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Bella

Shih Tzu

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Willmar, MN
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Princess

Shih Tzu

Female, 5 yrs
Buffalo, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Location; Kasota, MN Princess (who we call Cookie) had a very neglected life before falling into rescue. In fact, when she was found, her right eye was bulging out of her face, and most of her body was completely covered in the most horribly matted fur. She struggled to even walk, and seemed to be losing the will to live. But, then she was rescued. Swept away into an extensive grooming and cleaning. And a tiny little 6 pound dog emerged! Following her deep scrub, she climbed into her foster Mom’s lap, so grateful to finally have the prison of matted fur and filth lifted from her. She snuggled with me, and thanked me for helping her. In the days following, she received procedures that would change her life completely and send her on a road to health and happiness. She has had a removal of her right eye (which is healing beautifully), a dental cleaning and tooth extractions, and a spay. And you may not believe it, but after all of this, she is acting much more happy and joyous than she was before. And she is still recovering! So, you can see what a hard time she was having before. Today, She prances around with her tail up in the air wagging wildly. With one eye, no less (that doesn’t slow her down one bit!) And it is a beautiful thing. A total 180 from where she was. If there ever was a dog who deserved the best life from here on out, and the most love of all, it would be this one. She has been through so SO much, and has fought very hard to get to where she is now. She is very grateful to the people who show her love, and gives them so much affection. She loves to cuddle. She tends to bond very quickly and deeply. So, she can get typical small dog sass if another animal gets too close. She tends to lunge Instead of getting aggressive, to set boundaries with pets and people she thinks should stay back. As a small dog that has been in the wild for a long time, we can certainly understand these boundaries she expects when she is feeling unsafe. Princess is fully potty trained and has never had an accident in our home, is great on a leash (or off-leash), stays right with her people, comes when called, and is crate trained. In fact, she likes the safety of her crate and doesn’t mind being in there one bit. Whether she is sleeping in a dog bed in the kitchen, or in her crate, she does not make a peep or have an accident all night. She quietly waits for us to wake up and let her out/feed her in the morning. She is totally amenable to doing whatever you want, whether that be going on a walk, hanging around on the couch, or baking in the kitchen. She is a bit of a lazy bones and likes to lay around quite a bit. Princess is a gem, and is just waiting for the right family to come along, scoop her up, and make her dreams come true! Could you be her forever!? --------------- The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org). Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs), FIV/FeLV test (cats), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration). Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are best guess.
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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,
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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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Humane Society of Kandiyohi County

250 SW 28th Street, Willmar, MN 56201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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32 miles

Rescue Network Inc

Buffalo, MN 55313

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

49 miles

NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

25 West Point Drive, Excelsior, MN 55331

Pet Types: dogs

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