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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Washington, District of Columbia

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These Shih Tzus are available in Washington, District of Columbia.
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REECIE

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Reecie!  This sweet little 8 year old shih tzu/poodle mix is just a gem.  She is always smiling and is such a happy girl.  Her smile is irrestible and you can't help but smile back.  Reecie loves people, is great with other dogs and good with cats.  She would be fine with a canine companion but also would not mind receiving all the attention in her forever home.  Reecie walks well on a leash and loves to ride in the car.  If you are looking for a little companion to go places with you then you have found her in Reecie.  You will not be sorry if you add this sweetie pie to your family.  Looking for a Mother's Day present for yourself (we do not allow adoptions as gifts) then look no further.  This bundle of sweetness is ready to head to her forever home and could be in your lap Mother's Day.  Reecie is totally vetted and in great health.  To be considered for her forever home and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED. (Reecie is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)May 1, 2025, 2:41 pm

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REECIE

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Reecie!  This sweet little 8 year old shih tzu/poodle mix is just a gem.  She is always smiling and is such a happy girl.  Her smile is irrestible and you can't help but smile back.  Reecie loves people, is great with other dogs and good with cats.  She would be fine with a canine companion but also would not mind receiving all the attention in her forever home.  Reecie walks well on a leash and loves to ride in the car.  If you are looking for a little companion to go places with you then you have found her in Reecie.  You will not be sorry if you add this sweetie pie to your family.  Looking for a Mother's Day present for yourself (we do not allow adoptions as gifts) then look no further.  This bundle of sweetness is ready to head to her forever home and could be in your lap Mother's Day.  Reecie is totally vetted and in great health.  To be considered for her forever home and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED. (Reecie is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)May 1, 2025, 2:41 pm
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Simba

Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
I got my dog when he was six weeks old. About a year and a half ago I allowed family to keep him for a weekend which ended up turning into a year and a half. They begin to expand their family and didn’t have time for Simba anymore so They asked me to take him back, but with my busy work schedule and soon to be moving states it’s been really difficult to keep up with him. He is a sweet, loving and affectionate dog who deserves a loving family.
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Zeus

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Fairfax, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Zeus is a sweet, adult gray-and-white Shih Tzu who’s been part of our family since puppyhood. With his gentle, “old-soul” mannerisms, he’s a devoted lap dog who loves nothing more than snuggling with his favorite people. Zeus also enjoys tasty treats and brisk daily walks. While he can tolerate other dogs, he much prefers spending time with humans—and he’s timid around larger, more assertive breeds. Due to recent family changes, we can no longer give Zeus the care and attention he deserves. We’re looking for a loving home—someone seeking a low-to-moderate energy companion—where Zeus can thrive as the loyal, cuddly friend he is.
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Leo

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I got Leo when he was three years old from another family. He has been a joy! He has some behavior issues especially when it he does not like children or new people in the home like boyfriends. He is very particular and likes things exactly how he likes it . He’s a spoiled boy but loves to cuddles and to be with his owner. He enjoys walks and pets. He’d do really well with a single girly where he can be the center of attention.
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Newton

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thank you for your interest in a Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc. animal.  STOP!!! READ!! The ENTIRE DESCRIPTION before you inquire. Do not call, email, txt, send an inquiry through any other website complete our online application FIRST. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Visit our official website(s) here HomeAtLastSanctuary.ORG or HALS.RescueGroups.ORG There is a complete our application only. We have received Newton’s DNA and health report.  There is a photo in the gallery if you are looking on Newton’s Webpage and there is a link the bottom do download his NewtonDogFactReport file at the bottom of his page. We estimate Newton almost three years old.  He is 25 pounds, neutered, up-to-date in vaccinations.  We do not know much about his past before he was picked up as a stray dog by Baltimore County shelter.  He was extremely and painfully matted, not neutered, and had an amical hernia.  It was necessary to shave his matting off under sedation so this was done when he was neutered and had his amical hernia repaired.  In the shelter he was very scared and still had not forgotten the pain he suffered from his matted coat.  His coat requires regular grooming to prevent getting matted again.  He was extremely fearful of grooming but with a gentle hand he is fine now.  We have been working with him in his foster home and he is getting better.  He will require a family that understands his past trauma and has experience with dogs to help him fully recover.  Newton would like to have a home with a yard where he can spend some time running around.    Newton would not do well in apartment/Condo life.  He needs to have a house with a yard. He seems to be energetic and active and a bit mouthy so he would not do well with young children. Newton is an active, happy, playful dog that gets along well with his new foster brothers.  He is an amazingly affectionate dog. He seems to want to and will climb into your lap to be close to you.  He like to be in touch with his people either on the lap, next to and touching on the couch, and very close in bed at night with his warm body. We had an animal communicator do a reading on Newton.  What we think from this encounter that Newton is missing his family.  We think something happened to his owner and a caregiver may have let Newton go astray.  His condition would indicate that he was long overdue for required grooming.    WHEN AN APPLICATION TO ADOPT IS APPROVED WE BRING NEWTON TO THE HOME VISIT AND MEET AND GREET, AND IF ANOTHER ANIMAL A SNIFF TEST.  WE DO NOT PLACE DOGS ON THIS VISIT. WE RETURN IF THERE WILL BE AN ADOPTION WHEN EVERYONE IS PREPARED TO ADOPT.  WE ONLY TRAVEL UP TO A ONE HOUR DRIVE FROM ROCKVILLE MD TO PLACE ANIMALS. Newton's personal webpage: https://hals.rescuegroups.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20407942 Newton's videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X5lkFtFSjMp6_fnKd7UOKB2JI797ftG&si=Kb-7CqQ6f_gyoNLE Newton's Facebook photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7420757568005560&type=3  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. Click here to apply to ADOPT ME   Dogs listed here come from different sources Some dog's owner have passed and their family could not care for their companion, some lifestyle has changed and a new home would be in the best interest of their companion. Some are foster dogs placed in our care by different rescue groups.  Each dog may have a different process for adopting animals and charge different adoption fees. Use the link below to complete a Short Form with your basic information. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Please complete the Application Short Form (link above)  Your information will be reviewed and you will be advised the next step.  If the dog you applied for is a match based on this information you will asked to provide Additional Information or directed to complete the Adoption Application from the Rescue Group that has placed the companion in our care. You may be called by a volunteer, you may receive an email asking additional information or you may be requested to complete and Additional Information form. Please look our emails for further information.  We are all volunteers so we will get to you as soon as we can. We place dogs within a one hour drive from Rockville MD. we concentrate our adoptions in these areas only. With our limited resources, applications outside of our immediate service area will not be accepted, no exceptions.  We take all animals to the home visit and meet and greet before they are adopted. Thank you... April 29, 2025, 1:11 pm
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CHICO

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Upper Marlboro, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
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Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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12 miles

Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc

11140 Rockville Pike 100-338, Rockville, MD 20852

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12.9 miles

Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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15.9 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

Pet Types: dogs

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17.6 miles

Caring Hearts Rescue

Springfield, VA 22153

Pet Types: dogs

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19.5 miles

A Cat and Dog's Friend Rescue

P.O. Box 907, Lorton, VA 22199

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.8 miles

Almost Home Dog Rescue

Ellicott City, MD 21042

Pet Types: dogs

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27.2 miles

Humane Society of Calvert County

2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, MD 20689

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

32.1 miles

Animal Allies Rescue Foundation

P.O. Box 6446, Baltimore, MD 21230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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39.8 miles

Fuzzy Face Rescue of the Northern Neck

PO Box 822, Dahlgren, VA 22448

Pet Types: dogs

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