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Foster Homes Needed

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Excelsior, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Every minute matters when it comes to rescuing a Shih Tzu.  We may get a short notice that someone needs to surrender their dog or a puppy mill dog needs a temporary home. We can’t help if we don’t have families willing to foster, and we are always in need of more foster homes! If you live in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area and want to help save lives, please complete either our online Foster Sign-Up or download a word version here: http://www.northstarshihtzurescue.org/foster/ (please note: neither dog pictured are available to foster or adopt, both are in their forever homes) NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue exists to benefit both Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs and the people of our community. We operate as a no-kill rescue that provides rescue and adoption services, and meaningful outreach programs in order to advance the welfare of these companion animals, to serve and educate our community, and to make a positive, loving impact on the lives of both. NorthStar, located in Excelsior, MN, actively works to rescue Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs from dangerous environments and shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent, adoptive homes. We rescue unwanted, abandoned, and abused dogs. We have them vaccinated, micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, provide other medical care, and rehabilitate them in carefully selected foster homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on the benefits of adopting an animal in need as well as responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, good nutrition, and positive behavior training. We strive to increase public awareness about companion animal overpopulation, commercial breeders, and to offer solutions to end the killing of adoptable animals. We work in alliance with local animal shelters, pounds, other rescue groups, and humane society organizations to ensure these animals are not forgotten. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 1, 2024, 5:42 pm
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Sadie

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Excelsior, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sadie is 5 years old and weighs 11 lbs. She is white and red in color. Sadie is up to date on vaccines and is spayed and just recently had a dental and just finished all her meds.   She has been dealing with alopecia, but it is under control and now has no hair loss.  You will need to continue giving her Omega 3 and a healthy diet.  If there’s a reoccurrence of hair loss she may need to see a vet dermatologist. Sadie is a sweet little girl.  She’s very loving and scared at the same time as she came from a mill.  She snuggles up to her foster at bed time and needs to be close. She gets along with her pups and isn’t aggressive at all.   Her personality is just now coming out, she gets so excited when she sees her foster  and when it’s time to eat and at snack time.   When she wags her tail her whole bottom wiggles, so cute.     She will follow you around when outside and keep a close eye on you.  Sadie isn’t fully house trained, she loves to mark, but since her spay, it has reduced.  In the house we still use doggy diapers.  She’s still learning the word NO.  More training will be required, along with leash training.   She loves to be called a good girl. She gobbles her food, and tends to throw it up afterwards, so until she slows down on her own, she will need a Slow-Feed Dog Bowl.   The perfect home for Sadie;      Someone who will enjoy her as much as she will enjoy you.  Preferably someone who is home a lot.  No small children but older is fine.   An established dog in home to help teach her how to continue to be a dog.  She watches her fosters dogs and catches on fast, but she is still adjusting to a home and humans.    A calm home is best.  She loves to sleep in bed, a crate is not recommended     Sadie will feel more comfortable sleeping in your bed.  She doesn’t like to be alone.  We have enjoyed and love fostering her.     If you think Sadie might be the perfect fit for you, please apply!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 1, 2024, 5:42 pm
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STARLA

Shih Tzu Maltese

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Starla is a confident, playful, and affectionate two year old, 16 pound Maltese-Shih Tzu mix with a heart full of love to give. Starla came into our rescue via another rescue in Iowa. It is thought that she was given up because she required hip surgery due to a previous injury, possibly being hit by a car. She’s adjusting well to her new foster home and is ready to find her forever family. Starla is confident, playful, and loving. She enjoys sitting on laps and is a true cuddle bug, always seeking close contact with her humans. Sleeping in bed with her family is heaven for her. She loves playing with other dogs and can be found whining trying to get her senior foster brother to play! Starla is an active girl who loves to play and engage with her family. She enjoys running around the yard and would thrive in a home where she can get plenty of exercise and stimulation. She does well with walks but is still learning proper leash manners. A fenced yard would be ideal for her to burn off some energy. Starla is doing great with house training but there may be some accidents as she adjusts to a new home. Starla knows a few commands like sit and stand. She’s very smart and quick to learn, making her a great candidate for further training. She would benefit from some behavioral training, but she is treat-motivated and eager to please. Starla would thrive in an active home, preferably with a family who enjoys outdoor activities. She will do well in a home with children over the age of ten who have had experience interacting with a small dog. She gets along well with other dogs and would love a small canine companion who has a similar energy level. Starla recently had successful hip surgery (femoral head and neck excision) and is recovering well. While she’s already bouncing around more than she should, she requires at-home therapy to support her recovery and won’t be available for adoption until the first week in February. But applications for her adoption are being accepted now. Depending on her stage of recovery, her new family may need to continue performing some in-home therapy after adoption. These are the requirements for Starla’s new home: · Starla needs a family who can provide her with plenty of daily exercise and playtime, including long walks. A secure fenced yard would be ideal. · A family who is home much of the day and will include Starla in their daily activities. · Starla recently had hip surgery and her new family may need to continue with in-home therapy for a while after her adoption. It is imperative that her new family commit to doing so. · A family with children over the age of ten who have had experience with a small dog will be considered. · Starla would enjoy another small playful dog in the family, but it is not a deal breaker. · Starla loves to cuddle and be near her people, and sleeping in bed at night with her family members is a must. · Hew new family should live within 30 miles of Roseville, MN and be willing to attend the annual Shih Tzu Rescue reunion every September. Starla is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She may need to complete at-home therapy after her adoption depending on the healing of her hip and her new family must agree to do required exercises. Her adoption fee is $420.00 plus $35.81 in sales tax, for a total cost of $455.81. To meet Starla, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see her and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.
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ADDISON

