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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Barrie, Ontario

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Hilton

Shih Tzu Miniature Poodle

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Zephyr, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hilton was found as a stray and immediately picked up by a local rescue in Costa Rica. Luckily, Hilton was just matted and desperately needed a bath. Hilton is currently in foster care. He is neutered, utd vaccinations, dewormed, microchipped, Snap 4dx tested, and he comes with a vet Health Certificate. If interested, please email dcdgavel@gmail.com for an adoption application.
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Sadie

Shih Tzu Shih Poo

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Zephyr, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sadie was surrendered by a senior man who was going for surgery in the hospital. He couldn't take care of her anymore. Sadie had to be shaved down as very matted. She got spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, teeth cleaned, microchipped, and Snap 4dx tested. She is now ready to find a forever home. If interested, please email dcdgavel@gmail.com for an adoption application.
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Bentley

Shih Tzu

Male, 15 yrs 9 mos
King City, ON
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
Bentley is a sweet, gentle soul with a heart full of love. At 15 years young, he was surrendered due to medical needs, but despite his challenges, he remains a joyful and resilient companion. Bentley has a heart murmur, but after a visit to a cardiologist, he was diagnosed with degenerative valvular disease, which requires no treatment — a relief for Bentley and his future family! In addition to his heart, Bentley’s eyes are in need of some care. He is blind in both eyes and struggles with dry eye and cherry eye, but he’s not letting that slow him down. He recently saw an ophthalmologist, and with the right medication, he’s living life to the fullest. Bentley is incredibly patient when it comes to his daily eye treatments, and his future family will need to be comfortable administering them. Bentley is on the lookout for a warm, loving home where he can enjoy slow, peaceful walks and snuggle up in a cozy bed. If you're ready to offer Bentley the care and love he deserves, he’s ready to bring endless affection into your life.
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Romeo

Shih Tzu

Male, 12 yrs 3 mos
King City, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Romeo, Romeo, where art thou, Romeo? If you're searching for a handsome little guy to steal your heart, look no further! Romeo is a neutered male Shih Tzu with a sweet disposition to match his charming name. Romeo has a few health needs that require special care. He has allergies, which are managed with daily medication and a vegetarian diet. Since starting this routine, his skin has greatly improved, and we've even been able to reduce the frequency of his medicated baths. Romeo also has dry eye and will need daily eye drops long-term to keep him comfortable. This sweet boy enjoys walks, making friends with calm dogs, and sharing quality cuddle time. Once he's had his exercise, Romeo's ideal afternoon involves lounging on the couch next to his favorite human. Romeo needs a patient adopter who understands that building trust takes time. He requires a muzzle for applying topical medications until a bond of trust is established. With consistent, gentle care, Romeo will flourish into the loving companion he's meant to be. Romeo is looking for a dedicated and peaceful home where he can spend his golden years surrounded by love and comfort. Could that be with you? Romeo has a few health needs that require special care. He has allergies, which are managed with daily medication and a vegetarian diet. Since starting this routine, his skin has greatly improved, and we've even been able to reduce the frequency of his medicated baths. Romeo also has dry eye and will need daily eye drops long-term to keep him comfortable. Recently, he underwent surgery to remove a mast cell tumor from his leg, and we are awaiting the results to determine if the surgery was fully successful. Romeo is looking for a dedicated and peaceful home where he can spend his golden years surrounded by love and comfort. Could that be with you?
We'll also keep you updated on Emma 4803's adoption status with email updates.
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Emma 4803

