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Bubbles

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Leesburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bubbles and her sister and brother, Buttercup and Brodie were surrendered to a kill shelter because their owners just had too many and couldn’t find homes on their own. Their mom is a long-haired Chihuahua and their daddy is a Shih Tzu and they were born on February 2nd this year so they are 8 months old. Bubbles has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She’s also microchipped. She weighs just under 9 pounds and is probably full grown now. Bubbles is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. She needs a little practice on the leash and she’s making great progress on house training. Although and three pups are extremely sweet, Bubbles is a most friendly and a super snuggler! She plays great with her brother and sister and we feel like she would be fine with other dogs after getting to know them. She would do well with older children and we have not had her around cats but we feel like she would be fine with proper introduction. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug her forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.
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Buttercup

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Female, 8 mos
Leesburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Buttercup and her sister and brother, Bubbles and Brodie were surrendered to a kill shelter because their owners just had too many and couldn’t find homes on their own. Their mom is a long-haired Chihuahua and their daddy is a Shih Tzu and they were born on February 2nd this year so they are 8 months old. Buttercup has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She’s also microchipped. She weighs just under 7 pounds and is probably full grown now. Buttercup is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. She needs a little practice on the leash and she’s making great progress on house training. Buttercup is a little bossy but plays great with her brother and sister. we feel like she would be fine with other dogs after getting to know them but would always want to be the boss. She would be fine with older children, and we are not sure about cats but the bossy part would be the same at first. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug her forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.
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Furby

Shih Tzu Japanese Chin

Male, 12 yrs
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
A mysterious oracle has arrived at Miri’s Haven, and we are still determining whether we rescued a 12-year-old Shih Tzu or accidentally summoned a cursed Furby from 1998 who has come to observe humanity and snack. Furby is a fun, charming, fuzzy doggo. He has been enjoying his time in a foster home, but is hoping to find a forever home for the new year. He has lots of opinions. So far, here's what he's let his foster know about his likes and dislikes: Furby loves snacks (preferably delivered with reverence), gentle strolls (exercise but make it elegant), lap time (where he absorbs your secrets), scritches, and plush beds (plural… he has declared several thrones already). Furby does not enjoy baths, snow, rain, or strong wind (basically, anything where he will be wet or chilly). He does not love clothes, although he does look super handsome in a preppy sweater. Furby also gets anxious on car rides (perhaps because they mostly involve the V E T), but he does better with the help of a little trazadone. Furby arrived with cataracts, glaucoma, and ulcers on his eyes. Following several weeks of unsuccessful treatment, it was determined that Furby would fare better without his peepers (which weren't doing their job anyway). He is adjusting very well and does not let his blindness stop him. He walks with confidence and can handle a couple of small steps, especially going up. If there are multiple or steep steps, he’s happy to be carried up and down them instead. He is a great eater and a champion lap sitter. Furby gets along well with other dogs, big or small, and cats. He loves people and is very curious about the world. He enjoys plenty of grass-sniffing time and checking out every inch of the house for possible stray crumbs. He is housetrained, although if he isn’t taken out after a few polite requests, he may engage in some self-help. He does fine left home alone for reasonable periods of time and is always excited when someone comes to take him out for a potty break. Overall, he is a charming, friendly boy. He has plenty to say about the world and can’t wait to share it with you. Furby is approximately 12 years old and 10 lbs. Fostered in Falls Church, VA Please apply at MirisHaven.org
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Dee

Shih Tzu

Female, 12 yrs
Rockville, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Ms. Dee! This pretty girl is as sweet and gentle as she is adorable. Ms. Dee arrived quietly with no fanfare, no belongings ~ just 12 years of life etched into a tiny 11-lb body that has clearly seen better days. Ms. Dee was surrendered to a rural Virginia shelter in heartbreaking condition and then made her way to us, hoping someone would finally notice how much she still deserves. Ms. Dee stood patiently while we cleaned her up, clipped away painful mats, soothed scabby skin, and gently cleared the gunk from eyes that had likely been ignored for far too long. She was sweet, gentle, and trusting ~ the kind of dog who breaks your heart because she’s so grateful for the bare minimum. Dee soaked up every moment of pampering and emerged soft, shiny, and very aware of how adorable she is. Since then? She’s claimed a cozy bed as her new kingdom, sniffed the yard alongside her new friends, and is warming up more each day. She’s shy, but she lights up at mealtime (same, girl). Walks are a mystery to her—leash and harness are clearly new concepts—but we’ll take it slow. She’s learning that the world doesn’t have to hurt anymore. We just welcomed spayed female shih tzu 12 years 11 lbs Dee. Fostered in Woodbridge, VA please apply at mirishaven.org
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Butternut

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 7 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Current Location: Mechanicsville, VA Hello! My name is Butternut I've just arrived at OPH. Please check back soon for updates on my personality, and to see adorable new photos. I’m looking for my forever family! Is that with you? If so please click “apply for adoption” or submit an application through the Adopt tab. Let’s get our family started!
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Squash

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Current Location: Hanover, PA Hello! My name is Squash! I've just arrived at OPH. Please check back soon for updates on my personality, and to see adorable new photos. I’m looking for my forever family! Is that with you? If so please click “apply for adoption” or submit an application through the Adopt tab. Let’s get our family started!

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10.3 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative N.VA/DC

Leesburg, VA 20101

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12.6 miles

Miri's Haven Senior Dog Rescue

Rockville, MD 20850

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16.6 miles

Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter

Frederick, MD 21703

Pet Types: dogs

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17.2 miles

Worthy Dog Rescue

Vienna, VA 22181

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18.7 miles

A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue

Silver Spring, MD 20906

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20.2 miles

Wolf Trap Animal Rescue

PO BOX 2753, Merrifield, VA 22116

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30.8 miles

Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. - Columbia Chapter

8775 Centre Park Drive, #258, Columbia, MD 21045

Pet Types: dogs

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31.9 miles

Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. - VA Chapter

P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

Pet Types: dogs

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35.7 miles

Middleburg Humane Foundation

5000 Cunningham Farm Drive, Marshall, VA 20115

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

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39 miles

One More Last Chance Rescue - Hagerstown transport

Hagerstown, MD 21740

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