Available for adoption 

Breed: ShihTzu mix

Age:  3 mo

DOB 10-22-25 

Sex: Male

Weight: 4. lb currently – for an adult weight, could be 15-25 lbs *no guarantee, we don’t know the size of mom or dad. 

Color: Brown and White

DOGS: Yes he gets along great with similar sized pups

Kids: Respectful 10+ with dog experience

We’d like you to meet Christopher, can you believe how cute he is? We are in love with this little fluff ball. He is a healthy and happy 3 month old little boy who weighs in at a whopping 4 lbs !!!! We think his adult weight could be 12-25 lbs, but please note, that is not a guarantee of weight at all, he was surrendered with no information on parentage. He is a very smart little boy, he’s learning new things everyday, he knows how to navigate puppy stairs to get on the sofa and out to the back yard down 3 steps for play and work on potty training.  He is a busy happy guy. He lovvvvees teething toys, soft toys, and when left unattended um…..just about anything! ! (typical puppy, right?)

Christopher loves to play with the other pups in his foster home as well as plays on his own.  He would love another dog in his home to play with, or he could be your one and only, as long as you have time to dedicate to him, and of course, like any puppy, he likes to chew on things. He picks up anything and everything that is in front of him, so he will need age appropriate puppy chew toys and a quick human to take rocks, twigs and anything he wants to put in his mouth while outside. After playtime, he will settle down in a puppy bed or lap to relax. Please remember, puppies require ALOT of time, patience and consistency, especially in potty training as his tiny bladder cannot hold it for several hours. Also, don’t forget, you’ll need to puppy proof your home for his safety.  He will need a home with very watchful eyes to make sure he doesn’t get into things he is not supposed to. A work from home family, or one who only works away from the home for just a few hours a day will be given preference. 

Christopher would love a family that will continue to show him all the good things that life has to offer. Since he is currently so small, If there are children in the home, it is recommended that they be at least 10+ and small dog experienced. He is fast and so small he can get under feet quickly and sometimes unnoticed. He will need to be in a home where his people are agile and very alert to keep an eye out for him. He would really love a home with another small dog for him to play with and learn from.

Christopher has been neutered, is current on his age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and started on his heartworm and flea prevention. Please note, he will require regular grooming which can run anywhere form $60.00-$120.00 per visit, so keep that in mind with your budget too! If you think Christopher is the boy for you, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 15-18 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan. 

All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.

Available for adoption 

Breed: ShihTzu mix

Age:  3 mo DOB 10-22-25 

Sex: Male

Weight: 4. lb currently – for an adult weight, could be 15-25 lbs *no guarantee, we don’t know the size of mom or dad. 

Color: Brown and White

DOGS: Yes he gets along great with similar sized pups

Kids: Respectful 10+ with dog experience

We’d like you to meet another cutie pie, this little fluff ball is Nicholas! He’s a 3 month old Shih Tzu mix, who weighs all of 4 lbs, adorable, right? We’re guessing he could be 15-25lbs when full grown, but that’s is not a guarantee because he was surrendered with hardly any info. Nicholas loves to play with the fur siblings in his foster home, but he is quite content to just hang low and maybe sit on your lap to take a snooze 😴. He’s full of himself, loves to go outside and “explore” all the neat things out there, and won’t hesitate to pick up just about anything and put it in that tiny mouth of his!

Soooo typical of puppy behavior, so his new family will have to supervise outside time so he doesn’t get into any mischief. He does love puppy appropriate chew toys, and don’t forget you’ll need to “puppy proof” your home for his safety or you might just find those brand new shoes in pieces if he’s not watched carefully! Also, since he is so young, you’ll need to work with him on potty training, as his little bladder can’t hold it for more than a few hours.

Puppies require ALOT of time, patience and training, so you must be dedicated and have the time for that so that he grows up to be the bestest boy ever! Preference will be given to a work from home family or one who’s only gone a few hours a day. His new family should be agile and very alert since he’s so small he can get underfoot easily, and if there are kids in the home, we recommend they be 10+ due to his tiny size. Nicholas has been neutered, is current on his age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and started on his heartworm and flea prevention. Please note, he will require regular grooming which can run anywhere form $60.00-$120.00 per visit, so keep that in mind with your budget too!