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Pickering, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
***REMINDER:  Please read the bio requirements and only fill in the application if you can meet ALL requirements. Due to the number of applications being received for each dog, we are only able to contact the applicants who have met ALL the listed Requirements*** Emma is bonded with Sadie 4804 and they must be adopted together Name/Tag: Emma 4803 Age: 2 Years Sex/Altered: Female / Spayed Weight: 13 lbs (but currently doing well on Doggie Weight Watchers) Breed: Shih Tzu Foster home location: OTTAWA, On Adoption Fee: $750.00 each Temperament: Sweet, affectionate, outgoing, curious Activity/Energy Level: Low to moderate (low in the house, moderate on a walk) Up to date on Shots: Yes Housebroken: Yes, with occasional accidents Crate Trained: Unknown Okay with Dogs: Yes Okay with Cats: Unknown (she is respectful in her interactions with the resident Chihuahua so I believe she would be okay with cats or other small animals) Okay with Kids: Yes, kids over 6 years respectful of animals Origin: Owner:  Owner Surrender Requirements:  Securely fenced yard, someone home part of the day, no kids under 6 years   From Emma: Wanted: Castle and Full-time Staff for Adorable Princesses. My mommy got too sick to take care of my sister, Sadie, and me so my family called Loyal who moved us into a temporary castle. I love it here. There is a Chihuahua and a Pitbull  and they’re so cool and the house lady is really fun and makes us good food. Sadie and I love to play ‘keep away’ in my house lady’s big backyard. It’s so funny because we ignore her for a bit, then wait for her to put on her coat and boots and open the back door before we run up the steps. LOL. The house lady has squirrels and rabbits that we love to chase and bark at. I hope my new castle will have woodland creatures! We go for lots of walks so I’ve already lost some weight and I’m feeling better.   From the Foster: I’ve never had easier houseguests. Emma and Sadie are absolute lovebugs who want nothing more than to snuggle with their people and each other (and any other resident critter). Emma’s family reached out to Loyal who readily arranged for her and Sadie to come into care in November. Emma quickly adapted and began to thrive. She and Sadie are energetic and curious adventurers who love their daily walks and exploring the garden. Daily walks and in/outdoor playtime are encouraged to help them on their weight loss journey. Emma is extremely affectionate (no nose or cheek is safe from her kisses!) and her bum constantly wiggles. She is quiet but will bark when Sadie alerts to danger in the form of squirrels or bunnies. Emma constantly looks to Sadie for comfort and guidance so they are searching for a royal family looking to adopt two princesses. They’ve had a few accidents in the house likely because, as I understand it, they were left alone for long stretches of time while their person was in hospital. With regular turnouts, walks, pee pads and positive correction, I anticipate the behaviour will be easy to correct. While their origin story is one of two girls and their loving Queen Mom, highly adaptable and resilient, I believe they would do well in a variety of home situations. Questions? Contact us at: www.loyalrescue.com/contactUs.php For Adoption Application please visit: www.loyalrescue.com/application.php Thank you for considering a rescue dog! December 14, 2025, 5:10 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie 4804's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie 4804

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Pickering, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***REMINDER:  Please read the bio requirements and only fill in the application if you can meet ALL requirements. Due to the number of applications being received for each dog, we are only able to contact the applicants who have met ALL the listed Requirements*** Sadie is bonded with Emma 4803 and they must be adopted together Name/Tag: Sadie 4804 Age: 3 Years Sex/Altered: Female / Spayed Weight: 18 lbs (and currently doing well on Doggie Weight Watchers) Breed: Shih Tzu Foster home location: OTTAWA. ON Adoption Fee: $750.00 each Temperament: Sweet, affectionate, outgoing, curious Activity/Energy Level: Low to moderate (low in the house, moderate on a walk) Up to date on Shots: Yes Housebroken: Yes, with occasional accidents Crate Trained: Unknown Okay with Dogs: Yes Okay with Cats: Unknown (she is respectful in her interactions with the resident Chihuahua so should be okay with cats) Okay with Kids: Yes, respectful kids over 6 years Origin: Owner Surrender Requirements: Securely fenced yard, someone home at least part of the day, no kids under 6 years   From Sadie Wanted: Castle and Full-time Staff for Adorable Princesses. My mommy got too sick to take care of my sister, Emma, and me so my family called Loyal who moved us into a temporary castle. I love it here! There is a Chihuahua and a Pitbull and they’re so cool and the house lady is really fun and makes us good food. Emma and I love to play ‘keep away’ in my house lady’s big backyard. It’s so funny because we ignore her for a bit, then wait for her to put on her coat and boots and open the back door before we run up the steps. LOL. The house lady has squirrels and rabbits that we love to chase and bark at. I hope my new castle will have woodland creatures too! We go for lots of walks, so I’ve already lost a bit of weight and I’m feeling better.   From the Foster: I’ve never had easier houseguests. Emma and Sadie are absolute lovebugs who want nothing more than to snuggle with their people and each other (and any other resident critter). Sadie’s family reached out to Loyal who readily arranged for her and Emma to come into care in November. Sadie quickly adapted and began to thrive. She and Emma are energetic and curious adventurers who love their daily walks and exploring the garden. Daily walks and in/outdoor playtime are encouraged to help them on their weight loss journey. This little lady is extremely affectionate whose bum wiggles constantly. Sadie is an environmental dog - showering becomes optional thanks to all her kisses! She is quiet in the house but will bark when she senses danger (this is generally in the form of squirrels or bunnies) in the yard. Emma constantly looks to Sadie for comfort and guidance, so they are searching for a royal family looking to adopt two princesses. Questions? Contact us at: www.loyalrescue.com/contactUs.php For Adoption Application please visit: www.loyalrescue.com/application.php Thank you for considering a rescue dog! December 14, 2025, 5:10 pm

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14B-1822 Whites Road, Suite 327, Pickering, ON L1V 0B1

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Toronto, ON M1P 4Z7

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