Stella -OS

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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Stella – A Tiny Diva with a Giant Heart! Stella is the kind of pup who turns heads and steals hearts. This petite, spunky girl has all the sass of a diva and all the sweetness of a loyal best friend. She came into rescue through no fault of her own when her beloved owner could no longer care for her due to health issues—and now she’s ready to find a forever home that will cherish her for the little star she is. At first, Stella may approach new people with a bit of caution—she’s thoughtful like that. But give her a little time and patience, and you’ll quickly see her affectionate, shadow-you-everywhere side emerge. Once you’re in her circle, she’s yours completely. Stella adores being with her people and has a hilarious habit of climbing into chairs at the table so she doesn’t miss out on the action—yes, she’s basically convinced she’s human, and we’re not going to argue! She’s also a top-tier cuddle buddy, always ready to snuggle in and soak up the love. She gets along well with other respectful dogs, especially those of similar size, and would do best with a calm companion who matches her energy. Stella has also done well with cats once properly introduced—she genuinely seems to enjoy their company. She walks beautifully on a leash and enjoys several short strolls a day. Stella does best when kept on a consistent potty schedule and thrives with routine and structure. While she doesn’t like being outside alone, she’ll happily stay by your side if you go out with her—she just wants to be where her people are. Because of her small size and more delicate nature, a home without children under 12 is required. Stella would do best with an experienced dog owner who can continue to help her build confidence and feel secure. If you’re looking for a loving, loyal, and delightfully entertaining companion, Stella just might be your girl. She’s full of personality, overflowing with love, and more than ready for the next chapter of her life—could it be with you? Stella's adoption donation is $450 and she is being fostered in Central Ohio. She has been spayed, microchipped, received her rabies, distemper/parvo, bivalent canine influenza and Bordetella vaccines, tested negative for heartworms and started on prevention, as well as flea prevention. She has also had a dental cleaningVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.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.  July 13, 2025, 8:58 am

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Stella -OS, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.