This dog is currently out of state but will be transported to New England shortly with no additional travel costs. The long distance adoption process includes talking to the foster they are living with in the south. Roughly 90% of our dogs are successfully long distance adopted and 10% adopted locally. TO APPLY: 1) copy/paste this link https://gdrne.com/adopt/adoption-application/ 2) OR at the bottom of the page click on "Adoption Policy" and then it will bring up the adoption application. Meet Grumpy, a 4-5-year-old Shih Tzu, weighing 15 pounds (as of 5/20/26). Grumpy was surrendered by his owner in Mississippi, but he can't wait to turn his frown upside down once he meets you! Even though he's an adult, he looks like an adorable grumpy grandpa. However, Grumpy brings a distinct charm all his own! While he may not flaunt an outgoing personality, his quiet, dignified presence makes him a special companion for those who appreciate a more understated character. Grumpy enjoys the simple pleasures in life, especially lounging on your lap where he can observe the world with a discerning eye. It may look like he's judging everyone... and you're right. He is. He also has a knack for bringing a sense of calm to any environment, making him a delightful addition to a peaceful home. Ideal Home: •Family: Grumpy is best suited for families with older children who can respect his need for space and understand his unique personality. He's not a fan of being handled roughly. He's a defined gentleman after all! •Other Pets: He gets along well with other dogs but prefers to engage in play only when the mood strikes him, allowing him the freedom to choose. We're not sure if he's had experience with cats, but if they're grumpy too, they might work out! He doesn't have experience with crates, but has been leash-walked and as long as he's taken out regularly, he won’t have accidents. Medical Disclosure: Grumpy has an autoimmune disease and will need eye drops the rest of his life. To thank you for helping him, he'll make sure to only judge the neighbors and not you. How nice! If you love a calm presence with a dash of side-eye, bring Grumpy home today! All dogs are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. All dogs require professional training to become the best family member they can be. To adopt or learn more about Grumpy, you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, copy and paste this URL into your browser: WWW.GDRNE.COM/ADOPTION-APPLICATION [Adoption Fee: $495] ** PLEASE READ: If a dog is listed, then s/he is currently available for adoption. Their information is correct to the best of our abilities and the information we have been given as of the day of posting. From time to time we receive new information/photos of a dog and we do recreate their listing, which means their old listing link will no longer be valid. If you are considering a dog but don't apply right away please make sure to search for the dog by name if the link you have no longer works. Please note, GDRNE does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated that we have run DNA. All breeds listed are educated estimates. Note that if the dog is listed as an "Out of town pet" there are NOT additional transport fees - it is included in our adoption fee Our dogs are rescued from various situations. It is most likely that both their parents were strays and even if not, mixes of some sort and that their grandparents were mixes as well. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them a breed all their own - a True and adorable American MUTT. If you are interested in this dog, you must submit an application. Great Dog is not a shelter so there is no building you can visit. Our dogs live in private foster homes until adopted. To learn more about our *shelterless* rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website at WWW.GDRNE.COM.