dogs available to adopt through our RESCUE program
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ADOPTION PROCESS:
APPLICATION FORMS:
Completing a rescue dog application form isn’t just paperwork—it’s your first step towards giving a dog a second chance. We take this process seriously because every detail helps us make the right match for our dogs and adopters. That’s why we ask for everything upfront: full names, contact emails, and thorough references.
When even one piece is missing, we can’t move your application forward. It’s not about red tape—it’s about doing right by our dogs. We go the extra mile to make sure every adoption is a success, and we count on you to do the same by providing all the information we need right from the start.
OUR CONTRACT & ADOPTION FEES:
At Viz Whizz Dogs Rescue, our commitment to the well-being of our dogs doesn’t end when they leave our care—it’s a lifelong promise.
Every family that adopts from us enters into a Viz Whizz Dog Contract, designed to ensure that our dogs are always safe, healthy, and supported.
The contract guarantees lifetime support for every dog we place, and if circumstances change, we’ll always take our dogs back—no questions asked. Contracts and fees needs to be paid at time of pick up.
SURRENDERED DOGS:
At the time of surrender, all Viz Whizz dogs are up to date on key vaccinations. We also ensure they are heartworm negative, so you know you’re welcoming a healthy companion into your home.
This doesnt mean that they may not need an updated vaccine for your area. We ensure that every dog over the age of two is spayed or neutered, unless a veterinarian determines there’s a medical reason not to.
It’s all part of our promise to put our dogs’ welfare first, every step of the way.
Your transport costs do not waiver our fees. We are a small non-profit with very limited funding.
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Meet Atlas - Colorado Springs, CO
Male Vizsla | 4 years old
Atlas is a 4-year-old male Vizsla looking for a very experienced, adult-only home. He is playful, athletic, and enjoys both on- and off-leash activities, especially playing ball. He is housebroken, used to wearing a collar and leash, and knows several basic commands including sit, come, fetch, lay down, and short heel work.
Atlas is also a highly anxious dog with resource guarding and a bite history. His bite history is reported as Dunbar Level 3 and has involved family members in the home. He has guarded high-value items, his bed, and preferred resting spaces, and he can be reactive on leash and unsure of strangers.
Atlas is not a fit for a home with children. He needs a calm, structured environment with an experienced handler who understands behavior management, confidence building, and resource guarding. Continued work with a trainer will be essential to help him thrive.
Atlas is current on vaccines. He is intact, and Viz Whizz Dogs Rescue will contribute $250 toward his neuter. We are also offering a reduced adoption fee for the right committed home — someone willing to support him, continue training, and give him the structure he needs.
With the right person, Atlas could become a loyal companion and a great running partner. He is not a bad dog — he is an anxious dog who needs the right leadership, routine, and support to feel safe and successful.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/4PrUg6JbZ9peUnzy5
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Meet Sophie - San Antonio, TX
Female Vizsla | 5 Years Old
Sophie is a 5-year-old spayed Vizsla who is affectionate, athletic, smart, and deeply bonded to her people. She is a true Velcro Vizsla who loves to run, play ball, and be part of everyday life. She is food motivated, knows her basic commands, and when she trusts you, she is all in.
Sophie is not a beginner dog and will need a very specific home. She has shown reactivity and has a bite history involving a small child when she was startled/disturbed. Her bite history is reported as a Dunbar Level 2.
Sophie is also very dog selective and needs to be the only dog in the home. She currently lives with another Vizsla, but long-term placement as an only dog will give her the best chance to thrive.
Sophie does best with structure, boundaries, consistency, and clear leadership. She has shown improvement with training, but placement matters.
Her ideal home would be adult-only or with older teens, experienced with behavior and management, active enough to meet her mental and physical needs, and calm and predictable day to day.
Sophie is incredibly sweet, loving, and just wants to be close to her people. She is not a bad dog, she simply needs the right home that understands her needs and can help her feel safe, secure, and successful.
Apply here or let me know you have an application on file:
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Meet Ranger - San Antonio, TX
Male Vizsla | 7 Years Old | 85 lbs | Neutered, Microchipped
Ranger is a handsome 7-year-old male Vizsla from San Antonio, Texas, who is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. His family has loved him since he was 8 weeks old, but changes in their work schedules mean Ranger is now spending long periods alone, which has led to increasing separation anxiety and house-training challenges. They want to find him a home where he can enjoy more companionship and attention.
Ranger is a loyal, affectionate family dog who has grown up alongside children and has been wonderful with his family’s two daughters, ages 5 and 10. He knows basic commands including sit, shake, crate, and bed, and enjoys being both on and off leash, swimming, playing ball, car rides, and spending time with people.
Ranger is housebroken and crate trained, but he has developed anxiety when left alone for extended periods. He can be vocal when strangers approach the home, making him an excellent watchdog, though he is friendly once introduced. He enjoys other dogs and is generally social, although he may pull toward them on walks.
