Update: Barkley gave us 12.5 wonderful years and losing him was tough. Sonny just turned 12, but this resilient senior pup is still as energetic as ever despite losing his brother. We are so incredibly thankful for this organization for giving us such wonderful pups. They have made our house a home for over 10+ years and we never had any issues with health or behavior until their older age (11+) read more

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I saw my little Rosie (Yorkshire Terrier) listed on Petfinder a couple weeks ago and I sent an email, then called to follow up. They asked some questions, I came in to meet her and talk with them... and just a few days later I was able to pick her up! She is beautiful, healthy and full of energy. I am also happy to say that the process to adopt her was so quick, easy and smooth!!! (I've tried working with some other organizations that did not seem organized to say the least) Loree and Lanae were the ones I worked with and I just want to say thank you so much!!! read more

I met Loree and Dr Schwartz while doing rescue with another group years ago. The more I come to know about them, the more impressed I am with them, and - believe me - I am not easy to impress. They rescue hundreds of animals every year, most from the brink of death. They work tirelessly with other rescue groups and shelters, often taking the toughest cases with the greatest care needs. They take hundreds of "disposable" beagles from the labs who breed and use them for animal testing. They are just incredible. When it was time for me to adopt another dog for own family, Loree and Monte were the obvious choice. I have never had a single regret from any interaction I've had with any individual from this group. Not one. My little yorkie loves her Auntie Loree and Uncle Monte, and I am so glad and grateful they are who they are. Just incredible, the work they do and the way they do it. Among others, in the space of a year, they place dozens of yorkshire terriers, shih tzu, poodles, lhasa apso, beagles, and small dogs off all kinds - most of whom require grooming. If you want a cute little dog who will return your love and devotion ten-fold, contact Toy Breed Rescue. They will tell you how it is. read more

Toy Breed Rescue - Yorkshire Terrier - Veterinarians Near Me - San Jose, California

So grateful for people like this that rescue beloved dogs. Our beloved dog arrived to my husband and I 3 weeks ago after being so close to being euthanized. The original vet and the rescue group knew that Max had so much more love and life to give...he just needed to be polished up from being neglected for so long. They saved his life. Our sweet love is so loving and gentle. He's middle aged like us (haha) so is very mellow. Truly in love with him and we are so blessed. He was saved by compassionate rescue people and now, he's saving us. :-) read more

I adopted my Yorkie-mix from this wonderful organization back in 2012 when they came to the adoption event at the Santa Clara Humane Society. Last year my family and I decided we were ready to add to the family. We searched on Pet finder and found our second pup. Coincidentally, he too was from Toy Breed Rescue. We contacted the foster mom and exchanged emails with Loree, the founder. They were both very kind and were eager to help us in our adoption process. We adopted our new pup and he is as spoiled as our first one! read more

Looking for a small dog to replace my 15 year chiachiaa mix and I am interested to Barkelwy or Sonny to adopt

Lorree and the team are outstanding at rescuing animals. I asked for her help in locating a new Shih Tzu companion after the loss of my best friend, Phoenix Arisen. Within a couple of weeks, she rescued 2 boys (brothers) and within 4 days, they were sent to her, chipped, clipped, given their shots, and off to their new homes. I think Jewel L was the other recipient. RAFFI has enhanced my life and broken hearts all over town. Lorree absolutely knows her clients both human and animal. She knows who will fit together and goes above and beyond to enable those of us who are yearning for a little one, to find the special one for us. read more

For the reviewers giving this rescue a 1 star review and pulling the race card, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I am clearly NOT white. I am obviously Asian. At no point did I feel like I was being treated differently because of race. This is just a shameful complaint. Maybe she just didn't like the vibe she got from you. Loree was nothing but helpful and kind to me. It's clear that she cares about the homes her dogs are going into. This is not a place where they're willing to just pawn a dog off to anyone just because they want to get rid of a dog. The first dog I contacted Loree about did not work out because my household would not be a good fit for the particular dog. She was not rude about telling me why and I was not offended. These dogs deserve a forever home, and if you're not a good candidate for particular dog, it's not fair to hand that dog over to you if someone else would provide a better home. As for asking a lot of questions, such as what would happen if a couple adopting a dog together is to break up, that is a legitimate and fair question. Of course you don't want to think that you'll break up. I'm sure she's not saying you will. However, I've seen people get really nasty when it comes to custody of a pet post-breakup. Since the first dog I inquired about did not fit my household, Loree worked with me to find me a dog that would be right for me. I originally inquired about a Maltese but I ended up with a yorkie. Unfortunately, the yorkie ended up not getting along with my dog in my home, so I had to take her back. I felt so awful about it but I had to do what was best for both dogs. Loree didn't make me feel bad about having to bring her back and she was very understanding. I miss my yorkie but I feel good knowing that she's in good care and she'll be placed in a home more suited to her needs. If you're looking to adopt a toy breed, I highly recommend Toy Breed Rescue. read more

