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Pluto

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Springfield, MA
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Meet Pluto, a 1-year-old Shih Tzu/Maltese mix! This pint-sized pup is a total bundle of joy who loves being right in the middle of the action, bringing endless smiles and playful antics wherever he goes. 🐾 Fun & Lively: Pluto is an excitable little guy who thrives on playtime, walks, and zooming around the yard. 👦 Kid-Approved: He previously lived with children as young as six and did fantastically well with them. 🐕 Dog Friendly: He’s met other small dogs and done great; while he hasn't officially lived with a doggy roommate yet, he shows wonderful potential for a multi-pet household. 🏡 Home Preferences: Pluto likes to use his voice! Because he can be a bit barky when excited, he’d do best in a single-family house or an apartment with thick walls and tolerant neighbors. ⏰ Routine Ready: He is fully house-trained as long as he’s kept on a consistent schedule, and he takes to his crate like a pro. Ready to add a fun-loving, loyal companion to your family? Come meet Pluto today. Ready to Adopt? You have two options: #1- VISIT IN PERSON Come during our open adoption hours: Tuesday - Saturday,12:30 - 3:00pm. You’ll be able to meet available dogs in the shelter. (Dogs in foster care are available to meet by appointment.) #2- ADOPT REMOTELY OR PLACE A 24-HOUR HOLD** If you’re ready to adopt without meeting the dog first, or you’d like to place a non-refundable $25 hold to reserve a dog for 24 hours, just call or email us: (413) 781-4000 x 1 springfield@dakinhumane.org. We are often helping other clients when you call, but we return voicemails and emails within 24 hours. **Holds are not available for puppies under six months, on Saturdays, or during adoption events.

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Pluto

Shih Tzu Maltese

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Springfield, MA
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Meet Pluto, a 1-year-old Shih Tzu/Maltese mix! This pint-sized pup is a total bundle of joy who loves being right in the middle of the action, bringing endless smiles and playful antics wherever he goes. 🐾 Fun & Lively: Pluto is an excitable little guy who thrives on playtime, walks, and zooming around the yard. 👦 Kid-Approved: He previously lived with children as young as six and did fantastically well with them. 🐕 Dog Friendly: He’s met other small dogs and done great; while he hasn't officially lived with a doggy roommate yet, he shows wonderful potential for a multi-pet household. 🏡 Home Preferences: Pluto likes to use his voice! Because he can be a bit barky when excited, he’d do best in a single-family house or an apartment with thick walls and tolerant neighbors. ⏰ Routine Ready: He is fully house-trained as long as he’s kept on a consistent schedule, and he takes to his crate like a pro. Ready to add a fun-loving, loyal companion to your family? Come meet Pluto today. Ready to Adopt? You have two options: #1- VISIT IN PERSON Come during our open adoption hours: Tuesday - Saturday,12:30 - 3:00pm. You’ll be able to meet available dogs in the shelter. (Dogs in foster care are available to meet by appointment.) #2- ADOPT REMOTELY OR PLACE A 24-HOUR HOLD** If you’re ready to adopt without meeting the dog first, or you’d like to place a non-refundable $25 hold to reserve a dog for 24 hours, just call or email us: (413) 781-4000 x 1 springfield@dakinhumane.org. We are often helping other clients when you call, but we return voicemails and emails within 24 hours. **Holds are not available for puppies under six months, on Saturdays, or during adoption events.

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Cardamom

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Enfield, CT
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Cardamom has already proven she will do anything for the ones she loves. Before coming to rescue, Cardamom was kept outside year-round. During the bitter cold of winter, she gave birth to and raised three puppies outdoors. Somehow, thanks to her incredible devotion and survival instinct, all three puppies made it through. By the time she arrived here, every hair on her body was matted. Her coat was one solid tangle, so she had to be completely shaved to give her a fresh start. Her hair is still short right now, but it will grow back beautifully. At around 3 years old, Cardamom is a sweet Shih Tzu who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and cats. She has left her difficult past behind and is ready to enjoy the comfortable life she always deserved. After spending her life taking care of everyone else, it's finally Cardamom's turn to be the one who is loved and cared for. Good fit: someone looking for a sweet, gentle companion who gets along well with other pets and deserves a lifetime of comfort. Adoption process: All adoptions are completed prior to transport. Dogs are picked up at designated transport locations. If an adoption doesn’t work out (rare, but life happens), we always take our dogs back. Location: Oklahoma (available to approved out-of-state adopters via transport) Health: Fully vetted (neutered/spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested) Adoption fee: $550 (includes transport + vetting) Bonus: Each adoption includes a 30-minute phone consultation with a professional trainer Transport routes: WA, OR, ID, MT, UT, WY, CO, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, OH, PA, MD, NY, NJ Think you might be a good fit? Apply to be considered: https://form.jotform.com/82677586784176 Desiderata Rescue – Oklahoma Licensed Rescue #95

