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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Elsmere, Delaware

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These Shih Tzus are available for adoption close to Elsmere, Delaware.
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo fka Jake's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo fka Jake

Shih Tzu

Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Oreo, fka Jake. A shelter can be a tough place for a senior dog, but Oreo is holding onto hope. Oreo is looking for a soft place to land, a loving home where he can spend his golden years surrounded by comfort, kindness, and compassion. If you have room in your heart and home, come meet Oreo today. He just might be the perfect companion you`ve been looking for.Oreo is currently spending time in a foster home, contact stiger@bvspca.org to set up a meet.This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1yo+.This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Seniors-for-Seniors: no adoption fee for any adopter 65yo+ adopting a pet 8yo+This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans RdNew Castle De 19720
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Shih Tzu Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Coco is an energetic, expressive, and sassy dog who loves to go on walks. She loves to sit up on the couch and sunbath outside. She is highly intelligent and needs as much mental stimulation as physical stimulation. She would do best in a fenced yard to play in. She loves having her hair brush and is used to grooming. She has recently gotten her rabies and DA2PPV vaccines for the next year and is well behaved at the vet/clinic.
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty (Bonded w/ Zoomie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty (Bonded w/ Zoomie)

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This friend has just arrived because their owner could no longer keep them. While owners can provide some history on their pets, our medical and behavioral teams will still evaluate them. Dogs that have lived in homes previously typically have some training established, but we cannot guarantee that those behaviors will remain consistent in a new home environment. They are pending interactions with other animals at the shelter until they have been cleared by our vet. Our staff will spend some time getting to know them and we will update their bio with more information as we learn. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
We'll also keep you updated on Prince Charming's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince Charming

Shih Tzu Tibetan Spaniel

Male, Adult
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Please contact Darlene at 302-312-5129 (fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 302-312-5129 (text or call) or via email at fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. &#226&#128&#139 November 16, 2025, 8:14 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Darlene at 302-312-5129 (fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 302-312-5129 (text or call) or via email at fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. &#226&#128&#139 December 2, 2025, 5:34 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Elkton, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Darlene at 302-312-5129 (fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 302-312-5129 (text or call) or via email at fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. &#226&#128&#139 December 2, 2025, 5:33 pm

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Elsmere, Delaware

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4.3 miles

Brandywine Valley SPCA - New Castle

290 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

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6.7 miles

Humane Animal Partners - Stanton/Christiana

455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713

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11.1 miles

Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue

Deasy Drive, Newark, DE 19702

Pet Types: dogs

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14.1 miles

Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue - Maryland

Elkton, MD 21921

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

22.2 miles

Justice Rescue

Malvern, PA 19355

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

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22.2 miles

All 4 Paws Rescue

Malvern, PA 19355

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

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Rescue

24.9 miles

Phoenix Animal Rescue

Chester Springs, PA 19425

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Rescue

25.1 miles

Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue - Perryville, MD

Perrysville, MD 21903

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

32.3 miles

ACCT Philly

111 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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39.6 miles

Home At Last Dog Rescue

100 West Main, Lansdale, PA 19446

Pet Types: dogs

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