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Maria

Shih Tzu Maltese

Female, 11 mos
Aurora, CO
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
Maria is a wonderful 10 month old puppy who loves other dogs and people. She has a lot of puppy energy and would be great with another small playful dog. Maria is doing well on housetraining and will use a puppy pad if she is unable to get outside. She loves to be on your lap and would be great with kids who know how to treat small animals. Maria is scheduled to be spay on 6/11/26. She is current on all vaccinations including lepto and rabies and will be ready to go to her forever home once she has recovered from her surgery. She will need someone who is patient on learning how to walk on a leash.

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Bonded Pair
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Beau

Shih Tzu Poodle (Standard)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Beau and Lulu are siblings who came to us from an elderly adopter who was moving into a senior living facility which did not allow pets. They have always been extremely well cared for and loved, however were not well socialized with lots of different people. They are a bonded pair and must go to a home together. They are 100% housetrained and love to take long walks. They are good on a leash and come with a leash in which they are linked together. Beau and Lulu would love to find a home in which they are the only pets in the home. They are extremely athletic and have a prey drive with small animals. They will definitely keep the squirrels out of the yard. They are both extremely loving and love to be on your lap or next to you. They bond quickly with new people and done very well in the 2 different foster homes. The reason they would be best as the only pets is they are very protective of one another and while there have no incidents in either of the foster homes with other dogs, they are currently in a foster home with a blind reactive dog who can be aggressive when startled by another animal. The foster has always been there to de-escalate before it becomes problematic. These two would do great with an active family who has older children who understand how to treat pets. They are both very strong and could easily knock a small child over when they get excited. They are both current on all vaccinations including lepto and rabies and both have had a dental within the past year. They

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Bonded Pair
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Lulu

Shih Tzu Poodle (Standard)

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lulu is a 5+ year old spay female Shih Tzu mix who is bonded with her brother Beau. They came to CJCR from an elderly owner who was moving into a senior living facility which did not allow pets. Beau and Lulu have always been well cared for and loved, however were not socialized with lots of different people. They do not shed and require daily grooming. They are initially shy with strangers, however, will quickly bond to the people in the home. They would love to have a family that is active and can take them on long walks. They would make excellent jogging dogs. The owner was told that they were Japanese Chin/Shih Tzu mixes. We can definitely see the Shih Tzu, but feel that there is zero chance that they have any Chin in them. Due to the athletic ability of the dogs, we suspect there may poodle in the mix. They do no shed and will require regular grooming. The would be best in a home where they are the only pets. They both have a strong prey drive with small animals and are obsessed with chasing squirrels and bunnies. They are mostly quiet with the exception of someone around that they don't know or another animal in the area. They are very loving and loyal and would love to find a forever home.

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Laura

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Laura is a sweet shy 3+ year old Shih Tzu who came to CJCR with her sister Lyn and mother Livie. She loves to play with toys and is shy around new people but warms up with time and patience. She loves to play in the backyard with her sister and mother. She does not have any aggression and is more submissive than anything. She has not learned to walk on a leash yet as we are still working on her confidence. She has done very well on housetraining after adjusting to a new schedule and household. Laura would love to be in a home with another gentle confident small dog in which she can learn from as well as play with.

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Rusty

Shih Tzu

Male, 13 yrs
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2790595##

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TANSY

Bichon Frise Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tansy! Born on April 6, 2026, Tansy is a Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise puppy with enormous personality packed into one tiny, fluffy teddy bear. After surviving a difficult start in life and recovering from serious illness after her rescue from the commercial pet trade, she's now healthy, happy, and ready to find the forever family she deserves. Tansy is playful, affectionate, hilarious, incredibly confident, and absolutely loves being part of family life. She enjoys toys, tunnels, puppy playtime, cuddling in laps, and giving kisses. She's crate trained, making wonderful progress with potty training using both pee pads and outdoor potty breaks, and has started learning basic obedience. She has done well with respectful older children, men, women, and friendly dogs. Her future family should continue her puppy training and know she occasionally experiences motion sickness during car rides and is still working through a puppy habit of eating stool, which is already improving with consistent redirection. If you're looking for a puppy who will make you laugh every day while stealing your heart forever, Tansy may be your perfect match. тЮбя╕ПтЮбя╕ПтЮбя╕П тЮбя╕ПтЮбя╕ПтЮбя╕П GO TO: www.pawsitiverestorations.com to learn more about our adoptable dogs, watch videos, and apply to adopt.

