Shih Tzu Adoption in Iowa: Shih Tzu Puppies for Sale in Iowa

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

Ragamuffin

Shih Tzu

Male, Young

Sioux City, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Ragamuffin, a 1-year-old male Shihtzu with a coat as soft and luxurious as fine fabric. This gentle guy loves companionship and being near his people. His beautiful coat does need regular care-daily brushing and professional grooming every 4-6 weeks will keep it tangle-free and healthy. Shihtzus thrive in homes that can commit to consistent grooming and lots of attention. If you're ready for a loyal, fluffy companion who will melt into your lap, Ragamuffin is waiting to meet you. $165.00 Fee includes initial vaccines, worming, microchip with registration, and free vet health exam. This pet has been fed Country Vet Naturals, donated to us by Country Vet. Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 14 Age: 1yrs 0mths 0wks

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Valentina

Shih Tzu/Brussels Griffon

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Clive, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

I'm Valentina. I was found running loose on February 13, 2026. I'm waiting to see if my people come get me. They have until the 19th. In the meantime, you are welcome to apply to adopt me. I'm a cutie and super sweet. Hopefully my owners will find me, but if not - - I'll be the love of someone's life! If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop ##2660059##

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Bama

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs

Wever, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Meet Bama, a gentle and affectionate senior soul who will capture your heart. With the loyalty of a young pup and the wisdom of his years, Bama is a unique and loving companion. He is a quiet, friendly boy with a soft nature, always eager to please. Bama is a smart cookie, too, and you'll often find him keeping a watchful eye on his sister, Zoey, making sure she is always close by. These two have a beautiful bond, and Bama's nurturing spirit shines through in his devotion to her. If you're looking for a faithful friend with a big heart, Bama is your man. Come and meet him today and see for yourself.

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Tatum (Courtesy Post)

Shih Tzu

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Introducing Tatum, a Shih Tzu, born appx July 2018. Tatum is a sweet and loving boy who gets along with everyone! He likes to play catch with a tennis ball and he LOVES food. Tatum is looking for a loving home with his bestie, Tucker. He is also a Shih Tzu, born 2017. They are both housebroken, crate trained and leash trained. Tatum and Tucker get along with other dogs and cats. They are friendly with new people they meet and kids of all ages. Tatum will be ready for a nap on your lap after playing or exploring the back yard. The perfect home for this senior pair is with someone that will welcome into their home and give them lots of LOVE! The suggested adoption donation for both Tatum & Tucker is $550, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2469116##

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Tucker (Courtesy Post)

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 6 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Introducing Tucker, a Shih Tzu, born appx July 2017. Tucker is a calm and happy boy. He likes to follow his people wherever they go. Tucker also likes to play catch with a tennis ball. Tucker is looking for a loving home with his bestie, Tatum. He is also a Shih Tzu, born 2018. They are both housebroken, crate trained and leash trained. Tatum and Tucker get along with other dogs and cats. They are friendly with new people they meet and kids of all ages. If you're looking for a pair of gentlemen and one that will follow you all over, please consider adopting these two! The perfect home for this senior pair is with someone that will welcome into their home and give them lots of LOVE! The suggested adoption donation for both Tatum & Tucker is $550, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training). Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note: A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process: All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note: We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2469140##

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Joey

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

DeSoto, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Joey!Joey is a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix that is around 10-15 pounds at full growth. Joey came to us as an owner surrender due to him not doing well with the children in the home. Because of this, he would do best in a home where there are no children. We were told that he has done well playing with larger dogs but with smaller dogs he may can be overwhelming to them as he has a hard time understanding that others need a break. He is not fully potty trained and would need help getting on a consistent schedule for potty training, but he has done well using papers at this time. Because he is still learning to trust, a home with a fence will be required at this time. He does have a hard time trusting people coming into his space, so he would do best in a home where there are no visitors or a home that would be comfortable kenneling him when new people come over. We are still learning more about him as he is still very unsure of his new surroundings and constant new people, that he would have to have a few meets in order for him to feel comfortable being handled.If you would like to know more information or would like to be considered for Joey, please feel free to fill out an adoption application online.

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