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We'll also keep you updated on Lil Ricky's adoption status with email updates.
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Lil Ricky

Shih Tzu

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Van Nuys, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lil Ricky: The Heartwarming Survivor Introducing Lil Ricky, a delightful 4-year-old Shih Tzu-Terrier mix who embodies the spirit of resilience and joy! Found as a stray in the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Ricky's journey began at a high-kill animal shelter where he was left wondering why his previous owner never came to claim him. With his playful demeanor and loving personality, it was hard to understand how this sweet boy had been overlooked. As the shelter faced overcrowding and Ricky’s time was running out, an animal rescue initially stepped up to save him but then sadly never showed. Faced with the grim prospect of euthanasia, Ricky's fate took a turn when our nonprofit, Concerned Citizens Animal Rescue heard about his situation and rushed to his rescue. Despite the shelter's estimation of Ricky being 8 years old, our dedicated veterinarians assessed his youthful energy and sparkling spirit, concluding that he is likely around 4 years old, based on his teeth and impressive stamina. This little polka-dotted bundle of joy is anything but a senior! He is up to date on vax. Microchipped and Neutered! Ricky is ready to fill a loving home with laughter and joy this holiday season. If you’re interested in making this charming pup a part of your family, please reach out to us at info@concernedcitizensanimalrescue.org for an adoption application. Let’s give Lil Ricky the happiest holiday ever and the forever home he truly deserves!
We'll also keep you updated on Tater's adoption status with email updates.
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Tater

Shih Tzu Schnoodle

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Van Nuys, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tater!  He was found wandering in the high desert in CA, and despite efforts to locate his original owners, no one came forward to claim him. He is a poodle/Schnauzer mix estimated to be around 1-2 years old, is now ready to find his forever family! Tater is crate trained, potty trained, and does well on a leash. He has been in foster home with kids and dogs, but they’re not a requirement for his new home—he’s happy to go with the flow. At night, Tater sleeps quietly in his crate and waits patiently in the morning. Once he establishes trust, Tater is calm and affectionate, really bonding with his favorite people and is easy-going. He can be a bit wary of new people and protective of his favorite spots like the couch or bed, sometimes getting defensive if an unfamiliar person gets too close. While he can hang with other dogs at a distance, he tends to favor his favorite person. Tater would do best in a laid-back home with one or two people who know the ropes, where he can soak up plenty of attention, and take it easy with introductions to new people or pets. Whoever adopts Tater will be incredibly lucky—he’s sure to bring immense happiness to his new family. If you see me online I am still available for adoption! If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application here: www.hitlivingfoundation.org/adoption-application, and email a video walkthrough of your home and yard to adoptions@hitlivingfoundation.org. Your application will not be counted as valid without your video. You will hear back from us within a few days.
We'll also keep you updated on Henry's adoption status with email updates.
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Henry

Shih Tzu Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 9 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I am Henry and I would love to meet you. I’m a nine-year-old terrier mix but no one believes I am a day over five. I have the energy and spirit of a pup. I love to play but I’m also happy just relaxing in my bed. I was rescued from the East Valley shelter where I was very frightened but I am thriving now that I am out. I can still be a shy guy with new people, but it doesn’t take too long for me to warm up and make friends (I promise I am worth the wait). I am being fostered with a senior spaniel and two cats and we all get along so well. I am house trained, too! I love walks and when my belly is rubbed. I am obsessed with my toys; I even bring them with me on all my outings and adventures. I'm so ready for my next adventure - Wanna meet me?? https://shyclubrescue.com/adoption-application/
We'll also keep you updated on FRANNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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FRANNIE

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Santa Monica, 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
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION FRANNIE HAS FALLEN FOR PIRATE AND WANTS TO BE HIS FOREVER SISTER… THEY ARE A BONDED PAIR MEET MS. FRANNIE….and this petite, sweet little b/w, 9.7 lbs, 5 yr old, Shih Tzu munchkin is perfection! She is pint size but she has enough love to give an army! She was dumped in the North Central Shelter with four puppies! They were adorable but they looked nothing like her! Other rescues opted for the puppies, we took Mama. So glad we did! Frannie is super affectionate and loving and wants to be right with you. When you pick her up, she clings to you like she is hanging on for dear life. She has hidden energy and lets you see it once she is out and playing! When she plays, believe it or not she plays hard!! Yet, she will climb up to kiss a baby and is gentle as she can be. She is wonderful on a walk, usually does her business after a little while of exploring and is happy to greet strangers on the street! She is friendly with everyone…AND she has fallen for her foster roommate, Pirate!! Frannie and Pirate love for you to throw toys and Frannie will dance around but doesn’t know what to do with them! She’s also great eater and is very playful — but can also be shy at first and hide under the couch! When she hears “let’s go for a walk….” she is ready! Now that she has Pirate as her buddy, she doesn’t hide anymore! Frannie could go into almost any home but we have learned she would prefer a home where she can cuddle with another small dog AND she wants that dog to be PIRATE. She would be good with kids over 8 yrs old — maybe a little girl wants to dress her up! They are really so special and they are looking for a family and hopefully a yard to play with Pirate! Do Frannie and Pirate sound like they could be your next children? Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed. Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting! Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events! See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
We'll also keep you updated on PIRATE's adoption status with email updates.
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PIRATE

