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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Iowa

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Below are our newest added Shih Tzus available for adoption in Iowa. To see more adoptable Shih Tzus in Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Lucky JuM/HHD's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucky JuM/HHD

Shih Tzu

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Clive, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Hi. I am a 1 year old tiny, brown and white female Shitsu who comes as a bonded pair with my 2 year old morkie brother, Zeke. You see, we were brought up together and depend on each other. I was originally found wandering the streets of San Antonio when I was a young puppy. Zeke came from a breeder. I am good with all people, including children. I get along well with other small dogs. Not sure about cats or large dogs since foster mom doesn't have either. I love to snuggle and sleep in the bed with my brother and foster mom. I am good on a leash and love chew toys and bones. I am pretty calm but can be a bit of a barker. I like going for car rides. I am kennel trained and do best being kenneled with my brother. I am pee pad trained and am working on potty training. I do the best when I am on a consistent schedule. So, if you have a lap big enough for a pair of lap-loving tiny dogs, we are your guys. Have your peeps contact my peeps and we'll get this love fest started. Adoption fee local in Texas is $700 for the both of them, the out of state fee is $1200, this includes the transport fee for both of them as well as the fuel surcharge.
We'll also keep you updated on Dave's adoption status with email updates.
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Dave

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 mos
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Dave is quite the little gentleman! He’s a 10 month old Shih Tzu (born Jan 2024) who is equal parts play and snuggles. He is friendly with other dogs and great with kids! He’s a bundle of fun who loves toys and playing fetch, but also enjoys being held. Dave is kennel trained and knows a few basic commands. He is currently working on his leash/potty training and doing great with both. He hasn’t met anyone he doesn’t like. The suggested adoption donation for Dave is $650, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.   Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.   To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.    Alter Agreement: If the dog or cat you adopt is older than 6 months of age and not spayed or neutered, you will receive a voucher to alter the pet at Val Verde Animal Hospital or Omaha Animal Medical Group in Omaha, at no cost to you. Or you can alter the pet at your own vet and be reimbursed $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, of total cost. If the dog or cat is younger than 6 months of age, the adopter will be responsible for the cost of altering the pet at the vet of their choice. If proof of alter is received by Muddy Paws prior to the pet turning 6 months of age, a reimbursement of $100 for dogs, and $50 for cats, will be sent to you to help cover expenses. All puppies and kittens MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. All dogs and cats MUST be spayed or neutered no later than one month after adoption is finalized.   ##2216331##
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie Curry's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie Curry

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Jackie Curry is a 1-year-old Shih Tzu mix, born December 2024.  He's great with other dogs, loves playing and is very friendly with people. He may be small, but he doesn't love being picked up (at least not from behind) - he prefers to keep his paws on the ground! Jackie is a fast learner and he's currently being crate-trained. He's looking for a home with children over the age of 12, tons of love, and patience for his puppy energy. Apply to adopt him today!  The suggested adoption donation for Jackie Curry is $525, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship  or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc ##2225594##
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Shih Tzu/Coton de Tulear

Male, 11 yrs 1 mo
Council Bluffs, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Rory is a very friendly guy born in 2013.  He is potty trained, crate trained and does well with children, other dogs and cats.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.   Rory came into rescue with his adoptive sibling, Roxy, and would love to go to their furever home together, but it is not necessary.  Roxy is a Coton de Tulear mix and Rory is a Shih Tzu/Coton mix - both as cute as can be!   If you're looking for 1 or 2 seniors to love and care for, apply for Roxy and/or Rory today! The suggested adoption donation for Rory is $300, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees.   Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months.   To learn about Muddy Paws Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc.  ##2196762##
We'll also keep you updated on Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Winston

Shih Tzu/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Gowrie, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
We got Winston from a breeder. Winston is 10 years old. We are looking for someone who will spend more time with Winston and love him. Winston is very love-able, very go with the flow, energetic. He is like the perfect little dog. We are trying to re-home him and his two sisters together is possible. We want them to stick together.
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Shih Tzu/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Gowrie, IA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Her name is Bella but we always call her boo. We got her from a breeder two years after we got our other dog Mazie who is also posted on here. We are trying to re-home them together. Bella is 8 years old. We are looking for someone who can spend more time with her and love her. She is energetic, loving, can be very protective and likes to do her own thing most of the time. She is not a fan of new animals and doesn't care for kids. She likes the dogs she is around but not usually a fan of new ones she meets.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Iowa

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PAW (Protectors of Animal Welfare) Animal Shelter

2031 48th Street, Fort Madison , IA 52627

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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