Shih Tzu Adoption in Chicago, IL: Shih Tzu Puppies for Sale in Chicago, IL

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These Shih Tzus are available in Chicago, Illinois.

Roy

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Name : Roy Gender: Male Breed: Shih tzu mix Weight: 10lbs Age: 8 Dog Friendly: Yes Cat Friendly: Yes Kid Friendly: Yes Neutered: Yes Vaccinated: Yes Microchipped: Yes Heartworm: Negative Crate Trained: Yes Potty Trained: As long as he gets to go out regularly and consistently, he does well. Location: Roy is being fostered in Elburn, IL. No out of state applicants please. Roy is a little guy with a larger than life personality. It takes him a bit to warm up to people so his intros to new people usually consist of a lot of barking. If he’s given some space, he comes around to bring your friend pretty quickly. He’s a happy, funny guy, and his foster family enjoys him. If you’re interested in meeting Roy, please fill out an app at the link below. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DHDN/Dog

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Jeb (PA) adoption pending!

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Jeb is being fostered in PA. Meet Jeb! He would love to be your little velcro buddy! Jeb is 6-8 years young and is doing great on his houstraining. He has very few accidents! Jeb loves to be outside, but most of all, he loves toys! He will empty the toy box and have his toys everywhere around him playing with them. He also loves to be right beside his person or persons. He is a charming little guy who is looking for his loving forever home. Is that you? BDRA has voted not to use electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Crimson (VA) Gentle

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, Adult

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Crimson is being fostered in VA. Crimson is blind and has kidney disease. Crimson is a friendly little guy who loves belly rubs! If you would like to know more about this special pup, read on! Crimson is from Florida. His family could no longer care for him and so they turned him over to the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance. He traveled to his Virginia BDRA foster home in January 2026 and made friends all along the way. Crimson has settled into his foster home quite well! There are four other blind dogs in the home and Crimson gets along just fine with each of them. He is happy to share a bed and doesn’t mind if a dog bumps into him. He ignores the family cat. At night, he settles easily into his bed and sleeps through the night. He is housetrained – not a single accident yet! He has a deep bark and, when he first arrived, he barked fairly often but now that he is learning the routine, he barks only occasionally (usually when anticipating a meal!). As mentioned, he loves belly rubs and he enjoys head rubs too. He also likes toys. Crimson is blind, diagnosed with SARDS several years ago. SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome) is a condition that causes rapid and irreversible blindness due to changes within the retina. In addition, he arrived at his foster home with ear infections that are in the process of being treated. He hears well though and he doesn’t let his blindness bother him at all. His eyes are currently healthy although he does have some clear discharge at times. Crimson also has been diagnosed with kidney disease/kidney failure along with high blood pressure. He is on a prescription kidney diet (Purina) and also on Benazepril twice a day. We don’t know all the details about Crimson’s medical history before he arrived at his foster home and – as is true with any rescue dog – we can’t predict what the future holds for his health. Anyone interested in adopting Crimson should first speak with their vet about canine kidney disease so there is an understanding of this disease, its progression, and how it is treated. Crimson has not spent time with children and, although he is such a nice dog, he should be adopted into a home with older children or adults only. And he should always be supervised when he is with young children, as all dogs should be. If you think you can provide this sweet, gentle dog the wonderful forever home he deserves, complete an application today! BDRA has voted against the use of electrical fencing effective immediately.

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Mickey

Shih Tzu

Male, 16 yrs 8 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Alumni Super Sweet Senior, Mickey Seeking A Forever Home! Poor Mickey! Through no fault of his own he has had at least 4 homes! We found him in 2016 at a community free access shelter at the height of the canine flu! Not only was that a strike against bim but he had broken toes and was next in line to the euth room. We got him our in the nick of time. We covered his medical care. He improved, and healed and landed a lovely new Mom. Sadly Coved him and his mom passed. The family sent Mickey to live with a family friend that adored him. Sadly, his new Mom fell ill and needed to relinquish him to us. No Micky is on the hunt for a forever family that won't let him down. Mickey is a very gentle boy that loves everyone. He is pretty quiet, happy to take long naps in between wandering around the yard, sitting on a deck or taking a walk. He is also happy to nap with you and the family cat! He is quiet and always hoping yummy food might drop his way. He gets along with everyone. He was pee pad trained which might be helpful. We estimate he is 14ish.. He is a healthy fella although has had some allergy issues in the past and recovered IVDD. Mickey is fully vetted, He has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and is heartworm negative, His adoption donation is $450.00. He is on the hunt for his own completely committed family, Little Dogs can live to be 25 years old so he wants to be sure al for better or for worse! We adopt in the local Chicago metro area. We require home visits, If you would like to apply to be considered as an adoption candidate to adopt Mickey please fill out an application for his adoption on our website at: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/info/adoption We are all volunteers with full time jobs. We try to get back to all applicants within 72 hours. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at: RescueTailsAnimalWelfare@gmail.com. If you aren't looking to adopt, but still would like to help Mickey, please consider a donation for his food, housing, and veterinary care. To donate, please visit: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/