We adopted Mai Tai a 14 yr old golden Shih Tzu from Loree! He's amazing, wonderful, sweet, healthy & ours! We got him to a cardiologist & eye specialist (due to his age) & found he's relatively healthy, just a little blind & mostly deaf... just like my husband (ha ha!!). He's touched our heart, saved our little souls out of love & just plain has fun every day! We luv him & appreciate Loree's thorough check out to ensure the best for her little furbaby! We love our new babe - but we did end up changing his name from Mai Tai to OD (Oats for short)... for Old Dude! We love our Old Dude!! read more

I've adopted two dogs from Loree over the past 8 years. I even bring my dogs back to Boulevard Pet Hospital for their on-going care because Loree and Dr. Schwartz are genuinely concerned about what is best for the dogs. For Skyttle D/Jennifer, the Asian woman who complained about Loree, I am Asian and don't feel she treats me differently than anyone else. Please don't play the race card, it doesn't lend credibility to your review. read more

Toy Breed Rescue - My sweet little toy poodle adopted from Toy Breed Rescue - Veterinarians Near Me - San Jose, California

My experience with Linea was GREAT! The process was seamless. Thank you so much for our little princess!

We adopted Maddie-beautiful Maltese mix (initially known as Goldie) from Loree about 2 months ago and she has been the best addition to our family. Maddie at 1.5 years old, is healthy, came house broken and walks well on the leash. She is also great with children and other dogs. These things may sound obvious, but difficult to come by in smaller dogs and the traits are near impossible in adoptable dogs. Loree was very helpful in matching us with the right dog. Her knowledge is priceless. If you are thinikng about adopting a small dog, purebred or not, this is the place to go. You will get a real one on one matching process to find the right dog for you. read more

I have the furry love of my life, because of this organization, and one of their foster Mama's Divya. I can't tell you how patient, wise, helpful, and dog smart, this lady was/is. I hadn't had a dog as an adult (I was 52 at the time) though my husband had. God knows I needed a dog (I wasn't sure) , and that this was the place to find him. I needed a dog who'd had some fostering, so I could learn a little of his temperament from his foster mom, vs just standing outside of cages at the pound. God bless Divya, she didn't run the other way at my new dog owner trepidation, maybe she saw that we'd be okay. I know our house was just what our little guy needed, one where folk would be home most of the time. I give much credit to founders/heads of this group, Loree and Dr. Schwartz (If I'm correct) who obviously have a knack at picking dogs who will make good companions. They took good care of our little guy to get him ready for a home. What I've heard of their policies is excellent. They take great care to do best by the dogs. I would highly recommend this group if you are committed to becoming a happy dog owner and having a happy dog for life. read more

I had a wonderful experience here adopting my dog, Charlie (formerly Barnaby). I spoke with his foster mom before going to meet him in person and take him home. We were allowed plenty of time together to ensure we would be a great pair. The adoption fee included a harness, collar, leash, microchipping, neutering, health records, as well as helpful pamphlets and coupons. This rescue is connected with Boulevard Pet Hospital so you know the animals are well cared for. I took Charlie in for a check up and he was so excited to see everyone on the staff! Thanks so much to Loree and team for my new family member! read more

