Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Forest City, North Carolina

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Thank you for your interest in dog who needs a new home.  Adoption can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in your life and especially in the life of your new canine companion. A note to those looking at CPR.  We have no perfect dogs - but many of our dogs have proven to be perfect for a certain someone.  Our job is to find those someone's.  Our most successful adopters come to CPR not because they want a dog.  They come to us because they want to give a dog a home.  We urge all of our potential adopters not to fall in love with a picture.  While we like to know what you like in looks, a dog is more than a pretty face.  Our goal is to match you with the best possible pet for you and your home.  We want to create furever families.  Our descriptions contain all that we know about this dog today.  We'll update as more information is known.  Are you looking to adopt within the next 30 days?  If so please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and complete the application.  You'll find it in the menu on the left hand side.  You'll also find a total listing of all our dogs available.  Just browsing but interested in poodles and poodle mixes?  Please drop a note to applications@carolinapoodlerescue.org with your name, address and phone # and email.  We'll add you to our mailing list. thanks the CPR Adoption team   Date into Rescue:12/3/2024 Reason for being in rescue: Breeder release. Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? No Weight:  11.9 lbs Height: 10 in at the shoulder Spayed/Neutered: Unknown Adoption Fee: $399 Fence needed? No What kind of home would be best for me? Meet Sterling, your future cuddle buddy. Sterling is a beautiful, five-year-old Shih Tzu with a heart full of love and a quiet, calm demeanor. She's currently living on at the farm surrounded by other dogs and lots of happy dog noise. While this is exactly the environment she came from, it is not a life she wants to keep living.  Sterling is looking for far different.   Sterling is looking for a calm, Zen-like environment where she can enjoy quiet moments with her adopter. She would love to curl up in your lap or snuggle by your side for some quality time. Ideally, she would thrive in a home with a patient, gentle adopter—whether it's a single person or a couple. If there are children, they should be older and calm, as Sterling needs a low-stress, quiet environment to truly feel comfortable and thrive. Because Sterling is still adjusting to a new life outside of a stressful situation, she would do best with an adopter who is home most of the day. She’s a bit shy and reserved, and having someone around to offer companionship and reassurance will help her gain confidence. With time, patience, and lots of love, she will blossom into the loyal and affectionate companion you’ve been searching for. Sterling is a bit shy and timid. She tends to hide or retreat to her crate when she feels unsure, but she enjoys the attention, pets, and love she receives from her caregivers. While she’s not yet the first to approach people, Sterling has shown that she loves being carried like a baby and being petted. Over time, she’ll open up more as she builds trust with her new family. Sterling has never been without the company of her own kind.  We think she will transition to only dog status (with you giving her a ton of support) but if you have a smaller, calm dog at home she may be able to model her behavior after your dog and quickly learn to be a wonderful pet. We do not know if she knows her basic commands, but spending time teaching her will be a wonderful way for the two of you to bond. Sterling is still learning about life outside of a busy, dog centric environment, and we’re helping her build confidence each day. She may not yet know basic commands, but working with her on these skills will be a great way to bond and build trust together. If you’re ready to offer Sterling the quiet, loving home she deserves, she’ll be waiting for you. She can’t wait to curl up in your arms and start the next chapter of her life with you. What is my personality like? Currently Sterling is very shy, reserved, and timid. We are working with her to help her gain confidence. A forever home will do wonders for her as she seems a bit overwhelmed by her current surroundings. How do I act when I first meet new people? When meeting new people, Sterling is a bit shy and won't immediately approach you. However, she will accept pets and loves being gently picked up and loved on. With patience and care, she’ll start to show you her true, affectionate self. Other tips and tidbits: Sterling was born on or around 12/2/2019. Please note - we do not ship dogs.  If you are interested in adopting, please take a look at the distance between the foster home location and your location and make sure you are willing to make that trip.  Most of our dogs are at our farm in Pacolet, South Carolina.   To apply, please visit our webpage at www.carolinapoodlerescue.org and visit the tab on the left that directions you to the online application. Please note that when screening applications, we look at the entire home and then make suggestions based on what would be a good fit for your home.   You are not being screened for a specific dog although we are looking to see what type of dog interests you - poodles or non poodles, color, age, etc.  Others here may be a better fit for you.  It is very difficult to get to know a living animal from a picture and a short description.  Since we are constantly getting in new dogs, this may be a  dog not in our listings yet.  We want you to be very happy with your new companion and will make suggestions based on what you tell us about you. Thank you for considering CPR. December 24, 2024, 9:20 pm

