If you are happy and you know it, SMILE! Smiley sure is a happy boy! Smiley an adorable lhasa mix at about 18 pounds and about 2 years old. He is good with other dogs. Smiley loves stuffed animal toys. He is great on a leash. Smiley wants to make you smile so apply now!
He is up to date on his shots, neutered, heartworm negative, and microchipped.
Smiley/Citrus Park
Ivy / Clearwater
Ivy is a lovely 12 lb Shih Tzu. She is thought to be 10 years young, in excellent health with nice bright eyes, and a great personality. She excels as a snuggle bunny ! Ivy is current on her shots, micro chipped, spayed heartworm negative and has had a dental. She arrived to rescue because of her owners failing health. She has had a successful career as a lap dog, companion pet. She is housetrained, good on a leash, and would love to warm your heart.
To welcome Ivy to your heart and home , you must submit an application.
Thanks to Reef Dog Grooming in Gulfport for the fresh groom !
Snow/Clearwater
Leon/Clearwater
Mickey/Largo
Mickey is an adorable scruffy something breed. He looks like a Maltese mix to me, however some “authority” guesses he is a Shih Tzu/long haired Chihuahua mix. He is just shy of 2 years young and 10 lbs.He is current on his shots micro chipped, neutered and heartworm negative. He is a friendly little guy that is good on a leash and appears to be house trained. To welcome Mickey to your heart and home please submit your application.
Luke/Clearwater
Luke is thought to be 8 years young and 13 lbs.He is a Shih Tzu/ maltese mix. He is current on his shots,micro chipped, neutered and heartworm negative. He arrived to rescue because his owner has passed away. He is potty pad trained and will go out side when walked on a leash. He has had a good life and is very spoiled !! he is alert good with other dogs and is a well rehearsed lap dog. .To welcome Luke into your heart and home please submit your application.
NOEL

MEET NOEL!
Noel is total sweetness and she’s easy. She is thought to be 7 years 10 lbs.and is mostly poodle, calm and seems housebroken. She loves to sleep with you, walk with you and sit with you. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and children. She is gentle and stays right by your side. No pulling on a leash no bolting at the door. She is looking for a lap to sit on and lots of kisses. Noel is total sweetness and she’s easy. She is thought to be 7 years 10 lbs.and is mostly poodle., calm and seems housebroken. She loves to sleep with you, walk with you and sit with you. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and children. She is gentle and stays right by your side. No pulling on a leash – no bolting at the door. She is looking for a lap to sit on and lots of kisses. She is current on her shots, microchipped, spayed and being treated for heartworms.
To welcome Noel to your heart and home, submit an application. We will be happy to answer questions when you have submitted an adoption application.
Foxy/Clearwater
Foxy is full of energy at 1 year old and a whooping 5lbs. She is Papillon/Pomeranian and fits in your purse. She is very certain at how Foxy she is and loves to prance. She is good with other dogs but does get a little bossy. She is good on a leash and loves her walks. She’s very busy and loves to tell you what’s on her mind. She also loves to sit on your lap and cuddle up in your bed at night. She is so tiny she my not be good with very small children.She is current on her shots, spayed, micro chipped and heartworm negative.To welcome Foxy to your heart and home please submit an application. We are happy to respond to your questions that are included in the comment section of the application.
Ricky/Clearwater
Buffy/Clearwater
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Buffy is 5 lbs of tiny poodle joy ! We were told she is 3 years old. She is current on her shots, micro chipped, spayed, heart worm negative and has had a dental. Her over all health is excellent , however she has a cataract in one eye.This is not unusual as the result of breeding these microscopic size dogs. She is a little shy, not house trained, clueless about a leash but likes other dogs.
She is best suited for a home without little children, because of her tiny size. To welcome Buffy to your heart and home, please submit an application. We are happy to respond to questions that are included in the comment section of the application.
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Kiley/Clearwater
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Kiley is 13 lbs of Pekingese perfection.. She is thought to be 5 years young. She is current on her shots, micro chipped spayed, heart worm negative and has had a dental. Her chocolate coat is amazingly lush and she is as regal as a Pekingese should be. She is not yet good on a leash, but appears to be house trained. She is super laid back , and uses her tail to indicate she is happy.
To welcome Kiley to your heart and home please submit your application.
We are happy to respond to questions that appear in the comment section of YOUR APPLICATION .