Think this little doll baby might be the guy for you? If so,, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 15-18 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan. 

All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.

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Breed: Doodle mix

Age:  3 mo DOB 10-14-25 

Sex: Male

Weight: 5.3 lb currently – for an adult weight, could be 20-50 lbs *no guarantee, we don’t know the size of  mom or dad. 🙂

Color: Brown/Red 

DOGS:  He would like another, similar size dog to play with in his new home. 

Kids: Respectful 8+ with dog experience

We’d like you to meet Gingerbread! Can you believe that little face? So cute, right? We are in love with this mighty little fireball.  Gingerbread is a healthy and happy 3 month old little boy who weighs in at a whopping 5.3 lbs.!!!! We think his adult weight could be 20-50 lbs, but please note, that is not a guarantee of weight at all, he was a surrender with no information on parentage.  He is a very smart little boy, learning new things everyday, he knows how to navigate puppy stairs to get on the sofa and out to the back yard down 3 steps for play and to work on potty training.  He is a busy smiley guy. He lovvvvees teething toys, soft toys, and when left unattended human shoes! (typical puppy, right?)

Gingerbread loves to play with the other pups in his foster home as well as plays on his own.  He would love another dog in his home to play with, or he could be your one and only, as long as you have time to dedicate to him, and of course, like any puppy, he likes to chew on things so you’ll need a watchful eye. He picks up anything and everything that is in front of him, so he will need age appropriate puppy chew toys and a quick human to take rocks, twigs and anything he wants to put in his mouth while outside. After playtime, he will settle down in a soft puppy bed or lap to relax. Please remember, puppies require ALOT of time, patience and consistency, his tiny bladder cannot hold it for several hours, so he will need patience while he is learning potty training.  Also, don’t forget, they can be “curious” so you’ll need to puppy proof your home for his safety.  He will need a home with watchful eyes to make sure he doesn’t get into things he is not supposed to. A work from home family, or one who only works away from the home for just a few hours a day will be given preference. 

Gingerbread would love a family that will continue to show him all the good things that life has to offer. Since he is currently so small, If there are children in the home, it is recommended that they be 8+ and small dog experienced. He is fast and so small he can get under feet quickly and sometimes unnoticed. He will need to be in a home where his people are agile and very alert to keep an eye out for him.  He is looking for a home with another similar sized dog for him to play with and learn from. 

Gingerbread has been neutered, is current on his age appropriate vaccines, microchipped and started on his heartworm and flea prevention. Also note, this little doll will require regular grooming which can average anywhere from $60.00-$120.00 per visit, so you’ll need to figure that into your budget as well.

If you’d like to add this little cutie to your family, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 15-18 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan. 

All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio of the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.

Dog Name: Dixie/Redington Beach

DOB: 11/12/2018 (approx)

DOG BREED: Pomeranian mix

DOG WEIGHT: 16.6 lbs

GENDER: Female

HOUSE TRAINED: PeePad trained working on leash walks

LOCATION: Redington Beach, FL

GOOD WITH DOGS: Yes, similar size. No large dogs

GOOD WITH KIDS: Not recommended

GOOD WUTH CATS: Not recommend

COLOR: Brown

FENCED YARD: Not required but preferred, she will need supervision when in yard at all times. She is now and active lizard hunter.

**We will verify ALL information on your application, any incomplete applications will be closed**

1-24-26 PUPDATE

Hi there, it’s just me, lil’ ol’ Dixie here to share a bunch of new things about me! If you remember, when I got here I was a little scared, because this was all new to me, but boy oh boy, not anymore! My true personality has come out, (thanks foster daddy and mommy 💗) and I’m even more adorable if you can believe it!

 Are you ready for fun, love and adventure?  If you are, you just have to meet me. I was an owner surrender a couple of months ago, and boy did I have a lot of making up to do. Foster Mom calls me “Dixie the Explorer” Ha! While in the backyard, I hunt lizards, squirrels, bunnies and anything else that enters the backyard. Once I have successfully rid the back yard of uninvited visitors, I come into the house to chew a bone or play with a toy.  When evening hits, I am looking for an enjoyable dinner, a walk around the neighborhood (I love “walkies” and am good on a leash) to socialize with the neighborhood children and cuddles on the couch. Foster Mom has other pups in the house like me, and I get along with them, so if you have a friend for me to play with it’s ok, or I could be your one and only to spoil, as that works for me too! 🤗 I really need a home that has a secure fenced in yard so I can continue my quest for the creatures in the yard!