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Grace

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Grace is a sweet dog who will make a good companion. Grace came to us via animal control. She had been left in a box and found in the alley on a hot summer day. Grace was matted, emaciated and in rough shape. When we brought her in from animal control she was unable to walk. As it turned out, her inability to walk was not due to physical impairment but from plain weakness, hunger and condition. She had been nearly starved to death and left to die like trash in the alley, We spent the next couple of months getting her weight stable and body condition back to normal. Because she had been starved she did guard her food. That has disappeared but to be safe we do not want to place her with young children, Grace enjoys other dogs to play with and is fine with cats. Grace loves to be outside in the yard. She thinks she is the protector of her domain and is a bit of a barker when people pass her view at the gate or down the alley. She can be stubborn and not come in when called. She will benefit from dog training. Like all dogs , she will need structure and a patient, loving home. We recommend training for all dogs —not only to give Grace important learning skills, but because you and your dog will create a stronger bond just by going through the training together. Grace is fully vetted. She has been spayed, received age-appropriate vaccines, and is microchipped. Subsequent vaccines will be at the expense of her adopter. Her adoption donation is $..600.00. She is on the hunt for her own completely committed family. Little dogs can live to be 20+ years old, so Grace wants to be sure her family is all in for better or for worse! IF INTERESTED IN A PUPPY (UNDER 9 MONTHS): You must have a flexible work schedule or someone home all day. Puppies need to be let out to potty often. They need socialization, bonding, and training (housetraining and behavioral training). If you work long hours, have a busy social schedule, or are not financially secure, then a puppy is not for you. We adopt in the local Chicago metro area. We require home visits. If you would like to apply to be considered as an adoption candidate for Grace, please fill out an application for her adoption on our website at: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/info/adoption. The first step in the process is to complete an application. We are all volunteers with full-time jobs. We try to get back to all applicants within 72 hours. We are an in home foster group. We are not a brick and mortart. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: RescueTailsAnimalWelfare@gmail.com. If you aren’t looking to adopt but still would like to help Grace , please consider a donation for her food, housing, and veterinary care. To donate, please visit: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org IFrame

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Stanley

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Stanley ! Stanley is a shy sweet 9’month-old puppy mill breeder release. He’s a sweet Shihtzu with a heart full of love waiting to find the family that will earn his trust and affection, He’s a shy and will need your time and patience to reach inside his heart. As a Puppymill breeder release he hasn’t been exposed to the nice side of life and people. However, allowing him time to decompress and slowly feel safe to warm up, he’ll be your loyal companion for life. Stanley enjoys the company of respectful dogs and do will do far better in a home with another dog to follow ,. His playful side shines when he feels comfortable. If you’re looking for a pup that will bring joy to your home, Stanley is eager to meet you! Like all puppies, he’ll benefit from gentle structure and positive training to help him settle into his new family and routine. Stanley is fully vetted. He has been neutered, received age-appropriate vaccines, is heartworm and tic borne disease negative and is microchipped. Subsequent vaccines will be at the expense of his adopter. His adoption donation is $1200.00. He’s searching for his own completely committed family. Little dogs can live to be 20+ years old, so he wants to be sure his family is all in for better or for worse! IF INTERESTED IN A PUPPY (UNDER 12 MONTHS): You must have a flexible work schedule or preferably someone home all day. Puppies need to be let out to potty often. They need socialization, bonding, and training (housetraining and behavioral training). If you work long hours, have a busy social schedule, or are not financially secure, then a puppy may not be the right choice. We adopt in and to the local Chicago metro area only. We require home visits. If you would like to apply to be considered as an adoption candidate for Stanley the first step is to fill out an application for adoption on our website at: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/info/adoption Rescue Tails Animal Welfare is a volunteer in home foster based rescue, We do not have a physical location. We are all volunteers with full-time jobs. We try to get back to all applicants within 72 hours. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: RescueTailsAnimalWelfare@gmail.com. If you aren’t looking to adopt but still would like to help Stanley, please consider a donation for his food, housing, and veterinary care. To donate, please visit: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org

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Roy

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 3 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Jeb (PA) adoption pending!

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Crimson (VA) Gentle

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, Adult

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Mickey

Shih Tzu

Male, 16 yrs 8 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Grace

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Stanley

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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These pups are in Chicago, Illinois too!

