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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!

Oso

Shih Tzu/Pointer

Male, 3 yrs

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

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Meet Oso 🐾💙 Oso is a very handsome 3-year-old male Shih Tzu weighing about 20 pounds. He came to us when his owner had to move out of the country, and now he’s looking for a new family to call his own. This spunky boy has a great personality—he loves to play and have fun, but he’s just as happy relaxing and laying next to you on the couch. Oso would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a sweet, playful, and loving little guy to share their life with 🐶✨

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Sprinkle

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

Details

Story

✨ Introducing Skyla’s Charmling Girls! ✨ That’s right — it’s girl power with this adorable crew of seven little ladies! These cuties are now available for pre-adoption. Skyla’s girls are 4-week-old Shih Tzu mixes, each weighing about 1 pound of pure sweetness. In the beginning, this little family needed extra help — the puppies were supported by a wonderful bottle feeder and even received nursing help from another amazing mama dog, ABCDE, so that Skyla could rest and regain her strength. Thanks to all that love and teamwork, everyone is now thriving. Their foster family has been fantastic about early socialization and gentle handling, so these pups are already getting used to people, cuddles, and everyday life. If you’re ready to reserve one of these tiny charmers, now’s the time! 💕🐶 Apply to pre-adopt today! Puppies are only available for local adoption in the San Antonio area.

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Twinkle

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo

Des Moines, IA

Size

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

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Story

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Oreo Pie KV

Shih Tzu/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos

Clive, IA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Oreo Pie got his name because he’s truly sweet as pie. Before being rescued, this little guy was abandoned in a backyard, tied to a tree, and survived thanks to kind neighbors who fed him for a month. When his foster mama saved him, he was severely matted and had to be shaved down to the skin. Since then, he’s learned what it feels like to be safe, loved, and comfortable—and now he happily snores the day away in his doggie bed. Oreo Pie hasn’t met a person he doesn’t adore and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s potty trained, crate trained, and an easy-going, laid-back little man who LOVES food. If he’s hungry (or thinks you’re moving too slow), he’ll let you know—and may even bring you his food bowl as a reminder! Oreo Pie will require regular, lifelong grooming to keep him comfortable and mat-free, but he’s absolutely worth it. This sweet boy is ready for a forever family to spoil him the way he deserves. Local adoption fee is $200(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area)

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Percy #12 10/2/25

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 mos

Fort Madison, IA

Size

(when grown) -

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If you have ANY QUESTIONS or are truly interested in adopting any animal from PAW Animal Shelter Please, fillout an adoption application FIRST! WE are a high intake No Kill Shelter ran by a staff of 4 and do not always have time to answer every question asked by so many. If you are a good fit for the animal you are interested in -we will call to speak with you, If we feel you are not a good fit , we will contact you about other pets that may be a good fit for your home. Many people are losing the opportunity to adopt the animal they want because they fail to put in an application and the pet was adopted before we could answer your email. .If you have applied for an animal in our facility and have not received a response within 7 days, PLEASE call or contact us again. Though we do our best in trying to answer all emails in a timely manner, sometimes things get away from us, get lost or misplaced. It is never our intention to ignore a request about an adoptable animal in our facility. Sandy Brown, Director, PAW Animal Shelter 319-372-2274 ##2537918##

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Angel

Shih Tzu

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos

Council Bluffs, IA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Angel is a female Shih Tzu, appx 4.5 years old (born March 2021). Angel is looking for a loving forever home where she is able to snuggle up on the couch under a blanket with her owner and get a little exercise on some walks. She is doing well at her foster home. Angel gets along great with kids. She would love to have a canine buddy in the home, but it's not required. Angel is playful girl. She loves chasing toys and wrestling. She loves all people and did great with lots of people around at Thanksgiving! Angel would do best in a home if someone is home most of the time because she has a little separation anxiety. Angel is mostly potty trained and is used to going outside every two hours for a potty break. Otherwise, she will go on her potty pad. Before living at her current foster home, she only used potty pads and never went outside so she has made lots of progress. She sleeps all night without needing to go out. Angel will need time to transition when she moves to a new home and it will be wise to at least start with a potty pad for her. As she feels more secure, she will probably adjust to going outside with regular potty breaks. The suggested adoption donation for Angel is $475, 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. 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 Last Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2573329##

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