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Carole/Clearwater
VIP RESCUE HOLIDAY PHOTO CONTEST – ENTER TODAY!
VIP RESCUE 2015 HOLIDAY PHOTO CONTEST
If you adopted a dog from VIP RESCUE, please enter our annual holiday photo contest to win a $100 Gift Card at Petsmart!
-Only one photo may be submitted per dog that you have adopted.
-Send your Holiday Photo in .jpg or .bmp format you are entering into the photo contest to our email at info@VIPRESCUE.org with the subject line of: 2015 HOLIDAY PHOTO CONTEST.
-Include in your email your dogs name (VIP NAME too), your name, a little bit about your dog/adoption and this will be posted on FACEBOOK with your photo entry. Please include your phone number so we may contact you should you win.
Votes will be calculated by “likes” on the entered photo on the VIP RESCUE FLORIDA Facebook page and the entry with the most likes will win. The contest will end on Dec. 31st and the winner will be announced on Dec. 31st.
VIP Volunteers are welcomed to enter the contest.
By entering the contest, you agree that all photo entries will become the property of VIP Rescue and may be used at their discretion in upcoming marketing endeavors, our website, future press releases, and Facebook campaigns.
You must own the rights to your photo being submitted.
Good luck to all and THANK YOU for a great year from VIP RESCUE.
Now send your Holiday photos of your VIP Rescues please!
To view all contest entrants and VOTE, please goto our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/VIPRESCUEFLORIDA/
Jack Frost
Jingle/Hoilday
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Wag my tail ! Wag my tail! wag it all the way !!
I am Jingle and who knew I would really like these humans !Just look at me getting practice with this thing they call snuggle ! Well, up till now, things just were not great for me.. a lowly street walker, traveling in a little pack, eating garbage.Now, I am all about those sugar plums dancing in my head !! This thing called a freedom ride , wasn’t really dashing through the snow but we were moving forward to an exciting new life.
Just want you to know, I am ready to find my very own human. I have been spayed (yea, no babies for me) had a bunch of shots, my own ticket home, called a micro chipped, and every one jumped for joy when they said heartworm negative.. Sure I have some minor worms, but , again, these humans have stuff to fix that up too !
I have been on the street for most of my life, I am now 7 months and a beautiful 8 lbs, of designer oops ! Apply for me so I can come home with you to get my Jingle on !
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Eve/Tarpon Springs
Tuffy is her new lil buddy…and I was gone all day at work and no accidents!
For more information please email info@VIPRescue.org
She surprisingly is very people oriented, loves to be held and scratched. Her lil tail wags a million miles an hour when you talk to her. I secured the back yard as she would not potty while being on the leash. Took her out back for some sunshine and she finally pooped. I walked the whole yard- her following, she never left my side. I when it was time to come in she came into the house on her own accord.
Sasha/Clearwater
Godiva/Clearwater
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Godiva is a stunning chocolate toy poodle. She is 5 years young and 7.3 lbs. She is current on her shots, spayed, heartworm negative,micro chipped and had a dental. Her previous life , left her without any dental care, so she has lost a significant amount of teeth. Godiva was used as a breeder and with that said, she is not a cuddlier. She is frighten of new humans, but is quickly warms up to love. Caution, that she may run, is a noted concern. She has no bite tendencies. To welcome Godiva to your heart and home, please submit your application. Thanks to the Hairy Hound in Clearwater for the fresh groom !
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Eggnog/Clearwater
Tink/Citrus Park
REMMY / LEESBURG
Meet Remmy!
Remmy is a one year old Black Standard Poodle who just celebrated his first birthday! He loves to play non-stop, runs in circles like crazy, and if you throw him a ball he will bring it back to you! Remmy is underweight at approximately 48 lbs, and needs a high quality diet. His former owner surrendered him as he did not do well in apartment life or being left 10-12 hours a day. Remmy does well with other active dogs and follows their lead and wants to play non-stop. He loves to go for a ride and cuddle. He is a very affectionate dog. He learns quickly in a structured environment, and needs a strong patient pack leader to make up for his lack of training in his life thus far.
Remmy must have a fenced yard minimum of 6 foot high to exercise and release his energy under your supervision! No doggie doors. No electric fences. He will need someone committed to obedience training and preferably an experienced handler familiar with puppy behaviors and positive reinforcement training. We do not recommend a home with children as he is still in his puppy jumping and nipping stages when he gets very excited and he will bolt out your door if given the opportunity. He is learning……….but he also has a mind of his own! What Standard Poodle doesn’t? He is so very smart!
