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Oscar

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 4 mos

Middletown, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

First he's sour, then he's sweet. Much like a sour patch kid, Oscar is the definition of a rascal. The 13-pound, 7-year-old pup was surrendered to Pets Alive because he has one issue: He's a biter! While someone attempted to adopt Oscar recently, he just wasn't having it. So alas, this boy is back at the shelter, and we're working on training to determine his triggers. Given his selective attitude, Oscar is best suited for a dog-savvy home without children.

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Oscar

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 4 mos

Middletown, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Bruno

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

MONTICELLO, NY

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Welcome Bruno to CH Boxer Rescue! This handsome boy was surrendered due to domestic changes. He was with his family since a pup. It’s heartbreaking for all involved but Bruno deserves a new start! Bruno is close to perfect! He likes kids, cats and other dogs. He is currently located in New York and looking for his family to find him. if you’re interested in Bruno, please complete the application at www.chboxerrescue.comSeptember 6, 2025, 8:41 am

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Jasper

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy

Town of Highlands, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Shih Tzu puppy fully vetted and ready for adoption.Backstory for Jasper Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families. Get to Know Jasper Age: 9 months Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 2.20.2025 Weight: approximately 10 pounds. He is 85% of his full size. He could stay this size or gain another pound. Vaccines and treatments: Rabies Bordetella DHPP, part one and two Other tests and procedures for the litter: Heart worm test - negative Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative Fecal test - negative Additional procedures: Microchipped Bloodwork -- in normal and healthy ranges Neuter surgery in October, 2025 Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover his veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help him. Breed and Hair Notes Jasper has hair and not fur. He is a stunning white Shih Tzu with the sweetest smile and tongue. He is incredibly handsome and distinguished, even as a baby! PLEASE NOTE: Jasper's hair will grow as it is not fur. He will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Jasper has been amazing for his baths, haircuts, and nail trims. He will even just lay down on the grooming table, thankful for the attention, love, and care given to him. Personality Jasper is incredibly loving and playful. He loves to wrestle and nap with his littermate named Ivy, as well as the other puppies we are helping at present. He's also become friends with some of the older Saints like Stanley here in the sanctuary. His favourite thing in the world is to be hugged and carried around. Ideal Home It is ideal for Jasper to be in a home with other small dogs and/or very dog friendly cats around. He would not do well in a home as the only dog, especially if his people are gone all day at work. Families with children are case-by-case. Jasper will especially thrive in a home that can give him companionship day and night. Jasper would be okay for a few hours on his own with his siblings if you provided him with puzzles and things to do while you’re away. Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Jasper. He will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing. If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Jasper. He is going to be a little boy, even full grown. He will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. Jasper is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. His goal is to love and be loved. Love and Commitment At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need. Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application! December 2, 2025, 6:38 pm

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Ivy

Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy

Town of Highlands, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Shih Tzu puppy fully vetted and ready for adoption.Get to Know Ivy Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families. Ivy's Details Age: 9 months Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 2.20.2025 Weight: approximately 7.5 pounds. She will be approximately 9 pounds full grown. Vaccines and treatments: Rabies Bordetella DHPP, part one and two Other tests and procedures for the litter: Heart worm test - negative Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative Fecal test - negative Additional procedures: Microchipped Spay surgery Bloodwork - all in normal ranges X-rays to confirm mouth and teeth are healthy Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover her veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help her. Breed and Hair Notes Ivy has hair and not fur. She is darling white Shih Tzu with hints of tan. PLEASE NOTE: Ivy's hair will grow as it is not fur. She will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Ivy has been incredible for her baths, haircuts, and nail trims. She is such a love and is so patient. Personality If Ivy could walk on her back legs all of the time, she would to keep up with you! She was born a dancer and waves with excitement when she sees humans coming. If that wasn't enough to make your heart melt into a puddle, she leans into her hugs like it's the most important thing in the world. She's a Saint in the truest sense of the word. Ivy loves to play and is quite a friend to everyone here -- from baby Shih Tzu to senior Saints here in the sanctuary. She likes to keep up with her littermate Jasper and especially snuggles with him. Ideal Home It is ideal for Ivy to be in a home with other small dogs and/or very dog friendly cats around. She would not do well in a home as the only dog, especially if her people are gone all day at work. Families with children are case-by-case. Ivy will especially thrive in a home that can give her companionship day and night. She’d be okay for a few hours on her own with her siblings if you provided her with puzzles and things to do while you’re away. Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Ivy. She will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing. If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Ivy. She is going to be a little girl, even full grown. She will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. She is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. Her goal is to love and be loved. Love and Commitment At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need. Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application! December 5, 2025, 11:16 pm

