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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Elkton, Maryland

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We'll also keep you updated on Rusty (Bonded w/ Zoomie)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty (Bonded w/ Zoomie)

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
ABOUT RUSTY & ZOOMIE Zoomie is a spunky 6-year-old Jack Russell mix, and his best friend Rusty is a 9-year-old Shih Tzu mix. These boys came to HAP when their owner was no longer able to care for them. Despite being in the shelter, Rusty and Zoomie remain an inseparable, spirited pair who love adventures and attention. Both are affectionate, food-motivated, and full of personality. They’re sweet with each other but show classic sibling competitiveness when it comes to getting pets. Rusty may vocalize for attention, while Zoomie is the quieter one. After playtime, they’re happy to curl up, cuddle, and even snore themselves to sleep. They’ve done well meeting new people and even thrive in our Doggy Day Out program! Here's what our volunteers had to say about them: "We had a wonderful time with Rusty and Zoomie! They were practically attached at the hip when we took them for a walk at Carousel Park. Then we took them home for toys, cuddles and treats. Rusty loved the stuffed toys we had lying around and Zoomie is a tug of war champion! After a while they started falling asleep snoring!" - Avery "Since we started taking them out 2 weeks ago, they have greatly improved on the leash and are well mannered. They settle very quickly in the car now, and are smart cookies who have learned the route we take. We even took them to a little playground and rusty is great at figuring out little obstacles. Zoomie is fantastic at sit with and without a treat, and they are both very food motivated so I’m sure they can both learn so much!" - Allison "We had a great Thanksgiving day with Rusty and Zoomie! They're the cutest little guys. They love each other but are also a little competitive, like true brothers - if you were petting one then the other one had to come by and get his fair share too. Rusty would even whimper and bark a little if he didn't get tended to immediately, but zoomie never barked. They also enjoyed all the treats except our baby carrots. Zoomie wasn't as much of a fan of the chewy stick though. We also found out that zoomie loves to play catch and even catches the toy midair sometimes! He will play catch for as long as you will throw the toy. They enjoyed exploring our backyard. And we did eventually have some (short lived) quiet time too. They are such spunky boys and I hope they find their furever home soon!" - Wes If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
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Oreo fka Jake

Shih Tzu

Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Oreo, fka Jake. A shelter can be a tough place for a senior dog, but Oreo is holding onto hope. Oreo is looking for a soft place to land, a loving home where he can spend his golden years surrounded by comfort, kindness, and compassion. If you have room in your heart and home, come meet Oreo today. He just might be the perfect companion you`ve been looking for.Oreo is currently spending time in a foster home, contact stiger@bvspca.org to set up a meet.This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1yo+.This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Seniors-for-Seniors: no adoption fee for any adopter 65yo+ adopting a pet 8yo+This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans RdNew Castle De 19720
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Shih Tzu Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Coco is an energetic, expressive, and sassy dog who loves to go on walks. She loves to sit up on the couch and sunbath outside. She is highly intelligent and needs as much mental stimulation as physical stimulation. She would do best in a fenced yard to play in. She loves having her hair brush and is used to grooming. She has recently gotten her rabies and DA2PPV vaccines for the next year and is well behaved at the vet/clinic.
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 14 yrs 1 mo
Jarrettsville, MD
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,
Story
Meet Tucker – the sweetest senior gentleman around! Tucker is a 14-year-old sweetheart who’s ready to spend his golden years surrounded by love. This gentle old soul is friendly with everyone he meets — dogs, cats, kids — you name it! He’s perfectly housebroken and has the calm, easygoing nature that only comes with age and wisdom. Tucker’s previous owner loved him dearly but could no longer care for him, so now he’s hoping to find a forever home to cherish him through his senior days. He’s a total lovebug who enjoys being near his people, soaking up attention, and sharing quiet moments together. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will fill your days with warmth and affection, Tucker is your guy. ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 3 days. If the meeting goes well, you will submit payment electronically and be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. 4. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. Https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 5. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you
We'll also keep you updated on Blair's adoption status with email updates.
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Blair

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Malvern, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Hello, my name is: BlairApprox. DOB: 09/30/2021Weight: 11.4 lbsSex/Breed: Spayed female Shih Tzu/BichonRescued From: Breeding kennelSweet Blair has a lot to learn, but boy is she sweet! After spending her life in a kennel having puppies for profit, being in a home is a whole new experience. Her foster family is being patient with her and giving her the space she needs to feel safe. Their pack of dogs is showing her how to be a dog and that people can be trusted. We will be looking for a home for her with other dogs to help her confidence and comfort. She seems fine with cats. She would benefit from a securely fenced in yard for house- and leash-training. One thing Blair has realized is quite enjoyable is having quiet time sitting with her foster dad on the couch. She doesn’t initiate the interaction, but she will relax a bit as they watch TV together. This little lady has loads of potential, all she needs is a chance. Help us continue to step up for dogs like Blair and consider donating towards their medical care: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-in-animals-livesAll our dogs are microchipped, spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives.Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application: www.all4pawsrescue.com/adoptionWant to help? Get involved! www.all4pawsrescue.com/get-involvedAll 4 Paws is a non-profit, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA. As a foster-based organization, we do not have a kennel facility you can visit. All adoptions must take place at our office in Malvern, PA so adopters living outside of our area should be prepared to travel. Please read our FAQs to learn more about us: www.all4pawsrescue.com/faqAll 4 Paws Rescue, P.O. Box 122, Chester Springs PA 19425. PA Kennel License #11772.
We'll also keep you updated on Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Pearl

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs
Malvern, PA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Pearl is a 6 year old spayed female shih tzu mix who weighs 19 pounds. These dogs were rescued from poor living conditions by another organization, but they were at capacity and asked for our assistance. We were told that these dogs were abandoned in a garage where someone has been feeding them, but they clearly have not been groomed or loved in some time. These girls are as sweet as they come, crave attention and have tested well with other dogs. If you are interested in adopting, please submit an adoption application on our website www.justice-rescue.comJustice Rescue - 17663Malvern, PA 19355

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Elkton, Maryland

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7.6 miles

Humane Animal Partners - Stanton/Christiana

455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713

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Shelter

13.6 miles

Brandywine Valley SPCA - New Castle

290 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

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Rescue

33.5 miles

The Hero Rescue

Jarrettsville, MD 21084

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

34.3 miles

Justice Rescue

Malvern, PA 19355

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

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Rescue

34.3 miles

All 4 Paws Rescue

Malvern, PA 19355

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

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Rescue

35.3 miles

Phoenix Animal Rescue

Chester Springs, PA 19425

Pet Types: birds, dogs, reptiles

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Rescue

40.2 miles

The Furry Paws Foster Inn

Baltimore, MD 21234

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Shelter

45.5 miles

Animal Rescue, Inc.

2 Heritage Farm Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

48.7 miles

York County SPCA

3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406

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

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