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Princess Diana

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs
Oak Pak, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Princess Diana is a super sweet little lady who is just looking for a lap to curl up in! She came into the shelter as a stray with severely matted fur that made it hard to tell there was such a cute dog underneath, but thanks to our clinic team she has a fresh haircut and a new lease on life! Diana is still coming out of her shell, but she is an exceptionally gentle and kind soul and we think she would be a lovely companion for anyone who is ready to give her the good life she deserves! Weight: 17.5 lbs Spayed/Neutered: Yes! Up to date on vaccines: Yes! Microchipped: Yes! Housebroken: Yes! They will potty outside every time or nearly every time (rarely has accidents). Crate-trained: Unknown! They have never been crated while in our care. Leash behavior: Good! They enjoy walks and are easy to handle while on leash. Dog sociability: Unknown! They have never met another dog while in our care. Cat sociability: Unknown! They have never met a cat while in our care. Kid sociability: Unknown! They have never met children while in our care. Likes: Sitting in laps, cuddling, petting, going for gentle walks Dislikes: Going out in public without her hair done If you’d like to meet Princess Diana, please fill out an adoption application at animalcareleague.org/adoptions and send us an email at adoption@animalcareleague.org!
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Vanusaur

Shih Tzu Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Hillside, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Feast your eyes on the amazing Pokemon litter!  As their Pokemon trainer, you will be able to  form a lasting friendship and go on adventures!    They are approximately 8 weeks old and range between 6-8lbs!   These fuzzy lil faces are high energy, and have a tende ncy (most likely from their aussie side) to herd by nipping.  They will require a home with children who are 8+ due to their mouthiness. They are getting settled into their foster homes and more information to come soon!  We recommend training for all our dogs!     **Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent. **Magnificent Mutts is an all foster home based rescue and meets are held by appointment with the entire family in attendance. Please ensure your current pets are up to date with vetting, have landlord/HOA approval and are prepared to take your new family member home at the adoption appointment.  Thank you for your interest!                             If you are interested in adoption, please complete the "Application to Adopt" which can be accessed from this link: (     www.magnificentmutts.org )  No phone calls please, emails only. Adoption donations range between $400-$450 (cash only), unless otherwise noted. Prices are subject to change, please contact for specific adoption donation. Please visit www.magnificentmutts.org for the online dog application. March 3, 2026, 12:40 am
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Chilorita

Shih Tzu Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
Hillside, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Feast your eyes on the amazing Pokemon litter!  As their Pokemon trainer, you will be able to  form a lasting friendship and go on adventures!    They are approximately 8 weeks old and range between 6-8lbs!  These fuzzy lil faces are high energy, and have a tendency (most likely from their aussie side) to herd by nipping.  They will require a home with children who are 8+ due to their mouthiness. They are getting settled into their foster homes and more information to come soon!  We recommend training for all our dogs!     **Breed or size (once fully grown) is a 'best guess' and is not guaranteed since they arrived into rescue without either parent. **Magnificent Mutts is an all foster home based rescue and meets are held by appointment with the entire family in attendance. Please ensure your current pets are up to date with vetting, have landlord/HOA approval and are prepared to take your new family member home at the adoption appointment.  Thank you for your interest!                             If you are interested in adoption, please complete the "Application to Adopt" which can be accessed from this link: (     www.magnificentmutts.org )  No phone calls please, emails only. Adoption donations range between $400-$450 (cash only), unless otherwise noted. Prices are subject to change, please contact for specific adoption donation. Please visit www.magnificentmutts.org for the online dog application. March 3, 2026, 12:40 am
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Roy

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 4 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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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in River Grove, Illinois

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4.4 miles

Animal Care League

1011 Garfield, Oak Pak, IL 60304

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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4.5 miles

Magnificent Mutts Rescue - Hillside

Hillside, IL 60162

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

7.2 miles

Dark Horse Dogs, NFP

3927 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

7.7 miles

Blind Dog Rescue Alliance- IL

Chicago, IL 60625

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8 miles

Caffeinated Canine Rescue to the Midwest

7175 Kingery Hwy, Meet Transport at Starbucks, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

8.4 miles

Rescue Tails Animal Welfare

Chicago, IL 60659

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

9.6 miles

Almost Home Foundation

P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

14 miles

Border Tails Rescue

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

15.7 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

19 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative IL

Chicago, IL 60563

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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