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For Seniors
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Our
Cause
Cause
Learn how Polo's Refuge started and our cause and how you can help.
Donate!
Donate to Polo’s Refuge and help us make a difference every day in the lives of senior dogs.
Foster
Without the hard work and dedication of our foster parents and volunteers, Polo’s Refuge would not exist!
How it began
It all started with Polo
In 2002, 9-year-old Polo was taken to a Tallahassee animal hospital. He had glaucoma in one eye and a severe infection in the other, the infected eye needing to be removed. His owner did not want to pay for the eye to be removed so requested he be euthanized. Fortunately for Polo, the clinic’s manager saw what a sweet dog he was and that he would have an excellent quality of life once the eye was removed, so she convinced the owner to surrender him to rescue. I received a call that day, asking if I would be willing to foster Polo, and with my introduction to him, my love and commitment for senior dogs was born.
Donations
Where Do They Go?
- Vet Bills
- Medication and Prescriptions
- Food
We Need Your Help!
Donate to Polo’s Refuge and help us make a difference every day in the lives of senior dogs.
Polo’s Refuge/Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue is a 501(c)3 federal and state nonprofit charitable animal rescue based in Tallahassee, FL. To see our financial filings and 501(c)3 documentation, please visit our Financial Information Page.
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Contact
2910 Kerry Forest Parkway, D-4-188, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Polo's Refuge
Polo’s Refuge, a program of Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue, was established in 2012 to provide a safe, comfortable home for senior small dogs facing euthanasia in animal shelters, commercial breeding facilities and other situations simply due to their ages or treatable conditions.