Effie is a precious senior girl that is ready to find a family to call her own. Effie came to us from a horrible situation where she was one of twelve dogs that were living in a house that was beyond nasty - they had never been outside and were being fed just whatever was in the cabinets or refrigerator - Effie was so matted up when she came to the rescue that we did not even know if she was a male or female and she was not able to see until we shaved her down as her eyes were covered with matts of fur. Effie has really blossomed and is one of the more independent and confident dogs out of the group. She has decided that living the good life as a spoiled dog is pretty darn amazing and she loves to run and play outside. We estimate her age to be 7 years old- sometimes it is hard to tell as the neglect she suffered for years can make them appear normal and there was no way to tell her age from her teeth as they were in horrible shape and she had major dental work done after coming to the rescue. Effie does well with other dogs - she has not been around cats or small kids. She is doing well with her housebreaking but will require patience and consistency when going to a new home with a new schedule. Effie is spayed, has had her dental work done and remaining teeht cleaned. she has had a full workup with bloodwork and a urinalysis, heartworm tested and current on heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention, dewormed, current on vaccines and microchipped. She weights 25 pounds and is the perfect lap dog that would love to keep your lap warm If you are interested in sweet Effie - please go to our website www.boxerbuttsandothermutts.org and fill out one of our adoption applications. We require this to be filled out and reviewed before we will set up any meet and greet - we do require vet references and and a home visit. Effie's adoption fee is $250.00 Effie said she is so ready to find a family and a home to call her own - will that be your home ?

Want to meet me? Call/text 864-467-3985 to set up a one-on-one VIP appointment or stop by Monday - Saturday 12-5. Leash Manners: Start 'n stop, No Pull Tricks: Sit Toy Preference: Tennis Ball, Tug Toy, Plush Squeaky Toy, Person More Fun Facts: Played fetch, loved squeaky toys, happy playing solo or with a buddy, gentle with treats. Personality Key Descriptors: Affectionate, Enthusiastic, Goofy, Playful, Quirky Love Language: Loving Pets, Yummy Treats, Fun Toys/Playtime Energy-o-Meter (0-15): 12 Meet Rubber! Rubber is an affectionate, goofy bundle of energy who’s always ready to play! He adores squeaky toys, fetch, and tug-of-war but loves being with you even more. Though excitable and a little quirky, he’s gentle with treats and just needs some help refining his manners. With his playful and loving spirit, Rubber is ready to bring joy to his forever family! Adoption includes vaccines, deworming, flea treatment, microchip, heartworm test, spay/neuter unless medically prohibited. The adoption fee is $35.

We believe Harper is around 3 to 4 years old as of December, 2024. She was dumped at a business dumpster at 3 am and was still standing there when workers arrived at their workplace. We had her examined at the Vet and she is blind. However, she doesn't require any medications right now for her eyes and she gets around the rescue like a champ. This girl has the best temperament and loves to be right with us. Cuddles are her favorite and she gets along great with other dogs here at the rescue. She is crate and house trained and does great loose in the house after she learns her new routine. We make a noise for her and she can find her way right back into the rescue after being let outside to potty. She also loves toys and balls. Harper was also around a 3 year old child in her foster home before she came to us. So, she should do well with any type of family. We just love her! She is spayed, current on shots, flea and heartworm prevention. If you are interested in visiting or adopting, please submit our application at RichardsonRescue.org. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 3, 2024, 2:36 pm

Meet Ming. She is a 4 to 5 year old Shiz tzu mix. Ming's life hasn't always been easy. She was tied to the door of the animal shelter one night where she spent it cold and afraid. Then she found us. This lovely girl came with some medical needs. She was covered in fleas causing her to have thnning hair on back which is growing back, bad teeth that had to be removed and she needed spayed. Despite all that her spirt for life never waved and now she is ready for her new home. To apply send an email to Ozzieadoptables@gmail.com.