Shih Tzu

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Meet Addie (Addison) - a pint-sized bundle of happiness! This 9-pound female Shih Tzu is proof that the sweetest things come in small packages. Despite being small in stature and with the littlest legs, she zooms around her foster parents’ house like she's training for the Olympics. At 4 years young, she's well educated in some important indoor manners. Addie is working on her housetraining, but she has a PhD in Professional Cuddling as well as a Master's degree in Belly Rub Appreciation. She has a sweet personality and beautiful black and silver coat. Some of her favorite activities include sleeping on the couch while you watch your favorite show and gazing out the window. Addie also loves to explore the backyard but hasn't quite figured out what to do on a leash. She rides in a car very well and gets along with other small dogs, cats and well-behaved older children. Addie was previously owned by a breeder and has had some puppies. Although she can be a little shy at first, she is well socialized and warms up very quickly. If you are looking for a compact companion who is equal parts affectionate and silly - she's the one! The following are requirements for Addie’s future family: 1. An adults only home were someone is home much of the day. Applications will be considered if there are children in the home over the age of ten and if they have had previous experience in gently interacting with small dogs. 2. A family who is patient and will continue Addie’s house training and leash training and will expose her to new dog-appropriate experiences. 3. Provide Addie with plenty of daily exercise and stimulation, including walks and supervised time in the yard. A secure, fenced yard would be ideal. 4. A home with another small dog would fine, but she would also love to be the sole focus of the family. 5. Live within an hour’s drive of Minneapolis, MN. 6. Agree to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September. Addie is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She does have a cataract and retina detachment in her RIGHT eye, has lost vision in that eye, and the vision cannot be restored. Even though she has no sight in the eye, she requires daily drops in the eye to prevent future glaucoma. She will be having retinopexy surgery on her LEFT eye on January 29th to help ensure that the retina in her remaining good eye does not become detached. Addie will be available for adoption approximately one week after her eye surgery. Her adoption fee is $370.00 plus $31.54 sales tax for a total of $401.54. To meet Addie, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see her and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.
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BILLY

