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Buddy

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Buddy. Buddy is a 2-year old chihuahua mix. He weighs 15 lbs. Buddy is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested. He is almost house broken. We don't know about Buddy's history. He was found as a stray in Dayton, OH area. We rescued him from the shelter. Buddy is very skittish. He is timid to places where he is not familiar with and may show fear aggression. We are looking for a quiet home for him. The adopter needs to be patient with Buddy. Buddy is fine with everybody. He usually stays away from the crowd and very quiet. However he has food aggression. He always fears that someone would take away his food/treats. Hence a home with children is not suitable for him. Once he is comfortable with you, he would come to greet you and let you to pet him. Buddy's adoption fee is $250. Please submit the adoption application at https://charlieswishanimalrescue.org for scheduling a meet and greet.
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Barry

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Meet Barry. He is a 6 years old Shih Tzu/Bichon mix. He doesn't shed. Barry is sweet and loves to kiss and cuddle. He stands up with his rear legs when wanting a treat. He is good with dogs. Barry is protective and doesn't like kids. Teenagers may be ok. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. Barry is not house trained. Barry weighs 23 lbs. Barry's adoption fee is $250. Please submit an adoption application at https://charlieswishanimalrescue.org. We have to have your application to schedule a meet and greed.
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Lily & Daizy

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lily and Daizy. They both are female chihuahua mix. Both are 2-3 years old, weigh 10-11 lbs. They both are spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested. Both are not completely house trained. They use pee pads inside the house. Lily and Daizy are a bonded pair. They need to be adopted together. Lily is the black/white girl. Daizy is merle in black and tan. Both are timid and skittish. Lily is the boss of the pair. She may show fear aggression to strangers. But once she warms up, she is a sweet girl. Daizy is a shy girl but warm up quicker than Lily. She LOVES to give kisses. Both like to sleep with their foster mom under the blanket. Because of Lily's temperament, we think it is better for them to go to a home without kids. Both are food motivated. Both are friendly with dogs. We are not sure how they think about cats. LIly and Daizy's adoption fee is $500 Please submit an adoption application at http://charlieswishanimalrescue.org to schedule a meet and greet.
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Izzy

Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you looking for a loyal and sweet companion? Izzy is the girl for you! Izzy is a sweet girl who will let any person pet her. She seems very good with children. She was a little uneasy, but good, at the vet. She gets a bit distressed when crated.Izzy birth date is listed as 12-17-2021 and she is a spayed female. She had a rough start but then she was rescued by GU. GU took her all over in his truck and fattened her up by feeding her people food. GU passed away in 6-2025. LO took ownership. LO loved Izzy but moved 5 times in a year, and was too busy to take Izzy out like she needs. Izzy lost a lot of weight. I offered to foster her to give her regular food, potty time, and companionship.I believe Izzy was not socialized with other dogs as a puppy. She is reactive to other animals. She whines and pulls toward them but then acts aggressively. It looks like fear to me and I am going to try to see if some training will help. For now, she needs a home where she is the only pet.
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Dodge

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dodge, aka Dodgeball and Dougie, was born 6/5/2020. He is 6 years old, but the life of the party. Dodge's previous field trial racing owner had her grandkids, age 10 and 7 around him all the time. He did great with the kids and hounds his size. We don't know how he would be with smaller dogs or cats as he has not been tested. He wasn't around them as far as we know. This friendly and very happy boy will be fun to walk and hang out with in the evenings. Dodge will need a fenced yard! He loves loves playing ball in the backyard! Please email us at: americanlurcherproject@gmail.com. You can find us on FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers. Our dogs are microchipped, neutered/spayed, Heartworm tested, and wormed prior to adoption.
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Smokee

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I am a sweet and fun-loving boy who loves toys and the great outdoors. They tell me I have soulful eyes and a goofy and sometimes silly side. I walk great on a leash and am always ready to explore the great outdoors. I need a fenced in yard and a human to have fun with. I am a very friendly and happy boy. I like to come up to you and lean on you for a few seconds and get some love then I am off to play with my toys. They kept telling me how handsome I am and I like that. My only vice that I can see is that I think cats are evil and cannot be around them. I guess that's not uncommon in Greyhound Lurchers though. I am now looking for loving family? They tell me that I have the best acrobatic tail and fabulous ears that pretty much communicate his enthusiasm and love of life! Will you consider me? Cross your paws and fingers that I have found my forever home this year. I am 5 /12 years young. If you would like to contribute to my monthly boarding and food expenses, it would be very much appreciated. Foster Update: Smokee is truly a wonderful hound. He would be great with a family that is at least active enough to get him out to do something each day, maybe every other day. He has lots of energy and is super playful. He is also very sweet and likes to press himself against you with his head to get pets ***He is not workable with cats or most likely with small fluffy dogs. Smokee just needs that person who loves a silly, fun guy to give him his forever bed. Pretty sure this boy will go with any "flow" that you want! He loves meeting all humans. He is particularly fond of and balls and is good meeting other dogs his size. He has a zest for life and is very curious about everything he sees. He will make a wonderful pet. Smokee is neutered, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Please email the americanlurcherproject@gmail.com for more information on this sweet boy. Smokee needs a fenced in yard so he can play and enjoy running. Please email: AmericanLurcherProject@gmail.com for more information. The ALP adopts to approved families in surrounding states.

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Charlie's Wish Animal Rescue

309 Gateshead Ct, Westerville, OH 43081

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April's Babies

Westerville, OH 43081

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Marrey's Angels: Transport East 1

Columbus, OH 43081

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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American Lurcher Rescue, Inc.

9820 Covan Drive, Westerville, OH 43082

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CHA Animal Shelter

3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

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Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

4340 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229

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Columbus Pet Rescue

Columbus, OH 43229

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VLCC

Columbus, OH 43085

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Help Save Pets - Gahanna, Ohio

610 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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New Albany Pet Rescue

New Albany, OH 43054

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