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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Arizona

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Below are our newest added Shih Tzus available for adoption in Arizona. To see more adoptable Shih Tzus in Arizona, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Zola's adoption status with email updates.
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Zola

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Kingman, AZ
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We'll also keep you updated on Mishka's adoption status with email updates.
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Mishka

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Pepper Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper Jack

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Laveen, AZ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Pepper (female) & Jack (male) are a very affectionate pair. They were wandering the neighborhood, going from house to house. It appears they were abandoned, since no one in our neighborhood had seen them before. It was apparent they hadn’t been properly cared for by their previous owners. When found, their hair was extremely matted, especially the smaller one. His hair was matted down to the skin, and his nails were curled under his paw. I took them to the vet for an initial exam and rabies shot. They are appx 12-18 months old and healthy. Jack limps when he runs sometimes, as he has a slight deformity on his right front paw. We also have had Jack neutered. We are looking for a home where they can stay together. All they want is love and attention. Both love to cuddle and are very playful. Will make a great family dog. Rehoming fee is for both dogs.
We'll also keep you updated on Lilac's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilac

Shih Tzu/Havanese

Female, 4 yrs
Tempe, AZ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Lilac is a sweet and affectionate Havanese mix who forms deep bonds with her people and blossoms once she feels safe. While she can be anxious in new settings and may need a little extra time to settle in, her gentle nature shines through as she gains confidence. She has lived with other small dogs before and may enjoy a calm canine companion but has no known history with cats. Lilac is still working on her leash skills and basic manners, so will thrive with a patient family of adults or teens 13 and up who can support her with kindness and steady encouragement as she builds confidence. With the right family, Lilac will blossom into a loving, loyal member of the home. Her adoption fee is $350 and includes the following: -Spay/neuter surgery -All current vaccinations -Microchip -FREE wellness exam through VCA Animal Hospitals -$25 gift voucher from our friends at My Pet Market
We'll also keep you updated on Tia's adoption status with email updates.
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Tia

Shih Tzu

Female, 11 yrs
Gilbert, AZ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Tia is a super sweet, healthy 11 year old 20 pound Shih Tzu who joined us recently when her owner could no longer care for her. She's a sweet, gentle, girl with a calm personality who enjoys the company of other calmer dogs. She is housetrained, likes to sleep in bed with her humans, and loves walks. To get started on the adoption process, visit https://azfriends.org/testing/adopt.html to complete an adoption consultation form, and then stop by the Adoption Center to meet with one of our adoption counselors. Or you can just come and see us and fill out a consultation form upon arrival!No appointments are necessary and you can come and see us any time we are open. Please go to our website (www.azfriends.org) to fill out a consultation form then come and see us! We do require any family interested in meeting our dogs or cats to fill out a consultation form – this form helps us determine if the dog/cat and the home are a good match, since it is so easy to fall in love with a photo, without knowing the personality of the animal. Once you have filled out the online Adoption Consultation Form, just come in and see us (or come and see us and fill out the consultation form upon arrival)!Please note that ALL dogs and cats are available to the first home that meets the dog or cat that we feel is a good match. In order to help make the best match, we do want all family members (dogs and humans) to meet any potential new family member. Our adoption center hours are: Closed Sunday/Monday; Tuesday 10a-2p, Wednesday 3p-7p, Thursday 3p-7p, Friday 10a-2p, Saturday 10a-4p. We are located at 952 W Melody Avenue in Gilbert (zip code 85233).All animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, licensed (dogs). Cats tested for FELV/FIV. Dogs tested for Heartworm. All animals are available to the first family that is a good match, and if we have more than one animal who is a good match, there will be a lottery for all matches. Note that families must have come in to our adoption center and spoken with an adoption counselor prior to any lottery (when we have lotteries, they usually occur on Saturday mornings).
We'll also keep you updated on DeeDee's adoption status with email updates.
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DeeDee

Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Dee Dee is available for PRE-ADOPTION. She is not yet fully vetted. She can not leave the rescue until Approximately March 15. Dee Dee is a sweet, petite Shih Tzu who loves to love. She’s not “needy” but loves affection and love. She’s would love to sleep in your bed with you. She travels well, walks on a leash and lathers her person with love. Dee Dee is 2 years old. She’s just a bit of a thing weighing about 10 lbs. Like many of our rescue dogs, we are not sure how well housetrained Dee Dee is. But with gentle persuasion, some consistency, structure and praise she should be easy to train. Dee Dee is a coated dog (hair grows continuously) and will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Dee Dee’s adoption fee is $450 This fee includes at least one health exam at our veterinarian while in our care, altering, all vaccinations including rabies (as permitted by age), a pre-adoption professional grooming and a microchip with lifetime membership that never will cost you a fee. All dogs also leave with a new collar and or harness and leash as well as a gift bag which includes among other things, a starter bag of the quality kibble that is being fed at the rescue. Adoption fees also allow us the ability to put funds towards the next homeless or unwanted dog in need of rescue! If you would like to be considered to for this adoption or any of our amazing rescues, please fill out the application with the help of this link. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/AZST/Dog. We review each application carefully. Please understand that sometimes we get numerous applications for specific dogs and as a volunteer-based rescue, we do not always have the time to respond to each one. We do our best to choose the most suitable home for each dog based on their specific personality and needs. Please note you MAY NOT be contacted for up to 10 days to schedule a meet and greet if your family is the most suitable for this rescue dog. Regrettably, we do not have the manpower currently to contact all applicants. We keep ALL applications in our database so please feel free to contact us when you see another dog of interest. We appreciate all applicants and do our best to pair every dog and family for a successful and happy life.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Arizona

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Shih Tzu puppies in Arizona. Browse these Shih Tzu rescues and shelters below.

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Arizona Desert Rotti & Pals

P.O.Box 146, Patagonia , AZ 85624

Pet Types: dogs

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The Big Mutt Network Inc

10875 S GREAT HORNED OWL WAY, Vail , AZ 85641

Pet Types: dogs

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RUFF Rescue Tucson

Tucson , AZ 85749

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Shih Tzus come from? How many types of Shih Tzus are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Shih Tzu.

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