Small Dogs for Adoption in Toledo, OH: 8 Little Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Toledo have 8 small dogs up for adoption. Here are all 8, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page is listed by their rescue as small, with breeds like Pit Bull Terrier, Chihuahua and Beagle.
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1. Tripp
Meet Tripp! Your Future Best Friend!
Hi, I'm Tripp! I'm a sweet Beagle boy with a gentle heart and a playful side just waiting to shine.
I'm still settling into my foster home, and it takes me a little time to feel safe and comfortable with new people. I might be a bit timid at first, but with patience, kindness, and a little understanding, you'll start to see my personality blossom. Give me a few weeks to settle in, and you'll discover the special boy hiding beneath my shy exterior.
A few things you should know about me:
I'm a big fan of chewing on my favorite bones!
I'm a good passenger in the car and ready to ride along on life's adventures.
Read more about Tripp
I have a playful side that comes out as I grow more comfortable.
I'm a sweet boy who just needs a little time to trust and feel at home.
I'm looking for a family who understands that love doesn't always happen overnight. I may need a little extra patience in the beginning, but if you're willing to let me go at my own pace, the bond we build will be something truly special.
Could you be the person who gives me the time, love, and safe home I need to blossom? My forever family is out there, and I can't wait to find you!
Please consider adopting Tripp and showing him that the best things in life are worth waiting for!
Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue microchips all dogs and cats before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the shoulder blades and are another form of identification should the animal get lost. The microchips are registered to Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue. The microchip is transferred to the adopter once the adoption is complete. The adopter is responsible for a one-time $15 microchip enrollment fee. Microchips are enrolled with AKC Reunite. Dogs and Cats still need to have collar with tags should they get lost.
- Good with dogs
2. Lily
ADOPTION $450.00Lily is a sweet young Chihuahua mix, under a year old, who is looking for a patient family to call her own. She’s working hard on her potty manners and, with a little gentle encouragement, we know she’ll earn that gold star soon!
The world can still feel a little scary to Lily, so a kind voice and patient heart will help her blossom. Once she feels safe and comfortable, she loves to cuddle close.
Lily is fully vetted and ready to find the loving family who will show her just how wonderful forever can be.
Read more about Lily
New foster dogs need time to feel safe. They may be skittish or fearful, so always stay with them outside—even in fenced yards. Ensure collars and leashes fit securely to prevent escapes. Your gentle presence and protection help them feel loved and secure.
The adoption fee helps allow Perfect Paws to provide all animals with current, age appropriate vaccinations which include, DHLPP, Kennel Cough and Rabies (if the pet is at least 13 weeks old), and spay/neuter when necessary. The fee also helps with the cost of deworming; heartworm testing (if the pet is at least 1 year old), heartworm prevention as well as flea and tick prevention for animals cared for through the rescue. He will go home with a collar, leash, and vaccination record. If you would like to adopt this very special K-9 kid, please go DIRECTLY to our website to complete our convenient Online Adoption Form. Our website is www.perfectpawspetrescue.org cut and paste our web address into your browser to get to our site. Email any questions to perfectpawsrescueinc@gmail.comNO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Fort Wayne Indiana vicinity.
3. Frankie
Foster updateFrankie is very curious and brave! She would bond STRONGLY to any new family. She's very food motiated and the first one to come when called for dinner!Hi there! I’m looking for my forever family!
I was born in July 2025, along with my siblings, and I’ve been growing into a sweet, happy, loving pup ever since! ❤️ I love getting attention, spending time with people, and exploring everything around me.
My mama is a very sweet Shepherd mix, and while I have some adorable pitty-like features, I’m a mixed-breed dog and my exact breed mix is unknown.
I’ve grown up with my siblings, and we’ve had lots of fun together along the way.
Read more about Frankie
I have my own unique personality and am ready to find a family who will give me the love, patience, guidance, and attention I deserve.
I’m a sweet pup with lots of love to give, and I’m hoping my forever family is out there looking for me!
Could I be the one you’ve been looking for?Apply at Busterdogs.com!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
4. Georgie
foster updateGeorgie is the chillest of the litter. Shes always up for a cuddle and always down for a nap! She is goofy and very sweet. Hi there! I’m looking for my forever family!
I was born in July 2025, along with my siblings, and I’ve been growing into a sweet, happy, loving pup ever since! ❤️ I love getting attention, spending time with people, and exploring everything around me.
My mama is a very sweet Shepherd mix, and while I have some adorable pitty-like features, I’m a mixed-breed dog and my exact breed mix is unknown.
I’ve grown up with my siblings, and we’ve had lots of fun together along the way.