I’m fully vetted and prefer a quieter adult only home where my human is home more often than not, maybe a retiree or someone who works from home would be “pawsome”. I’m also going to need regular grooming to keep me looking pretty, so please keep that in mind with your budget. Typically a groom will run about $60.00 and up. 

If you have a similar lifestyle, ( minus the hunt for critters 🤣) please fill out an adoption application www.viprescue.org so we can meet, k?

11-24-25 – PUPDATE We’d like you to read our sweet Dixie’s update. As she becomes more comfortable and familiar with her new surroundings in her foster home, her true personality is coming out and she is absolutely adorable! She has become an expert Lizard chaser as she can find them anywhere. She perks up as soon as she spies one and the chase is on or even hide and seek is fun to. We discovered Dixie’s playful drive at the Dogtoberfest held last weekend in Dunedin. Our tent location was facing the Lure course (flag on a remote control line and the dogs are stimulated chasing it) Yes Dixie most certainly had her turn and boy did she love it. She completed one entire circuit around the course. You go girl! Ha! As you can see, our darling lizard chasing lure coursing girl most certainly will enjoy an active household, and maybe one that will get her involved in some type of agility? We bet she’d love it!

Dixie is still in search of her “Fur”ever home. If you are ready to welcome this sweet active girl into your heart and home, please visit our website VIPRescue.org to review her complete bio, and if you think you’d be the perfect fit for her, please fill out an adoption application as we’re sure Dixie would love to be settled in her new home for the Holidays!

11-13-25 Well hello there! I’m Dixie, a 7 year old 16lb Pommy mix girl! My human became ill and could no longer take care of me, and surrendered me to VIP Rescue. As soon as I got here, I went straight to the “dogtor” for a complete check up as I had never been to a place like that before. Thank goodness all is well and I’m ready to find my new human to share my life with! My ideal new place would a quieter, active adult home, no kids please, with someone who is home most of the time, either a retiree or maybe an adult who works from home. 

Foster Mom has other littles in the house, I like them, but I could also be your one and only and you can spoil me rotten. I get all kinds of excited when I hear Mom gathering the leashes for a walk, I really like that, cuz I get to do all the “sniffies” in the neighborhood and boy, do I like those! I’m working on “housebreaking” training, (whatever 🙃 lol) and am currently tinkle pad trained. I’m learning to go outside when we go on those awesome walks with foster Mom. Since I’m so cute and fluffy, keep in mind that I will need regular grooming appointments which can run anywhere from $60.00 and up each time, so please prepare that in your budget cuz that’s really important for me to have done. 

I’m spayed, current on my vaccines, had a recent dental, am microchipped and on flea and heartworm prevention as well. If you’re interested in me or in both me and my friend Daisy, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application. Hope to meet you soon!

VIP Rescue reserves the right to approve or disapprove adoption applications submitted based on each dogs specific needs. If your adoption application is approved, you will be required to travel to the dogs foster home to meet the dog.

Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 12-16 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pet’s estimated lifespan.

All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio on the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.

As always, if you have any questions at all, feel free to email us at info@ viprescue.org

Daisy Redington Beach

Available for adoption

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Dog Name: Daisy/Redington

Beach DOB: 11/12/2018 (approx) 

DOG BREED: Maltese mix 

DOG WEIGHT: 8.2lbs 

GENDER: Female 

HOUSE TRAINED: PeePad trained working on leash walks 

LOCATION: Redington Beach, FL 

GOOD WITH DOGS: Yes, similar size. No large dogs 

GOOD WITH KIDS: Not recommended 

GOOD WITH CATS: Not recommend 

COLOR: White 

FENCED YARD: Required, she is very nervous on the leash, because she’s so small, she will need supervision when in yard at all times.

**We will verify ALL information on your application, any incomplete applications will be closed** 

We’re excited to share a great “pup”date on our sweet Daisy!

