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NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

Dog rescue in Excelsior, MN

NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue (NorthStar/NSSTR) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs and the people within our community.

Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, with foster/adoption programs in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Rockford, IL, we operate as a no-kill rescue that provides rescue and adoption services, 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.

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25 West Point Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331
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25 West Point Drive

Excelsior, MN 55331

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Foster Homes Needed's adoption status with email updates.
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Foster Homes Needed

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Excelsior, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Excelsior, MN

Rescue FAQs

Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul and surrounding areas, Chicago & Rockford IL.

NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue welcomes new foster homes ready to help these deserving companion animals. To fill out our foster form, please visit:
http://www.northstarshihtzurescue.org/foster/

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible! Your generous donation will directly help cover vetting, transport and dietary costs of our adoptable dogs. Your contribution is making a real difference in the life of a loving little Tzu:
http://www.NorthStarShihTzuRescue.org/donate

Additional adoption info

NorthStar strives to best match each dog and family. We're interested in good homes and good people so we ask for information and references. We also do a home visit before final placement is made. You want the best dog for your family and we want the best match for our sweet dogs. Thank you for choosing us!

Please contact us if you have questions about any of our dogs or the adoption process:
NorthStarShihTzuRescue@gmail.com

Ready to submit an application? Complete our online form:
http://www.NorthStarShihTzuRescue.org/adopt

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Logan D12486 (Sponsored)

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Cher

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We'll also keep you updated on Coco Chanel - Needs Foster's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco Chanel - Needs Foster

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We'll also keep you updated on Rhaegar YC's adoption status with email updates.
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Rhaegar YC

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We'll also keep you updated on Storm's adoption status with email updates.
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Storm

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We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

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