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Yoda

Shih Tzu Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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PWRESCUE.ORG *PHOENIX METRO AREA ONLY* *MUST HAVES:  Another playful confident dog; secure fenced yard** Meet Yoda, a 1½-year-old, 16-pound Terrier/Shih Tzu mix with a big personality packed into a petite body. With his wispy “wild child” ears and mischievous sparkle, Yoda is equal parts charm, fun, and heart. Yoda was originally found as a stray and is now thriving in a foster home while waiting for his forever family. He is a very sweet—but shy—boy who needs a patient, understanding home that will allow him the time he needs to feel safe and confident. If you’re familiar with the 3-3-3 rule (and if not, we encourage you to look it up!), it describes Yoda perfectly. He isn’t a dog who will instantly settle in, but with patience and consistency, he blossoms. Once he trusts you, he’s deeply affectionate and wonderfully loyal. An energetic and happy pup, Yoda loves staying active. Long walks, games of fetch, hikes, shopping trips, and patio dining are right up his alley. He would also enjoy having a friendly canine companion to wrestle and learn from, along with a fenced yard for zoomies and sunny lounging. Yoda is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines—fully ready for his next great adventure. Now all he needs is the right person (or people) to take that journey with him. If you are interested in meeting this little nugget, please visit our website at:  https://pwrescue.org and click on the “Adoption Application” to complete the application.Pathways Home Animal Rescue December 31, 2025, 6:57 pm
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Henri

Shih Tzu Schnauzer (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Henri was saved from a high kill shelter and has been in our partner rescue for awhile, until we just brought him to Doggie Tails Rescue House. He is kennel trained but needs to be house-trained to your environment. He is vetted with shots, neuter and even a dental. Very sweet, calm, and not a barker!
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Clyde

Shih Tzu

Male, 12 yrs 8 mos
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Clyde is a sweet 10 year old Shih Tzu.boy who lost his home because after having him 10 years, his owners decided he is not good around their kids. He did not deserve to be given up on just because he is aging. Additionally they allowed him to become very overweight which could definitely contribute to his sometimes grumpy mood. We have not observed any bad behavior here at the rescue. He is really a nice dog, easy to have around and not at all demanding. He is in good health, fully vetted and ready for a new home and a Weight Watchers membership. It is imperative that his new Adopter keeps him on a diet to help him reduce his weight. He's clearly not comfortable how he is. He would love the yard to run around in as well as to bask in the sun. He may need some forced walking to help with retrieving the waistline he once enjoyed. according to his former owners, Clyde is housetrained. Clyde is a coated dog (hair grows continuously) and will require brushing and professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Clydes's Adoption fee is $275 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 ever dog and family for a successful and happy life.
We'll also keep you updated on Wrigley's adoption status with email updates.
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Wrigley

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Wrigley is an adorable five-year-old male Shih Tzu. He is very loyal and devoted to his person. He is generally well behaved, but would do best with either no other dogs or possibly a female dog. He gets a little bit possessive sometimes as he is very devoted to his master. He is very obedient and knows basic command commands. He does need an owner with some dog experience and a fairly firm hand. He will try to take advantage in some situations. Mainly with being protective of his owner, when other people come into the house. He is fairly well house trained, but will need a little tuning up. He is a personal favorite of mine, the rescue owner. Wrigley is a coated dog (hair grows continuously) and will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Wrigley’s adoption fee is $400 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Drake's adoption status with email updates.
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Drake

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Drake is a sweet, 6 year old Shih Tzu mix boy who came from some pretty rough conditions. He lost some of his eyesight before he came to us but once he gets acclimated with his new environment he does amazingly well. He’s quiet, not a barker, and very laid back. He is potty trained and gets along with other dogs but is timid with assertive dogs so would be best off alone or with a similar personality. He is a bit overweight but is on a diet and currently weighs 18 lbs with a few more to go. Drake is a coated dog (hair grows continuously) and will need professional grooming every 6-8 weeks. Drake’s adoption fee is $250 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Koko's adoption status with email updates.
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Koko

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Pathways Home Animal Rescue

Phoenix, AZ 85029

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Doggie Tails Rescue

Doggie Tails Rescue House, Phoenix, AZ 85020

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Arizona Shih Tzu and Small Breed Rescue

Phoenix, AZ 85032

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HALO Animal Rescue

3227 E. Bell Rd., Ste D151, Phoenix, AZ 85032

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Paws & Claws Pet Fostering

Phoenix, AZ 85027

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BRAS - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary

P. O. Box 12142, Scottsdale, AZ 85267

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Arizona Small Dog Rescue

932 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

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Friends for Life Animal Rescue

952 West Melody Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233

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Angels for Paws Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Mesa, AZ 85205

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