Remmy is current on all his vaccinations, has been neutered, and is heartworm negative, house trained, and crate trained. At this time, we recommend he be crated in your absence as he is curious and a counter surfer. He just wants to be your shadow, he is an excellent houseguest, a loving companion, and is non-stop entertainment! Remmy is always happy when he is with you! Remmy is vocal and barks at strangers. We are working on his leash manners and he has improved immensely, but still has more work that is needed to desensitize him to stimuli. Remmy loves to cuddle and sleep next to your bed.
This little guy has had a rough start from being undernourished, neglected, and is afraid of grooming from a very bad experience. He needs someone willing to make the commitment to teach him right from wrong, spend quality time with him and not live a life being crated 8-10 hours a day. Grooming can be done by an experienced groomer. It is a matter of building trust and takes time and patience.
Remmy has so much to offer to the right home. He really loves his people and wants nothing more than to please you! He loves other dogs! He has a huge heart! He just needs someone to return all the love he has to give and show him the way!
Remmy is fostered in Leesburg, Florida, zipcode 34788 and will only be adopted to a Florida Resident. If you would like to meet Remmy or obtain more information, you must complete an adoption application at VIP RESCUE. www.viprescue.org One of our volunteers will then contact you once we have received your application. A home visit will be completed before you are approved for adoption. Remmy’s adoption donation is $450 and $100 of your donation will be refunded once proof of basic obedience has been completed at your selected training facility / trainer. Thank you for thinking rescue!
Diana/Clearwater
Diana is a beautiful 3 year old 14.5 lb pekingese . She is current on her shots, micro chipped, heartworm negative, and had a dental. This lovely lady is a little timid with men , but warms up. She appears to be house trained and great on a leash.
To welcome Diana , to you heart and home please submit your application !
Wishbone/Clearwater
Ladee/Clearwater
PIPPI/CLEARWATER
Leo/Holiday
TANNER/CLEARWATER
Tanner is a beautiful, soft 2 yr. old Lhasa-Shih boy. He came to us in October after surgery for a fractured elbow. In the weeks of his recuperation, he has shown a distrust for people that has resulted in some biting behavior. This has improved considerably, but he is clearly not a good candidate for a house with children. He requires the patience of an experienced dog owner.
Oh, but he is SO worth it! He is a funny little clown who gets along with all dogs and is reliably housebroken. Once you have earned his trust, you could not ask for a more loyal, silly companion.
He weighs about 20lbs., is up to date on all shots, vaccines and monthly meds (heartworm and flea prevention). He is micro-chipped. He is heartworm negative and he’s neutered.
Do you have the time and patience for this little guy?
Isn’t that face TOO CUTE!!!???
Apply for Tanner today if you are an experienced dog owner!!!
MARLEY aka MAUI
MARLEY – ADOPTION PENDING
VIP RESCUE LEESBURG, FL.
Marley is a very fun loving 4 year old Black Standard Poodle weighing 64lbs. He loves people, loves to go places with you, and is a very attentive boy. Marley came to VIP Rescue in a severely neglected state and it has taken us some time to get him back on his feet again. He is now a well behaved goofy boy that wins the hearts of everyone he meets. He is a velcro boy; he will follow you to the ends of the earth and that is all he asks for. He will shower you with love, affection, and attention. Marley is well trained, walks on a loose lead, sits and shakes for his treats, and loves to snuggle. He is very playful, has a high prey drive, and loves to romp and run chasing squirrels or anything that moves. He is also a very good watch dog and he is very smart. Marley is house-trained, crate trained, and comes when called. He really has not needed to be crated as he has no destructive behaviors however he goes to his open door crate to relax. He may whine and bark for a few minutes when you leave him…….but he gets over it quickly. He will get on furniture when invited. He has a lovely tight curly non-shedding coat and is excellent on the groom table. He enjoys his baths and the one on one attention. He will counter surf, so you cannot leave food on your counters or tables. Marley enjoys going to the nursing homes and visiting people there. He is an excellent candidate for a Therapy Dog. He is easily trained and catches on quickly and will do just about anything for a treat!
