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Chauncy

Shih Tzu

Male, Senior
Steeleville, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. I want A "FUR"ever" HOME!  Read the FULL Bio to see where I am located and contact info:    D2026017  Any senior lovers out there? Well, Chauncy is looking for a soft place to rest his head. He is a Shih Tzu weighing a little over 7lbs.  Chauncy's former owner had to move to a nursing home and Chauncy found himself in an animal control with his best friend, Willow.  RCHS stepped in and took the two seniors in.  Chauncy has some health issues we have been treating.  First one is his eyes.  He has what is called Microphthalmia (one eye being abnormally small, non-Functioning) in one eye and the other eye, he has suffered prolonged dry eye.  He requires drops in both eyes, which leads us to the fact he is basically blind.  The next issue is his teeth.  He is in need of a dental, but right now he is not strong enough to be sedated.  He is eating Little Ceasar right now and doing very well with it. Chauncy has been hanging out with Willow and enjoying his days.  Please help us find him and Willow a place to enjoy the rest of their days. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. All ADOPTERS  MUST PLEASE..... ALL Pre-Adopt must be filled out FIRST and  COMPLEATLY to be considered.  ****  Any Incomplete Pre-Adopts will not be considered,  We are Volunteers and our time is very important to us also and we cannot waist it on  incomplete adoption applications.  Please be respectful and sensitive to our time we give to these animals and our mission to save lives. Adoption fees, homechecks, and references are required. ALL of us  at RCHS work very hard to save these precious lives, and our only pay we get as volunteers, is a GOOD HOME LIFE for them, we all are volunteers, so please be patient and considerate of our time and responses. DONATIONS is how we feed and care for them so anything is welcome and or can be made thru PAYPAL Donate Button. Our website is www.randolphhumane.rescuegroups.org or can be mailed to: 5752 State Route 4 Steeleville, IL 62288 (Phone: 618-443-3363) Please leave message if no answer, we will get back with you as soon as we can. February 2, 2026, 3:13 pm

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Sadie

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 15 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Please visit: Https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt for adoption information including the adoption application

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Snookie

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 13 yrs
Murphysboro, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please visit: Https://www.stfrancis-care.org/adopt for adoption information including the adoption application

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Junior

Shih Tzu Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)

Male, 9 mos
East ST Louis, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Junior! He is new to GPG and looking for a family to call his own. If you are interested in a meet and greet for adoption for Junior, please fill out an application on our website at www.gatewaypets.org/adopt. If you are interested in learning more about Junior or the adoption process at GPG, please email placement@gatewaypets.org All of our dogs and cats will be micro-chipped, spayed or neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. For more photos of Junior, follow us on Facebook Gateway Pet Guardians and Instagram @gatewaypets ... #gpgJunior To view other adoptable pets from our shelter, please visit, www.gatewaypets.org/adopt Gateway Pet Guardians is proud to offer a variety of mixed breed dogs available for adoption. However, please keep in mind that we rarely know the genetic background of the animals we rescue and, as such, we cannot guarantee the exact breed combinations found within this dog. However, we do not know his/her actual genetic makeup. Just know that this dog is probably a variety of several different breeds that have combined to create one very amazing and unique animal.

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Diesel

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
St Louis, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Diesel   Diesel is a black 6-year-old shih tzu.    He is a cuddle bug.  He loves to lay by you on the couch.  He loves his walks and constantly wags his tail.    He is good with other small dogs and has never met a stranger.    He is partially potty trained.     He is crate trained and very affectionate, He is very playful and loves a squeaky toy.    He would make a great addition to a family with children.  If you are interested, complete the  Adoption Application  on our website at  www.NeedyPaws.org  and we will contact you.  Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO. Diesel’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 7, 2026, 3:52 pm

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Donatello

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
St Louis, MO
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Donatello is a Shih Tzu older puppy that is small in size but huge in personality. Bursting with energy and curiosity, this little one is always ready to play, explore, and charm everyone in sight. As a puppy, they’re still learning the ropes and will need consistent training, patience, and lots of positive reinforcement—but they’re smart, eager, and ready to grow into an amazing companion. Donatello had a slow start on regular puppy upbringing.   Rescued from a sewer, severely matted and malnourished.     He would do best in a home that understands puppy energy and is committed to training and daily playtime. When it comes to canine friends, they prefer dogs their own size, making him a great match for other similar size pups. If you’re looking for a fun, lively puppy to raise, train, and love, this little Shih Tzu could be your perfect match No young children.   Familiar with shih Tzu breed.  Needs regular grooming. If you are interested, complete the Adoption Application on our website at  www.NeedyPaws.org  and we will contact you.  Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO. Donatello’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 8, 2026, 11:18 pm

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Sparta, Illinois

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

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Shelter

10.6 miles

Randolph County Humane Society

5752 State Route 4, Steeleville, IL 62288

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

33.7 miles

St. Francis CARE

6228 Country Club Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

38.7 miles

Gateway Pet Guardians

725 N 15th St, East ST Louis, IL 62205

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

40.2 miles

Needy Paws Rescue

St Louis, MO 63125

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

41.4 miles

Gateway 4 Paws

Maryville, IL 62062

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

42.4 miles

CARE STL

2700 Walnut Place, St. Louis, MO 63103

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

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Shih Tzu basics

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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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