Ranger does have some challenges that adopters should be aware of:
• Separation anxiety
• Destructive behavior when left alone for long periods
• Fear of thunderstorms
• Dislikes nail trims
• Occasional anxiety-related snapping when being physically corrected after an accident in the home (no injuries resulted)
Ranger would thrive in a home where someone is around more often, ideally with an active family or another dog companion. His family hopes to remain in touch and receive occasional updates, as saying goodbye to a beloved companion of seven years is an incredibly difficult decision.
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Meet Buddy - Jefferson, IN
Male Vizsla | 3 Years Old
Dunbar scale 3
Buddy is a 3-year-old male Vizsla, neutered, 50lb - looking for a very experienced home that understands high-drive dogs with behavioral challenges.
Buddy is incredibly affectionate, athletic, and loves off-leash adventures, swimming, hiking, and being with his people. He has strong recall, rides great in the car, and has been exposed to many environments throughout his life.
However, Buddy does have a bite history involving both people and dogs. His triggers appear to be fear, being startled, territorial behavior, and resource guarding. He is also reactive on leash and requires careful management.
Behavior concerns include bite history with both people and dogs. Buddy can become overstimulated easily and is described as a very high-drive dog who remains “on” much of the time. He needs a job.
Buddy will need:
✔️ An experienced adult home
✔️ Structure and continued behavioral support
✔️ Safe exercise outlets
✔️ Someone familiar with working breeds and reactivity
We know the right placement for Buddy will need to be very specific, but we also know these dogs deserve understanding and the right environment to succeed.
Please reach out if you believe you may be a fit for Buddy or have breed/behavior experience that could help.
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Meet Copper - Frazeysburg, OH
Male Vizsla | 5 Years Old
Meet Copper a 5-year-old Vizsla, 63lbs of love, loyalty, and untapped potential. He’s a gentle giant at heart who’s just lost a bit of confidence as life around him changed.
Copper didn’t fail his family, life shifted, and his needs outgrew what they could realistically provide.
What we love about Copper:
✔️ Affectionate, loyal, and eager to please
✔️ Knows all the basics - sit, stay, shake, drop it, kennel, heel
✔️ Walks on leash
✔️ Quiet in his crate (with the right setup)
✔️ Gentle with food and toys
✔️ Loves belly rubs and being close to his people
What we know:
✔️ Currently in foster and doing well living with two female dogs, takes time to settle
✔️ Intact male
✔️ Has structure and responds well when it’s consistent
What Copper needs:
✔️ A calm, structured home
✔️ A confident, experienced handler
✔️ A fenced yard and consistent exercise
✔️ Time, patience, and leadership to rebuild trust
✔️ No young children, he needs a lower-stimulation environment to feel safe
Copper has shown some resource guarding behaviors and recently nipped a toddler (no skin broken). That tells us he’s overwhelmed not a bad dog, just a dog asking for clearer structure and support.
He also has a known trigger around crate bedding, remove it, and he settles beautifully. These are manageable behaviors in the right home.
Medical note: Copper is currently working through severe skin allergies with a veterinarian. He will need:
✔️ Continued vet partnership
✔️ High-quality, consistent diet
✔️ An adopter committed to staying the course
Copper is not broken. He just needs the right environment to feel safe again.
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Meet Scout - Austin, TX
Male Vizsla Neutered | 2 Years Old
Scout is a sweet, affectionate boy who loves people. He is calm in the home, highly food-motivated, eager to please, and responds very well to training. He enjoys snuggling with his people, rides well in the car, loves tug-of-war, and especially enjoys being off-leash where he can run freely.
While Scout is obedient and trainable, he is also a very insecure dog who lacks confidence. He frequently displays whale eye and can become uncomfortable when approached while resting or sleeping. He does not like being awakened or disturbed when lying down.
Scout does have a bite history of reacting randomly when people have touched his hind end or his toes or gotten in his space when he is sleeping.
He has also resource guarded on the couch so will need a home to help positively reinforce boundaries while he builds confidence.
Training & Manners
• Housebroken
• Place trained
• Knows: Sit, Crash (Down), and Place
• Rides well in the car
• Pulls on leash but not reactive
• Greets people by jumping up and “hugging” them
• Will sleeps where directed and settles well indoors
• Very well behaved left in the home while gone. Zero destructive behaviors.
Medical Notes
• Neutered
• Microchipped
• Tolerates nail trims and ear cleaning well
• History of regurgitating food after meals; does best with multiple smaller meals daily
• Has an abnormal lower tooth and tends to favor one side when chewing
• Possible sensitivity or discomfort around his hind end that may warrant veterinary evaluation
Behavioral Concerns
Scout is not suitable for homes with children or children that visit.
He has a history of:
• Resource guarding furniture, particularly the couch
• Resource guarding people
• Growling at dogs within the home
• Reactivity toward other dogs in his living space
• Bite history
• Snapping or attacking without warning when his hindquarters are touched or when he feels uncomfortable
Although he generally meets dogs appropriately outside the home, he becomes possessive and defensive in his own environment. He would do best as an only dog that does not have doggy visitors and is not taken to a dog park. He does great meeting dogs off leash on a trail.
