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NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue

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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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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