A quick look at Wanda and you probably think she is a Terrier mix. Actually, she is a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, a breed known for its many wonderful qualities, most notably playful, charming, lively, inquisitive, and intelligent. Wanda certainly has all of these qualities and more.
Although she is about 7-10 years old, Wanda has the energy and gusto of a much younger dog. She is a very bright and friendly girl, always ready to engage for playtime or affection. Wanda embraces all the attention she receives, and enjoys it all from playing with toys, playing fetch, romping in the yard, to cuddling up for love and belly rubs.
Wanda is ready to brighten up a new family with her spry, fun, sweet personality. She gets along with other dogs, but would be fine as the only dog in her new home. She currently weighs about 21-22 pounds, but should be about 18 pounds at proper weight. Wanda continues to be passed on for our Shih Tzus and other smaller, younger dogs, and has been at the rescue for way too long. Won’t you consider giving this amazing girl a chance, and put in an application today?Please watch the video at the end of the photos to see Wanda displaying all her Podengo greatness. She sure is fantastic!
November 30, 2025, 5:23 pm
A quick look at Wanda and you probably think she is a Terrier mix. Actually, she is a Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, a breed known for its many wonderful qualities, most notably playful, charming, lively, inquisitive, and intelligent. Wanda certainly has all of these qualities and more.
Although she is about 7-10 years old, Wanda has the energy and gusto of a much younger dog. She is a very bright and friendly girl, always ready to engage for playtime or affection. Wanda embraces all the attention she receives, and enjoys it all from playing with toys, playing fetch, romping in the yard, to cuddling up for love and belly rubs.
Wanda is ready to brighten up a new family with her spry, fun, sweet personality. She gets along with other dogs, but would be fine as the only dog in her new home. She currently weighs about 21-22 pounds, but should be about 18 pounds at proper weight. Wanda continues to be passed on for our Shih Tzus and other smaller, younger dogs, and has been at the rescue for way too long. Won’t you consider giving this amazing girl a chance, and put in an application today?Please watch the video at the end of the photos to see Wanda displaying all her Podengo greatness. She sure is fantastic!
The first step in adopting from Shih Tzu Rescue is to fill out an application on our website at shihtzurescue.org
2.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Once your application has been approved we will schedule an appointment for you to visit our shelter and dogs and take home with you.
Additional adoption info
We have an adoption contract that must be completed and approved. We require vet and personal references as well home checks. Our normal response time is approximately 7 to 10 working days. Our Adoption Committee works very hard to place our dogs in environments where they will be most likely to succeed. Please understand that we have more applications than we do dogs and that if you do not hear from us within that timeframe, we currently do not have a dog who we feel would match your needs.
Our fee includes neuter or spay, all shots, and snap test for heartworm/erlichia/lyme. We take care of whatever their medical needs might be before they are adopted. WE ADOPT TO ALL OF FLORIDA AS WELL AS OTHER STATES. WE DO NOT SHIP
We have an adoption contract that must be completed and approved. We require vet and personal references as well home checks. Our normal response time is approximately 7 to 10 working days. Our Adoption Committee works very hard to place our dogs in environments where they will be most likely to succeed. Please understand that we have more applications than we do dogs and that if you do not hear from us within that timeframe, we currently do not have a dog who we feel would match your needs.
Our fee includes neuter or spay, all shots, and snap test for heartworm/erlichia/lyme. We take care of whatever their medical needs might be before they are adopted. WE ADOPT TO ALL OF FLORIDA AS WELL AS OTHER STATES. WE DO NOT SHIP
We show by appointment only after the adoption application has been processed and approved.
We show by appointment only after the adoption application has been processed and approved.
More about this shelter
Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. is a south Florida-based organization that rescues Shih Tzu's and other small, medium and large companion dogs and places them in quality lifetime homes. Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. has been in existence since 1995 and has a wide assortment of companion dogs available for adoption.
Please visit us on our website to fill out an online adoption application. Once that has been processed and approved we can arrange a time for you to meet the dog.
Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. is a south Florida-based organization that rescues Shih Tzu's and other small, medium and large companion dogs and places them in quality lifetime homes. Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc. has been in existence since 1995 and has a wide assortment of companion dogs available for adoption.
Please visit us on our website to fill out an online adoption application. Once that has been processed and approved we can arrange a time for you to meet the dog.
Other pets at this
shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Chanel Joy's adoption status with email updates.
