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Below are our newest added Shih Tzus available for adoption in Colorado. To see more adoptable Shih Tzus in Colorado, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!

Bella

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

Commerce City, CO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Bella is so calm and good behaved in every environment, she likes be cozy and comfortable next to owners and loves to be at home with company, after years of care she recently is having difficult with urinary health that require small surgery to remove rock from her bladder and We unfortunately don have the money to pay for it, we recently had a baby girl and with this problem is impossible keep her inside the house anymore(she is still sleeping inside and always been) due her incontinency is unhealthy for a newborns it is a very difficult to take but we wish there is somebody who is willing to take her to the vet and fix her, she is 7 years her birthday is in April 4th we looking for a good person to take care of her and have all the resources to make the best her senior living she has three sisters that love her so much and want the best for her.

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Sudoku

Shih Tzu/Maltese

Male, 3 yrs

Sedalia, CO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Sudoku was rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas. Meet and greets are by appointment only. An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events! We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time. When we do, it will be updated here. This is all the information we have currently. Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above. Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog. If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded. Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free pet insurance. We are not affiliated with MetLife pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect). Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets. The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances. More questions? Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/ Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed. ##2615970##

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Special Needs

Sawyer D25-28

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos

Peyton, CO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Needs special attention,

Story

Sawyer is an 8-year-old Shih Tzu who weighs about 10 pounds and has a gentle, endearing personality. He is friendly and affectionate, though he can be a bit shy at first and appreciates some time to warm up. Once he feels comfortable, his sweet nature really comes through. Sawyer gets along well with other dogs and enjoys calm companionship. He would do best in a quiet, peaceful home where he can feel secure and settle in at his own pace. If there are other dogs in the home, a meet and greet at the shelter will be required to ensure it’s a good fit for everyone. If you’re looking for a loving, low-key companion, Sawyer may be the perfect match. ------ Before being rescued, many of our dogs had limited socialization, so they may need some time to adjust to life as a family pet. Older kids are often a great fit for our dogs, and homes with younger children will be considered based on each dog’s individual needs. Skills like house training and leash walking may take a little extra patience and practice. However, with understanding and a gentle hand, most of these dogs adapt quite quickly. Being a part of their rehabilitation is a truly rewarding experience. To learn more about mill dogs and start the adoption process, visit our website!

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Tess

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Denver, CO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

***Due to an overwhelming response, we are pausing applications on Tess to review those already submitted. Please watch our page as we will be posting more littles over the next few days. Thank you!*** Tess was rescued after a Good Samaritan saved her from the harsh streets of McAllen, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley on the Texas/Mexico border. She was likely dumped, common in the area, as she was found on a back road with no homes for miles. She was super matted and it took three hours to remove the horrible matting, flea bath and removing huge ticks on her poor little body. No more sleeping on the harsh streets for this princess. Despite her ruff life before rescue, Tess is very social. She gets along really well with other dogs and loves to play. She's great with kids. She lets you put bows in her hair. Tess goes on daily walks, is potty & crate trained and is ready to go to her furever home! According to her foster (who obviously adores her): 12/14/2025: "Tess is sweet, loving, loves to cuddle and receive attention. She’s great on her walkies & gets along with dogs her size. She’s still a little skiddish be she’s outgrowing it." 12/11/2025: "Her eyelashes are gorgeous!! This little bundle of fur loves to give kisses, loves to wrestle & zoomies with her foster sister Piper and loves to cuddle! Gets along great with our pack of 4!!!" 12/6/25: "Tess is so pretty and the sweetest most innocent pup I’ve met yet! She loves to cuddle & give kisses. She’ll guard you at your feet thru the night. Cant wait for her transformation This is what fostering does for dogs rescued straight from the streets. She’s learning a humans touch isn’t always hurtful, learning to love and be loved and most of all gain her confidence back from those horrible streets that hurt her so much in McAllen." Tess is currently living in a foster home in San Antonio, Texas, awaiting an adopter or open foster home in Colorado to bring her up and into their home- the next transport arrives January 9th! ***Tess is being posted on behalf of our partner rescue in Texas- the process and adoption will go through them. The adoption fee does not include the transport fee (usually $125-200).*** Red Fern Animal Rescue offers a two week foster to adopt trial in your home before finalizing the adoption to ensure the animal is the right fit for you, everyone in the home, human & animal, and vice versa. Red Fern Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foster-based animal rescue in Denver that saves animals from abandonment and neglect in South Texas for new lives in Colorado. We primarily rescue dogs off the streets and from kill shelters in San Antonio. ##2615393##