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I adopted Teddy aka Bugsy in September 2012 from Loree. He was a one year old, Lhasa mix. I saw Teddy's pic posted at Toy Breed Rescue website, and felt in love with him. I called Loree immediately to get more information about Teddy. When Loree called back and interviewed on the phone, she asked me lots of questions and tried to find out if I am a responsible owner. At that moment, I felt so disappointed because I was screening by her and had to answer all the questions that she was asking. My hope was going down to zero, as I thought she will reject me. Then, she wanted me to call back at 3:00P.M on the same day to chat further. When I called her again, she did not answer the phone. So I had to leave her a message. Finally Loree called. She scheduled to meet with me on Saturday morning at Martinez humane Society, parking lot area. When she arrived, she did not ask me any more questions, she just handed the dog and wanted me to take a walk around the parking lot with Teddy. After the walk, I brought Teddy home, and adopted him. That's simple. After I adopted Teddy, I realized Teddy is eating really, really fast. I emailed Loree asking for advice. She wrote back immediately and instructed me to purchase a special bowl for Teddy. The special bowl will help Teddy to slow down. I kept contacting Loree for help about Teddy; I realize Loree is very knowledgeable about dogs, and willing to offer her help at any time and guide me what to do. She followed up with me about Teddy's improvement. Now, Teddy with me is almost 8 months, he is so cute and adorable. He does not have any negative behaviors issue at all, except a fast eater. However, his eating habit is slow down a lot. The special bowl is working well for him as making him eating slowly. I am glad that I adopted Terry from Loree, a caring foster home. I definitely recommend all my friends to Loree if they are looking for a pet. Loree deserves five stars! :) Hooray, Loree! read more

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My husband and I were at the Milpitas Humane Society on Saturday and met Loree who had a beautiful 4 year old Shih Tzu named Manny . It was love first sight. We brought our pitbull/shepherd back for a meet and greet with him and that sealed the deal . We brought him home that day to his forever family. We renamed him Murphy . And he has brightened our lives in such a short few days. He is a very mild mannered well behaved little man . Loree was very informative . You could tell she wanted to make sure that this little guy was a perfect fit . He is adored and it feels like he's always been with us . Bella is very happy to have another furry friend .Thank you Loree for all the love and care you put into these little treasures. read more

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Adopted another dog, a beautiful Shih Tzu named Meiko in December 2014. Another great experience. read more

Toy Breed Rescue - Aimee (was Hazel). Adopted December 2012. - Veterinarians Near Me - San Jose, California

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A big shout out for Toy Breed Rescue, I am a huge fan!! Loree, Dr. Schwartz and the entire team are absolutely stellar. I love stopping by just to visit and hear about the lucky dogs that have been rescued by them. They truly are caring and great people who want what is best for the dog and the client. I have adopted two Yorkies from Toy Breed Rescue, Buster in May 2014 and Brandy August 2015. Both are such great little buddies of our family...and we adore them! Thank you Loree and team for all that you do! read more

Toy Breed Rescue - Our 5# Yorkie, Buster who loves his rawhide stogie! Adopted May 2014! - Veterinarians Near Me - San Jose, California

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I recently had to make the very difficult decision of giving up my sweet Yorkie for adoption. I spent a lot of time & effort searching for the best rescue organization in the San Jose area. I found Loree's name mentioned through a number of websites and was even referred to her from a woman across the country! After reading the Yelp reviews, it was obvious to me that Loree doesn't just hand over animals to anyone. She is meticulous in her selection of new owners, & rightfully so. There is no point in placing a dog with the wrong person. The people who had negative comments about their experience with Loree obviously didn't match well with the dogs they were interested in & did not respect her professional opinion. Once i made my choice to go with Toy Breed Rescue, I sent Loree an email and she quickly responded. She answered all of my questions & asked me detailed questions about my dog. She was very sensitive to my feelings and never pushed me about my decision. I knew at this point that I had found the right rescue for my dog. We set up an appointment for the surrender that was mutually convenient. Since Loree works with Boulevard Pet Hospital, I was able to meet her there. I was immediately greeted with warm smiles from the staff. I was a bit earlier than expected, and Loree was on a conference call where she volunteers as a board member for a national pet rescue organization. This is another reason I felt I could fully trust that my precious dog would be in excellent hands. If you have a pet that needs a new home, or you are looking for a rescue dog, I highly recommend Toy Breed Rescue. read more

I had no clue this amazing organization had a Yelp page! We adopted our cute little maltipoo pup back in 2010 or so. The foster mom, Linea, is a wonderful person to open up her heart and her home to help get all these dogs a loving home. Thank you for all you do! read more

