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Paige

Shih Tzu Border Terrier
ADOPTION FEE:

$

AGE:

GENDER:

Female

SIZE:

Small

WEIGHT:

18 lbs

PRIMARY COLOR:

Cream

SECONDARY COLOR:

SHOTS UP TO DATE:

SPECIAL NEEDS:

GOOD WITH DOGS:

GOOD WITH CATS:

GOOD WITH KIDS:

HOUSETRAINED:

HYPERALLERGENIC:

Please complete and Adoption Application for RARE to contact you and answer any questions about Paige.

Rural Animal Rescue Effort (RARE)
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Meet Paige!
Adoption Fee Will Be Discounted if Adopted Together with Gemma

Paige is a sweet, laid-back little terrier mix who is looking for a home where she can continue enjoying the simple things in life: lounging with her favorite people, playing with her dog friends, and spending time with her very best friend, Gemma.

Paige was originally adopted from our rescue in December 2024. Shortly after adopting Paige, her family welcomed Gemma into the home through another rescue organization. The two quickly formed a special bond and became constant companions, following each other around the house and yard and enjoying life side by side.

When their owners recently determined that having dogs was no longer the right fit for their lifestyle, Paige was returned to our rescue. With permission from Gemma's rescue organization, we also welcomed Gemma into our program so the girls could remain together. Since arriving in foster care, they have continued to show just how much they love one another, and we would love to see them adopted together if possible.

Paige is fully house-trained, has excellent house manners, and does not require a crate. She's an easy companion who is happy to relax around the house, enjoy the yard, or curl up nearby while you go about your day.

Paige gets along well with other dogs overall, but she appreciates good manners and personal space. While she loves other dogs, she doesn't enjoy having unfamiliar dogs rush directly into her face. She may give a corrective nip when first meeting dogs that immediately invade her space or with young puppies that haven't yet learned appropriate boundaries. Once introductions are handled respectfully, she does very well and coexists happily with other dogs.

In fact, Paige absolutely loves to play and wrestle with her foster mom's Chihuahua and enjoys canine companionship when other dogs understand her communication style. Like many mature dogs, she simply prefers friends who respect her personal bubble.

Paige is a wonderful mix of affectionate, independent, and easygoing. She's the type of dog who settles easily into a routine and quickly becomes a beloved member of the family. Whether she's lounging around the house, hanging out in the yard, or spending time with Gemma, she's content just being part of the action.

If you're looking for a calm, well-mannered companion—or if you're interested in giving both Paige and Gemma the forever home they deserve—you won't find a sweeter pair. Their adoption fees will be discounted if adopted together, and we know they would love nothing more than to continue their journey side by side.

Could Paige (and maybe Gemma, too) be the missing piece in your family?

Steps To Adopt

Thank you for choosing to adopt or foster and aid in the rescue efforts of RARE! **Adoption Interest Form REQUIRED via our website Rarerescue.org**Meet Marshall! Marshall is a happy, smiling boy with plenty of love and affection to give! Marshall has burst of fun energy, but he’s also just as happy to hang out and relax with his people. He loves other playful, energetic dogs and would thrive with a canine friend who enjoys a good romp. Marshall is crate trained, house trained, and does wonderfully in his crate when left alone—though like any young dog, he still needs to be crated so he doesn’t find something mischievous to get into. Marshall is showing great signs of maturity in his foster home, as we've received countless photos and videos of him snuggling soundly like a perfect angel while his foster works from home. Not to mention, his fur is unbelievably soft making him the ideal cuddle buddy!!Marshall is great with kids, but because of his sometimes exuberant personality, older children would be best for his next placement. If you’re looking for a joyful, playful, snuggly, and loyal companion, Marshall may be the perfect fit for your family. He has so much to offer!STEPS TO ADOPT: Read the adoptable’s bio below, including their adoption fee Go to RARErescue.org and Read our ADOPTION PROCESS page under the "Adopt" section Complete the DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM (located on our website RARErescue.org) We understand that it is important to you to find the right fit for your family. We feel the same way! The DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM is important and REQUIRED for this reason. All of our Adoptables are:Spayed/neutered; Up to date on vaccines; Heartworm tested if six months or older (& kept on heartworm preventative and treated for heartworms if positive when entering our program): Microchipped prior to adoptionBREEDS: We are not breed experts. The breed(s) listed for each adoptable are best guesses or suggestions.PLEASE NOTE: We are a non-profit organization without municipal or government funding. Veterinary/Medical expenses are constant for an animal rescue. Our adoption fees not only help to provide vetting and care for the animal being adopted, but they also help to cover heartworm treatments and other treatable ailments that many animals, that would otherwise be euthanized, need in order to be made available for adoption.Please understand that adopting an animal is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to that animal and there will be veterinary expenses throughout their life that can often cost several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars (without pet insurance), especially without annual checkups and preventative care. As a potential family for this pet you are responsible for their safety and that includes keeping them on your property.***If you are not in the middle Tennessee area, transport can potentially be arranged to approved homes, depending on distance and local adaptability. We normally do not allow adoptions outside of 1.5 hours driving distance.

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