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967 (2025) Mr. Miso

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs

Parker, CO

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Adoption Fee: $475 When available, all animals are fixed in accordance with Colorado law, up to date on vaccines (may need boosters), and microchipped! What we know: Transferred from Operation Kindness, originated from Dallas Animal Services, Dallas, TX. Pup came into shelter believed to be 10 years old, Upon intake pup had a dental done and found that 28 teeth were missing and 3 had to be extracted. Pup has some vision problems and was given eye drops that are to be continued for the remainder of his life. Pup came to CPR neutered and with rabies vaccine. From the foster: My bio is coming soon! www.coloradopuppy.org/how-to-adopt

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Willow

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 7 yrs 6 mos

Boulder, CO

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

We all know how we get that awww feeling when we see a sweet dog that needs our help. Willow is one of these dogs that deserves our loving assistance due to her excellent temperament and all the love she'll bring to a dog-crazy family. Our dream for this wonderful little being is to have a home filled with nothing but pure love and nurturing for the rest of her life. Willow is a gorgeous 7ish year old Shih Tzu / Poodle mix that is amazing! She is 14 lbs of wiggles and kisses. Willow is SO sweet and once acclimated to her new life, will make a wonderful addition to a family that is seeking a full-time best friend. Willow's Texas rescuer had the following to brag about our amazing pup: This stunning little Shih Tzu / Poodle (we can't say her breeds with certainty as no DNA test was done) was shockingly found as a stray in New Mexico and brought into a small high-kill shelter where no dog should ever be. The kind folks at Rescued Pets Movement were contacted about saving this tiny girl's life. How could they say no..her sweet nature and kind eyes were simply irresistible. This precious girl has the biggest, brightest eyes you’ve ever seen — the kind that look right into your heart and silently ask for love. She’s listed as 7ish or so years old, but we believe her to be younger. She looks (and acts!) like a happy-go-lucky young girl. Despite everything she’s been through, she still comes right up to people with her waggy tail and sweet smile seeking love and affection. Willow arrived at the shelter looking like she hadn't been cared for in a very long time, yet she was incredibly sweet. She was a bit frightened in the loud, overwhelming shelter environment, but her kind soul shines through instantly. She takes treats readily — and so gently — and she melts the moment she feels a kind hand near her. This amazing dog absolutely does not deserve to be in a shelter. She is far too loving, gentle, and pure-hearted to spend another day without a home. All she needs is someone who will show her what it feels like to be cherished, nurtured, warm, and safe. Upon her arrival in Texas, Willow was immediately placed in a foster home. Her foster mom wanted to share the following: "What else can I say other then this girl is pretty much perfect!? Her fun-loving, silly, and loving personality is a joy to behold! How can this tiny stray be so absolutely wonderful? Whoever is lucky enough to have Willow join their family is truly getting a gift! Willow is a perfect size to be able to accompany her family just about everywhere a smaller size, well-behaved dog is welcome. She will fit right into virtually every situation due to her great temperament and very sweet personality. Farfel's would like to see our wonderful girl in a home that includes her in family time and activities (and some lap or couch-time with belly rubs would be absolutely perfect!) as well as taking that extra step to participate in positive reinforcement / force free virtual or in-person obedience classes. These classes successfully teach a smart and cooperative dog like Willow the skills to accompany her family out into the world with excellent behavior. Farfel's Rescue is happy to provide a list of approved virtual and in-person force-free trainers in your area. Willow will be a loving and devoted companion for active retirees who have the time and desire to be best friends with a silly, fun-loving and irresistible dog. She would love to have another gentle and fun dog to play with but it's not mandatory if her people are nurturing and involved. Willow would also do well with a younger family that works from a home-based office. She would bask in the attention and periodic cuddles throughout the day that this life-style brings. We believe that Willow is too sensitive a girl to spend the long hours of full-time employment outside of the home alone. Willow's non-shedding coat (although we can never swear to it) is currently shelter-sad. She therefore will require a lifelong commitment to periodic grooming (approximately every 8 weeks) and great nutrition. A five star food and daily salmon oil supplement will provide the nutrition necessary for Willow's coat to become cottony-soft and shining with excellent health. Willow has been fully vetted, is up to date on her vaccinations and has been spayed. This supports Farfel's commitment to adopting out only healthy dogs that won't contribute to the overpopulation challenges in the canine population. Willow is arriving on transport in Boulder on Wednesday 1/7/2026. Applications are currently being accepted for this sweet and loving best friend. An app can be found at http://farfels.com/farfels-res. cue/adoption-form/. If interested, please fill out completely and submit. **PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting Willow please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving dog. We're sorry, but in many cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.

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