Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Shania! Weight: 10 lbs | Breed: Mixed Breed | Status: Adorable, Loving, Fully Healed & Ready for Adoption. Shania is an adorable 10-pound survivor with a heart of gold. Despite a difficult past—rescued over a year ago with severe chemical burns and a cautious spirit— but Thankfully with the help of her foster family & foster pet siblings she has made a breathtaking transformation. Today, Shania is fully healed, adored, and thriving in her foster home, and easily one of the most positive, well-adjusted dogs we have ever met. You would never know what she’s been through by looking at her bright, loving energy and eager to please disposition.
Shania gets along wonderfully with both two-legged and four-legged friends. She is crate-trained, remarkably well-mannered, and endlessly loyal. Once you’ve earned her trust, she will happily shower you with gentle kisses, cuddle up for snuggle sessions, join you on walks, and happily play games of fetch. Whatever you’re doing, Shania is just thrilled to be by your side doing it with you.
—- 🐾We Love Shania — A Tiny Mix Breed With a Huge Heart! ❤️Shania is a beautiful, petite young girl who has already come a long way on her journey to a brighter future. Little Shania was rescued by Canine Protection League at the eleventh hour from an overcrowded southern kill shelter where she was about to be euthanized due to overcrowding. We found out she’d survived significant cruelty, abuse, and neglect, and knew right then we’d save her and make sure she had a much better life than she’d ever imagined. We have provided her Rescue, TLC, spay, vaccines, medical care for her chemical burns/wounds, and given her guidance, training, socialization, and lots of love - She has done very well in her foster home with people and dogs of all sizes. Shania loves walks and play dates with volunteers and her foster siblings, Shania has made an extraordinary transformation although areas of her fur may never fully grow back, from the cruel chemical burns she endured before rescue that doesn’t stop her from living life of enthusiasm, companionship, love, and joy. She’s truly blossomed into her best self with the care and kindness of her devoted foster family, she is an affectionate little sweetheart who loves life, enjoys snuggling in your lap, giving gentle kisses, and soaking up all the attention she can get.She is crate-trained, doing very well with her housebreaking routine, and continues to learn quickly. Shania has a bright spirit, a soft heart, and so much love to give to the right family.
🏡 Adoption Process
To adopt, you must be Over 21 years old and be a full time resident of Vermont or nearby area. Must.
Submit a completed hand signed adoption application, Provide verifiable Veterinary references, home visit.
TO REQUEST APPLICATION PLEASE INCLUDE: Full Name, Address and phone number.
Once your application is submitted and verified, we will call and speak to your veterinarian and all applicants by phone, we conduct a home visit , verify application info and then if all seems right we will schedule an in person meet-and-greet (ie: potential adoption day) with you and your family (including any resident dogs), with Shania here in Southern Vermont.
Please note:
We do not have a brick-and-mortar facility, Therefore, All meet-and-greet appointments are reserved for verified, pre-screened applicants by appointment only. Friend, If you are interested in adopting, kindly request, complete, and submit your adoption application as soon as possible. Please be sure to contact your veterinarian now to give them permission for our volunteer verification team to speak with them to discuss your prior vet history.
~ A Few Important Notes~
This rescue is run by part-time volunteers. No employees. Please be kind. Every volunteer works full-time jobs, manages families, transports animals, handles behind-the-scenes rescue work, and caries for their own personal pets, livestock, and foster dogs as well. PLEASE NOTE pet rescue emergencies life-death cases take priority over email, so we kindly ask for your patience… We do not offer “foster-to-adopt.” All dogs listed are already in loving foster homes.
**==** When inquiring, please include *YOUR FULL NAME , the *dog’s name, and your *city/state and *phone number with area code … ***==**
(if you do not include your full name, your city, state, area code and phone number you will not receive a reply)
We adopt primarily to Vermont and New Hampshire (nearby areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
🐾Verified applicants doggy meet-and-greets/adoptions take place by appointment in Southern Vermont on Saturday mornings. Note: We are not 1st come 1st adopted; We may accept multiple applications for a dog to ensure the best possible match based on activity level, personality, training needs, and lifestyle.
🐾Our Lifelong Commitment: We love our rescued dogs deeply, and we’re thrilled that you’re considering giving Shania—or any of our pups—a forever home. Our support doesn’t end at adoption: we’re here to help you and your new family member settle in and thrive. If at any point you can no longer care for a dog adopted from us, you must contact us—we will always take our dog back.
🐾We do not allow third-party or gift adoptions, nor do we allow our adopted dogs to be rehomed, sold, abandoned, or surrendered to another organization.
🐾 YES! We cherish updates and photos from our adopters and encourage you to stay in touch with your adoption counselor.
*** We Need Your Help- We are currently very short-staffed and caring for many more dogs than the number we are able to list online. If you’re interested in volunteering, especially with fostering, marketing, fundraising, or administrative help, Contact us today; we would be grateful for your support.
🐾As we approach our busiest time of the year, your donations are urgently needed. Your support helps ensure that we can continue saving and restoring dogs like Shania—dogs who deserve a second chance. Every dollar makes a life-changing difference. Please Give a donation today at PayPal.me/CanineProtectors
🔥 If you’re ready to meet Shania please request an adoption application… If you would like to volunteer to foster another dog at risk, or help us in other ways, we’d love to hear from you. 🔥
Thank you for supporting our rescue and helping us continue this lifesaving work—one dog at a time. 🐾
Please Send Your Donation By Check to Canine Protection League, P O BOX 1693, WILMINGTON VT 05363