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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Laurel, Maryland

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Puma

Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso

Male, 5 yrs
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
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Puma is one super cool pup! He just got groomed and is feeling like a brand new pup! He loves his humans as much as he loves his food :P And walk time is the highlight of his day. He is very sweet, playful and smart. He is dog friendly and good with kids. He is not a fan of being crated but tolerates it. He has high grooming needs. Application here: https://bit.ly/4d7XoKd Adoption radius 60 miles from zipcode 20906. We do not promote any of our dogs as house trained or allergy friendly
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Leo

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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I got Leo when he was three years old from another family. He has been a joy! He has some behavior issues especially when it he does not like children or new people in the home like boyfriends. He is very particular and likes things exactly how he likes it . He’s a spoiled boy but loves to cuddles and to be with his owner. He enjoys walks and pets. He’d do really well with a single girly where he can be the center of attention.
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Cubro

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 mos
Ellicott City, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
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Newton

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thank you for your interest in a Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc. animal.  STOP!!! READ!! The ENTIRE DESCRIPTION before you inquire. Do not call, email, txt, send an inquiry through any other website complete our online application FIRST. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Visit our official website(s) here HomeAtLastSanctuary.ORG or HALS.RescueGroups.ORG There is a complete our application only. We estimate Newton almost three years old.  He is 25 pounds, neutered, up-to-date in vaccinations.  We do not know much about his past before he was picked up as a stray dog by Baltimore County shelter.  He was extremely and painfully matted, not neutered, and had an amical hernia.  It was necessary to shave his matting off under sedation so this was done when he was neutered and had his amical hernia repaired.  In the shelter he was very scared and still had not forgotten the pain he suffered from his matted coat.  His coat requires regular grooming to prevent getting matted again.  He is extremely fearful of grooming.  We have been working with him in his foster home and he is getting better.  He will require a family that understands his past trauma and has experience with dogs to help him fully recover.  Newton would like to have a home with a yard where he can spend some time running around.    Newton would not do well in apartment/Condo life.  He needs to have a house with a yard. He seems to be energetic and active and a bit mouthy so he would not do well with young children. Newton is an active, happy, playful dog that gets along well with his new foster brothers.  He is an amazingly affectionate dog. He seems to want to and will climb into your lap to be close to you.  He like to be in touch with his people either on the lap, next to and touching on the couch, and very close in bed at night with his warm body. We had an animal communicator do a reading on Newton.  What we think from this encounter that Newton is missing his family.  We think something happened to his owner and a caregiver may have let Newton go astray.  His condition would indicate that he was long overdue for required grooming.  WHEN AN APPLICATION TO ADOPT IS APPROVED WE BRING NEWTON TO THE HOME VISIT AND MEET AND GREET, AND IF ANOTHER ANIMAL A SNIFF TEST.  WE DO NOT PLACE DOGS ON THIS VISIT. WE RETURN IF THERE WILL BE AN ADOPTION WHEN EVERYONE IS PREPARED TO ADOPT .  WE ONLY TRAVEL UP TO A ONE HOUR DRIVE FROM ROCKVILLE MD TO PLACE ANIMALS. Newton's personal webpage: https://hals.rescuegroups.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=20407942 Newton's videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X5lkFtFSjMp6_fnKd7UOKB2JI797ftG&si=Kb-7CqQ6f_gyoNLE Newton's Facebook photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.7420757568005560&type=3  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet. Click here to apply to ADOPT ME   Dogs listed here come from different sources Some dog's owner have passed and their family could not care for their companion, some lifestyle has changed and a new home would be in the best interest of their companion. Some are foster dogs placed in our care by different rescue groups.  Each dog may have a different process for adopting animals and charge different adoption fees. Use the link below to complete a Short Form with your basic information. http://hals.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3016 Please complete the Application Short Form (link above)  Your information will be reviewed and you will be advised the next step.  If the dog you applied for is a match based on this information you will asked to provide Additional Information or directed to complete the Adoption Application from the Rescue Group that has placed the companion in our care. You may be called by a volunteer, you may receive an email asking additional information or you may be requested to complete and Additional Information form. Please look our emails for further information.  We are all volunteers so we will get to you as soon as we can. We place dogs within a one hour drive from Rockville MD. we concentrate our adoptions in these areas only. With our limited resources, applications outside of our immediate service area will not be accepted, no exceptions.  We take all animals to the home visit and meet and greet before they are adopted. Thank you... March 26, 2025, 2:35 pm
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CARLTON

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Carlton – A Spunky Little Gentleman with a Big Personality! Carlton is a 6-year-old purebred Shih Tzu with the heart and energy of a pup. Weighing in at just 11 pounds and wrapped in a soft cream coat sprinkled with light beige spots, this little guy is as handsome as he is charming.  Carlton has the zest and playful spirit of a much younger dog.. His sweet personality combined with his adorable looks win over everyone he meets.  He’s smart, observant, and full of curiosity about the world around him. Carlton is housebroken, fully vetted, rides well in the car, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He walks on a leash, though he does like to take the lead—something that a confident, experienced owner can easily guide him through with a little patience and consistency. Though crates aren’t exactly his favorite, Carlton will settle down once inside, and we expect he’ll become more comfortable with crate time as he adjusts to his new routine and surroundings. Carlton came to Critter Cavalry Rescue after his previous family, who loved him deeply, could no longer keep up with his grooming and vet care. They made the difficult decision to surrender him in hopes he’d find a home where he could be fully cared for and cherished. We promised them we’d find just that—and we believe it’s out there. Carlton is going to be someone’s little jewel, and we’re so excited for what the future holds for him. Could you be the one he’s been waiting for? Located in Nashville, TN – transport available to the Northeast Email: ccrnewengland@gmail.com to learn more or apply!   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comApril 18, 2025, 5:31 pm
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LATTE

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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
  This little precious girl is called Latte. And she is a two year old purebred 9 pound Shih Tzu who is looking for a home.    Her former owners could not continue to care for her or her companion brother named coco, and so they surrendered them to critter cavalry rescue.   Neither were vetted nor spayed or neutered, and we have taken care of that immediately.   This precious little girl has such a happy demeanor and meets people with a smile and in eagerness to become friends.   She's pretty good on a leash. And she enjoys the company of other dogs and does love her brother deeply.   She can be adopted as a single pet in a home or a companion pet to another existing one or if someone is looking for 2 beautiful young Shih Tzus to live with, then Latte and her brother Cocoa would be the prize of 2025.    She is housebroken if taken out regularly and is fully vetted and healthy as can be.    We can't say enough about this perfect  little Shih Tzu girl.   She rides great in a car and will be quite the head turner as you take her for walks on a leash.   If you are interested please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at Ccrnewengland@gmail.com  asap.   She is being fostered in Nashville, Tennessee and can ride on the transport van northward.    PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comApril 17, 2025, 11:44 pm

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Tasca's Love Cooperative

Silver Spring, MD 20906

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13.1 miles

Almost Home Dog Rescue

Ellicott City, MD 21042

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14.6 miles

Home At Last Sanctuary, Inc

11140 Rockville Pike 100-338, Rockville, MD 20852

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15.6 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue - DC

Washington, DC 20009

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17.1 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

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17.6 miles

Animal Allies Rescue Foundation

P.O. Box 6446, Baltimore, MD 21230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.5 miles

Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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

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31.9 miles

Caring Hearts Rescue

Springfield, VA 22153

Pet Types: dogs

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33 miles

Humane Society of Calvert County

2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, MD 20689

Pet Types: dogs

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46.2 miles

Animal Rescue, Inc.

2 Heritage Farm Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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