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

Genevieve

Lhasa Apso

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Genevieve is a girl who was burdened with a rough start in life. She was removed from an unsanitary hoarding environment with 4 other dogs who were all matted, terrified, unsocialized, and in overall terrible condition. Since joining the CRA family, the rest of the dogs she arrived with have all been adopted and are thriving in forever-families, but Gen is still waiting. She has been with us since July. She is hesitant when meeting new people and her uncertainty makes it hard to immediately see the huge personality hiding beneath the surface. Once she bonds with someone, she is loyal, full of love and energy, and downright comical. She bounces like a bunny, prancing around your feet and smiling like a goofball. She has since learned that people can be kind and she loves to cuddle or be near by. She is also an excellent splooter. We are currently working through a bit of separation anxiety. She had no foundational skills when she came to us but has continued to make improvements. She has made many dog friends during her time with us and we think she might do best in a home with another dog at this time. Another dog would help her gain confidence and trust in her forever home, learn routine and more. Gen is being fostered currently in Chicago and has an open adoption radius. This means that she is accepting adoption applications outside of our typical radius, however, the adopter has to travel to Chicago to meet and finalize the adoption. Gen's adoption fee includes her spay, up to date vaccines and prevention (flea, tick and heart worm), heart worm negative, and microchip. If you are interested in being considered a forever home for her, please apply directly.

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zuzu

Papillon

Female, 1 yr 8 mos

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Zuzu is a spirited puppy. She's a charming girl who arrived at our rescue as a breeder release from a commercial breeding facility. While she did not have the same start in life that puppies born in a family do, she is a little timid to start. However, with a little time to develop her trust she blossoms into a charming companion, Like all puppies, she will need structure and a patient, loving home. We recommend training for all puppies—not only to give Zuzu important learning skills, but because you and your puppy will create a stronger bond just by going through the training together. Zuzu is fully vetted. She has been spayed, received age-appropriate vaccines, and is microchipped. Subsequent vaccines will be at the expense of her adopter. Her adoption donation is $1200..00. She is on the hunt for her own completely committed family. Little dogs can live to be 20+ years old, so Zuzu wants to be sure her family is all in for better or for worse! IF INTERESTED IN A PUPPY (UNDER 9 MONTHS): You must have a flexible work schedule or someone home all day. Puppies need to be let out to potty often. They need socialization, bonding, and training (housetraining and behavioral training). If you work long hours, have a busy social schedule, or are not financially secure, then a puppy is not for you. We adopt in the local Chicago metro area. We require home visits. If you would like to apply to be considered as an adoption candidate for Zuzu, please fill out an application for her adoption on our website at: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/info/adoption. The first step in the process is to complete an application. We are all volunteers with full-time jobs. We try to get back to all applicants within 72 hours. We are an in home foster group. We are not a brick and mortart. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: RescueTailsAnimalWelfare@gmail.com. If you aren’t looking to adopt but still would like to help Zuzu , please consider a donation for her food, housing, and veterinary care. To donate, please visit: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org IFrame

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Cindy Lou

Papillon

Female, Young

Chicago, IL

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Cindy Lou is a spirited puppy. She's a charming girl who arrived at our rescue as a breeder release from a commercial breeding facility. While she did not have the same start in life that puppies born in a family do, she is a little timid to start. However, with a little time to develop her trust she blossoms into a charming companion, Like all puppies, she will need structure and a patient, loving home. We recommend training for all puppies—not only to give Cindy Lou important learning skills, but because you and your puppy will create a stronger bond just by going through the training together. Cindy Lou is fully vetted. She has been spayed, received age-appropriate vaccines, and is microchipped. Subsequent vaccines will be at the expense of her adopter. Her adoption donation is $1200..00. She is on the hunt for her own completely committed family. Little dogs can live to be 20+ years old, so Cindy Lou wants to be sure her family is all in for better or for worse! IF INTERESTED IN A PUPPY (UNDER 9 MONTHS): You must have a flexible work schedule or someone home all day. Puppies need to be let out to potty often. They need socialization, bonding, and training (housetraining and behavioral training). If you work long hours, have a busy social schedule, or are not financially secure, then a puppy is not for you. We adopt in the local Chicago metro area. We require home visits. If you would like to apply to be considered as an adoption candidate for Cindy Lou, please fill out an application for her adoption on our website at: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org/info/adoption. The first step in the process is to complete an application. We are all volunteers with full-time jobs. We try to get back to all applicants within 72 hours. We are an in home foster group. We are not a brick and mortar,. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at: RescueTailsAnimalWelfare@gmail.com. If you aren’t looking to adopt but still would like to help Cindy Lou , please consider a donation for her food, housing, and veterinary care. To donate, please visit: https://www.rescuetailsanimalwelfare.org

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