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Santa Monica, CA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION PIRATE HAS FALLEN FOR HIS FOSTER ROOMIE, FRANNIE AND WANTS TO GO HOME WITH HER!!! MEET PIRATE…a one-eyed,tri color, 2 yr old, 12.20 lb absolutely adorable Shih Tzu X. Not sure if he is purebred or not, but it makes no difference to us. What we can tell you about this little guy is he was brought to the San Bernardino Shelter with his eye dangling and their best estimation was he was hit by a car and left on the side of the road. They got him to the vet and had his eye removed! AND…the vet did a really good job! We don’t know what his previous home was like, but they opted not to pick him up at the shelter when they heard about the fees they would have to pay. OMG their loss, our/your gain. Pirate is a precious soul! He’s young, soooooo affectionate, attentive, happy. He will sit on his hind legs and watch while you prepare his dinner…and he is a great eater! He LOVES his walks, belly rubs AND his foster roommate Frannie — not necessarily in that order!! The two of them played in the yard and she wasn’t quite as much of a player as he was but she caught up and didn’t want to stop! See the video and pics. Just cannot separate them!! Pirate waits for Frannie to get her food before he eats!!! Pirate likes to chase toys but doesn’t bring them back yet — she helps! They love to cuddle and kiss (with each other and you) and be right with you! They would love a yard to fun around in, each other and you! Would you bring an “arrrgh” Pirate and a sweet Frannie to live and love in your home? They are waiting!! Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed. Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting! Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events! See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.
We'll also keep you updated on COLBY's adoption status with email updates.
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COLBY

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Young
Santa Monica, 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
PLEASE READ THIS PROFILE AND THE REQUESTED CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING OR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND CONSIDERATION MEET COLBY…and Mr. Colby has had a rough start in life. This 12.5 lb, 3 yr old, silver/gold/black Shih Tzu/Yorkie was given to a family as a newborn after an “accident” happened with a friend’s dog. After a couple of years, they didn’t want him anymore…no reason given. Then given to another friend, her husband didn’t like him so after 9 months (in which time they never neutered, groomed or bathed him once) they gave him to LHH to rehome. When he first arrived, Colby had almost no personality. We got him neutered, groomed and gave him lots of love and the light came back into his eyes. He seeks out love and attention now and cries when you leave him behind. He settles down, but we believe he would be happiest in a home where he is not left alone — would be great with another small dog who he can play with and help him feel secure. Colby is very gentle, so he would likely be great with kids over 5 yrs old. He is very smart, listens and stays when you tell him to stay. Walks well on a leash and loves to meet other dogs in the neighborhood. He will likely need a little help with his potty training, but he is doing fantastic here! The ideal home will have another small dog, maybe a couple of kids and a family who will love his to life! Does that sound like you? If you don’t have another dog, but you are home and/or will take him with you…what he needs most is love. Our website is updated daily. Please do not apply for this dog unless your home fits the specified criteria. All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped, groomed, vet checked, dewormed, deflea'd and come with a leash, collar and ID If you are interested in adopting a pup from Lhasa Happy Homes, please complete the Adoption Application before calling. We will contact you once it has been reviewed. Lhasa Happy Homes will be now holding our adoption events the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month on Main Street in Santa Monica (check calendar link below for special events and directions). Our event is located at 2116 Main Street, in Santa Monica, CA. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household. Main Street is famous for its innovative shops and is close to the beach! Make a day of it!! Metered parking on the street and free parking on 4th and Bicknell Streets. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the dogs and see which might be a perfect fit with your household....and do some fantastic shopping at the same time! Please do call us if you are coming to see a particular dog to make sure he/she will be at adoptions (we do not bring sick dogs to our adoption events). Please bring pictures or video of your home and yard if we have not done a home check (preferred)! Most importantly, if you have a dog, make sure you bring him or her to do a compatibility match with the dog you are interested in adopting! Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for more information on upcoming events! See our home page for more details about our adoptions at Lhasa Happy Homes Thanks for thinking rescue and adoption and for considering saving a life. It will be the best gift you ever give yourself or your family.

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Concerned Citizens Animal Rescue Inc.

Van Nuys, CA 91405

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The HIT Living Foundation

Van Nuys, CA 91411

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Shy Club Rescue

Los Angeles, CA 91411

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21.5 miles

Lhasa Happy Homes Rescue

ROVER KENNELS ON MAIN STREET, 2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90402

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22.3 miles

The Forgotten Dog Foundation

1112 Montana Avenue, #166, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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25.8 miles

Forte Animal Rescue

13428 Maxella Ave., PMB-332, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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26.6 miles

Rescues On The Runway

16654 Soledad Cyn. #200, Santa Clarita, CA 91387

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26.9 miles

The Animal Rescue Mission

los angeles, CA 90046

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29.4 miles

A Purposeful Rescue, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90019

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31.8 miles

The Lovejoy Foundation, Inc.

1121 W.Hillcrest Blvd. Inglewood,CA 90301, 11-5pm Sat, and 11-5pm Sun, See facebook for more info, Inglewood, CA 90301

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