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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Encinitas, California

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Fred

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Encinitas, CA
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
We got the call about an abanded family of little dogs here in Mexico. We went to the abandoned property and found a Mom and Dad in terrible shape and dead babies. Fred was a real trooper. He had to have all his fur cut off due to the matted insect infested hair and skin infections. He is now a loving funny little guy looking for love.  ##2050257##
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Uno is CHARMING & DELIGHTFUL

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Encinitas, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our GLORIOUS "Uno" has ALL the sweetness of the SHIH TZU, coupled with the calmness of a well trained purebred. Sweet Uno is the GOLDEN TRIFECTA! He is great with kids, cats, doggies and adults! He plays gently, is well behaved. This FANTASTIC, YOUNG DOGGY is house trained, He is an absolute DELIGHT- will do equally well with a retired couple as with a gentle family. THE IDEAL HOME for Uno will have a good size, manicured and fully fenced backyard, ABD a family member home all day for him to be a GREAT COMPANION to! BONUS POINTS if there are other well-behaved small dogs to play with. If you think that your family can offer a FANTASTIC FUREVER HOME to this WONDERFUL BABY BOY FOR CHRISTMAS... respond IMMEDIATELY with a ***PHONE NUMBER and a SPECIFIC TIME*** for our VOlunteer Adoption Counselor to call you TODAY! This is an unbelievably RARE combination of ADORABLE, YOUNG, WELL BEHAVED, WELL BRED and HEALTHY little DOGGIE! ACT NOW!

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Eddie

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, Puppy
Vista, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We got Eddie when he was 8 weeks old. He was found abandoned with his umbilical cord still attached. We believe he is a Shitzu and Maltese mix. He is a very loving and playful puppy. He is 8 months old and has all of his shots and has been neutered. He is semi house trained due to our busy schedules and with a proper home we believe he can be trained quite easily. He will have accidents in the house if not taken out in time. He loves kids and gets along well with other dogs. He is not a barker and is crate trained to sleep throughout the night with no problems in his crate. Eddie is hypoallergenic and loves to cuddle with our family.
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Nona

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Young
Escondido, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Nona and her brother Dexter spent their entire lives in a backyard, longing for the love and companionship that every dog deserves. Fortunately, our rescue stepped in to give these sweet pups the chance they needed. Under the care of their foster families, Nona and Dexter have been groomed, showered with affection, and introduced to a world beyond their previous confines. While Dexter has found his forever home, adorable Nona is still waiting for someone special to choose her. Nona is a sweet, cuddly girl who thrives on attention and affection. Her playful spirit shines as she interacts with other dogs her size, engaging in fun games and loving every moment with her toys. She revels in her daily walks, eagerly exploring the world around her. Although Nona gets a bit car sick during travels, her dedicated foster mama is patiently helping her adjust, ensuring that every adventure is as enjoyable as possible. Fully vetted, microchipped, and spayed, Nona is ready to find her forever family. If you live in San Diego County or the surrounding areas and have a secure yard where Nona can play and thrive, we invite you to complete our adoption application at tlck9rescue.org. Open your heart and home to this sweet girl, and let her fill your life with love and joy!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 6, 2024, 10:40 pm
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Beautiful Ella

Shih Tzu Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please adopt or foster!! come to our adoption event to meet our sweet Ella - Event to be determined - Please text Veronica for more information at 619-576-0747. Ella has been fostered with all sizes of dogs and with cats as well. She is very good with kids as well - she loves to give you kisses!! She is currently about 8 to 10 pounds; she will be a small size. Ella is hybrid breed Schnau-Tzu! very lovable and smart. Please open your home and hearts to this beautiful and sweet girl:) Please contact us at 619-576-0747 as 1st type of contact or email us at angels4dogscats@gmail.com or visit our website at www.angelsfordogsandcatsrescue.org If approved, the adoption coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a Meet-and-Greet appointment. No appointments will be made unless we have received an application; therefore, we can match you with the best fit for you. Follow us on Instagram where you can see more pics. Please allow 48 hours to process applications and respond back to set up appointments. Unfortunately, responses back to those who do not qualify are not possible due to high volume of applications. Donation Adoption fee includes up-to-date their 3 core puppy DHLPP vaccinations, spaying or neutering, deworming, flea medication, and a complementary health check up by a participating clinic near you. Please consider adopting one (or more!) of these fur babies! Due to high volume of calls; NO PHONE calls are accepted at this time - therefore, please text us or email us.- LIFE!!! LOVE!!! RESCUE !!! SAVE A LIFE!!
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Amazing Nina

