Shih Tzu Adoption in Connecticut: Shih Tzu Puppies for Sale in Connecticut

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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!

Lily

Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy

Southington, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

We have no time home with this beautiful puppy. My elderly dad needs 24 hour care now. He’s home alone too often. It’s not fair to him.

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Wendy

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 3 yrs

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 MAY 16TH** Wendy is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix, weighing in at just around 11 pounds, with a gentle soul and a story that tugs at the heart. After the passing of her owner, family attempted to take her in but ultimately surrendered her to the shelter, her coat painfully matted beyond repair. But even through it all, her sweetness shone clearly in her eyes. Now freshly shaved and starting her journey toward a happy home, we’re already seeing glimpses of the beautiful, loving dog she’s meant to be. Wendy is currently in a foster home with other dogs and cats and is settling in nicely, showing just how resilient and kind she truly is. Apply for Wendy at allpawsondeck.org Must be 21+ to adopt $500 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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Mila

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Female, Puppy

Southbury, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

This scruffy little lady has that irresistibly adorable, tousled look that will steal your heart in seconds. Don’t let her small size fool you—she’s quick on her feet and loves to zip around having fun! She gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes and enjoys every opportunity to make new furry friends. When playtime winds down, she’s all about the belly rubs and soaking up affection. She’s easy to keep up with off leash and loves being right by your side, whether you’re out exploring or just enjoying a relaxed day together. Sweet, spunky, and full of charm—this little girl is ready to bring so much joy to her forever home. This puppy Is spayed/neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, treated for all of the intestinal parasites, and current on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Because intestinal parasites are cyclical, your puppy may need additional treatment once you get him/her home. This is common and nothing to be alarmed about. Puppies and dogs need to be treated periodically for parasites throughout their entire lives. The adoption fee is $550 if your adoption is prepaid prior to your pup's arrival. An additional $50 will be charged on puppies that are adopted at an event, or foster home. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with CT HB 5368. WANT TO MEET OUR DOGS IN PERSON? Check the Events tab on cprdogs.com for all weekend adoption event info. The majority of the dogs marked as 'meet me' will be there to see you! More and more of our adopters are having fun with DNA tests on their pups. You might ask yourself why our breed guess is varying degrees of difference from the DNA tests. Most of our puppies are rescued from high kill shelters or other abandonment situations and we have no info on parents. When we rescue puppies that have no background info, we make our very best educated guess as to breed mix and age. Our guesstimate comes from years and years and years of animal welfare work and training, but our guesses won't always agree with your vet, your neighbor, your DNA test, etc. The most important thing to know about your puppy's breed mix is that most likely he/she is a Super Lovable Mutt made of many many many different breeds. If you are a MA resident, your new family member is required to go through a mandatory 48 hour quarantine period at the Woburn MA isolation facility. Your new family member will be dropped off by our transport on Thursday and will be ready for you to pick him/her up on Saturday between 11 am-1 pm. An additional $100 fee will be added for any dogs picked up from the Woburn MA quarantine facility. This additional fee is necessary in order to comply with MA Order 405-CD-12 and Order 1-AHO-05. TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO www.cprdogs.com. If your application was successfully submitted you will get an automatically generated confirmation email. Please DO NOT USE the ADOPTAPET "CONTACT THIS RESCUE GROUP" form below or you may not hear from us as these often end up in spam or bouncing back. After receipt of your application, an adoption counselor will then be in touch to answer your questions about this pup, discuss the adoption process and get the ball rolling! If you have not heard from one of our volunteers within 5 days of submitting your application, please email mollibo@gmail.com.

