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Puppies and dogs in Minnetonka, Minnesota

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PETEY

Shih Tzu Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Petey is an 8-year-old male Shih Tzu mix that weighs 15 pounds. He has beautiful curly black hair with a small white mark on his chest. Petey came into rescue when we were contacted by a veterinary clinic, where he was taken to be euthanized because his owners didn’t want him anymore. The vet thought Petey was a sweet boy and wouldn’t, in all good conscience, euthanize him, so the owners just gave him to the clinic. Petey had been badly neglected by his owners, was horribly matted and had no previous veterinary care. When he was evaluated by the veterinarian, Petey was found to have chronic kidney disease. He is now on a very specific prescription diet for kidney disease and is doing very well. He cannot have any other food or treats because his kidney disease will return and he will prematurely die. But if maintained on the prescription diet, he can live a long, healthy, happy life. No other medications, other than the diet, are necessary. Petey is a loving, happy guy. He follows his people and wants to be by you or at least always be able to see you. He likes to spend his evenings sitting with you. He enjoys going outside and loves a fenced in yard. Petey is pretty well house trained, and his foster parents continue to work on that by letting him out every couple hours during the day, and by having piddle pads available for him at night. He sleeps contently in his own bed at night. He gets along with his foster siblings so a small companion dog would be fine.. An adults only home would suit him perfectly, although older children (older than 12 years), who are quiet and respectful would be okay. These are the requirements for Petey’s new family: • An adult, stay at home family, although older children would be okay. • Petey does not do stairs so he needs to live in a single story home. • A fenced yard is a plus.t. He loves to explore the outdoors, but as importantly, he must be let out every 2-3 hours to urinate, and a fenced yard would facilitate that. • Petey needs a family that can willingly afford his prescription kidney disease diet, and be vigilant about feeding him ONLY the prescribed food, including treats. He must stay on this for the rest of his life in order to remain healthy. • A family within 60 miles of the Twin Cities. • Commit to attending the annual Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion every year in September. Petey is neutered, current on vaccinations and on heartworm and flea preventative. He is scheduled for a dental January 3rd at Rice Creek with a recheck of labs scheduled a month later in February, also at Rice Creek. Petey’s adoption fee is $270.00 plus $23.02 sales tax for a total cost of $293.02. To meet Petey, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at PETCO in Southtown Center in Bloomington.
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Coco

Shih Tzu

Male, 11 yrs
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Coco is an 11 year old, male, Shih Tzu mix who acts like he is 5 years old. He weighs 15 pounds. He is energetic and playful and has a real zest for life. He was surrendered to the rescue after his owner had health issues and could no longer care for him. It appears Coco was loved and well cared for until the last year, when his owner’s health seriously declined and Coco was very neglected. Coco came into the rescue, not having not been groomed for over a year and needed veterinary care. After Coco received the care and consistency he needed, his foster parents have found that he loves to snuggle, enjoys his walks, food and toys. He is making up for the last year, experiencing the good life in his foster home after being neglected for so long. He really enjoys the company of his people, but also is okay with some alone time hanging out in his kennel. He feels secure in his kennel and goes there as his “safe” spot if the door is left open and he can go in and out as he pleases. He also prefers to sleep at night in his kennel. Coco enjoys car rides and is a great, calm traveling companion. The best home for Coco will be: - Coco is a very active dog and needs an owner who will enthusiastically engage and play with him, and can be home most of the day. Even though Coco is 11 years old, he has lots of energy and likes his walks and going outside on a daily, regular basis. This is a must for him to keep him happy and healthy. - He is accepting of another small dog in the family, but would be fine as an only dog. Coco is rather protective of his toys and food and this should be taken into consideration if another dog is in the home. - Coco’s new family will need to be patient in understanding Coco’s previous neglect situation, comfort him and help him acclimate to his new surroundings. He will need to re-learn, with his owners’ reassurance, that he can trust his owners to provide food and toys without him having to guard or protect them. - Coco would probably okay with kids that are respectful and who have had experience with small dogs. A family with children over the age of ten will be considered. - Live within 45 miles of Lakeville, MN and agree to attend the annual rescue reunion held each year in September. Coco is neutered, current on vaccinations and is on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He will be having dental surgery on April 29th, and will be available for adoption after a brief recovery period. Even though Coco will go to his adoptive home until after his dental, adoption applications are being accepted now. His adoption fee is $170.00 plus sales tax of $14.49 for a total of $184.49. To meet Coco, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown Center in Bloomington, MN.
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RUDY