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Courtesy Post -Ticarrie

Shih Tzu Rat Terrier

Female, Senior
Vernon, CT
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Courtesy Post - Ticarrie (This dog is not a Sarah's Second Chance dog. We are doing a courtesy post for the dog to help find a good home) If interested, fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 (copy and paste link) My name is Ticarrie and I'm a female Shih Tzu/Rat Terrier mix. I'm 8 yrs old (DOB 10/03/2017) and I weigh 8 lbs, I'm white and black in color. I will be fully vetted on 4/29/2026 and will be microchipped too! I'm housetrained and I'm crate trained. I am good with children, but I need to be the only animal in the house. I'm very friendly and super sweet. My owner passed away and now I need a new FURever home. All applicants must fill out an online application ... please click or copy and paste this link for the application ... https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 Adoption fee is $350.00 If interested, email rjzaf2016@gmail.com You can fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/91658148530158 (copy and paste link)

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Courtesy Post - Tazwell

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Vernon, CT
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,
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Courtesy Post - Tazwell (Tazwell is not a Sarah's Second Chance dog, we are doing a courtesy post for him to help find a good home for him) If interested, fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 (copy and paste link) My name is Tazwell and I'm a male Shih Tzu mix. I'm 1 old (DOB 11/13/2024) and I weigh 14.6 lbs. I'm white and black in color. I'm neutered, Rabies shot, all sets of puppy shots, 4DX tested and negative, and had Proheart shot that is good for 6 months preventing heartworm disease. I've been to the vet on 09/10/2025, microchipped and ready to get on with my life in a forever home of my own. I'm housetrained and I'm crate trained. I am good with other dogs, big and small, and children, non reactive with cats. I'm very friendly and sweet. I'm a very loving boy. I will stick to you like velcro. I just need a loving family to complete my forever home. I was given up because my owner could not afford the surgery I needed. My front legs were deformed and one had to be amputated and the other one had 2 toes removed. When I run, you cannot tell I have only have 3 legs. I'm all healed up now and would make a great family dog! All applicants must fill out an online application ... please click or copy and paste this link for the application ... https://form.jotform.com/252564456787169 Adoption fee is $650.00 If interested, email rjzaf2016@gmail.com You can fill out an online application at https://form.jotform.com/91658148530158 (copy and paste link)

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Sugar

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE NOTE! Unless stated otherwise, our dogs and puppies are located in Arkansas, and transported to the north/northeast once adopted. We do occasionally have dogs/puppies placed in foster homes in the north/northeast. In the cases where the pet is somewhere other than Arkansas, it will be noted beside the name of the pet.Sugar is a cute little Shih Tzu who had a very hard past. Her mama died in January. From Jan thru April, Sugar was alone in her house, with only a family member coming by every day or two to feed her. By the time we got her in April, she was severely matted and pretty scared of everyone. She has been in a foster home since then and has been groomed twice. The first time was just to remove the mats from her, which left huge bald, raw skin that needed time to heal and regrow hair. Now that's done and she is looking so much better! But more than that, she needed time to heal emotionally. Sugar is a quirky little girl who likes things on her terms. She LOVES to cuddle and will paw at you to keep petting her. More than anything else, she LOVES to play fetch. She will fetch from the time she wakes up until she goes to bed if someone will keep throwing the toy for her. Her foster has to hide the toy from her and tell her 'it's put up now, no more' and then she will usually settle down. Sugar does ok with most dogs, but if the other dog is submissive she tries to pick on them. She is very protective of her bed and will growl at other dogs or cats if they try to get on 'her' bed. She also likes to show off her toughness with stuffy toys and will shake them until they fall apart. She is great with the little boy in her foster home. She doesn't like being picked up much, but once she is bonded to you, she will allow it. Once she knows she is safe with you, she will ask to be picked up by standing on her back legs and reaching up like a toddler asking for 'uppies.' She needs a patient and loving adopter who will put some time into bonding with her and getting to know all of her quirks. She does need a little help with house training as well. She sleeps in the bed with her fosters and enjoys that cuddle time immensely. Sugar is a special girl who is a lot of fun and has a lot of love to give to the right adopter. She is about 10 lbs and we estimate her to be about 6 years old. She has made great strides in her foster home in the past few months. She is ready to find her forever family who will love her as much as her foster family does. Sugar is located in Arkansas. She can be adopted locally, but transport is available to the New England area as well. Adopter must be able to pick up or arrange for someone to pick up for them in PA, NJ, or CT on Saturdays. To apply, please fill out the adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/212690945239059 email apps.aasr@gmail.com with any questions.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Our typical adoption fee for puppies younger than 6 months old is $400, and for older puppies and adults, the usual fee is $350. This includes microchip, spay/neuter,  up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, dewormings, flea/tick treatment, and heartworm test (if over 6 months old) as well as heartworm treatment if they test positive. There is a transport fee of $150 per dog, depending on the transporter. We use Pack Leaders Rescue Dog Transport most often, but also use Hearts Transport as well on occasion. Please visit our Facebook page too! https://www.facebook.com/adoptastrayrescueorg For more info regarding adopting, email apps.aasr@gmail.com Thank you for considering one of our rescue babies!August 15, 2026, 7:18 am

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Tawny

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Tawny! Please thoroughly read my bio  Tawny's life didn't start out easy. She and her sister were found living on the streets in heartbreaking, neglected condition. Despite everything she's been through, Tawny has remained an incredibly sweet, gentle dog. She is truly the definition of a perfect companion—house-trained, great in the car, easy on a leash, calm, quiet, and wonderful with people, kids, and other dogs. Tawny loves being close to her people and is happiest curled up in a comfy spot. Her only flaw? She does not like cats and will absolutely chase them, so she needs a cat-free home. Tawny is currently being treated for Chagas disease. She has had extensive veterinary testing, including comprehensive bloodwork and an echocardiogram, with results showing everything within normal limits. She does have a Grade III/VI heart murmur and recently developed focal seizures, both of which are being managed with veterinary care and medication. Tawny is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, 4DX negative, and current on ProHeart 12 and Bravecto. The adoption fee for Tawny is $400. To apply, please visit www.adoggie4you.org. Tawny is currently in Texas but can be transported to Washington, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, and locations along the East Coast for an additional $250 transport fee. Unfortunately, we cannot transport to Rhode Island or Massachusetts due to state regulations.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.August 19, 2026, 10:19 am

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Bear

Chihuahua Papillon

Male, Adult
Springfield, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter,
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Hello! I was given Bear when he was just a puppy in 2021. He was born April 1st. He’s a nice boy, honestly he does get territorial and aggressive only when he is scared or provoked. I am looking for someone who has worked with dogs (in regards of house training and aggression training). He has never been around other dogs due to the fact that he was attacked by pit bulls and since then he is weary around other dogs. I do have a cat in which he tolerates, when he was a puppy he was also attacked by another outside cat. Disregarding the troubles he has gone through, I know with the right care he’ll be the best boy on the planet and I am truly just looking for a better home that I sadly could not give him. His last shots were in 2022 and he has not been microchipped or neutered because I cannot afford too. He loves to run around and he loves belly rubs once comfortable. I’m not looking for any fee and I don’t want to give him up to a shelter. I can wait however long until he’s safe!

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Dakin Humane Society

171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105

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8 miles

Desiderata Rescue - East Transport

Enfield, CT 06082

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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18.9 miles

Sarah's Second Chance Dog Rescue

182 Skinner Rd, Vernon, CT 06066

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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22.1 miles

Adopt A Stray - CT transport

Hartford, CT 06112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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22.2 miles

A Doggie 4 You - CT transport stop

Hartford, CT 06101

Pet Types: dogs

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23.9 miles

Roxy's K9 Rescue - Hartford, CT Transport Stop

Hartford, CT 06105

Pet Types: dogs

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27.5 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue New England - CT

Andover, CT 06232

Pet Types: dogs

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28.6 miles

Second Chance Animal Services

111 Young Rd, E. Brookfield, MA 01515

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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34.4 miles

Paws Rescue League Inc - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

Pet Types: dogs

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37.5 miles

Goofy Foot Rescue - Southington, CT

Southington, CT 06489

Pet Types: dogs

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