This group should be put out of business. I rescued a little dog who has become listless after beinG full of life and energetic. After the obnoxious girl who answered the phone and hung up on me when I asked about paying on time I decided these peopple dOnt care about animals. They just want moneyy. Not only had this person had no sympathy but she was arrogant ant rude. Please get them out of business. They don't care about animals. read more

I wouldn't even give these people a star. I went to the humane society to adopt a dog today and saw this really cute puppy from this toy breed rescue. My sister and I want to hold the puppy to get the feel if it. Loree rudely told us that only "potential" adopters are allowed to hold it. Wtf?!!! I guess we have all the free time in the world and want to come hang out at the pound on a Saturday? What the heck is this women trying to say? She thought we we just some kids and told us that our mother has to be there to be a part of the decision making. Woo, I am a grown woman and don't need my mother's permission for anything. We were interrogated like we're criminals by Loree. I thought it would be nice to take in a dog who needs a home but after being treated like this I rather go buy one. Screw these people! read more

NO STARS GIVEN if I had that option! Candace is right. Loree is a rude person who doesn't have the mouth ask if you're a potential adopter. She assumes that you're just a child, needing your mother's involvement to adopt a pet! For crying out loud, we're an adult! Just because Loree looks like a grandma, it doesn't mean we're still in our teens! Well, she would have to blame god for making me look young for my age! That's why a lot of people say, "don't judge by the looks!" On top of that, BE AWARE!!! IF YOUR RACE IS OTHER THEN AMERICANS/ WHITE, Loree will definitely treat you badly! Just like how she treated myself & Candace (the previous yelper), because WE ARE ASIANS!!! read more

I've tried getting a hold of Toy Breed Rescue in regards to a Lhasa Apso they placed an ad for on petfinder.com for almost three weeks. Turns out the dog was also listed under another rescue site as well. When I finally got a response from them via email and I called back the number they gave me, the woman who emailed me wasn't even there. I left my fiance's number to call back, and a few hours later we got a phone call. Not only are the fees outrageous (a good $130 more than other rescues we were looking at) but the woman outright refused to meet with us to discuss the dog because she decided the dog would not like us. Why? Because even though we live 100 yards from a park that is dog friendly and trafficked by plenty of new dogs to meet, have someone home every single day of the week to keep the dog company, and have clearly been expressing interest in meeting this dog for quite some time right now, it's inconsequential because we don't own our own home, rather, we live in an apartment and because our most recent dog died of old age, we don't currently have any more in-home dogs for this one to socialize with. All this because the dog is currently in a foster home with other dogs. I've had two Lhasa Apsos before, neither of them cared to go outside unless they had company or needed to use the restroom, and most of the time they used a pee pad for that. Neither did they particularly care if there was another dog around them so long as there was always a person present to give them attention, which is why I was looking to adopt another Lhasa Apso to begin with. Save your money and rescue a poor little chihuahua or other small dog from other shelters who will be grateful for your interest and not turn you away without even meeting you. Clearly Toy Breed Rescue thinks their temporary facilities are better than a permanent and loving home with owners who are experienced with a specific breed. I would like to reiterate the point: she REFUSED TO MEET WITH US which meant not that "oh this dog isn't right for you" which I could understand to an extent, but that it was "we won't even bother helping you find a dog that IS right for you" read more

We recently adopted a pure bred Lhaso Apso from Toy Breed Rescue and had a greate experience. After we got her home we discovered that she had a cold. We called Loree, she said bring her in, we did, the vet looked our dog over, gave a prescription and we were out of there. No Charge! Two weeks later Loree called to see how our pup was doing! Very nice! A great organization! read more

For people who think this is an animal shelter, it's not its a animal hospital they rescue toy dogs but they don't have dogs for people to see like an animal shelter. Very disappointed that they will list this as animal shelter when really it's not. read more

We adopted a little dog from them and I have to say that they are so awesome. So awesome that they open up their homes and their wallets to temporarily house these pups and to get them back on their feet. These folks bear the costs of the dental work, medical and rehabilitation bills which is not cheap. The stories and scars are evident on these animals. This is our first rescue and I wish I had met these folks sooner. To reviewers who posted bad reviews because they wouldnt let you hold a pup. You are acting like spoiled little brats. To use the race card is indeed shameful because I can tell you these guys are so wonderful (and I'm Asian). The foster mum, Linea was not only the sweetest person but so very loving to the dogs. She even offered to drive the dog to us all the way up to SF. She was informative and very responsive to our concerns. If you are considering to adopt a little dog, please do consider reaching out to them. read more