Marley is up to date on all of his vaccinations, has been neutered, and has been treated for heartworms. Marley is not a candidate for homes with other cats or dogs. Marley needs a home with a fenced yard where he can run and play frequently throughout the day; however, he is not an outside dog. We do not recommend dog parks for Marley because he is simply unpredictable with other dogs. We do not recommend homes with visiting dogs or cats, as Marley is unpredictable. Marley will require frequent brushing and grooming every 4-6 weeks.
If you have a loving home to offer Marley, no cats or dogs, and a fenced yard – please complete an adoption application at www.viprescue.org. At this time we are unable to adopt outside the state of Florida. Thank you for thinking rescue!
Berna/ Clearwater
JESSIE aka GUNNER
ADOPTION PENDING
Meet Jessie!
Jessie is thought to be an 2 year old Miniature Wheaten blend, sometimes referred to as a Whoodle. Jessie is very active, good with other dogs, and likes to play non-stop. He is about 44 lbs, and boundless energy! Jessie likes to take walks, and Jessie will need a fenced yard to run and play and release his energy. Jessie enjoys the dog park with the big dogs and plays well with others so long as they are up for the games! Jessie will need additional obedience training and is responding very well to the training he has received thus far and he aims to please. Jessie is a bundle of joy and a fun goofy guy. We recommend Jessie goto a home with no children and no cats. When Jessie is highly excited, he likes to mouth and his play can be too rough for children. We are working on this behavior, and when he is properly exercised, it is not an issue. Additional training is recommended. Jessie loves toys, but destroys them so safe toys that cannot be ingested are recommended. Jessie loves to learn and needs the mental stimulation and to keep learning. He likes mental games as well as playing full throttle. We have taken Jessie to many public outings – and he is well behaved. Jessie does shed some, and frequent grooming is required every 6-8 weeks.
Jessie is current on his vaccinations, neutered, heartworm negative, microchipped, and house trained. Jessie loves toys, loves to run and romp with other dogs, and would make a great companion. He loves to be wherever his people are! Jessie is fostered in Leesburg, Florida, 34788. Jessie’s adoption donation is $250. Jessie is a velcro dog; follows you everywhere you go! If you are interested in Jessie, or would like to learn more about him, complete an adoption application at www.VIPRescue.org
Astro/Clearwater
Bitsey Baby/Citrus Park
Super Cooper/Citrus Park -Meet and Greet scheduled
Jeannie/ Clearwater
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Puff !
Here’s Jeannie !
She is simply to cute for words! She is thought to be 3 years young 9.2 lbs little yorkie mix gal !
She is current on her shots, micro chipped, spayed , heartworm negative and also had a dental. Her magical little spirit will win you over.. Jeannie is simply a happy gentle friend that wants her forever home. She is great with other dogs , and loves her human ! Thanks to the Hairy hound for the fresh groom. To welcome Jeannie to your heart and home, you must submit your application !
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Cinderella/Clearwater
Cinderella is a darling 10 lb yorkie mix senior. She is current on her shots, spayed, micro chipped, heartworm negative and had a dental.. Is it in your heart to love a little senior angel ?
To welcome Cinderella to your heart and home please submit your application .
Thanks to the Hairy Hound for the fresh groom !
Jon/Clearwater
ADOPTION EVENT – Saturday October 17,2015 11am – 2pm
Come see us!
VIP RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT!
SATURDAY October 17, 2015
11 AM-2 PM
PETSMART LARGO
10500 ULMERTON ROAD
LARGO, FL 33771
Please complete an application on our website.
Greg/Clearwater
Clay/Clearwater
Lyle/Holiday
Blair/Clearwater
Serta/ Clearwater
Sonny/Clearwater
Sonny is a darling little mix Maltese !He is thought to be about 8 years young and is an active little guy.Sonny is good on a leash.Sonny likes going to the dog park and comes to you on the first call…better than most of our own dogs! LOLHe is current on his shots , neutered, micro chipped, had a dental and is heartworm negative.Sonny is super sweet, and gets along great with other dogs. He really loves being near his human.He is relearning his house training manners .Sonny is willing to please his human, so the training will be easy .Thanks to our friends at the Hairy Hound for the fresh groom.To welcome Sonny to your heart and home , please submit your application.Apply for Sonny today!!!
Sunshine/Citrus Park
Macy/ Clearwater
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Macy is about 1 year old and 18 lbs. She is a beautiful lhasa Apo, that has been bounced around to a few family members, as the mommy was ill. She is current on her shots, spayed and heartworm negative. She is quite , well mannered and house trained.
