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Rupert

Shih Tzu

Male, 12 yrs
Defiance, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rupert is the sweetest little old gentleman, simply searching for a forever lap to call his own. He was found recently as a stray and, heartbreakingly, no one came looking for him. That’s the part we can’t quite wrap our heads around. Rupert was clearly loved at some point, and for many years. A tiny senior who can’t see or hear very well does not just wander miles from home. It doesn’t add up.What we do know is this: Rupert deserves the softest landing imaginable. No senior dog should spend their golden years in a loud, overwhelming shelter. So we are determined to find him the very best retirement home, the kind with warm blankets, gentle hands, and a lap that is always available.Rupert has the sweetest, most easygoing personality. He isn’t bothered by new friends. He isn’t asking for much. He just wants to be held and reminded that he’s safe.Despite his limited vision and the usual signs of aging, Rupert is in great health. He may not be the youngest pup on the block, but he has a lifetime of love stored up, ready to give to someone very special.

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Rupert

Shih Tzu

Male, 12 yrs
Defiance, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rupert is the sweetest little old gentleman, simply searching for a forever lap to call his own. He was found recently as a stray and, heartbreakingly, no one came looking for him. That’s the part we can’t quite wrap our heads around. Rupert was clearly loved at some point, and for many years. A tiny senior who can’t see or hear very well does not just wander miles from home. It doesn’t add up.What we do know is this: Rupert deserves the softest landing imaginable. No senior dog should spend their golden years in a loud, overwhelming shelter. So we are determined to find him the very best retirement home, the kind with warm blankets, gentle hands, and a lap that is always available.Rupert has the sweetest, most easygoing personality. He isn’t bothered by new friends. He isn’t asking for much. He just wants to be held and reminded that he’s safe.Despite his limited vision and the usual signs of aging, Rupert is in great health. He may not be the youngest pup on the block, but he has a lifetime of love stored up, ready to give to someone very special.

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John 7.6 lbs

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Antwerp, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Follow us on our fb page. Team rover for videos. Videos will be posted there as time allows ******Please have any upcoming vacations out of the way before applying to adopt. ******* Available for a new home anytime Meet. John Purebred. Born 11/27/25. 7.6 lbs 0155 Does not shed and will always need groomed. Super fun and social boy. Loves everyone here. He has no care in the world. Loves everyone here. Gets along with cats, kids and other dogs. Why did I get him? Released from a breeder ( i have never been to before ) because he was getting older and passed that 8 week old mark. Basically. His age is why I got him. Vet checked well. Vet care. Neutered. Yes neutered. Parvo distemper vac. Rabies vac. . all vet paperwork will go home with him. Chipped. Fecal tested and clean. All vet paperwork will go home with him. Ready now. Fee $ 495 You do not pay any money until you are here, meet me, meet him and comfortable with the vet care that has been provided Application is below if you want to proceed. Please complete and return to Lmansf8009@aol.com If you cant copy and paste the application, please just answer the questions and return. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Start with an application. 1. Name: Address: City, State: phone number: 2. Do you own or rent? 3. How many people live in your home? 4. Any children? ages? 5. Any dog allergies in the home? 6. Do you have any cats or dogs? 7. Are you fenced in? 8. Name, age and list of animals currently in your home? 9. Current vets office name and phone number - 10. Can we contact your present vets office? Before you send in your application please call your vets office to give the ok to release info. If you dont, they wont release info. Please list the date you called your vets office here -----> 11. Is all your pets in the house spayed & neutered? 12. Has your dog been on heart worm preventative and where did you purchase it from? 13. This dog is not house broke. how are you going to house break the pet? 14. Have you ever had to rehome a pet? Or have you ever surrendered a pet at a humane society or shelter? 15. What interested you in this dog? 16. Where is this pet going to sleep or spend most of its time? 17. Please list the date you are available to drive here and potentially adopt. He is available anytime. 18. Have you checked the distance to Antwerp, Oh 45813? 19. Did you read the bio and understand the vet care that has already been done? 20. Please send pics of home and yard With application. If you have any vet paperwork at home Showing vet care on your existing animals please send that also. 21. If a good match are you prepared to take him home the same day you meet? 22. Are you following our fb page?

