Shih Tzu and Maltese Dogs Available for Adoption in Pataskala, Ohio

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Amy – Sweetness, Snuggles & Sunday Drives

If you’re searching for a loving little companion to share life’s simple pleasures, Amy may be the perfect match for you. This sweetheart has a gentle, affectionate personality and truly enjoys being close to her people. Whether it’s going for a walk, hopping in the car for a ride, or curling up for a cozy nap, Amy is happiest simply spending time with the ones she loves.

Amy has a wonderful temperament and is described as incredibly sweet and loving toward people. She enjoys attention and companionship and would thrive in a home where she can be included in daily life and routines. She especially loves leisurely walks and car rides and would make an excellent sidekick for someone who enjoys getting out and about with their dog.

While Amy does not require a fenced yard, she does enjoy regular walks and would love a family committed to keeping her active with daily strolls and adventures. Her energy level is low to moderate, making her a wonderful companion for a home looking for a dog who enjoys activity but also appreciates downtime and relaxation.

Amy would do best in a home where she can soak up plenty of love and attention from her people. She enjoys being the center of someone’s world and will thrive as a cherished companion. She does well with children and absolutely adores human companionship.

She does well on housetraining when kept on a schedule but patience, understanding and consistency will continue to help her succeed.

Amy does require daily eye drops for dry eye, which is a very common and manageable condition we see in many Shih Tzu and small breed dogs. The medication is simple to administer, part of a normal routine for many adopters, and Amy is wonderful about receiving her drops.

Amy’s ideal home will appreciate her sweet nature, enjoy taking her on walks and car rides, and welcome a devoted little companion into their hearts and home. She is ready to begin the next chapter of her life with a family to call her own.

Amy’s adoption donation is $400. She is spayed, microchipped, current on rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella, and bivalent canine influenza vaccines, heartworm negative, current on heartworm and flea/tick prevention, and has also had a dental cleaning completed. Amy is being fostered in Central Ohio and is ready for adoption.
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Visual breed identification in dogs can be unreliable so, in many cases, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label.

Our Adoption Process

The adoption process has several steps involved.

Please review prior to submitting an application.
Our adoption process is detailed here:

http://www.ohiofuzzypawz.com/info/adoption

Our volunteers work very diligently to process each application and we try to ensure that we are making the best match possible for each dog. We do not schedule meetings with dogs until an application has been approved. It can take up to a few weeks to process an application or as little time as a few days, from the time you submit an application, please be prepared to adopt as we cannot hold dogs.

Special Requirements

Some dogs may have special requirements (for example, medications, a fence) -- if you apply for a dog, please be sure to read over the biography completely to see if there are any special needs and if you're home would be suitable. If we indicate on the dog's biography that a fence is required, this means your home must have a physical fence. Other dogs may require a "strong vet reference" which indicates that we are looking for a home that has a documented history of veterinary care with previous pets.

The first step in our process is to submit an online adoption application at www.ohiofuzzypawz.com/forms. The application MUST include the personal references and veterinary, grooming, and landlord references (if applicable) and their respective contact information. If you do not include the references and the contact information, your application will be delayed as it CANNOT be processed. Once the references have been successfully completed, a home visit is then scheduled when a rescue representative can meet all members of the family or residents of the home.
No application is approved prior to the home visit being done.
At that point, the Directors will discuss any and all applications on a foster dog and make a selection--in many cases, there are multiple applications for each dog, so please be understanding that our only priority is the successful placement of each of our foster dogs.

Out of State Adoptions

We do adopt out of state to outstanding applicants, however, our process requires a home visit, so out of state adoptions can take longer.
We do not ship our dogs, adopters should be prepared to pick up the dog in Central Ohio.

The Maltese is a small toy breed known for its glamorous white coat, which is long, silky, and virtually hypoallergenic. They are gentle, affectionate companion dogs that thrive on human companionship and make wonderful family pets. Maltese dogs are playful, intelligent, and alert, with a confident demeanor despite their small size. They require regular grooming to maintain their luxurious coat and are suitable for apartment living due to their size and adaptability.

The Shih Tzu is a small, affectionate dog breed known for its distinctive appearance, with a luxurious double coat, a short muzzle, and large round eyes. Originally bred as companion dogs for Chinese royalty, Shih Tzus are friendly, outgoing, and loving pets. They are known for their playful and charming personality, making them great family pets and suitable for apartment living. With their low shedding coat and adorable face, Shih Tzus are popular among dog lovers worldwide.

Our Mission . . . We rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home Shih Tzu and other small breed dogs into permanent adoptive...