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My name is Heartbreaker!

Posted 13 hours ago

Cared for by Hounds in Pounds
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $555

This helps Hounds in Pounds with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Age
2 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2640580-1233740

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

HEARTBREAKER 
The PocketSized Prince With the Bobbed Tail Bounce 
Fostered in Montgomery County, PA
Available in NY, NJ, CT, PA, ME, VT, VA, DE, MD, RI, NH
Fully vetted • Neutered • Microchipped
Age: 2 years 
Weight: 14 lbs 
Apply at houndsinpounds.org



Meet Heartbreaker, the little lovebug who fits perfectly in your arms and your heart. He’s soft, snuggly, and the kind of pup who melts into you like warm butter. If you’re looking for a cuddle companion, congratulations — you’ve found the gold standard. 
He loves everyone and everything. Truly.
Dogs? Absolutely. 
Cats? Yes — though he may give them a playful chase now and then, but it’s all in good fun. 
People? Obsessed. 
Snacks? His greatest passion. 
He’s foodmotivated, eager to please, and always ready to learn if treats are involved.
And then… there’s the tail.
His adorable bobbed tail does a fullbody wiggle when he’s excited — which is basically all the time. It’s pure joy in motion and honestly should have its own fan club. 



Why You’ll Love Him
Good with dogs 
Good with cats (playful, not predatory!) 
Cuddle bug extraordinaire 
Foodmotivated smarty 
Fits perfectly in your arms 
Bobbed tail that wiggles like it has its own personality



 Heartbreaker is ready for his forever home — one filled with love, snuggles, snacks, and someone who appreciates a tiny tail that never stops dancing. 

Apply to adopt at houndsinpounds.org


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2640580-1233740
Contact
Phone
Address
WAYNE, NJ 07470

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our mission is to find the best possible homes for the animals in our care. Many of them have been through severe hardship, mistreatment or neglect, and that makes it even more important that we do our best for them. This means that we have to have guidelines because not every adopter is right for every animal. We try to do right by every person who comes our way looking for a new family pet. But sometimes we have to say “no” to a potential adopter. Our animals do not have a say in where they go; since we speak for those who have no voice, we must do it well. Our rejection of an adoption application is no reflection on the adopter. Everyone who wants to adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue group is special because they open their homes to those in need. But, while we try to meet the needs of everyone, our clients are the animals. They have no one else. We appreciate your understanding.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

The mission of Hounds in Pounds (HIP), is to end the daily killing of thousands of adoptable dogs in the United States. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New Jersey and Georgia and we rely 100% on donations.

HIP has a multi-faceted approach to achieving our mission, combining rescue, adoption, spay/neuter outreach and public education. Dogs rescued by Hounds in Pounds are transported to private veterinarians for proper medical treatment, where they are vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and tested for heartworm before being placed into new, loving homes. We work as a team, communicating from sunrise to sundown to manage the many moving pieces that make our work successful.

Each dog we pull to safety is a member of our family and is treated with the utmost love and respect. We are a lifeline for thousands of dogs that otherwise wouldn’t stand a chance. Many of the dogs we rescue are cases that no one else will take, as our motto at HIP is to “never say never”. To be clear, we are working for them. These dogs are our heroes, and we look to them for hope, inspiration and sometimes the strength to keep going. We also consider our followers, donors, adopters, rescue partners and the rescue community a direct extension of our team. Without each of these moving parts, Hounds in Pounds wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

As one can imagine, the costs associated with running an operation of this magnitude are extraordinary. We fulfill our mission by collaborating with local shelters, veterinarians, boarding facilities, transporters, and local businesses, and through the generosity of donors and supporters. It is thanks to our dedicated volunteers and the benevolent donations of our HIP family of supporters that any of this is possible.

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