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Or, how about these Shih Tzus in cities near Aurora, Colorado

These Shih Tzus are available for adoption close to Aurora, Colorado.
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Maria

Shih Tzu Maltese

Female, 11 mos
Aurora, CO
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
Maria is a wonderful 10 month old puppy who loves other dogs and people. She has a lot of puppy energy and would be great with another small playful dog. Maria is doing well on housetraining and will use a puppy pad if she is unable to get outside. She loves to be on your lap and would be great with kids who know how to treat small animals. Maria is scheduled to be spay on 6/11/26. She is current on all vaccinations including lepto and rabies and will be ready to go to her forever home once she has recovered from her surgery. She will need someone who is patient on learning how to walk on a leash.

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Bonded Pair
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Beau

Shih Tzu Poodle (Standard)

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Beau and Lulu are siblings who came to us from an elderly adopter who was moving into a senior living facility which did not allow pets. They have always been extremely well cared for and loved, however were not well socialized with lots of different people. They are a bonded pair and must go to a home together. They are 100% housetrained and love to take long walks. They are good on a leash and come with a leash in which they are linked together. Beau and Lulu would love to find a home in which they are the only pets in the home. They are extremely athletic and have a prey drive with small animals. They will definitely keep the squirrels out of the yard. They are both extremely loving and love to be on your lap or next to you. They bond quickly with new people and done very well in the 2 different foster homes. The reason they would be best as the only pets is they are very protective of one another and while there have no incidents in either of the foster homes with other dogs, they are currently in a foster home with a blind reactive dog who can be aggressive when startled by another animal. The foster has always been there to de-escalate before it becomes problematic. These two would do great with an active family who has older children who understand how to treat pets. They are both very strong and could easily knock a small child over when they get excited. They are both current on all vaccinations including lepto and rabies and both have had a dental within the past year. They

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Laura

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Laura is a sweet shy 3+ year old Shih Tzu who came to CJCR with her sister Lyn and mother Livie. She loves to play with toys and is shy around new people but warms up with time and patience. She loves to play in the backyard with her sister and mother. She does not have any aggression and is more submissive than anything. She has not learned to walk on a leash yet as we are still working on her confidence. She has done very well on housetraining after adjusting to a new schedule and household. Laura would love to be in a home with another gentle confident small dog in which she can learn from as well as play with.

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Bonded Pair
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Lulu

Shih Tzu Poodle (Standard)

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lulu is a 5+ year old spay female Shih Tzu mix who is bonded with her brother Beau. They came to CJCR from an elderly owner who was moving into a senior living facility which did not allow pets. Beau and Lulu have always been well cared for and loved, however were not socialized with lots of different people. They do not shed and require daily grooming. They are initially shy with strangers, however, will quickly bond to the people in the home. They would love to have a family that is active and can take them on long walks. They would make excellent jogging dogs. The owner was told that they were Japanese Chin/Shih Tzu mixes. We can definitely see the Shih Tzu, but feel that there is zero chance that they have any Chin in them. Due to the athletic ability of the dogs, we suspect there may poodle in the mix. They do no shed and will require regular grooming. The would be best in a home where they are the only pets. They both have a strong prey drive with small animals and are obsessed with chasing squirrels and bunnies. They are mostly quiet with the exception of someone around that they don't know or another animal in the area. They are very loving and loyal and would love to find a forever home.

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Rusty

Shih Tzu

Male, 13 yrs
Aurora, CO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2790595##

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Special Needs
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Emma

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Lakewood, CO
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi. My name is Emma. I'm 8 years old and I'm a shorkie ( Shih tsu and Yorkie) I'm completely house broken, love to play, great with kids and will love you forever. I don't do well with cats though. I do however need lots of attention. I really don't like to be left alone. So please take me with you or have someone to watch me. I love car rides, going to home depot and other stores that don't mind a cute doggy. I've never had an accident in the house... I'll tell you when I need to go potty. I'm pretty easy to take care of, however, storms and fireworks scare me. My mommy and daddy work very hard, and now work almost 7 days a week. While they're working, I go to my doggy sitter til they pick me up. But now it's getting hard for them to take care of me. So please adopt me so I can live a long life with lots of love. The best part is im hypo allergenic, which means i dont shed.. at all. I'll be your best friend. Thanks for reading about me.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Aurora, Colorado

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

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Rescue

6.6 miles

Colorado Japanese Chin Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 470533, Aurora, CO 80047

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

6.7 miles

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Colorado Transport

3511 N Salida Court, Aurora, CO 80011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

18.6 miles

San Nicola Dog Rescue

Westminster, CO 80021

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

18.6 miles

Evergreen Animal Protective League EAPL - Westminster Location

Westminster, CO 80021

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

24.4 miles

Evergreen Animal Protective League

PO BOX 2517, Evergreen, CO 80437

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.6 miles

Desiderata Rescue - West Transport

Ft Lupton, CO 80621

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

30.9 miles

POSO Dog Rescue - Colorado

Boulder, CO 80301

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

33.5 miles

Farfel's Rescue

906 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Pet Types: dogs

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