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Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

Dog rescue in Eden Prairie, MN

Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota (STRMN) is an all volunteer organization with a mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Re-Home Shih Tzus and Shih Tzu mixes who are in need of loving homes. We believe every dog should have a second chance, and should be treated as a living creature with respect, dignity and compassion. While our volunteers are located in Minnesota, we are committed to rescuing Shih Tzus from other states as well. As long as we have an available foster home, we will rescue and care for another Shih Tzu. STRMN is a 501c3 charitable, non profit organization. All donations to STRMN are tax deductable and 100% of donations go toward the care and comfort of our rescued dogs.

Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 46562
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Donation You may make a tax deductable donation to STRMN at P.O. Box 46562, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or through our secure Paypal account. (You do not have to have a Paypal account to make a donation.
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Adoptable pets at Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

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

Shih Tzu

Female, 5 yrs
Eden Prairie, MN
We'll also keep you updated on STARLA's adoption status with email updates.
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STARLA

Shih Tzu/Maltese

Female, 2 yrs
Eden Prairie, MN
We'll also keep you updated on STEVIE pending's adoption status with email updates.
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STEVIE pending

Shih Poo/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Puppy
Eden Prairie, MN
We'll also keep you updated on MEL pending's adoption status with email updates.
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MEL pending

Shih Poo/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Eden Prairie, MN
We'll also keep you updated on BELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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BELLA

Shih Tzu/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Eden Prairie, MN

Rescue FAQs

Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN and surrounding suburbs and communities. Central and southern Minnesota. On occasion the eastern/western border of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Additional adoption info

The first part of the adoption process is to submit an APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION online at www.shihtzurescuemn.org.

Once you have completed and submitted the application, it will be reviewed by an application committee who will decide if it is an appropriate application for one of our Shih Tzus or for a particular dog in which you are interested.

The application gives us an idea of your living situation, your family, your lifestyle, and what you are really looking for in a companion. As everyone knows, the requirements and expectations for dogs all vary, and like humans, each one has its own character and personality. With regards to dogs, some are mellow and just need a place where they can be a companion to people and relax and live out their lives. Others are more active or like the companionship of another dog. But they all need to be in homes where they are understood and loved unconditionally.

After reviewing the adoption application, an adoption coordinator will call for a phone interview to chat further about the dog and you. Upon completion of the phone interview we check your references to make sure that you are, in fact, who you represent yourself to be as both a person and prospective dog parent.

The next step is to verify your living situation. Once again, all dogs have different requirements, an example being that some dogs really need to go to homes where a fenced yard is available, whereas others are fine without a fenced yard. We also need to make sure that you are the owner of the home that you reside in, and if you are not, then we need to get consent from your landlord that the dog you are looking to adopt will be allowed in your home.

Finally, we will do a visit to your home, where all family members must be present, and you will get to meet the dog you are considering. Hopefully the visit will tell us that this is the match we hope it will be! At that point, if it is true love, then you may welcome your fantastic new Shih Tzu into your home for the beginning of what we are certain will be a wonderful, loving forever relationship. Please understand that it is the decision of the foster parent as to whether the family, home and dog are an appropriate match.

We require that you sign our adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee for the dog. All dogs adopted from us are fully vetted (vaccinated, heartworm tested, dewormed (if necessary), and spayed/neutered). The adoption fee is based on the age of the dog and ranges from $100 to $400.

Adoption application

https://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adoptionapplication.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

Northfield Animal Shelter

512 Division Street South,
Northfield, MN 55057

The Piggy Place

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Paws First Rescue

Forest Lake, MN 55418

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Zimmerman, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Burt's adoption status with email updates.
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Burt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
New Richmond, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Precious's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Richfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on BEAR's adoption status with email updates.
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BEAR

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Male, 10 mos
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Minneapolis, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Nitrogen's adoption status with email updates.
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Nitrogen

Rat

Male, Adult
St. Paul, MN

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