Shih Tzu

Male, 7 yrs
Eden Prairie, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you. Rudy is an energetic, adorable 7 year old boy who loves to play fetch and shake his toys. He weighs about 10 pounds and has silky, soft white hair, gray ears, and spots on his back. He loves to sit on the couch and watch out the window, just primed to protect the house from a squirrel or the neighbors’ golden doodle. But Rudy truly wants nothing more than a lap to snuggle on. His favorite spot is near you, preferably ON you. Rudy loves to be outside and enjoys meeting new people while on walks or just accompanying you while you work in the yard. He does need some training while leash walking, because he tends to pull towards people and lunge at bikes while on his walk. So his new family must commit to doing some training so that Rudy, and they, will enjoy their walks. He wants to please his owner and responds well to praise, so he will be easy to train. Rudy would do well as an only dog, or with another small dog, but especially in a family where there is someone home most of the time. Rudy is house trained, but may need some reinforcing and patience when he makes the transition to his new home. Rudy is a good boy who wants a perfect home and family. In order to ensure that, here are the requirements that his foster mom would like for his new family: • Rudy needs an active family/owner that will walk him and make him a part of their daily life. He does need some leash training to make his walks more enjoyable. • A family that works from home, or is home most of the day, would be ideal for Rudy. • Rudy can be in a home with another small dog who will help him learn by being a role model and friend. However, he would also do well as an only dog. • A family with children over the age of 10 will be considered, depending on their experience with a small dog. • Rudy will definitely want to sleep in bed with his new family as he loves to cuddle and be close to his humans. • Rudy’s new family should live within the 30 miles of Shoreview, MN and commit to attending the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September. We understand there are quite a few requirements for Rudy’s new family. But if you meet the requirements, you will have abundant joy with this cute funny boy. Rudy will have a dental on April 5th and will be ready to go to his new home shortly after that. But adoption applications are being accepted now. He is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $270.00 plus $23.02 in sales tax for a total of $293.02. To meet Rudy, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see him and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown Petco in Bloomington, MN.
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Foster Homes Needed

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Excelsior, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Every minute matters when it comes to rescuing a Shih Tzu.  We may get a short notice that someone needs to surrender their dog or a puppy mill dog needs a temporary home. We can’t help if we don’t have families willing to foster, and we are always in need of more foster homes! If you live in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area and want to help save lives, please complete either our online Foster Sign-Up or download a word version here: http://www.northstarshihtzurescue.org/foster/ (please note: neither dog pictured are available to foster or adopt, both are in their forever homes) NorthStar Shih Tzu Rescue exists to benefit both Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs and the people of our community. We operate as a no-kill rescue that provides rescue and adoption services, and 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. NorthStar, located in Excelsior, MN, actively works to rescue Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend dogs from dangerous environments and shelters with the ultimate goal of placing them in loving, permanent, adoptive homes. We rescue unwanted, abandoned, and abused dogs. We have them vaccinated, micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, provide other medical care, and rehabilitate them in carefully selected foster homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on the benefits of adopting an animal in need as well as responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, good nutrition, and positive behavior training. We strive to increase public awareness about companion animal overpopulation, commercial breeders, and to offer solutions to end the killing of adoptable animals. We work in alliance with local animal shelters, pounds, other rescue groups, and humane society organizations to ensure these animals are not forgotten. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 15, 2024, 12:21 pm
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Kylea