Hey friends, it’s me, Daisy, and wow, do I have an update for you! Fact is, when I first met the volunteers at VIP Rescue, I was scared, reserved, shy, frightened easily because I  had never known the life I was being introduced to. The doctor visits, the collar, harness and leash, the walks, the schedule, even the loving outreach from all the strangers on my first outing at a doggie event, it was just all new, unknown and very overwhelming. My foster mommy said it was good for me to get out and about, but I wasn’t as sure as she was! “Mom” kept at it, and well, I have to admit, it’s working and really kinda nice getting “out and about.”

Since those initial days, foster mom has introduced me to so much, so now I’m not so overwhelmed. You could say I am in a whole new place in my new life, and I’m really liking it! Foster mom says I am now living the life a dog deserves, but she says I can’t stay here forever, because there are others just like me that need a safe place to land and to learn about all the great things life has to offer a pupper like me and get a loving family of their own, like I’m going to get! 🐾❤️

So now, I am looking for my forever home. One that I deserve, want and really need. 

As you may have read, I didn’t have this kind of life before. I pretty much spent my life in a crate, and guess what? Since these rescue folks took me in, I haven’t been in a crate at all except on my terms and to go on car rides because I’m such a good girl! I’m learning to go potty outside or sometimes I go on the potty pads that she has next to the back door. Foster mom has me on a schedule, when we go outside, I do my business, I get a treat and the when we come in I have free roam of the whole house. If foster mom isn’t home to stick to her schedule, potty pads are my backup plan. My precision isn’t always perfect, doesn’t matter, because foster mom still says that I’m a good girl!

On that note, let’s talk about schedules. Mine, and yours. Let’s start with mine. Prior to coming to VIP, I wasn’t fed appropriately. Whether it was because it wasn’t enough, was too infrequently, was not in a safe or clean environment, or maybe it was because I used to get bullied by a bigger dog in the house at mealtime, my point is, my new meal time schedule is the jam 💃 🐾 and I participate in the jam appropriately by dancing on my back feet, paws in the air, and then spinning in circles in anticipation of my chow. I eat nearby my other canine housemate friends, but foster mom is on watch duty and she doesn’t let anyone get in my bowl. Truth is, I can’t get in their bowl either! Mom watches us all like a hawk. That’s good because I don’t have to worry about another pup eating my yummies. 

Now, about your schedule. I really like company, I don’t mind the fact you have things to do, and I will chill out by your side while you do things like computer work, gardening, cooking/baking, laundry and crafting. But please, I’m not a loner. I lived that life, and I am flourishing in an active house, that has normal and predictable routines and schedules. I’m chill with you leaving me for short times but don’t leave me hours on end. 

I need exercise, sunshine, fresh air, love and nurturing. (And timely meals please). 

Have other pets? No problem, as long as they aren’t an “alpha” type pup and don’t bully me around like what was done to me previously. Foster mom has introduced me to more dogs than I can count and I’m a big fan of all her canine friends, both fosters and her forever “fur” kids. I don’t have to be the head of the pack, but I have learned my confidence and I’m not a pushover anymore either.

Foster mom says I’m adorable, and quite frankly, I have to agree. I have a new pep to my step I didn’t have when I got here and every morning I am excited to see what I will learn or experience for the day.  I’m unusually playful for my age (estimated 7’ish years DOB 2018). I love toys, especially  the stuffed ones, with crunchies or squeakies inside. 

I’ve got this goofy underbite with crooked teeth going on but foster mom says it just adds to my cuteness.  She’s convinced me that I am adorable, and I deserve a forever family. Foster mom says I am not barky. I just bark at the normal dog stuff, but I’m probably not an apartment/condo dog though because I love the freedom of a fenced in yard and all the sniffies, and don’t forget, I’m still working hard on my leash skills. “Mom” goes at my pace and so far, my pace has me sprinting right into my search for my forever family.

The ideal home for Daisy is a quieter adult only home with someone who is definitely home more often than not, ideally a retiree or an adult that works from home. With a secure fenced yard attached to the home. She is a sweetie, but will need time and patience to continue building her confidence and trust in her humans. Also something to keep in mind is that she will require regular grooming which can run anywhere from $60.00 and up for each session, so please be prepared in your budget for that very important expense.

