Shih Tzu Dogs Available for Adoption in Pataskala, Ohio

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Benson — or Benny to his friends — a fun-loving little guy with a playful spirit and a heart full of loyalty and love. Benny is the perfect mix of playful companion and cuddle buddy. He loves spending time outside exploring the yard, playing with his dog friends, and soaking up all the pets and snuggles he can get from his people. After a good play session, he’s more than happy to settle into your lap for some quiet cuddle time. This sweet boy still has a little puppy personality in him and brings a fun, happy energy wherever he goes. He enjoys being part of the action and loves spending time with his humans. Benny forms strong bonds with his people and thrives in a home where he can be included in daily life and companionship. Benny enjoys the company of companion dogs with a similar size and energy level and would love a playful canine buddy to romp around with. He especially enjoys outdoor adventures and playtime with his furry friends. Benny’s story is one of resilience and second chances. He was found abandoned in a park in Eastern Ohio before being picked up by animal control and taken to a small rural shelter. Thankfully, the shelter reached out to Ohio Fuzzy Pawz, and Benny was given the fresh start he deserved. Despite everything he’s been through, he remains incredibly friendly, affectionate, and eager to love. A fenced yard would be ideal for Benny since he loves exploring and running around outside. He would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a friendly, affectionate little dog with both playful energy and a loving, loyal side. Benson’s adoption donation is $550 and he is being fostered in Central Ohio. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, tested negative for heartworms, and started on monthly heartworm and flea prevention.PLEASE NOTE:
If you are viewing this biography on a website other than the Ohio Fuzzy Pawz website like Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet, or another search engine (the OFP website is www.ohiofuzzypawz.com), not all information transfers to partner websites in some instances. If you go to the

individual webpage of our dogs

, you will be able to get more information each dog.

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 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...