To welcome Macy to your heart and home, please submit your application.
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Guy/Clearwater
Guy went for a 2 mile walk on the Tampa Bay trail and loved it. Guy was fascinated by bicycles and wanted to run with them!
He is thought to be a 4 year old papillion mix and is 11 lbs who ended up in rescue after his original adoptive mom passed away. He still has lots of love to give! Guy loves to play and go for walks.
He loves his humans and although he does not like to be picked up he loves to snuggle next to you and get belly petted. Guys favorite thing to do is dance on his back legs. (check out his video on our facebook page.) He is current on his shots, neutered, micro chipped and heartworm negative and great with housetraining.
To welcome Guy to your heart and home, submit your application !
Cheryl/Clearwater
Cuteness alert ! Cheryl is thought to be some sort of a rough coat terrier mix. She is only 2 years young and about 13 lbs. She is current on her shots, heartworm negative , spayed and micro chipped. Play Play Play is her calling. She is super sweet, and appears to be house trained. She is best suited for a cat free forever home and doesn’t like to share her food.
Thanks to our friends at Palm Harbor Pet Grooming http://www.phpetgrooming.com/ for the fresh groom..
To welcome Cheryl to your heart and home , please submit your application !
Bobby/Clearwater – MEET AND GREET SCHEDULED
Sable/Clearwater
Sable is simply a beautiful “some sort of ” rough coat terrier . She is super sweet with a tail that works over time. She is thought to be 3 years young and about 21 lbs. She is current on her shots, micro chipped, heartworm negative and spayed.
Apply to adopt Sable ! You won’t regret it !
Stay tuned for her glamour shots !
Leah/Holiday
Leah is thought to be 4 years young and 20 lbs. She appears to be a poodle/terrier mix. She is current on her shots, micro chipped, spayed and heartworm negative. Leah is a very friendly and positive gal. She is good with other dogs too.
To welcome Leah to your heart and home please submit your application.
Janey/Citrus Park
Janey is a sweet,shy little girl who warms up quickly in a quite environment.
She is best suited in a home with no children or other rowdy pets so she can receive lots of love and attention.
Janey is not so much a lap dog buts wants to be right next to her human getting rubs on her tummy and scratches on her back. Jane gets along well with her foster siblings and even the cat!
She’s a really good bed mate and does well with her outdoor potty training. She has learned to go through her foster family doggy door onto the back porch!
Take a look at this sweet,quiet little lady and see if you would make the perfect pair.
Janey is current on her shots, spayed and heartworm negative . She is thought to be a terrier mix, who is about 4 years young and about 12 lbs. To welcome Janey to your heart and home please submit your application !!
Grover/Clearwater
Steven/Clearwater
Rose/Clearwater
Frances/Clearwater
Cleveland/Clearwater
Bindi/Tampa
So far life hasn’t been that great for Bindi. She was kept as an outside dog, dirty and covered in fleas. Her owners decided they no longer wanted her and tied her to the porch of a neighbor. Bindi was left in the sun without water until a nice person saw her and took her in.
Bindi quickly adapted to the life of an inside dog. She is very sweet and most grateful for her rescue. She is a little underweight and enjoys dry dog food as if it was a treat.
Bindi gets along well with other dogs and is good with kids. She likes to go on walks and does surprisingly well on a leash. She is mostly house trained and a quick learner.
She does well in a crate and enjoys soft dog beds. She is spayed, up to date on her shots, microchipped, and heartworm negative.
Apply now!
VIP ADOPTION EVENT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2015!!
VIP RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
11 AM-2 PM
PETSMART LARGO
10500 ULMERTON ROAD
LARGO, FL 33771
Please complete an application on our website.
Tony/Clearwater
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Tony is now safe with VIP Rescue.
Actual text: from the shelter report “the dog was presented as a stray and severely matted along the legs trunk and head. a flea collar was embedded around the neck with ulcerative lesions involving the lateral and ventral portions of the neck. due to the severity of the matting and skin infection”
Tony is thought to be 2 years old, and about 19 lbs of HOPE . He is a little terrier mix that is current on his shots, neutered , micro chipped and heartworm negative.. Tony has an amazing willingness, to forgive the humans who treated him so poorly, by learning already to trust his new foster family. To welcome Tony to your heart and home please submit your application. You can also assist by donating to our ongoing life saving efforts
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