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 — A Tiny Pug-Poodle X Boston Mix 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.
Shania was rescued at the eleventh hour from an overcrowded kill shelter.
she was left there to be euthanized due to overcrowding after surviving significant cruelty, abuse, and neglect. We have provided 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 dogs of all sizes and on walks and play dates with volunteers,
Shania has made an extraordinary transformation.
Although areas of her fur may never fully grow back, that doesn’t stop her from living life of enthusiasm, companionship, love, and joy.
Once she got comfortable with care and kindness, she has blossomed into 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, we require:
A completed application
Veterinary references
Applicant Info verification
A home visit
Once application is verified, we will speak vet & with applicants by phone, 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. All meet-and-greet appointments are reserved for verified, pre-screened applicants by appointment only.
If you are interested in adopting, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Be sure to contact your veterinarian to give them permission for our volunteer verification team to speak with them/discuss your prior vet history.
A Few Important Notes
We are an all-volunteer, part-time rescue. Every volunteer works full-time jobs, manages families, transports animals, handles behind-the-scenes rescue work, and many of us foster dogs as well. PLEASE NOTE pet rescue emergencies 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 first and last name, the dog’s name, and your city/state and phone number (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.
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. 🐾