Seems like the only poor reviews are from entitled people who want a dog handed over to them no questions asked and are expecting more of a retail experience than adoption. Yay for rescuing shih tzus! read more

I adopted my dog Buddy, a beautiful Maltese 6 years ago from Toy Breed rescue. He passed away at the age of 11 1/2 recently and all I can say is that having him was the best experience of my life. He brought joy every day. I give a lot of credit to people who do this kind of work for unwanted animals. So if they had a bad day, or didn't treat you with the respect you believe you deserve, chalk it up to a bad day, and understand that it's a labor of love and not a money making operation. Kudos to them for bringing beautiful animals and loving parents together. read more

We adopted our first pug here. He was healthy and well socialized at four months. He's a great little pug :) I'd recommend anyone looking to rescue a toy speak with these folks. read more

Another successful adoption for us from Lorree. We adopted another two fur babies last year from them. A yorkie and a toy poodle that were best friends at the foster mom's house. These two have changed our lives for the better. We love getting our rescue's from Loree. read more

We adopted an adorable little Italian Greyhound from here and love her to death. She had two broken legs that they fixed up, we fostered her during recuperation, and then we adopted her. What a sweet addition to our canine family. These folks really care about the animals and getting good homes for them. Just be aware that you're gonna fall in love. read more

I'll be honest with you. We are looking to adopt a dog and when i talked with Linea I was very very disappointed. I did find her very offensive, getting overly personal and quite rude. Now, it could be because she identifies very strongly with these helpless creatures. And that is commendable. But sometimes in their zeal to work for one being (dogs), people can overlook the feelings of other beings (humans). I would not have minded if she had asked these very personal questions in a kinder tone. But her attitude and tone were extremely judgmental. She is not helping the cause she is working for by turning away potential homes for the very animals she wants to help. Oh, and after talking to her, I still went in person to the adoption event. Am sad to report that her body language, tone, and manner of speaking were in keeping with what I had experienced on the phone. (I wonder, if someone is so kind at heart to work so hard for these helpless animals, how come the kindness does not come across in their outwardly behavior to other human beings.) read more

I am so happy to be fostering my very first baby. We already have three dogs of our own; whats another? lol. This organization is so great. I was under the impression that foster homes had to be strict and have lots of home visits; nope just had to make him a part of our family. I give our foster baby lots of love and attention and hope he finds a forever home soon. read more

My best buddy, Jeffrey, a Lhasa Apso, passed away at the ripe old age of 13. Losing him was extremely hard for me and I couldn't bear the thought of getting another pet. Grieving his loss took a while and when I finally made the decision to find another best buddy, I took my time, searching shelters and rescues; checking the internet daily. I knew in my heart I would know when I found the right pet. One day, I stumbled across Toy Breed Rescue in San Jose and my heart jumped! I thought I had checked most of the rescues in the area and couldn't understand how I missed this one, but nonetheless, there he was....a Havanese puppy named Brody. He made my heart melt and I knew he was the one. I emailed Loree (hoping he was still available for adoption). Loree emailed back and told me that he was and she forwarded my email to his foster mom. His foster mom contacted me right away and invited me to come and see him. Brody, is a special needs puppy abandoned at the vet clinic when his owner couldn't afford his medical care. You see, Brody was diagnosed with an ulcer on his left eye and suffers from dry eye in both eyes. The vet contacted the rescue which took care of his medical needs. He needs eye medication 4x/day. It's too early to tell if he'll need the drops for the reminder of his life. His foster mom did an extraordinary job, administering his eye meds every 3 hours round the clock. Brody is a happy, loving boy and I adore him very much. Notwithstanding that this rescue is well organized and has the greatest fosters. They are sad when they leave, but know they will be okay as they travel to their new home. Brody is now living at my house with all his puppy energy. He's about 20 weeks old and I couldn't be happier. Havanese breed loves to shred paper (go figure), so I have my very own live paper shredder! read more

