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Chewbacca aka Chewie

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 yrs
Huntley, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids,
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Meet Chewie! Je is about 5 years old. We believe he is a Shih Tzu mix Friendly liytle guy that is just 11lbs. Good with kids. Adoption fee is $550. If interested please fill out our online app at www.aheartforanimals.org.

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Apple Strudel

Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise

Male, 2 mos
Decatur, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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applications at leiashope.org Apple Strudel Teddybear (Shih Tzu / Bichon mix) Male Location: Decatur, IL Apple Strudel is a sweet, gentle little guy with a joyful personality and a proud little strut to match. He loves playing with the mini poodle in his foster home and would be happiest in a home with a playful companion—either another dog or children who enjoy interacting with an active puppy. One of his favorite pastimes is carrying around small balls, especially wool cat balls, which he proudly parades with his tail up and head held high like he’s just won a prize. Strudel is doing well with his Puppy Culture basics and has shown nice progress with handling, including having his paws and face touched and groomed. As long as liverwurst is involved, he’s a very willing participant. He was born in rescue and has been raised on a balanced raw diet designed to support growth and help build a healthy gut biome. While continuing raw is not required, providing a high-quality, nutritionally sound diet is important for his long-term health and overall well-being. His adoption includes the next step of the Puppy Culture program, supporting continued confidence building, learning, and thoughtful development as he grows. Regular grooming will be required throughout his life, including professional grooming every 6 weeks with consistent brushing in between appointments. Apple Strudel is very much underfoot and a major trip hazard, so he is not a good fit for homes with small toddlers learning to walk or anyone with mobility concerns. Apple Strudel has been seen by the veterinarian and checks out perfectly adorable with no health concerns. He will go home with two rounds of puppy vaccines and will be microchipped. He is not neutered due to age; a neuter contract is required, and Leia’s Hope will cover $200 toward the neuter when completed between 6–9 months of age. He will be ready for his new home once fully weaned and after receiving his second vaccine, which will be after December 22. Adoption fee: $650 Applications are processed in 7–10 business days. An approved application is required before a meet and greet. All family members, including resident dogs, must attend, and adopters must travel to Decatur, IL. We do not provide transportation. If flying home with your new pet, Apple Strudel must ride in the cabin with his family—cargo flights are not permitted. Puppies are a lifetime commitment of 15+ years. If at any point Apple Strudel cannot remain with his adopter, he must be returned to Leia’s Hope Canine Rescue. Applications and additional information can be found at leiashope.org.

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Min Min

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Normal, IL
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Meet Min Min, an 11-year-old Shih Tzu mix whose presence feels like a lantern of calm warmth drifting through the house. She’s 14 pounds of gentle cheer, always ready to curl into a lap or trot behind her favorite humans like a tiny, fuzzy moon orbiting its chosen planet. She’s fully house trained and sleeps loose in the home, usually selecting the coziest spot available, which is often her foster’s bed. Her foster doesn’t use a crate, so Min Min simply enjoys the freedom to snooze and explore at her leisure. Min Min loves a little yard time, playful moments with her toys, and a good car ride. She walks nicely on leash, adores sitting in laps, and settled into her foster home within minutes. She gets along wonderfully with big dogs, small dogs, men, women, and strangers. She hasn’t met kids or cats yet, but her foster says she seems to love everyone. She does have a grade 4/6 heart murmur, though she currently has no symptoms and continues to enjoy life with her signature bright spirit. Min Min is friendly, outgoing, confident, adaptable, happy, playful, loyal, and deeply connected to her people. She’d thrive in just about any home that offers love, comfort, and a spot to rest her little head. If you’re searching for a sweet, easy companion with a heart full of gentle glow, Min Min is ready to light up your world. Her minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. She has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html Wish Bone Canine Rescue  1303 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 www.wishbonecaninerescue.org           Since its our desire that you have a pet you can enjoy a lifetime of love with you, we take special measures to ensure that the pet is the best match for you and your family.  We require that you complete our online www.wishbonecaninerescue.org (Please give us 24 hours to verify your information). If you have any other questions, you can reach us by email (preferred) at wbcrshelter@gmail.com.  Thank you.December 12, 2025, 5:11 pm

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Bangs

Shih Tzu

Female, 5 yrs
Wheaton, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Talk about a power couple with iconic style! This dynamic duo proves that the best things come in pairs.Bangs (5-year-old Shih Tzu mix) is the life of the party—outgoing, friendly, and ready to make every day a celebration. Mullet (8-year-old cutie) takes the `business in the front, party in the back` approach: a little reserved at first, but pure sweetness once he knows you. Together? They`re unstoppable.These besties lean on each other through thick and thin, making them the definition of #relationshipgoals. Mullet needs daily heart medication (no biggie—he takes it like a champ!), and both get along great with other dogs.Adopt this legendary pair and you`ll get double the love, double the cuddles, and a conversation starter that never gets old.Bangs weighs 13 lbsMullet weighs 13 lbs

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Radiant

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Yorkville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Hello Everyone, My name is Radiant and I’m a 3mo old Teddy Bear baby girl who is as sweet as can be. I am looking for my happily ever after. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I am an absolute sweetheart. I was rescued and am now in a foster home awaiting my forever family. I am a sweet, loving and smart lil baby who just wants a loving family. I am happy, playful and an absolute joy to be around. I love playing and I am right at the perfect age for lots of training. I am good with children and other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact jbrescuerangers@yahoo.com for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (Spayed, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Radiant

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Radiant

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 3 mos
Naperville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello Everyone, My name is Radiant and I’m a 3 mo old Teddy Bear baby girl who is as sweet as can be. I am looking for my happily ever after. Investing your time and love into me will be so worth it!! I am an absolute sweetheart. I was rescued and am now in a foster home awaiting my forever family. I am a sweet, loving and smart lil baby who just wants a loving family. I am happy, playful and an absolute joy to be around. I love playing and I am right at the perfect age for lots of training. I am good with children and other animals. Please add a lotta unconditional love, sloppy kisses, tail wags and endless happiness to your family and contact adoptions@wagginghearts.org for an adoption application and bring me home. I will come with the works (Spayed, up to date on everything, micro chipped, fecal, heart worm tested, monthly heartworm, flea and tick prevented, a free vet visit and medical insurance). What more could a new family ask for? Love and Kisses, Radiant

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Illinois

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

Here are a few organizations

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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin , IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wish Bone Canine Rescue

Normal , IL 61761

Pet Types: dogs

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Pet Central Helps

360 Wylie Drive, Suite 720, Normal , IL 61761

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Knox County Humane Society (IL)

1855 Windish Dr, Galesburg , IL 61401

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Leia's Hope Canine Rescue - Decatur fosters

Decatur , IL 62521

Pet Types: dogs

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Jellystone Bark's Rescue Rangers

Yorkville , IL 60560

Pet Types: dogs

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Where do Shih Tzus come from? How many types of Shih Tzus are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Shih Tzu.

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