Read more about Georgie
I have my own unique personality and am ready to find a family who will give me the love, patience, guidance, and attention I deserve.
I’m a sweet pup with lots of love to give, and I’m hoping my forever family is out there looking for me!
Could I be the one you’ve been looking for?Apply at Busterdogs.com!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Jack
Foster UpdateJack is the mountain goat of the family. He loves jumping around and getting the zoomies. He gets the wiggle butts very easily and is always down for a good time. He loves the outdoors and needs to be scooped up whenever hes outside and brought in becasue he loves outside so much!Hi there! I’m looking for my forever family!
I was born in July 2025, along with my siblings, and I’ve been growing into a sweet, happy, loving pup ever since! ❤️ I love getting attention, spending time with people, and exploring everything around me.
My mama is a very sweet Shepherd mix, and while I have some adorable pitty-like features, I’m a mixed-breed dog and my exact breed mix is unknown.
I’ve grown up with my siblings, and we’ve had lots of fun together along the way.
Read more about Jack
I have my own unique personality and am ready to find a family who will give me the love, patience, guidance, and attention I deserve.
I’m a sweet pup with lots of love to give, and I’m hoping my forever family is out there looking for me!
Could I be the one you’ve been looking for?Apply at Busterdogs.com!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
6. Pixie
Hi there! I’m looking for my forever family!
I was born in July 2025, along with my siblings, and I’ve been growing into a sweet, happy, loving pup ever since! ❤️ I love getting attention, spending time with people, and exploring everything around me.
My mama is a very sweet Shepherd mix, and while I have some adorable pitty-like features, I’m a mixed-breed dog and my exact breed mix is unknown.
I’ve grown up with my siblings, and we’ve had lots of fun together along the way. I have my own unique personality and am ready to find a family who will give me the love, patience, guidance, and attention I deserve.
I’m a sweet pup with lots of love to give, and I’m hoping my forever family is out there looking for me!
Could I be the one you’ve been looking for?Apply at Busterdogs.com!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
7. Pongo
Hi there! I’m looking for my forever family!
I was born in July 2025, along with my siblings, and I’ve been growing into a sweet, happy, loving pup ever since! ❤️ I love getting attention, spending time with people, and exploring everything around me.
My mama is a very sweet Shepherd mix, and while I have some adorable pitty-like features, I’m a mixed-breed dog and my exact breed mix is unknown.
I’ve grown up with my siblings, and we’ve had lots of fun together along the way. I have my own unique personality and am ready to find a family who will give me the love, patience, guidance, and attention I deserve.
I’m a sweet pup with lots of love to give, and I’m hoping my forever family is out there looking for me!
Could I be the one you’ve been looking for?Apply at Busterdogs.com!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
8. Peanut
Meet Peanut — Small Package, HUGE Personality!
Everyone, meet Peanut, an absolutely amazing 20-pound little guy who is ready to find his forever family!
Peanut may be small, but he has plenty of love, personality, and charm packed into those 20 pounds! He’s the kind of boy who will quickly become your best buddy and make himself right at home in your heart.
He’s adorable, sweet, and ready for someone to show him just how wonderful life can be. Peanut is looking for a family who will include him in the adventures, spoil him with love, and give him the forever home he deserves. ❤️
Read more about Peanut
At only 20 pounds, Peanut is basically the perfect size for everything—walks, adventures, snuggles, and, of course, taking over the couch.
Small dog. Big heart. Even bigger potential for stealing your spot in bed.
Please share Peanut and help us find the wonderful family he’s been waiting for!
Adopting a small dog in Toledo
Small dogs suit apartments and smaller homes, are easy to take along, and many live well into their teens.
They still need daily walks, play and training. Small dogs can be fragile, so ask the rescue how they are with young children, who can easily drop or step on them.
Rescues with small dogs near Toledo
- The Buster Foundation Pit Bull Education and RescueBelleville, MI · 5 small dogs above
- Happy Days Dog and Cat RescueLivonia, MI · 1 small dog above
- Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc.Fort Wayne, IN · 1 small dog above
- Canine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · 1 small dog above
Questions about adopting small dogs in Toledo
How many small dogs are up for adoption in Toledo?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Toledo, Ohio, have 8 small dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a small dog in Toledo?
The rescues with the most small dogs near Toledo right now are The Buster Foundation Pit Bull Education and Rescue (Belleville, MI), Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue (Livonia, MI) and Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc. (Fort Wayne, IN). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are small dogs good for apartments?
Often, yes. Many small dogs are happy with a smaller space and short walks, but energy matters more than size: ask the rescue how active the dog is and whether they bark when left alone.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.