The best in adoption in all of Bay Area. We adopted our shih-tzu/ terrier Sasha last year and Loree was very knowledgeable and so sweet. We are planning to adopt one more from Loree to add to our canine family of Shih-Tzu's. For anyone looking to adopt, I would highly recommend Toy Breed Rescue without a doubt. Loree and her crew are amazing. read more

My wife and I adopted our two shih tzus from Loree and we had a great experience with her. We are both Asian so it is curious as to why people are accusing this organization for not accepting non-whites. My wife and I were very clear as to the type of dogs we wanted and our requirements. At that time, we did not have children, but we were very clear to Loree that we wanted dogs that would be ok around children. She was very careful to only show us the dogs that she knew had a history of living around children. After our daughter was born one of the two guys became her best friend and the other guy could really care less about her. Loree is very protective of the dogs and many of them have been to multiple homes and shelters so she is looking to end the cycle of abandonment. She did ask us questions about our history around dogs and if we've raised shih tzus. My wife grew up with a shih tzu and we made it clear to Loree that we understood the requirements to raise and own a shih tzu (dietary needs, grooming, etc). read more

I thank Loree and the entire team, for not only rescuing my little best friend making it possible for me to adopt him, but for the ongoing care and support they provide us both! I had been looking for a smaller, older dog who was in need of a loving home and did I ever hit the jackpot with Duke! He is the cutest, smartest, most awesome little dog ever. He has a permanent grin on his face and is the most popular guy at any party, event or just cruising around with me. He is so well mannered, he goes everywhere with me. When I bring him to work ( I work with seniors) they absolutely get so excited to hold him and love him , which he eats up of course! Hugs and many, many thanks !!!!! read more

Big thanks to Loree for helping me out on very short notice with a sweet little dog! I was working in a pet store when someone came in one evening...handed me a little Yorkie, and bolted out of the store!! I fed him, snuggled him, fell in love, and came to the difficult realization that with six pets and an unemployed husband at home already I was not in a good position to take him home with me. I called Toy Breed Rescue and asked for suggestions. Much to my relief and joy, they made space to take him into foster care! I do a lot of foster work with cats and I know how hard it can be to squeeze in an unexpected animal with little/no notice. Loree did me and the little Yorkie a huge kindness at great inconvenience to herself, and I will always appreciate it! When I find myself looking for a companion for my current dog, I know where I'll be headed! read more

We are so grateful to Loree and Toy Breed Rescue for the care they give to dogs, many of them in bad shape when rescued. I had been looking for a playmate for my Yorkie and was ready to give an older rescue a home. I saw a photo of Tux, a poodle mix who was about 6 years old. Loree asked a number of screening questions over the phone, which I knew to expect. I actually appreciated her thoroughness. When rescue organizations are careful about potential adopters, you know that they also are attentive to each dog's needs. I saw that some of the reviewers here were offended to be asked personal questions about their home, employment hours, domestic relationship, and financial ability to care for a dog. Those questions are important and have much to do with the reasons dogs wind up as strays or in shelters. People who rent may have to move. Couples, married or not, may break up. Dogs will need to be walked and have companionship. And some owners die and have made no plans for their dog. To the person who said Loree was rude to her because she is Asian, my being Asian had nothing to do with how Loree treated me. A friend who adopted a shih tzu through Toy Breed Rescue took me to see Tux. The shelter is actually part of a vet clinic run by Loree's husband, a veterinarian. That was a plus. They could tell me exactly what his medical needs were. We were introduced to several dogs, all of them sweet, from young dogs to seniors. And then Tux came into the room. He was immediately friendly. He got along well with other dogs. He loved sitting in our lap, but did not act overly needy or frightened. My Yorkie, who normally loves other dogs, was aloof. I think he knew that Tux was going to invade his territory. But we could see no aggression in either dog. We learned that Tux was half his normal weight when found, and he was completely matted, and his breath stank. Loree and team nursed him back to health over several months. When he was finally strong enough, they neutered , microchipped, and vaccinated him, and also gave him a dental cleaning. THey even licensed him. The fee for adoption was $200--amazing, given all the veterinary care he had received. The $200 didn't even cover of all the expenses. Tux is a perfect dog. He is calm, happy, housetrained, well-mannered, and never barks. He and our Yorkie are best friends. Thanks, Loree, for this love bug. read more