Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Lakeville, Minnesota

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Zeus and April are a father and daughter bonded pair that must be adopted together. Zeus, the father, is an 11-year-old Shih Tzu who weighs a little over 20 pounds. April, the daughter, is 10 years old and is a beautiful mix that includes Papillion and Bichon, along with Shih Tzu. She is very tiny at 9 pounds. Zeus and April lived their entire lives together along with one other dog in a home where they were loved and cared for. But circumstances changed and the owner was no longer able to take care of them, so they were surrendered to our rescue. Zeus and April are very bonded and are often found lying next to each other in their dog beds. April finds comfort and confidence in having Zeus around, and she is very timid when first meeting someone. Zeus is a beautiful larger Shih Tzu, and he thumps around with his large paws. He is very mellow and is happy to just hang around or go for a walk. He gets bursts of energy where he flies around his foster mom’s fenced in yard. Sometimes April will join in to chase each other. April is initially shy but warms up after a short period of time. She especially loves to cuddle at night when she is in bed with her foster mom, laying on or very close to her. As April gets to know and trust her foster mom more and more, she wants to be held and get belly tickles. These two are very well house-trained and like a small, healthy treat each time they come in from outside. They eat well with a morning and evening meal. They are just very easy. They are NOT afraid of thunderstorms or fireworks, which is really nice this time of year. They both ride well in a car, too. Neither seems too interested in toys but enjoy walks and being outside. They sleep in dog beds in the bedroom or in their foster mom's bed. The ideal home will be one where they will be the center of attention with lots of time available to spend with the pair just hanging out at home. A fenced in the yard would be a bonus so the pair can enjoy some sprinting. Ideally, they will be the only dogs in the household to keep the focus on them even though they get along well with other dogs including their two foster siblings. They have not been observed with children, but because they have easy-going personalities they probably would be okay with older, respectful children. April will eventually come to you after she becomes familiar and comfortable you. But she is fearful of someone just reaching for her or pursuing her to try to hold her. These are the requirements for Zeus’ and April’s new family: 1. Must be home much of the time and make Zeus and April the center of their family. They enjoy riding in the car, so a family who will include them in their daily lives and take them with them whenever possible would be great. 2. A fenced, secure yard would be ideal because they enjoy playing with each other in the yard. 3. Zeus requires daily eye washing and eye lubricating drops, so his family must be willing and able to provide that every day. 4. A family with children over the age of ten who know how to appropriately and gently interact with small dogs will be considered. 5. Must live within 100 miles of New Brighton, MN. 6. Agree to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held in September each year. Both are neutered/spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Both have a dental scheduled for mid-July. Zeus requires daily eye washing and over the counter lubricating eye drops. He does not have dry eye, but gets mucus build-up, especially in his left eye that has a couple of small benign bumps on the eyelid. The total adoption fee for the pair is $379.72, which includes sales tax, and reflects a fee reduction of $100.00 for adopting a pair. To meet Zeus and April, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see them and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Zeus and April are a father and daughter bonded pair that must be adopted together. Zeus, the father, is an 11-year-old Shih Tzu who weighs a little over 20 pounds. April, the daughter, is 10 years old and is a beautiful mix that includes Papillion and Bichon, along with Shih Tzu. She is very tiny at 9 pounds. Zeus and April lived their entire lives together along with one other dog in a home where they were loved and cared for. But circumstances changed and the owner was no longer able to take care of them, so they were surrendered to our rescue. Zeus and April are very bonded and are often found lying next to each other in their dog beds. April finds comfort and confidence in having Zeus around, and she is very timid when first meeting someone. Zeus is a beautiful larger Shih Tzu, and he thumps around with his large paws. He is very mellow and is happy to just hang around or go for a walk. He gets bursts of energy where he flies around his foster mom’s fenced in yard. Sometimes April will join in to chase each other. April is initially shy but warms up after a short period of time. She especially loves to cuddle at night when she is in bed with her foster mom, laying on or very close to her. As April gets to know and trust her foster mom more and more, she wants to be held and get belly tickles. These two are very well house-trained and like a small, healthy treat each time they come in from outside. They eat well with a morning and evening meal. They are just very easy. They are NOT afraid of thunderstorms or fireworks, which is really nice this time