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Keith 4.8 lbs

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Antwerp, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Follow us on our fb page. Team rover for videos. Videos will be posted there as time allows ******Please have any upcoming vacations out of the way before applying to adopt. ******* Available for a new home anytime Meet. Keith. Purebred. Born 11/27/25. 4.8 lbs 992 Does not shed and will always need groomed. Super fun and social boy. Loves everyone here. He has no care in the world. Loves everyone here. Gets along with cats, kids and other dogs. Why did I get him? Released from a breeder ( i have never been to before ) because he was getting older and passed that 8 week old mark. Basically. His age is why I got him. Vet checked well. Vet care. Neutered. Yes neutered. Parvo distemper vac. Rabies vac. . all vet paperwork will go home with him. Chipped. Fecal tested and clean. All vet paperwork will go home with him. Ready now. Fee $ 495 You do not pay any money until you are here, meet me, meet him and comfortable with the vet care that has been provided Application is below if you want to proceed. Please complete and return to Lmansf8009@aol.com If you cant copy and paste the application, please just answer the questions and return. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Start with an application. 1. Name: Address: City, State: phone number: 2. Do you own or rent? 3. How many people live in your home? 4. Any children? ages? 5. Any dog allergies in the home? 6. Do you have any cats or dogs? 7. Are you fenced in? 8. Name, age and list of animals currently in your home? 9. Current vets office name and phone number - 10. Can we contact your present vets office? Before you send in your application please call your vets office to give the ok to release info. If you dont, they wont release info. Please list the date you called your vets office here -----> 11. Is all your pets in the house spayed & neutered? 12. Has your dog been on heart worm preventative and where did you purchase it from? 13. This dog is not house broke. how are you going to house break the pet? 14. Have you ever had to rehome a pet? Or have you ever surrendered a pet at a humane society or shelter? 15. What interested you in this dog? 16. Where is this pet going to sleep or spend most of its time? 17. Please list the date you are available to drive here and potentially adopt. He is available anytime. 18. Have you checked the distance to Antwerp, Oh 45813? 19. Did you read the bio and understand the vet care that has already been done? 20. Please send pics of home and yard With application. If you have any vet paperwork at home Showing vet care on your existing animals please send that also. 21. If a good match are you prepared to take him home the same day you meet? 22. Are you following our fb page?

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We'll also keep you updated on Bryan's adoption status with email updates.
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Bryan

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Antwerp, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Transport is available to maumee every other Wednesday morning if needed. Approved families are always welcome here in Antwerp Follow us on our fb page. Team rover for videos. Videos will be posted there as time allows ******Please have any upcoming vacations out of the way before applying to adopt. ******* Available for a new home anytime Meet. Bryan ( darker brown on the back) 0170. Purebred. Born 11/27/25. 6.4 lbs Does not shed and will always need groomed. Super fun and social boy. Loves everyone here. He has no care in the world. Loves everyone here. Gets along with cats, kids and other dogs. Why did I get him? Released from a breeder ( i have never been to before ) because he was getting older and passed that 8 week old mark. Basically. His age is why I got him. Vet checked well. Vet care. Neutered. Yes neutered. Parvo distemper vac. Rabies vac. . all vet paperwork will go home with him. Chipped. Fecal tested and clean. All vet paperwork will go home with him. Ready now. Fee $ 495 You do not pay any money until you are here, meet me, meet him and comfortable with the vet care that has been provided Application is below if you want to proceed. Please complete and return to Lmansf8009@aol.com If you cant copy and paste the application, please just answer the questions and return. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Start with an application. 1. Name: Address: City, State: phone number: 2. Do you own or rent? 3. How many people live in your home? 4. Any children? ages? 5. Any dog allergies in the home? 6. Do you have any cats or dogs? 7. Are you fenced in? 8. Name, age and list of animals currently in your home? 9. Current vets office name and phone number - 10. Can we contact your present vets office? Before you send in your application please call your vets office to give the ok to release info. If you dont, they wont release info. Please list the date you called your vets office here -----> 11. Is all your pets in the house spayed & neutered? 12. Has your dog been on heart worm preventative and where did you purchase it from? 13. This dog is not house broke. how are you going to house break the pet? 14. Have you ever had to rehome a pet? Or have you ever surrendered a pet at a humane society or shelter? 15. What interested you in this dog? 16. Where is this pet going to sleep or spend most of its time? 17. Please list the date you are available to drive here and potentially adopt. He is available anytime. 18. Have you checked the distance to Antwerp, Oh 45813? 19. Did you read the bio and understand the vet care that has already been done? 20. Please send pics of home and yard With application. If you have any vet paperwork at home Showing vet care on your existing animals please send that also. 21. If a good match are you prepared to take him home the same day you meet? 22. Are you following our fb page?

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We'll also keep you updated on Beckett's adoption status with email updates.
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Beckett

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Young
Delta, OH
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
Our handsome boy Beckett is a 1 yr old Shih Tzu mix looking 👀for his furever home! He is such a nice youngster. 💙 He is fully vetted, neutered, and microchipped. Please apply for Beckett via our application link 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/251025957685163

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Pepper

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Swanton, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pepper 10 months old is a very well behaved puppy. He loves to be cuddled and snuggled. He will follow you around from room to room. When you go away you do have to put him in his kennel. He cannot eat any chicken products it makes him sick. He is on blue buffalo salmon dog food that seems to be the only thing he can tolerate. We give him no treats that contain no chicken or chicken byproduct. He rarely barks he is all around a good boy.

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Fort Defiance Humane Society

7169 State Route 15, Defiance, OH 43512

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

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Team Rover

Antwerp, OH 45813

Pet Types: dogs

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Blue River Rescue

Delta, OH 43515

Pet Types: dogs

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