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Billy is an awesome, 11 pound, Shih Tzu/Bichon mix who impresses his foster mom more and more every day! He was born May 5, 2023 and lived his life in a wire cage in a puppy mill. He has never experienced the life of a happy, free dog until now. He was purchased from the puppy mill, but in that home he was bullied and terrorized by a large dog. So they left Billy alone in a separate small enclosed room. Consequently his fears magnified and he became even more afraid and timid. He paced for hours at a time. That family had him for only two weeks before giving him to our rescue. But he is now experiencing a wonderful transformation! He has discovered love and freedom. Billy is cautious but very curious as he explores his foster home. He has found toys, and he just loves toys of all kinds! They have become his pacifiers and he often is found nestled amongst them, and chewing on several! He loves sleeping through the night with his foster mom, and also cuddling next to her on the couch. His potty training is a work in progress. It has been difficult because he does not want to stay outside long enough do completely do his business, especially because it’s so cold right now. But he shows promise and will improve as the temperatures warm. Billy loves to run and be free in a fenced yard as he has lots of energy. He is a young dog and will need lots of exercise! He walks well on a leash, so long walks will be a great benefit in warmer weather. Because he is just now experiencing the joys of being uncaged, we feel that his puppyhood is just now materializing. He loves to chew on most anything, he is high energy and loves to run, he is very playful, and very agile. He is also the sweetest boy you will ever find, and soaks up love and attention now that he finally knows what they are! Billy will wander over to you and look at you with his beautiful brown eyes asking to be on your lap, to be petted, and cuddled close. He does enjoy riding in the car. Even though Billy has lots of energy, he is still a timid boy who is fearful of loud, strange noises, and sudden movements and he startles easily. Here are the specifics of what his foster mom is requiring from an adopter. If you meet these requirements, please apply; and if you are lucky enough to adopt him, he will bring you great love, and joy! Billy will make you laugh all day long and sleep cuddled up to you all night! · Because Billy is a very young dog and can live 16+ years, applications will only be considered from age appropriate individuals who will be able to care for him for the rest of his life. · A quiet adults only home. He does not do well with lots of noise or activity or people coming and going. · A home where someone will be with him most of the day—he can be alone for a couple hours at a time, but not much longer, especially while he is being potty trained. Enrolling Billy in a puppy class and introducing him to new, safe situations would also help him gain confidence and form a stronger bond with his family. · Absolutely no kenneling or locking him in a small room alone—he had way too much of that already and it causes him emotional trauma. · A fenced yard where he can run and play and exercise like a puppy. His adopter must be out in the yard with him for playing and as reassurance to him that he will not be left alone or abandoned. · Billy would do well as an only dog, but could also live with another SMALL, gentle well behaved dog in the family. · A family who will allow Billy to sleep with them. · A home within 40 miles of the Twin Cities. · Billy’s new family is strongly encouraged to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion each year in September. Billy is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $420.00 plus $35.81 sales tax for a total of $455.81. To meet Billy, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.
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APOLLO

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Apollo is a six-year-old twelve-pound male Shih Tzu. He came into rescue because his owner didn’t have time to devote to him and he was unfortunately left alone all day. He is now enjoying his foster mom's attention, and is a very happy boy. Now he is receiving the attention he deserves, and now that he has also been spruced up a bit with a fresh, new haircut he is a very handsome boy. Apollo has one of the best personalities that his foster mom, the veterinarian and staff, and the groomer have ever seen. Everyone has commented on how well behaved and endearing he is. He's so pliable and just goes with the flow. He's fine to entertain himself as he just hangs out near his foster mom while she works from home. He often snuggles with his foster fur brother and respects that his older foster fur sister prefers to be on her own. He sleeps with his foster mom and the other dogs in her big bed. He enjoys his quiet time and will seek you out if he wants to snuggle, but he always wants to be nearby. He's just so adorable and sweet. Apollo eats very well and is house trained. In the colder winter days, he heads right out to his foster mom's fenced yard, does his business, and then heads right back in to stay warm. He enjoys his walks on the leash and loves exploring, but gets cold quickly, so he doesn’t like to stay out for very long. He sometimes stays home while the foster siblings go for a walk because he's just too cold, and he does not mind being alone for a while and makes himself comfortable inside. He often wears a sweater indoors to stay warm. These are the requirements for Apollo’s new family: 1. Someone who is home much of the day. Apollo has been neglected and alone for all of his life, and he deserves to be in a family where that won’t happen again. 2. A family with children over the age of ten will be considered if the children have had experience in appropriate interaction with a small dog. But he is not accustomed to a home with lots of activity and a quiet home is an absolute must for him. 3. A home with another small dog would be okay, but Apollo would also love to be the center of his family’s life and get plenty of attention. 4. Must live within 75 miles of New Brighton, MN. 5. Family is encouraged to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September. Apollo is current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He will be neutered and have a dental with extractions on March 12th. Applications are being accepted now for his adoption, but he cannot go to his new home until all medical procedures are completed and he has recovered. Apollo's adoption fee is $370.00 plus $33.39 sales tax for a total of $403.39. To meet Apollo, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN

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Carver-Scott Humane Society

822 Yellow Brick Rd., Chaska, MN 55318

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Southwest Metro Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 493, Chaska, MN 55318

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Corner of Kindness

St. Bonifacius, MN 55317

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English Springer Rescue America, Inc. - Minneapolis Chapter

MN IA SD ND, Minneapolis, MN 55379

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NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

25 West Point Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

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Beagle Freedom Project - MN

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

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Furever Homes- Minnesota

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 46562, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Heart of a Border Collie Rescue

PO Box 203, mound, MN 55364

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NorthStar Great Pyrenees Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 1114, Minnetonka, MN 55345

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