Shih Tzu Maltipoo

Female, 11 mos
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Come to meet her at our monthly events at Petco: 1780 Garnet Ave - Pacific Beach, ca 92109 by Vons & CVS - Next Adoption Event Saturday 11/09 - from 3 to 5 pm - there will be a bake fundraising event from 11 to 2 pm. Our sweet girl is so playful. She enjoys hours playing with her little bonded brother Nino. In addition, she gets along with other dogs - and cats and loves children and people. She is a love bug who will bring you lots of love. They love playing with the cat as well as you can see in on her pics here the cat trying to get to play. We can text you videos if you request it. Adoption fee includes being spayed and she has all her 3 core puppy vaccines, dewormed and a complementary health check up at our participating vet clinics. Please text us at 619-576-0747 or email email us at Angels4dogscats@gmail.com Please MUST complete an application if you are ready to adopt at AngelsForDogsAndCatsRescue.org or at AAOFUS.ORG Please text us to let us know you have applied - please check out the bio of bonded brother Nino Thank you for saving lives by adopting from us!!! LIVE!!! LOVE!!! ADOPT OUR RESCUED BONDED PAIR!!!
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Akahi

Shih Tzu

Male, Senior
San Diego, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
In Foster: Akahi is currently in a foster home, to begin the adoption process, please reach out to our adoption team at Sdcadoptions@sdhumane.org and include your name, Akahi's Animal ID number, and a phone number we can contact you at.How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by a community member. Why this pet is the one for you:Say hello to Akahi! This lovely and spunky senior is looking for a home to call his own! Do not let his age fool you, even at fifteen years old he is always ready for a walk or some zoomies. But of course, he would love to be on your lap more than anything. With endless love to give, could Ahaki be the one for you? Please visit our San Diego Campus to speak to an adoption counselor and learn more! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Weight: 10 Age: 15yrs 3mths 3wks
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Yuki

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
San Diego, CA
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
Age: 8 years old Gender: Male Breed: Shih Tzu mix Weight: 24 lbs Personality: Yuki is wary of strangers but will warm up to people with a bit of chicken and patience on the human's side. Yuki is a mellow guy who loves to nap next to you and lounge in the sun. Yuki is content to sleep the day away near his person but is also up for playing with stuffed animals and fetching! Yuki does well on leash but is quick to warn you that strangers are nearby. He has some barrier frustration, but is generally very easy going once he has warmed up to you. He loves going for car rides and is a great passenger, although drive thru cashiers may be startled at his sudden alerting. Yuki does well with other dogs. He is polite enough to leave old grumpy dogs alone but will play with young energetic pups. He does not resource guard his person, but does show some food guarding tendencies. It would be safest to feed separately. Needs a home with no children or older children who will treat him with respect and give him space as needed. If you have some chicken and just two days of patience, you will be rewarded with so much love. Yuki is an easy dog, he is crate trained, potty trained, and walks well on leash. He is generally a gentle, mellow guy with great house manners. He has a case of stranger danger, but can be redirected when he is reacting. Yuki loves hanging out with his human, but does well when left alone. He will sleep until you return and greet you wholeheartedly. Yuki takes a little bit to warm up to his person, but once you earn his trust, you will find that no one else will look at you with as much love in their eyes as Yuki.  Education: Good with bathroom and leash training Favorite Activities: Napping, cuddling, chewing tags and eyeballs off stuffed animals, fetch, sun bathing. He's also extremely dog friendly Looking for: A sweet person or family who can give him space, be patient with him and respect/ advocate for his boundaries while he learns to trust humans. Ideally older and respectful kids are ok, and so are dogs. He is currently taking Prozac (~$5-10 for a month's supply, depending on market value and where purchased) to successfully help manage his anxiety around new people.  Adoption Fee: $ 350 ##1592807##

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Little Angel Kitten Rescue

Encinitas, CA 92024

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Tragic To Magic - La Jolla

453 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

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13.8 miles

TLC K9 Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

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14.3 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

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20.5 miles

San Diego Humane Society - San Diego Campus

5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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21.9 miles

The Animal Pad - CA Chapter

San Diego, CA 92103

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23.7 miles

Frosted Faces Foundation

1448 Pine St, Ramona, CA 92065

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34.2 miles

ResQ Puppies and More, Inc.

31805 Temecula Pkwy, #177, Temecula, CA 92592

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38.7 miles

A Wish For Animals

P.O. Box 4054, Dana Point, CA 92629

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