George: He's Got the Roar, the Ride, and the Right Stuff! George's adoption donation is $350 and he is being fostered in Central Ohio. He has been neutered, microchipped, received his rabies, distemper/parvo, bivalent canine influenza, and bordetella vaccines, tested negative for heartworms and started on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. He has also had a dental cleaning.

Don't let his quirky looks fool you – George is a vibrant and playful companion with a spirit that defies his age! This charming gentleman is ready to bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into your life. Even though George can't hear as well as he use to, he's a quick learner and already knows "sit" for his treats. This well-mannered fellow is house-trained (though transitioning to a new home may require a little patience) and has excellent table manners. No fenced yard? No problem! George is happy to stroll on a leash. While George appreciates the company of men, he would be happy in any loving home. While he is friendly with people and other dogs on walks, he would thrive in a quiet home where he can relax and be the center of attention. George has a unique way of expressing himself with playful "roars” that are sure to melt your heart. He'll let you know when he's ready for breakfast, a potty break, playtime, or even just a cuddle on the bed! This smart pup knows how to ask for what he wants, like a little lift onto the bed to snuggle in for the night. George is a true sweetheart, and while he might play a little hard-to-get with kisses at first, he's learned to give them (especially if there's a treat involved!). He is a great companion to bring along for social outings such as patios, loves golf-cart rides, and is happiest riding shotgun in the car with his head out the window, taking in all the sights and smells. If you're looking for a loving, loyal, and endlessly entertaining friend, George is your guy. Come meet George and discover the love and laughter he's waiting to share!

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.