Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Stoughton, Wisconsin

Jingle is a sweet girl who came to us as a puppy mill release. After some time in foster care, she is starting to gain some confidence and learn how to be a beloved house dog. Her foster shares, "As a puppy mill survivor, Jingle came into our home extremely shy and nervous, but what a turnaround we’ve seen! After spending the first two days just watching us from a distance, she now loves to cuddle and be with us whenever possible. She loves playing with other dogs and ignores cats. She is potty and crate trained, and sleeps through the night. She will bring so much love and joy to her forever home!"

Meet Mulan! Age: Senior Weight: 15lbs Breed: Shih tzu Good with: cats and small dogs (no kids) House trained: yes Crate trained: no, does not require a crate when left alone Special needs: will need drugs for grooming Mulan is a study in opposites. On one hand, she is a sweet, well-mannered girl who is ready for her forever home. On the other hand, she is a demon dog if you try to touch her face, cut her nails, or groom her. So like 90% of the time, she is practically perfect in every way. It is the other 10% of the time that you might want to invest in some Trazodone and a good pair of welders gloves. Possibly a hockey mask also. (Thank goodness Grinch feet are cute!) She loves to sit on the couch with you, or to sit on your lap or at your feet. She is a great leash walker and enjoys walkies, but only til she has pooped, then it’s time to turn around and go home. She loves ear rubs as well..... but make sure you define the difference between ears and face. Again, Trazodone, welding gloves, hockey mask. At the end of the day, this little girl will be a lovely companion for anyone who has patience (and drugs) for grooming. While we joke about her being a demon dog, it is very much situational and she is a wonderful dog much of the time. There is a little bit of resource guarding, but when you have had your life uprooted, you do tend to want to keep special and familiar things for yourself. This is an easily mitigated thing. Could you give this little girl the best Christmas gift ever... her very own home for the holidays? Mulan is fostered in the Madison, WI area Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs. Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org. Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs. Puppy - Under 6 months Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years Adult - 2 years to 8 years Senior - 8 years to 12 years Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Meet Bing! Nickname: Bing Bong Breed: Shih Tzu Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge Age: 10 yrs Weight: 15 lbs Fun fact: I can hear you open the fridge even when I’m sleeping Foster home: Madison, WI Activity level: Low Friendly with: Dogs, cats & children Sleep style: Snuggled with my humans Meals: 1/2 raw party + supplements 2x/day Snore-o-meter: 0 Bark-o-meter: 3 ( I will let you know when the UPS guy is trespassing on our driveway and also when I want to come back inside from going potty) Shedding meter: 0 Fashion: Sexy Leopard Club fleece pullover Signature color: Aqua Walk out song: Brighter Future ~Big Gigantic Favorite season: Summer (don’t forget the SPF) Personality: Spritely, curious, affectionate, gentle, alert & social Best feature: My pom pom tail Signature move: Yelling at the UPS guy (get outta my air space!) ❤️s: Mealtime, car rides, Netflix, Greek yogurt, lazy Sundays, swinging in the hammock, socializing, PUPcup, ear rubs, SNIFFari in the yard, Sunday morning bacon & eggs & lounging in front of the fireplace Bucket list: Hiking to look at fall colors (I will fit perfectly in a doggy backpack for when my little legs get tired) Neutered ✅ Microchipped ✅ Housebroken (will mark during new transitions)✅ Takes treats gently ✅ Walks easily on a leash ✅ Excellent car rider ✅ Roams freely when home alone ✅ UTD on vaccinations ✅ UTD on preventatives ✅ *Bing and his sibling dog had a loving home their whole lives. Sadly, the pet parent relapsed after 11 years of being sober. A family member intervened after finding them all living in squalor. This is how Bing came into Rescue. **Bing is fostered in Madison Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs. Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org. Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs. Puppy - Under 6 months Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years Adult - 2 years to 8 years Senior - 8 years to 12 years Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Meet Chloe! Nickname: Dame Judi Dench or JD :) Breed: Shih Tzu Rescue: Albert’s Dog Lounge Age: Senior Weight: 15 lbs Fun fact: Though she has limited vision and hearing, Chloe can navigate her foster home like a champ! Foster home: Madison, WI Activity level: Low Friendly with: Dogs, not cat or kid tested but can’t imagine she wouldn’t do well with children Sleep style: Snuggled in my bed or crate Meals: 1/3 cup of dry food mixed with wet food, loves cheese! Snore-o-meter: 1 (quiet gal) Bark-o-meter: 2 (rarely barks) Shedding meter: 0 Fashion: Anything camo Signature color: Pink! Walk out song: You Make My Dreams Cone True - Hall & Oates Favorite season: Spring, time to ditch my boots and smell the flowers Personality: gentle, affectionate, loving, quirky, curious, cuddly Best feature: My cute strut or my tongue Signature move: Nesting into blankets ❤️s: Mealtime, cheese, lazy Sundays, socializing, ear rubs, back scratches, SNIFFari in the yard & lounging with her people Bucket list: Eat my body weight in cheese Special considerations: -Chloe has dry eyes and is currently given an eye ointment and eye drops twice a day. She handles this like a champion and the process is quicker and easier than you can imagine. -Chloe cannot use any stairs. She walks well but has stiff, little legs. She does extremely well being picked up (she loves to ride in style), but this means you will need to be able to comfortably lift 16lbs. Spayed ✅ Microchipped ✅ Housebroken ✅ Takes treats gently ✅ Walks easily on a leash ✅ Excellent car rider ✅ Crate trained ✅ UTD on vaccinations ✅ UTD on preventatives ✅ Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs. Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org. Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs. Puppy - Under 6 months Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years Adult - 2 years to 8 years Senior - 8 years to 12 years Golden Oldie - 12+ years

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About Me: Name: Rexie Breed (or best guess): Shih Tzu mix Approximate Age: 3 years Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 14 lb Adoption Fee: $400 ($450 - $50 sponsored) Requirements: another small dog, fenced yard, patient adopter Why In Rescue: puppy mill surrender Profile:   Rexie came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  She is a very shy girl and will need time and patience to understand and enjoy human companionship.  She is happy when she is in her kennel run with another dog, but very unsure of human touch.  She does need to have another dog in her new home to make her comfortable.  A secure fence will be needed as well.  Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $450 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $75 (up to $230 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $75 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS November 5, 2024, 8:05 pm