wasn’t used much before coming to us, but as her confidence continues to build, so will her enjoyment of walks. She is not a barker, but she will gently alert you if something unfamiliar catches her attention.
Sugar does wonderfully with grooming. While we would have loved to preserve her coat, it had to be taken down due to matting that couldn’t be brushed out. It will grow back soft and beautiful in time — and until then, she looks especially adorable in sweaters and pajamas, which she wears very well 🙃
She is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines, has had a dental cleaning and polish, and received a thorough exam with our vet, who has fully cleared her to find a home all her own.
Her adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/sugar
which helps cover her veterinary care, dental, months of care while with us, grooming, and training since being in our rescue ♥️
Sugar isn’t looking for just any home — she’s looking for her person. Someone who moves gently through life, who understands that trust is built through patience, consistency, and love. If you’re the kind of person who values quiet moments, shared routines, soft companionship, and a dog who truly sees you, Sugar will be your greatest gift. Once she feels safe in your heart, she will love you with a depth and devotion that never wavers. She will be your constant, your comfort, and your little shadow — choosing you every single day for the rest of her life.
We are currently on a cross country transport that started from where we are located in Southen California to the east coast and decided to bring Sugar with us in hopes she finds a home along the way with a good family. If she speaks to your heart and you would love the opportunity to welcome her into your home reach out to us. It doesn't matter what state you are in we will come all the way to your home ♥️
Sugar is a Shih Tzu / Poodle mix who weighs 11.2 lbs and is fully grown at a healthy, balanced weight. She has the soft, straight-to-wavy Shih Tzu-style coat that will continue to grow out beautifully, and she is hypoallergenic. She was born on 1/5/23 💞 She is one of those dogs whose presence you feel the moment she’s near — gentle, observant, and quietly affectionate.
Sugar is wonderful with other dogs, but she doesn’t rely on them for happiness. She is most fulfilled when she knows she belongs to her person. She enjoys companionship of all kinds and would do fine with another calm dog, but her heart truly lights up when she is the center of her human’s world. Her connection runs deep, and once that bond is formed, it is unwavering.
She has lovely house manners and a naturally respectful demeanor in the home. Sugar is crate trained and, when it’s time for bed, will walk right into her crate on her own and sleep peacefully through the night. If given the choice, though, she would happily curl up with her person — laying her head on your chest, resting a paw in your hand, and quietly soaking in the closeness. She is incredibly intuitive and intelligent, often responding to your voice and emotions in ways that feel more like a conversation than training.
Sugar is shy when first meeting new people and takes a little time to feel safe. She watches, listens, and moves at her own thoughtful pace. But once she trusts you, she is deeply loyal and devoted. When Sugar chooses you, she chooses you for life.
She came to us after her family was forced to move into an apartment that did not allow pets. They loved her very much, but time and housing limitations made it impossible for them to keep her. Losing her family was understandably confusing and emotional for Sugar, and she was anxious when she first arrived. With patience, consistency, and love, she settled in and learned that she was safe again. Because of this, we are seeking a kind, gentle, and emotionally aware adopter — someone who understands that love and security matter deeply to a dog like Sugar. In return, she will love with her whole heart for the rest of her life.
Sugar is house trained and goes outside to use the restroom every 3–4 hours as needed. She thrives on routine and does best when she knows what to expect from her day. She also understands puppy pads if that’s a preferred option in her next home.
She is not a high-energy dog and naturally mirrors the energy of her person. A calmer, more low-key home would suit her beautifully, with occasional outings to keep her world full and enriched. She loves car rides and is always happy to be included in life’s little adventures. Leash walking is something she is still growing into, as it wasn’t used much before coming to us, but as her confidence continues to build, so will her enjoyment of walks. She is not a barker, but she will gently alert you if something unfamiliar catches her attention.
Sugar does wonderfully with grooming. While we would have loved to preserve her coat, it had to be taken down due to matting that couldn’t be brushed out. It will grow back soft and beautiful in time — and until then, she looks especially adorable in sweaters and pajamas, which she wears very well 🙃
She is spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines, has had a dental cleaning and polish, and received a thorough exam with our vet, who has fully cleared her to find a home all her own.
Her adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/sugar
which helps cover her veterinary care, dental, months of care while with us, grooming, and training since being in our rescue ♥️
Sugar isn’t looking for just any home — she’s looking for her person. Someone who moves gently through life, who understands that trust is built through patience, consistency, and love. If you’re the kind of person who values quiet moments, shared routines, soft companionship, and a dog who truly sees you, Sugar will be your greatest gift. Once she feels safe in your heart, she will love you with a depth and devotion that never wavers. She will be your constant, your comfort, and your little shadow — choosing you every single day for the rest of her life.
We will review your application, and will contact you personally from there; so make sure to leave the best contact number.
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Interview
We do phone interviews, where we get to know one another outside of email correspondence and are able to ask one-another questions we have.
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Home Check
We ask for videos/photos to be provided since we adopt out of state from our main location it isn't always possible to do an it in person.
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Meet the Pet
Due to out of state adoptions, we do FaceTime calls so you can meet the dog if needed prior to travels.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Adoption contracts are signed upon approval of adoption, which secures your pet for their journey home to you.
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Pay Fee
Adoption fee/travel costs are always paid in person upon arrival with your pet in hand.
https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/adoption-fees
Additional adoption info
We are very hands on with all of our dogs here: and are part of their journey home from beginning to end. We don't use any fosters outside of our family, and also personally take our dogs to their new homes.
We are very hands on with all of our dogs here: and are part of their journey home from beginning to end. We don't use any fosters outside of our family, and also personally take our dogs to their new homes.
Due to the distance/time zone all adoptions are privately handled through phone apts available by zoom, or FaceTime if needed.
Due to the distance/time zone all adoptions are privately handled through phone apts available by zoom, or FaceTime if needed.
More about this rescue
We are a faith based rescue group that is family run and family owned. We are a very honest group who has been blessed to do God's work through the lives of the animals we take in. We would love to connect with whomever God sends our way, no matter the distance as to why the length between our dogs and the home they deserve will never be a reason for them not to obtain what was meant for them ❤️
We are a faith based rescue group that is family run and family owned. We are a very honest group who has been blessed to do God's work through the lives of the animals we take in. We would love to connect with whomever God sends our way, no matter the distance as to why the length between our dogs and the home they deserve will never be a reason for them not to obtain what was meant for them ❤️
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