Charlie - OS - Shih Tzu Dog for Adoption in Pataskala, Ohio

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Meet Charlie

Charlie is a sweet, thoughtful little companion who is ready to find a loving home of his own. He responds beautifully to a calm voice, gentle guidance, and positive reinforcement, and he is eager to continue building his confidence with a patient, caring family.

Charlie enjoys playing with toys and is comfortable around both men and women. He also has an adorable habit of relaxing on the back of a chair, where he can watch the household from his favorite little lookout spot. Charlie appreciates a predictable routine and kind reassurance, and he will thrive with an adopter who enjoys helping a sensitive dog feel secure and cherished.

Because Charlie has experienced several transitions, he would do especially well in a home where someone is around much of the day, such as a work-from-home household or with a retired adopter.

With love, consistency, and a gentle approach, Charlie has all the makings of a devoted and affectionate best friend. If you are looking for a special little guy to share your home, heart, and daily routine, Charlie may be the one for you.

Charlie is being fostered in Central Ohio. His adoption fee is

$500. He is neutered, microchipped, has received a dental cleaning, is current on rabies, distemper/parvo, and canine influenza vaccinations, tested negative for heartworm, and is on monthly heartworm 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...