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Pecan

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Pecan-Male Shih Tzu Pecan is one of several little Shih Tzus that made their way to TAPS when they were surrendered after being in the breeding business. This 6-year old little guy is quiet and sweet and looking forward to being someone’s family member. Potential adopters should keep in mind that these dogs will need routine grooming. If interested in meeting Pecan, go to tapsshelter.org and apply.

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Acorn

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Pecan

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Pecan-Male Shih Tzu Pecan is one of several little Shih Tzus that made their way to TAPS when they were surrendered after being in the breeding business. This 6-year old little guy is quiet and sweet and looking forward to being someone’s family member. Potential adopters should keep in mind that these dogs will need routine grooming. If interested in meeting Pecan, go to tapsshelter.org and apply.

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Acorn

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Min Min

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Normal, IL
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Min Min, an 11-year-old Shih Tzu mix whose presence feels like a lantern of calm warmth drifting through the house. She’s 14 pounds of gentle cheer, always ready to curl into a lap or trot behind her favorite humans like a tiny, fuzzy moon orbiting its chosen planet. She’s fully house trained and sleeps loose in the home, usually selecting the coziest spot available, which is often her foster’s bed. Her foster doesn’t use a crate, so Min Min simply enjoys the freedom to snooze and explore at her leisure. Min Min loves a little yard time, playful moments with her toys, and a good car ride. She walks nicely on leash, adores sitting in laps, and settled into her foster home within minutes. She gets along wonderfully with big dogs, small dogs, men, women, and strangers. She hasn’t met kids or cats yet, but her foster says she seems to love everyone. She does have a grade 4/6 heart murmur, though she currently has no symptoms and continues to enjoy life with her signature bright spirit. Min Min is friendly, outgoing, confident, adaptable, happy, playful, loyal, and deeply connected to her people. She’d thrive in just about any home that offers love, comfort, and a spot to rest her little head. If you’re searching for a sweet, easy companion with a heart full of gentle glow, Min Min is ready to light up your world. Her minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. She has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.December 12, 2025, 5:11 pm

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Guinea Pig

Shih Tzu

Male, 3 mos
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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All Pet Central animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heartworm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. Records are sent via email. Paper versions are available upon request. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile above. After we review your completed survey, we will contact you by phone or email within three business days. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sunday and Monday and will not be processing any applications on those days. Please get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey. A PCH! adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH! cannot guarantee any pet's availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). An adoption counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents). After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH! adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and/or a leash to pick up and their ID. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. Cats and kittens are required to leave in a pet carrier. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the black Pet Central Helps! semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Park in the parking lot and enter the facility. A PCH! representative will greet you and show you to the adoption room. Your new pet will be handed to you. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart – Bloomington, IL: Park in the PetSmart (1606 E. Empire St.) Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! A PCH! representative will confirm your information and hand you your pet. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at the Cat’s Meow Cafe: Navigate to PetSmart, park in the parking lot and enter the store. Locate a PCH! Representative at our adoption table and let them know you are picking up a Cat Cafe Cat. You will sign your final contract with your counselor and snap a picture of the completed screen. Head to the Cat’s Meow Cafe at 507 N. Hershey Rd and provide them with the snapshot of your final contract. They will get your cat and take a “Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. PCH! supports a 30-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we cannot provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer these options: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! Thank you, Pet Central Helps!

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Arnold

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Normal, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
All Pet Central animals are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, spayed or neutered, microchipped (registration included), and current on parasite prevention. Dogs over six-months of age are heartworm tested. When adopting, we will ensure that you receive copies of veterinary and microchip records. Records are sent via email. Paper versions are available upon request. If you are interested in this pet, please fill out the brief Adopter Survey by hitting "Apply for Adoption" on the profile above. After we review your completed survey, we will contact you by phone or email within three business days. Please note- Out of respect for our volunteers and staff, we are closed on Sunday and Monday and will not be processing any applications on those days. Please get back to us right away when we call or email regarding an application so that we can quickly connect using the process below: Select a pet and submit an online adoption survey. A PCH! adoption counselor will contact potential adopters within three business days (PCH! cannot guarantee any pet's availability, but we make every effort to accommodate adopters with a reply and possible alternative suggestions). An adoption counselor and client will then have a conversation to answer questions, discuss any medical needs for the pet and determine the suitability of a match (if necessary, we may opt to put adopters in touch with foster parents). After a match is made, clients will be asked to sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee online through our secure payment system *Please see our modified no-risk return policy. (below) The PCH! adoption counselor will then set up a specific appointment time and location. Adopters should bring a pet carrier and/or a leash to pick up and their ID. Adult pets will be wearing a collar. It is important that clients arrive on time, neither early nor late. Cats and kittens are required to leave in a pet carrier. If your adoption is scheduled at Pet Central Helps!: Upon arrival inside the Crossroads Center complex (360 Wylie Drive), look for the black Pet Central Helps! semi-trailer, which is right outside of our facility (Suite 720). Park in the parking lot and enter the facility. A PCH! representative will greet you and show you to the adoption room. Your new pet will be handed to you. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at PetSmart – Bloomington, IL: Park in the PetSmart (1606 E. Empire St.) Parking lot and enter the store. We will be set up just inside the store entrance. Let us know you are here to pick up your pet! A PCH! representative will confirm your information and hand you your pet. We will take a "Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. If your adoption is scheduled at the Cat’s Meow Cafe: Navigate to PetSmart, park in the parking lot and enter the store. Locate a PCH! Representative at our adoption table and let them know you are picking up a Cat Cafe Cat. You will sign your final contract with your counselor and snap a picture of the completed screen. Head to the Cat’s Meow Cafe at 507 N. Hershey Rd and provide them with the snapshot of your final contract. They will get your cat and take a “Happy Adoption Day” photo with your pet and family. PCH! supports a 30-day no-fault return policy in which adopters are given the opportunity to find a better match. If we cannot provide advice/tools to keep a pet in the home we offer these options: Exchange for a pet that may be a better match** Receive a refund minus a $40 processing fee** With this approach, we can often turn mismatches into opportunities! Thank you, Pet Central Helps!

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brooklyn

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Brooklyn, this handsome guy was an owner surrender due to his previous owners living situation. Brook is a westie mix, Weighing 29lbs. We believe him to be roughly 3 years of age. Brook can take a while to warm up too, though once he does he is rather sweet! Brooklyn has gotten along great with other dogs, and did not show much interest in cats when tested. Brook has been fully vetted since entering the shelter. He has been neutered, made current on all legally required vaccinations. (DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies) He has also received a microchip. For more information please contact Erin directly at (309)-368-0669. If no answer please leave a voicemail or text, and she will get back with you as soon as possible. Thank you.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Pekin, Illinois

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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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32.7 miles

Wish Bone Canine Rescue

Normal, IL 61761

Pet Types: dogs

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32.7 miles

Pet Central Helps

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 720, Normal, IL 61761

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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47.9 miles

Knox County Humane Society (IL)

1855 Windish Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Where do Shih Tzus come from? How many types of Shih Tzus are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Shih Tzu.

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