Daisy has been spayed, had a recent dental, is current on her vaccines and also on her monthly flea and heartworm prevention. Might she be the gal for you? If so, please visit www.viprescue.org and fill out an adoption application!

VIP Rescue reserves the right to approve or disapprove adoption applications submitted based on each dogs specific needs. If your adoption application is approved, you will be required to travel to the dogs foster home to meet the dog.

Adoption Requirements: You must be a Florida resident, and be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care. If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 12-15 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pet’s estimated lifespan.

All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio on the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs. Thank you for thinking rescue.

As always, if you have any questions at all, feel free to email us at info@ viprescue.org

Applications are found on our website VIPRescue.org

Willow / Myakka City

Available for adoption

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Breed: Standard Poodle

Age: 2.5 yr DOB 1-13-2023

Sex: Female

Weight: 50 lb

Color: White

Gets along with DOGS: Yes

Gets along with Cats: No

Kids: Respectful 10+ with dog experience

Fenced Yard: Yes, 5 ft or higher secured fenced in yard is required Meet Willow, a super friendly, 2 1/2 year old 50lb. girl that acts like your typical 2 year old standard poodle, active and on the go!

Her ideal home would consist of active adults who can commit to several walks or a run, and games at least a couple times a day. We think Willow could do great at something like FastCat ( a timed 100 yard dash for dogs where they chase a lure down a straight course) or agility. We recommend that there be no young children under 10 years, tiny dogs under 20 ponds, or cats in the home because littles move quickly and startle her, and she’s also not aware of her size and can play a little rough. She’d love a committed family who is able to do more training with her. She is smart as a whip and has a ton of potential. Although friendly, she is a little skittish at first but does warm up and it will take a couple of days for her to get used to her new family and surroundings, so Willow’s new home must have the time and patience with her.

Willow is great on a leash, and is always up for adventures. She has been taken to busy activities and does well. She also does well with other dogs medium size and larger. She’s doing well with training and knows sit, stay, come, fetch, hoop (jump through) and again, would benefit with some additional training both mentally and physically to help burn off some of her high energy. She loves to play outside, she gets the zoomies and loves to play with and in water. Willow’s new home is required to have at least a 6ft or higher secured fenced in yard, sorry, there are no exceptions, because this is what she needs due to her energy level and safety. Willow is very playful, however she does get fearful with strangers at first (barks and backs away) until she feels comfortable.

One more thing to consider if you’re interested in adopting this fabulous gal, is the cost of grooming. She’ll require regular Grooming, which can be costly, so please keep that in mind as part of your budget. Willow is completely housebroken, spayed, microchipped, current on her vaccinations, and is on heartworm and flea prevention as well.

So, what do you think? Do you have the time, patience and energy to keep up with our amazing Willow? If you’d like to add her to your family, please visit www.viprescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

*** Willow is fostered in MYAKKA CITY, FL. You must travel to MYAKKA CITY to meet Willow and bring any other pets and residents you have for the meeting. If you would like more information on Willow, or to be considered for adoption, you must complete an adoption application at www.viprescue.org. Our volunteer will contact you once your application is approved. We are unable to respond to your emails and messages without you first completing an adoption application.

**ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS** You must be a Florida resident and a homeowner, be at least 25 years of age to adopt. To qualify for adoption, all of the pets in your home must be spayed or neutered, be current on all vaccines, preventatives, and have received consistent veterinary care.If you’ve had more than one Vet in the past 3 years, please provide all the names and number for each vet. This breed typically lives 12-15 years, so please keep that lifespan in mind, as your age should be appropriate for the pets estimated lifespan. If you want more info or would like to meet Willow, please complete an adoption application at www.viprescue.org. All of us at VIP Rescue are Volunteers, with families, jobs and pets of our own, so please be kind and patient. We select the most fitting application for the dog, not necessarily the timeliest adoption application. Please make sure to read the entire bio on the pet you’re interested in before applying to adopt to make sure you meet the pets needs.

VIP Rescue Inc. Is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation in the state of Florida. Thank you for thinking rescue! www.viprescue.org Willow’s Adoption Donation is: $475.00

Thank you for thinking rescue.