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INDEPENDENT ELLA

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult

Andover, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

Independent Ella is the kind of dog who makes the world feel a little warmer the moment she walks into the room. With a constantly wagging tail and bright, curious eyes, she greets everyone like an old friend whether it’s a stranger on the street, a giggling child, or another animal crossing her path. This 3 year old, 20 pound Shih Tzu mix girl was found as a matted stray and her rescuers never found the person who owned her. She ended up in a boarding facility for a few weeks as they searched and she received a much needed glamour grooming that you see the results here in her pictures. Ella is very self-assured and spunky and spry. She bounces around like a butterfly flitting from flower to flower. She is good with other dogs but will let them know that she is the Queen Bee. It would be best for her to be in a home as the one and only girl and she could certainly live with another male dog or two. Girl on girl in a home she might be a challenge as she makes her Queen Bee position known. On the flip side of that we know Ella to be very affectionate and eager to spend time with her humans. She is mostly housebroken but would be best for her to be crated overnight. This social butterfly never meets a stranger nor finds a situation one that she cannot handle. She is not shy and basically lives in her own 'no fear zone'. If you are looking for a lifetime companion who is up for any and every adventure that you bring her way, then Ella is 'in' for the ride. Please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com She is ready to go!!! PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted. Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site. The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive. Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comMay 10, 2026, 12:26 pm

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Milly

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs

Dayville, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Milly is a very gentle, loving little girl that deserves a forever lap to call her own. Milly is approximately 6-7 years old and looks to be a pure bred shihtzu. She does not shed. This girl loves to hang out around the house, relax, nap, and just be with her foster mom. Milly gets along great with other dogs and lives happily with cats. She would not mind living in a home with other *CALM* animals or living alone. She is not attached to any dogs in the home. She is very easy-going. We have learned Milly is VERY scared of anything super loud – thunderstorms, lightning and fireworks. She goes from super relaxed to so so scared quickly. Please PLEASE make sure you understand that she will need extra help during storms and specific holidays. We think she can even sense bad weather because sometimes before a storm she will get very nervous and start pacing and looking worried. While we do not know her history, sometimes she will wake up crying at night. We don’t know what happened to her or what caused this, but with some sweet talks and pets, she goes right back to sleep. She sleeps in a crate but would prefer to sleep in a bed. Milly is a good with children, but she would prefer children that like to cuddle and watch tv more than be crazy. She pretty much knows how to walk on a leash and would be great with someone who can take her on short walks. Milly will require regular grooming – please take this into consideration before applying. We would love to find Milly that home she has always wanted. Please consider giving it to her. Milly is fixed, current on all vaccinations, heart worm negative, current on dewormer, current on flea tick and heart worm prevention, microchipped and will receive a clean bill of health from a veterinarian prior to adoption The adoption fee listed ($745) INCLUDES transport from Texas to the location where this animal is posted in. THE NEXT TRANSPORT LEAVES THIS FRIDAY – MAY 8TH AND ARRIVES SUNDAY, MAY 10th Transport goes to the following locations every 2-3 weeks - Albany, NY Wells and Brattleboro, VT Willington, Enfield, New Haven and Dayville, CT Port Chester, NY Dayon and Akron, OH Grove City and Bloomsburg, PA Ridgefield and Mt Laurel, NJ White Marsh, Elkton and Falls Church, MD We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is best fit for your home.

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Courtesy Post -Ticarrie

Shih Tzu/Rat Terrier

Female, Senior

Vernon, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Courtesy Post - Carmel (This dog is not a Sarah's Second Chance dog. We are doing a courtesy post for the dog to help find a good home) If interested, fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 (copy and paste link) My name is Ticarrie and I'm a female Shih Tzu/Rat Terrier mix. I'm 8 yrs old (DOB 10/03/2017) and I weigh 8 lbs, I'm white and black in color. I will be fully vetted on 4/29/2026 and will be microchipped too! I'm housetrained and I'm crate trained. I am good with other dogs, big and small, and children, non reactive with cats. I'm very friendly and super sweet. My owner passed away and now I need a new FURever home. All applicants must fill out an online application ... please click or copy and paste this link for the application ... https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 Adoption fee is $350.00 If interested, call 860-647-1151 You can fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/91658148530158 (copy and paste link)

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