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

Gardonia

Shih Tzu

Female, 13 yrs

Torrington, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Gardonia! Gardonia is a sweet Shih Tzu senior who was dumped by her owners. She is 13 years old and weighs 14 pounds. She loves meeting other dogs and is house trained. She is deaf and has dry eye. She is wobbly, so no stairs. Please visit our website at https://sites.google.com/view/muddymoosemutts/home or email pawrescued2016@gmail.com for an application. Her adoption fee is $250.

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Chelsea

Shih Tzu/Maltese

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Griswold, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

** AVAILABLE FOR PRE APPROVAL FOR APRIL 4 ** Chelsea is a one-year-old Shih Tzu mix with a fresh start and a whole lot of love to give. When she arrived, her coat was severely matted and uncomfortable, so she had to be shaved down—but underneath it all was a sweet, gentle girl just waiting to shine. Now feeling so much better, Chelsea is happier, more comfortable, and ready to soak up all the affection she can get. She’s got a soft spirit, a resilient heart, and can’t wait to find a home where she’ll always be cared for and cherished. Apply for Chelsea at allpawsondeck.org Must be 21+ to adopt $400 Adoption Fee; $100 spay/neuter deposit Located in Griswold, CT To adopt you must - Fill out an application at allpawsondeck.org - All your pets must be spayed / neutered and up to date. - We can’t adopt to MA residents due to State Laws. If the dog is posted, the dog is available. Only complete applications at allpawsondeck.org will be considered.

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SHIH TZUS SOPHIE AND LIZZIE

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

Andover, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Sophie and Lizzie, two beautiful senior Shih Tzus who will instantly capture your heart. These inseparable sisters have spent most of their lives together and are now searching for a loving forever home as a bonded pair. At 10 and 12 years old, Sophie is a striking black-and-white girl weighing about 12 lbs, while Lizzie is a petite gray lady at just 8 lbs. Both are gentle souls with so much love to give. Sophie and Lizzie came into rescue only because their previous owners faced overwhelming health challenges and could no longer provide the care these girls deserve. Sophie is a classic independent Shih Tzu who enjoys having things her way. She loves being spoiled and is currently using all her charm to convince her foster mom that she deserves extra special treatment. Despite her independent streak, Sophie is very attached to her older sister, Lizzie, formerly known as Princess Lizzie, truly lives up to her royal title. One look into her soft, soulful eyes, and you can’t help but melt. While Lizzie isn’t as dependent on Sophie, both girls are closely bonded and always like to know where the other is. Now on a regular schedule, both girls are housebroken and crate trained. They sleep soundly through the night and know exactly when it’s bedtime, rising around the same time each morning. They’ve easily adapted to their foster mom’s work routine and can be left loose in the house without any accidents. Both girls are healthy for their age, though they do experience occasional Shih Tzu skin issues and ear infections. They thrive on a limited-ingredient dry and canned diet with no chicken, which has made a noticeable difference. However, they may require periodic medication to keep them comfortable. Sophie and Lizzie are two affectionate little love bugs who would make a wonderful addition to the right home. They walk well on a leash, are comfortable around older children, and prefer a calm, quiet environment. Both girls ride nicely in the car and enjoy stroller outings. Regular grooming is essential, so please keep that in mind. To learn more about these lovely ladies, please email or text Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or 615-943-7311. An approved application and adoption are required. April 5, 2026, 9:29 pm

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Queenie

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Please contact Jamesa (roxysrescue@yahoo.com), 713-882-2610 for more information about this pet.This majestic little lady is QUEENIE She is 9 years young and 7 pounds and a great little toy Shih Tzu that you can hold and cuddle and take on errands with you. I thought about keeping QUEENIE myself because of her age but I have foster dogs who take up my time and attention and QUEENIE tries to follow behind me and ends up getting run over. She still plays and goes outside to potty with everyone else and all of the dogs are bigger than she is. She is quiet and independent and primarily healthy. Because of her age and breed, she has Luxating Patella in both legs but that does not stop her from running and jumping AND climbing the stairs just fine. She use to sleep in a crate but decided that the laundry room was more comfortable so she drug her little bed and blanket into the laundry room. I was shocked but I allowed her to make that her room. She is not spayed but I will get her spayed before she goes to her new home. QUEENIE was horribly matted when I got her, she was found on the streets of San Antonio, TX and had to be shaved down. She has grown out and needs to be groomed again which she will be this week coming up, April 1, Wednesday. This is simply a little doll toy Shih Tzu that is pure delightful to have around. I love having her in my home. If you are interested in adopting QUEENIE, please submit an application on the website below. Thank you. www.roxysk9rescue.org ADOPTION FEE & APPLICATION REQUIRED Roxxy's K-9 Rescue does not have a shelter, all of our dogs are raised in foster homes. Each dog comes spay/neutered (fixed), rabies shots appropriate for their age, and dewormed twice. The dogs are up to date on vaccinations according to their age at the time of adoption. They are microchipped, heartworm tested and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative. ALL OF THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION FEE. We transport across the United States. Medical records will come with each dog at the time of adoption. Our organization is run by volunteers/foster parents, please be patient to give us time to respond to your emails and/or phone calls. We will reply to you. Thank you. April 4, 2026, 9:53 am

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Grayson

Shih Tzu

Male, 9 mos

Torrington, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Grayson! Grayson was found on the streets of New Haven with matted fur and scared. He is now all shaved down and ready to be happy in his forever home. Grayson is a 9 month old Shih Tzu puppy and he weighs about 11 pounds. He is completely vetted and neutered. Grayson is a little timid at first but quickly comes out of his shell. He is ready or his forever home. Please visit our website at https://sites.google.com/view/muddymoosemutts/home or email pawrescued2016@gmail.com for an application. His adoption fee is $550.

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Mylo *adoption pending

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.3/16/26 Mylo is a precious little shih tzu who has had a rough way to go. He has been bounced around from home to home, through no fault of his. His most recent home had him for 4 days, but her cat wasn't crazy about him, so here we are. He is a great little guy! He is small, maybe 10-12 lbs. He does fine with the cats in his foster home, as well as the other dogs, but he does get a little bit nervous when all the dogs rush him at one time. Can't blame him, he's just a little guy. Mylo is 8 years young. He plays like a young pup still and is very fun and loving. He does have one little quirk. He doesn't like to be picked up under his front legs. We don't know why, but maybe he had some sort of trauma in his past. He likes to be picked up by 'scooping' him rather than from under his front legs. Other than that, he's a perfect little guy! He does require regular grooming. He is totally house trained and has not had any accidents at all in his foster home. He is excellent on leash as well, and he is surprisingly good with the young grand child in his foster home. Mylo is located in Arkansas and can be adopted locally, or he can transport to the New England area if adopted there. If adopted in New England, his adopter will need to pick him up (or arrange for a trusted friend/family to pick him up) on a Saturday in PA, NY, or CT. Residents of other states may adopt as well, as long as they can meet our transporter along their route. To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 Message or email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!April 6, 2026, 8:14 am

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