Ideal Home
Scout would do best as:
• An only dog
• In an adult-only household
• With experienced owners familiar with resource guarding and behavioral management
• In a home that can provide significant daily exercise and opportunities to run
• With adopters willing to continue training and behavior work with positive reinforcement
Scout is a loving, loyal companion with many wonderful qualities, but he requires a very specific environment where his behavioral challenges can be safely managed and where he can continue building confidence.
If you think Scout may be the right fit for your home, please complete an application through:
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Meet Gus - Schertz, TX
Male Vizsla Mix | 5 Years Old
Emergency foster needed!
Gus is joining the Viz Whizz Dogs rescue program through no fault of his own, his natural instincts simply don’t mix with his family’s chickens, which are a critical part of their livelihood. It’s a tough situation, but everyone wants what’s best for Gus.
Gus has a huge heart when it comes to people. He’s loving and affectionate, always ready for a hug when he gets excited. He’s comfortable around adults, teens, and children, and is happiest when he’s running free or chasing a ball. Gus is calm and well-mannered inside the house, loves wearing his collar, and is crate trained. He’s housebroken, used to a leash, and enjoys relaxing on the furniture.
Gus is a very clever dog who loves a job to do, he excels at search games if you give him a challenge. He knows his basic commands (sit, stay, watch, fetch, drop, and stop) and is obedient. While he’s a loyal friend to humans, Gus prefers to be the only animal in the home and would do best in a pet-free environment where he can let his hunting instincts shine in a safe way.
He’s got a stubborn streak when it comes to clipping his nails (he’s not a fan of having his paws touched!) and likes his meals his way. He’s microchipped for safety and usually eats once a day, but also enjoys free feeding.
Gus is looking for a fresh start in a home where he can be the center of attention and have plenty of room to run. He’s sweet and loving with people, alert and protective when he senses a threat, but never acts out, just gives a gentle warning. He’s not at fault for ending up in rescue; he simply needs an environment better suited to his talents and energy.
We’re thrilled to welcome Gus to Viz Whizz Dogs, and can’t wait to help him find the perfect new home where he can thrive.
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Meet Cinnamon - Austin, TX
Female Vizsla Mix | 2 years old | Spayed
Over a year ago, Viz Whizz Dogs stepped in to save three young hound mixes found abandoned in Richmond, Texas. One of those dogs was Cinnamon.
Today, Cinnamon is still waiting for the family who will see the incredible dog she is becoming.
Cinnamon is a young, spayed Pointer mix with a gentle heart and so much potential. While some dogs settle into new situations quickly, Cinnamon needs a little extra time, patience, and understanding. She is learning to trust, gaining confidence every day, and discovering what it means to be loved.
Her brother, Spots, has already found his forever family. Now we’re hoping Cinnamon’s person is out there too.
Thanks to her dedicated foster, Alana, Cinnamon has made wonderful progress and knows badlc commands. What she needs now is a home willing to continue that journey and a family that understands that the best things in life are worth waiting for.
There is something incredibly special about earning the trust of a dog like Cinnamon. Watching her come out of her shell, celebrate small victories, and realize she’s finally safe is a gift unlike any other.
Spayed Female Pointer Mix
Looking for a patient, loving forever home
Good with dogs and children
Sweet, gentle, and deserving of a second chance
Spots found his happily ever after. Let’s help Cinnamon find hers. Please share and help us find the perfect home for this beautiful girl.
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Meet Luke - San Antonio, TX
Male Vizsla/Lab Mix | 7 Years Old
Luke is a 7-year-old Vizsla/Labrador mix with a huge heart and all the lovable personality traits people adore about the Vizsla breed. With his father being a purebred Vizsla, Luke absolutely inherited the classic Vizsla energy, loyalty, affection, and desire to be close to his people. He’s an active, social, and loving dog who thrives on human interaction and attention and often seems convinced he’s part human himself.
Luke loves to run, explore, and be involved in everyday life with his family. He enjoys daily walks, adventures, and having space to stretch his legs and burn off energy. While he can sometimes become nervous in large groups of dogs, he genuinely enjoys companionship and does best with calm, respectful interactions. He has lived a very loved life and forms strong bonds with his people.
Luke previously struggled with some anxiety when left alone, including whining and barking, though that behavior has improved significantly over the past few years. He can still be sensitive at times and would likely thrive in a calm, structured environment with someone experienced with the breed and willing to continue giving him consistency and reassurance. His family feels he would likely do best with a female owner, as some men can make him anxious depending on the situation.
Luke is looking for a home that understands the needs of an active, intelligent dog that wants to be included as part of the family. He’s loyal, affectionate, energetic, and still has so much love and life ahead of him.
If you think Luke may be the right fit for your home, please complete an application through:
