Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Brodie and his two sisters, Bubbles and Buttercup 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 nine months old. Brodie has been neutered, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. He’s also microchipped. He weighs just under 12 pounds and is probably full grown now. Brodie is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. He needs a little practice on the leash and he’s making great progress on his house training. Brodie absolutely loves being held! He is a real snuggler! He would be fine with older children, and he loves his sisters so after proper intro he would like other 4 legged family members. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug his forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.

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.

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.

Cornelius is such a sweet little fellow. He's calm and easy going and loves people and other dogs. He's just arrived in his foster home and we'll update as we learn more about him including his housetraining status! Cornelius is estimated to be 1-2 years old and weighs about 14 lbs. Since we don’t know the dog’s actual genetics, this is just a guess on breed and size when grown. All dogs have had a vet examination, are up to date on all vaccinations, have been given dewormer and heartworm prevention. Dogs over 7 months have been heartworm tested. All dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. We can only place animals in homes within a 100 mile radius of Minneapolis. If you are interested in meeting this dog please complete the adoption application on our website at http://www.safehandsrescue.org under Adopt and then we can contact you about setting up a meeting.

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org 🎤 Meet Diana – The Little Supawstar in Training! 🎤 Straight from the Motown lineup comes Diana, the pint-sized prodigy from The Supremes, part of the Motown litter! At just 2 months old (DOB 9/4/25), this baby diva is already stealing hearts and wagging tails everywhere she goes. Just like her famous namesake, Diana’s got it — the sparkle, the charm, and a voice (okay, bark) that demands attention! She’s a classic puppy mix of curiosity, mischief, and total adorableness, always ready to turn your living room into a dance floor of zoomies and giggles. 💃🐾 🎶 Diana’s Debut Album Includes: 🎤 Puppy wiggles and tail wags on repeat 🎤 A sweet disposition that’ll melt your heart faster than vinyl on a summer day 🎤 Loves toys, treats, and center stage (preferably all at once) 🎤 Gets along great with her bandmates (other pups and people alike) 🎤 Ready to be molded into your loyal, loving, forever sidekick Diana is your little blank canvas — or as we like to say, your lil’ chunk of clay — ready to be shaped into the bestest friend you could ever imagine. With a little love, patience, and maybe a theme song or two, she’ll grow into your lifelong duet partner. So, if you’re ready to add a little Baby Love and a whole lot of puppy joy to your life, Diana’s your girl! 🎵 Apply today at haydudeequine.org and let this Supawstar sweetheart start her next chart-topping adventure — right by your side! 💛✨

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org 🎤 Meet Aretha – The Queen of Mutt-town! 🎤 Get ready to show a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T for this soulful superstar! ✨ Aretha, a 2ish-year-old, 15-lb songstress of sweetness, is ready to serenade her way right into your heart. She had a litter of Motown singers, now ready for their own fur-ever homes. She has been a fabulous mom but is now ready to be in the spotlight!! This darling diva may not have a record deal (yet), but she’s already topping the charts in Cuddles, Charm, and Canine Kisses. She hands out smooches like autographs — freely and often — and loves nothing more than following her favorite human from room to room like your own personal Motown melody. 🎶 Aretha’s Greatest Hits Include: 🎤 House-trained and ready for her next tour, her Freeway of Love (a.k.a. forever home) 🎤 Gets along fabulously with her backup singers (other dogs) 🎤 Professional cuddler with platinum-level loyalty 🎤 Loves treats almost as much as she loves attention 🎤 Will happily be your #1 fan, shadow, and snuggle partner With her smooth moves, big heart, and that irresistible little tail wag that keeps perfect rhythm, Aretha’s got the kind of soul that will just make you melt. She’s looking for someone who’ll sing along to life’s highs and lows right beside her — no microphone required. So, if you’re ready to bring home your own Queen of Soul — one that trades high notes for tail wags — Aretha’s your girl! 🎵 Apply today at haydudeequine.org and let this Motown sweetheart turn your house into Heart & Soul Records! 💛🐾

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Krystal is a gorgeous Japanese Chin with a silky coat, a princess attitude, and a talent for staking out every cozy pillow in the house like it’s her personal throne. She adores her chosen person with her whole heart and will melt into gentle pets, lean in for affection, and hand out the sweetest little kisses. Once she feels safe with you, she becomes your loyal, fluffy shadow who wants to be loved, admired, and occasionally worshiped. She’s a curious explorer who insists on inspecting every corner of every room, and she’s bold enough to hop onto tables if she suspects snacks or interesting treasures might be hiding there. Once, she tried to drink from her foster mom’s glass and sent water flying, and she seemed extremely proud of her investigative work. She loves freeze-dried alligator treats, blueberries, soft beds, fluffy pillows, and rolling around on her back in the grass like a tiny woodland creature living her best life. Outside, Krystal enjoys short walks and slow adventures, especially when she can sniff around like she’s reading the neighborhood gossip. She walks politely on leash, rides well in the car, and is fully potty trained with a good routine. She sleeps quietly in her crate overnight and will give only a brief “how dare you leave me” protest bark when crated during the day. Krystal is sweet, affectionate, smart, and eager to please, but she also has a spicy streak that makes her a bit of a diva. She tends to guard her special person and has strong opinions about sharing love and attention. She can snap when she feels insecure or overwhelmed, and she has been unpredictable at times with adults of all genders. With dogs, she is still learning manners and has shown jealousy toward both males and females, especially if they dare receive attention in her presence. Her favorite foster dog is Sylvester, whom she occasionally “romances,” but even he needs reminders about personal space. Because of all this, Krystal needs an experienced, patient adopter who understands dog behavior and can gently help her feel safe and confident. She would thrive best as the only pet in a calmer home, ideally with one primary person. She’s not a match for children, but she could be a wonderful companion for an adult who appreciates a quirky, loving, slightly dramatic little dog with a big personality. Krystal is beautiful, bright, funny, and full of potential. With the right person who can guide her with kindness and structure, she’ll blossom into the loyal little companion she so badly wants to be. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) December 1, 2025, 1:34 pm