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Sage

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Pit Bull Terrier

Male, young

New Albany, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Meet Sage Age: 9 months (Young Adult)Weight: 48 lbs (Expected Adult Size: Large, 50-65 lbs)Breed: Sheltie MixEnergy Level: Medium Dog-Friendly: Yes, can live with other dogs Cat-Friendly: UnknownKid-Friendly: Yes, but best with kids 8 years or olderApartment Friendly: NoFence Requirements: Physical fence preferred but not required with regular walks/exerciseCrate Trained: Yes but doesn't need to be cratedPotty Trained: Yes Ideal Home / AdopterSage would love an active family since he’s still a young dog with energy to burn. After a good play session, he’s happy to curl up for a cuddle and nap. A home with a fenced yard for rounds of fetch would be perfect. LikesSage enjoys playing fetch and tug with his toys and thrives on interactive play. He loves roughhousing with other dogs, so an active dog sibling would likely be a great match. His favorite treats include peanut butter kongs and deli turkey. When it’s time to rest, he’s happy to snuggle up in your bed or sleep on a dog bed in your room. DislikesSage is still learning that young kids aren’t his puppy playmates, so he can be a bit mouthy when trying to initiate play. He’s also unsure about going up or down stairs and may need a little help until he gains confidence. Sage has the most incredible webbed front paws that make him special. He may love to swim one day! He also leans right in for a hug when offered and can have a very calming presence about him. All fees include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, worming, flea and heartworm current. All dogs over 6 months of age have been tested and are heartworm negative. If you are interested in adopting, apply at rescuedohio.org to become an approved adopter and a meet & greet can be set up once approved. ##2288048##
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Aaron

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, 4 yrs

Powell, OH

Color
Black - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
PHYSICAL FENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED What’s black and white and loved all over??? Ha! Ha!! It’s me, silly!! Just like the B&W cookie, I'm the best of both! Hi there, I'm Aaron! A charming 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog (or Sheltie for short). My coat is as sleek as can be, with a dashing black and white pattern that's sure to turn heads. But it's not just my looks that make me special - I'm a total joker at heart! I love making my humans laugh and will often do just about anything to get a belly rub or a treat. As a Sheltie, I'm naturally smart, loyal, and loving. I thrive on attention and interaction, so a family who can spend quality time with me would be paw-fect! I love my humans sooo much that I want to be the only pup to ensure I get all their attention. I would like a fence to freely romp but since I love my peoples so much it’s not likely for me to go far from your side. Cats? Nope, Chickens? Nope. If you're looking for a furry friend who will bring joy, laughter, love and cuddles into your life, I'm your guy. Let's get to know each other and see if we're a match made in heaven! If Aaron strikes your fancy and you are ready to help him continue to be the best Sheltie citizen ever, please fill out an adoption application today! Don't wait! And if Aaron isn’t your cup of tea, we have many more pups of all ages coming in weekly. Please visit https://tristatecollierescue.org/how-to-adopt/ to complete the adoption application. Aaro is being fostered in Ohio If you are interested in this dog; and wish additional information, you MUST submit an application on our website. Once we receive your application, an interviewer will call you and try to answer any additional questions you may have. In order to continue our rescue efforts and help more dogs, we require an adoption donation ranging from $75 - $500, depending on the age, breed and the expenses incurred on the individual dog. Our application can be found at http://www.tristatecollierescue.org/ under the adopt tab. Thank you.
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TUK

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Australian Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
This little guy is absolutely precious and darn near perfect !! Sad story. His owner was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so he asked his vet to find a wonderful home for Tuk. And that's just what we aim to do. This little guys is approx 3-4 years old, neutered, completely house trained and leash trained. He's very good with people, kids and other dogs. Loves to lay in his kennel for comfort . Bonds very quickly with his people . Currently he's in a foster home in Memphis, Tn. Once adopted he will travel on transport to his new forever family ( transport is an additional $185) if you would like to make Tuk a part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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Brys MEDICAL HOLD adoption pending

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, adult

Dublin, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
To make the adoption process faster and easier, please visit www.almosthomeohio.org and complete our online application! Brys hasn’t been told that at a year and a half he’s not really a puppy any more. He’s having such a blast at his foster mom’s! He loves meeting new dogs because they represent new play opportunities. Brys is hesitant about strangers and observes them before deciding to meet them. For now, it’s better to be calm and let him go to new people when he’s ready, which is typically fairly quickly. Once he does know his person, he’s a true sidekick type of dog. He isn’t demanding and loves nothing more than being with his person. He loves to play (running fast is his favorite activity). He’d be very happy and very good at agility and/or herding activities. Brys needs an outlet for his youthful energy. He sleeps a lot throughout the day but is very active in the morning and late afternoon/evening, so he needs a healthy outlet to burn this energy off. As his foster mom has said, Brys is either totally calm or going at Mach 5. The key to getting him to calm down is to head for the sofa. Let him cuddle while you give belly and chest rubs—he absolutely loves it. A music lover, Brys also chills out to smooth jazz and meditation tunes. Brys isn’t just gorgeous, he’s smart too. He’s even invented his own “capture the flag” game. Brys’ game involves him getting a toy or shoe and proudly trotting around to show off his catch to his foster mom like he’s just scored a big win. He’s very good at “leaving it” before ever being told. He knows he can’t keep what he’s found. He’s not out to destroy it—he just enjoys the challenge of “capturing” it and the pride of showing it off. Brys’ foster mom has many more stories she can’t wait to share; or better yet, if you’re looking for a right-hand companion, meet Brys for yourself and see what a fantastic boy he is. Dont forget to visit our informative website, www.almosthomeohio.org, for valuable information and interesting features.April 30, 2025, 12:00 pm
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Lightening

Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Male, adult

Dublin, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
To make the adoption process faster and easier, please visit www.almosthomeohio.org and complete our online application!This cute little 4 yr old sheltie is the sweetest guy, and he is ready for his forever home!!! He loves to run and play in the house with his toys. He does take a while to settle in and can be a bit pushy with the resident dog at first, but once he gets to know them he is a ball of tug, chase and bitty face play. He loves kids and plays nicely with them. In typical sheltie fashion he will let you know what is going on in the neighborhood or let the neighborhood know what is not allowed on his watch. You will also never be alone in a room when Lightening is around. What Lightening would love in his new home is a fenced yard, someone to play chase and throw his toys, another dog to romp around and play with and someone who understands sheltie quirks. He loves his beds, toys and crate (which will come with him). He would also love someone who will continue working with him on his commands, he does know sit, come, down, and treat. OH and don't forget the Honey Nut Cheerios as that is one of his favoite treats.Dont forget to visit our informative website, www.almosthomeohio.org, for valuable information and interesting features.May 2, 2025, 10:24 am
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Adopting a Finnish Spitz

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Finnish Spitz - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Finnish Spitz at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Finnish Spitz is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Finnish Spitzes from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $1,200.

The easiest way to adopt a Finnish Spitz would be through a rescue specializing in Finnish Spitzes. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Finnish Spitzs in your area.

Finnish Spitz fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Finnish Spitz is the national dog of Finland.

The Finnish Spitz breed was almost extinct by the late 1800s, but was brought back to life by two Finnish hunters named Hugo.

The Finnish Spitz used to be referred to as the "Finnish Barking Birddog," for its propensity to chase game up a tree and bark to alert its masters of the game's whereabouts. A "King Barker" Finnish Spitz is crowned annually in Finland.

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Finnish Spitz Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Finnish Spitz types to temperament and health issues to popular Finnish Spitz mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.