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
🐾 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. Rescued at the eleventh hour from an overcrowded shelter, she came to us after surviving significant neglect and abuse. With medical care, patience, and lots of love in her foster home, Shania has made an extraordinary transformation.
Although areas of her fur may never fully grow back, that doesn’t stop her from living life with joy. Once she feels comfortable, she blossoms into an affectionate little sweetheart who loves 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
A home visit
If approved, we will schedule a meet-and-greet/potential adoption day with you, your family (including any resident dogs), and 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 and give permission for our team to speak with them.
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 foster dogs as well. Because of this, pet rescue emergencies take priority over email, and 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. Incomplete inquiries will not receive a reply.
We adopt primarily to Vermont and New Hampshire (nearby areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis); meet-and-greets take place in Southern Vermont on Saturday mornings.
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 dogs back.
We do not allow third-party or gift adoptions, nor do we allow our 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 the end of the year, your donations are urgently needed. Your support helps us close the year in the black and ensures that we can continue saving dogs like Shania—dogs who deserve a second chance.
Every dollar makes a life-changing difference. 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 work—one dog at a time. 🐾