of year. They both ride well in a car, too. Neither seems too interested in toys but enjoy walks and being outside. They sleep in dog beds in the bedroom or in their foster mom's bed. The ideal home will be one where they will be the center of attention with lots of time available to spend with the pair just hanging out at home. A fenced in the yard would be a bonus so the pair can enjoy some sprinting. Ideally, they will be the only dogs in the household to keep the focus on them even though they get along well with other dogs including their two foster siblings. They have not been observed with children, but because they have easy-going personalities they probably would be okay with older, respectful children. April will eventually come to you after she becomes familiar and comfortable you. But she is fearful of someone just reaching for her or pursuing her to try to hold her. These are the requirements for Zeus’ and April’s new family: 1. Must be home much of the time and make Zeus and April the center of their family. They enjoy riding in the car, so a family who will include them in their daily lives and take them with them whenever possible would be great. 2. A fenced, secure yard would be ideal because they enjoy playing with each other in the yard. 3. Zeus requires daily eye washing and eye lubricating drops, so his family must be willing and able to provide that every day. 4. A family with children over the age of ten who know how to appropriately and gently interact with small dogs will be considered. 5. Must live within 100 miles of New Brighton, MN. 6. Agree to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held in September each year. Both are neutered/spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Both have a dental scheduled for mid-July. Zeus requires daily eye washing and over the counter lubricating eye drops. He does not have dry eye, but gets mucus build-up, especially in his left eye that has a couple of small benign bumps on the eyelid. The total adoption fee for the pair is $379.72, which includes sales tax, and reflects a fee reduction of $100.00 for adopting a pair. To meet Zeus and April, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see them and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading the information you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Oreo is a white and black female born in October, 2024 and is all puppy! She weighs 13 pounds and is ready to play! She was surrendered to our rescue by an animal shelter in northern Minnesota who couldn’t take her in due to overcrowding. Her previous owners were an older couple who couldn’t manage caring for a very energetic puppy. It is imperative that she be adopted by a family who understands and is be able to provide the needs and activity level of a puppy. Oreo loves to play fetch and will retrieve toys (or anything else that is thrown) that she thinks looks like fun. She often has a toy in her mouth and is happily squeaking it just to hear the noise. She will run around the house with her foster sibling with a toy in her mouth that she’s, you guessed it – squeaking! She is starting to go to the door to let her foster parents know she wants out, but will need some training and a regular schedule to master going outside to relieve herself. She is very friendly with people and dogs but can be a little overzealous when excited and will need some redirection to assist her to calm down. She is eager to please, would love a new family that would spoil her with plenty of toys and will do well with some training and consistent parenting. When she came to her foster parents’ house she wasn’t real comfortable with being held and petted but recently has decided being petted and belly rubs are wonderful things. The following are requirements for Oreo’s adoption: 1. Oreo is a puppy, and because she can live 16+ years, applications will only be considered from age appropriate individuals who will be able to provide a home for her entire life. 2. A fenced in yard is a must as she has a lot of energy. It would be ideal if her family will include her in their daily activities and regular routine and will take her on at least a couple walks a day. She also needs to have lots of interactive play time. 3. Puppies require lots of attention, so it would be best if her new family is home much of the day to interact with her provide physical and mental stimulation. 4. A family must be willing to continue her house training and basic training. It is strongly recommended that her new family enroll in a puppy training class with Oreo so that she can learn good manners and to enable her to become the best family member possible. 5. A family with children over the age of ten, who understand how to be gentle and respectful of small dogs, will be considered. 6. Live within 30 minutes of Fridley, MN. 7. Agree to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held in September each year. Oreo is current on vaccinations, microchipped, and is on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. She is scheduled to be spayed on July 8th and will be ready to go to her new home after recovery. Oreo’s adoption fee is $520.00 plus $46.93 in sales tax, totaling $566.93. To meet Oreo, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see Oreo and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of every month at the Southdale Petco in Bloomington, Minnesota. Oreo is ready for a new permanent family that will provide her with the love, cuddles and playtime she deserves.