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Excelsior, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Kylea is a sweet girl learning every day! From her foster:   Kylea is shy and scared at first but when she came out of her shell, we found she loves to be petted and loves lap time.   Very sweet little girl and will be a very loyal dog.  She does best with a routine and repetition to help learn new skills, (she learns best by repeating a behavior.)  She barks when I come home or from upstairs or hears my voice, a happy bark. She sleeps all night in our bed.  Kylea would be best in a home with someone who is home a lot.  No small children but older is fine.   An established dog in home to help teach her how to be a dog. She watches her foster siblings and catches on fast, but still adjusting to a home and  humans.   A calm home is best.  She loves to sleep in her fosters bed, a crate is not recommended, she will chew at the bars.  She has an old jaw injury from where she came from and lost  many teeth during her dental, softer food is best for her.  Toys aren't a favorite of her, loud squeaky toys scare her and bones are not advised with her jaw injury.  She has dry eye, many Shih Tzu's do, and has daily eye meds for it. Leash walking will need to continue to be taught and a yard with a fence is a must, as she is an escape artist. She should not be crated, as she came from an environment where she was in a small crate 24/7. She follows her foster sibling around, this is her way of learning since coming out of the mill, and learns by repetition and seeing what other well behaved dogs do. If you feel Kylea would be a good fit, please apply for her in the link.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 15, 2024, 12:21 pm
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Drey

Chihuahua Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Plymouth, MN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Drey, the most adorable bundle of joy just waiting to become your new best friend! While he may take a little time to warm up, once he does, you'll discover the sweetest little guy you could ever imagine. Drey's past is a bit of a mystery, and we can only guess at what might have caused his initial hesitation around new people. It's heartbreaking to think about what he might have experienced, especially considering he had a tough encounter with animal control who had to use a catch pole to rescue him. That experience likely added to his trauma. But here's the good news: Drey is making fantastic progress! He's already crate trained and is doing wonderfully on a leash. We're still working on getting him to go potty while on a leash, as he's more comfortable doing his business in our securely fenced 6-foot wood yard. When he needs to go, he'll politely let you know with a few barks or howls. Drey has a playful side that's simply irresistible. He absolutely adores toys, and watching him play with them is an absolute delight! In our commitment to find the best possible homes for our animals, we believe there are a couple of key factors that will help Drey thrive: no young human kiddos in the household and a fenced-in yard. These conditions will set Drey up for success and happiness in his new home. Don't let his initial shyness deter you – Drey is a hidden gem waiting to shine in a loving and patient forever home. If you're ready to welcome this sweet nugget into your life, please get in touch with us. Drey is ready to embark on a new journey filled with love and happiness, and you could be the one to make it happen! While Drey does live with other dogs, he does not have any interest in playing or interactin with them.  He is a loner when it comes to the canines! The perfect home for Drey would be one where there weren't alot of people coming and going as well as his person / people being home more than they are away. If you are looking for a sweet, cuddly, companion and you are an adult with a quiet home that doens't have shared walls ( Drey is a bit of a barker from time to time especially when he meets new people and new dogs ) he would love to meet you! ##1749222##

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NorthStar Great Pyrenees Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 1114, Minnetonka, MN 55345

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The Bond Between

5959 Baker Road, Suite 390, Minnetonka, MN 55345

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Adopt Me! Dog Rescue

Minnetonka, MN 55345

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Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest

5800 Baker Rd, Suite 120, Minnetonka, MN 55345

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Beagle Freedom Project - MN

Eden Prairie, MN 55346

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MAR - Mercer Animal Rescue - Minnesota transport

Minnetonka, MN 55305

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Blue Sky Rescue of Minnesota

Wayzata, MN 55391

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Furever Homes- Minnesota

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

PO Box 46562, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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