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading the information you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Bella is just about the sweetest little dog you can imagine! She was found as a stray in northern Minnesota and brought to our rescue through a humane society there. She is estimated to be approximately 5 years old. Bella is just a tiny little girl, weighing only 7 pounds. But don’t underestimate her strength and stamina. When she is not busy being your shadow or napping near you, Bella loves to go on walks and will let you know when she is good and ready to return. That said, this little black and white cutie is comfortable spending most of her time cozying up next to you and getting lots of ear scratches and belly rubs. Bella does not have much interest in squeaky toys or balls, but does have short bursts of energy for playing with you inside the home. She is also more comfortable and interested in people than other dogs and has done well with the respectful children of the foster family. She is not very vocal (only her dreams can bring out her soft yips and symphony of snores), but she communicates plenty via her serving looks. It’s usually to ask for a long walk outside and plenty of sniffing opportunities! The following are requirements for Bella adoption: · As Shih Tzus can live 16+ years, applications will only be accepted from age appropriate individuals who will be able to provide the care and attention Bella needs for the rest of her life. · An adults only home with a quiet, calm lifestyle would be best, although a family with children over the age of ten, who understand how to be gentle and mindful of small dogs, will be considered. · A family who is home most of the day and who will take her on frequent walks. · A family where she will be the only dog; she is not interested in other dogs and enjoys all the attention for herself. · Live within 30 minutes of Saint Paul, MN · Agree to attend the annual Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held in September of each year. Bella is current on vaccinations, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. It is unknown if she has been spayed, but if she goes into heat, our rescue will pay for her spay performed by one of our veterinarians. Bella was also determined to have bilateral hip dysplasia with partial luxation of the left hip. Currently, she maintains normal mobility, but should she develop signs of discomfort or pain, surgery may be recommended in the future. It is important that she continues to maintain her current weight to reduce straining her hind legs. Bella’s adoption fee is $370.00 plus sales tax of $33.39 for a total of $403.39. To meet Bella, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see her and other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading that information, you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you! Sarge is a charming and gentle 10 year old little guy. He weighs 14 pounds and has beautiful sable coloring. Sadly, his previous owners decided after 10 years that their lives had gotten too busy to care for him, so he was surrendered to our rescue. He will cuddle next to you, or sleep in his own bed. Sarge just loves tummy rubs and likes walks that are 20-30 minutes, and will do his business during the walks. He is potty trained and there have been no accidents at his foster home. If you are standing while visiting people he will sit on your foot, as if to claim you. He does enjoy most people and is disappointed when people don’t say hello and greet him. He has been calm around children, and has let a 10-year-old hold him gently, and will sit next to her. Sarge loves car rides, smiling the whole time. He does not bark at people, but he does bark at other dogs, and due to his separation anxiety, he will bark when left alone. It is therefore imperative that his new family live in a single family home. No townhouse or apartment dwellings would be suitable for him. Because Sarge has separation anxiety, it would be advantageous if his new family already knows how to deal with separation anxiety, or will seek help for him to learn to cope. It really would be best if someone is home most of the time. His foster mom occasionally is gone for one to two hours, and she has been using a humane pulsating collar on him (NOT a shock collar!) while she is gone. That, coupled with giving Sarge puzzle toys filled with high value treats to keep him occupied has proven to reduce his barking. With time and continued positive reinforcement, Sarge’s separation anxiety will diminish. Requirements for Sarge’s new family include: 1. Must be home most of the day, either working or staying at home. A retired person who is home and can also take him with them if they leave the house would be ideal. 2. A family who understands a dog’s separation anxiety and will continue to work with Sarge to overcome it. 3. A single family home with a fenced yard would be great, but a fence is not a deal breaker. A home with shared walls, such as a townhouse or apartment will not be considered due to his separation anxiety barking. 4. A family with children over the age of ten years old, who are gentle and have experience interacting with a small dog, will be considered. 5. Must be the only dog in the household. 6. Must live within 30 miles of Hopkins, MN. 7. Agree to attend the Shih Tzu Rescue Reunion held each year in September. Sarge is neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped and on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. His adoption fee is $220.00 plus sales tax of $19.86 for a total of $239.86. To meet Sarge, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see her and other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM the first Saturday of every month at the Southtown PetCo in Bloomington, MN.

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.  Matilda is a 10-pound Shih Tzu sweetheart who’s equal parts silly and snuggly. Around 3 years old, she’s still discovering how wonderful life can be—and every day, her joyful, goofy side shines a little brighter. Though a bit shy and watchful at first, Matilda warms up quickly with just a few days of patience and love. Once she’s comfortable, expect frequent kisses, enthusiastic tail wiggles, and zoomies powered by pure happiness. Her playful spirit comes out with toys, bully sticks, and bones—and her signature underbite just makes her even more irresistible. Matilda is fully potty trained and uses both potty pads and outdoor spaces. She’s not a fan of leashes just yet and will freeze up on walks, so she’ll need a securely fenced yard while she builds confidence with the outside world. Loud noises and sudden movements can spook her, so she’d do best in a calm home with adults or older children who understand her gentle nature. She thrives with other small dogs and would love a canine buddy to show her the ropes and keep her company. She’s quiet overall, only chiming in with the occasional bark when her dog friends are being extra chatty. Matilda is a total love bug who adores couch cuddles and outdoor sniffing sessions. She’s got a soft heart, a wiggly bum, and the sweetest snuggle energy. If you’re looking for a loyal little companion with an endearing underbite and a heart of gold, Matilda just might be your perfect match. 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.) July 16, 2025, 2:21 pm