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Cilla

Shih Tzu

Female, Puppy

Town of Highlands, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Shih Tzu puppy fully vetted and ready for adoption.Backstory for Cilla Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families. Get to Know Cilla Age: 4 months Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 7.28.2025 Weight: approximately 2.5 pounds. She will be approximately 5-6 pounds full grown. Vaccines and treatments: Rabies Bordetella DHPP, part one and two Other tests and procedures for the litter: Heart worm test - negative Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative Fecal test - negative Additional procedures: Microchipped Because Cilla is so young, her spay surgery will need to happen after her adoption at the age of six months. A spay deposit of $300 will be required when the adoption is made official. This deposit will be refunded when we receive the spay certificate from the adopter. The adopter may choose the doctor of their choice and pay for the surgery themselves. Alternatively, a spay voucher for Otterkill Animal Hospital in Maybrook, New York can be provided if you are willing to take her to this clinic for her surgery. Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover her veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help her. Breed and Hair Notes Cilla has hair and not fur. She is a brown and white Shih Tzu and one of the smallest Saints we have ever helped. PLEASE NOTE: Cilla's hair will grow as it is not fur. She will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Cilla has been wonderful for her baths, haircuts, and nail trims. Personality Cilla is the baby of the babies. She is the smallest and usually lets her bigger brothers and sisters move ahead in the line for attention. She patiently waits for her turn and watches with such loving eyes. She loves to be held and carried around. We have a lot of volunteers who have come to help socialize the puppies. Cilla has become one of the babies who loves to be held the most. She just spent a couple of hours asleep in the arms of one of our volunteers. Ideal Home It is ideal for Cilla to be in a home with other small dogs or cats around. She will only do well in a one dog only home if her people are around all of the time. She will not do well in a home as the only dog if her people are gone all day at work. Because of her petite size, families with children are case-by-case. Cilla will especially thrive in a home that can give her companionship day and night. She’d be okay for a few hours on her own with her siblings if you provided her with puzzles and things to do while you’re away. Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Cilla. She will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing. If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Cilla. She is going to be a petite girl, even full grown. She will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. She is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. Her goal is to love and be loved. Love and Commitment At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need. Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application! December 2, 2025, 6:38 pm

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Howie

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy

Town of Highlands, NY

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Shih Tzu puppy fully vetted and ready for adoption.Backstory for Howie Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with a hoarding situation where several litters of puppies were born in quick succession. Dozens of Shih Tzu were living in a very small apartment when hobby breeding quickly became untenable. It is an honor to help get all of the adults neutered so the breeding stops, as well as ensure that the babies are placed with lifetime families. Get to Know Howie Age: 4 months Breed: Shih Tzu birthdate: 7.28.2025 Weight: approximately 2.5 pounds. He will be approximately 5 pounds full grown. Vaccines and treatments: Rabies Bordetella DHPP, part one and two Other tests and procedures for the litter: Heart worm test - negative Erlichia, Anaplasma, and Lyme test - negative Fecal test - negative Additional procedures: Microchipped Because Howie is so young, his neuter surgery will need to happen after his adoption at the age of six months. A neuter deposit of $300 will be required when the adoption is made official. This deposit will be refunded when we receive the spay certificate from the adopter. The adopter may choose the doctor of their choice and pay for the surgery themselves. Alternatively, a spay voucher for Otterkill Animal Hospital in Maybrook, New York can be provided if you are willing to take him to this clinic for his surgery. Requested adoption donation fee is only $900. This is to partly cover his veterinary bills and care expenses that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue incurred to help him. Breed and Hair Notes Howie has hair and not fur. He is a brown and white Shih Tzu with the most darling big eyes and symmetrical brown markings on his face. He is so, SO darling and playful! PLEASE NOTE: Howie's hair will grow as it is not fur. He will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care. Howie has been terrific for his baths, haircuts, and nail trims. Personality Howie is a bit of a court jester. He can always bring a smile, just by looking at him. He is so eager to connect and please. Howie is playful and sweet with his littermates, and he is equally so with humans. We have a lot of volunteers who have come to help socialize the puppies. Howie is a hugger and such a love. Ideal Home It is ideal for Howie to be in a home with other small dogs and/or very dog friendly cats around. He would not do well in a home as the only dog, especially if his people are gone all day at work. Families with children are case-by-case. Bix will especially thrive in a home that can give him companionship day and night. Bix would be okay for a few hours on his own with his siblings if you provided him with puzzles and things to do while you’re away. Plan on sharing your sofa and bedroom with Howie. He will want to be by your side, no matter where you are and what you are doing. If you have a very secure fenced-in backyard for running and playing, this is ideal for Howie. He is going to be a petite Saint, even full grown. He will need exercise but not miles and miles of daily hiking like a working dog. Howie is a companion animal in the truest sense of the word. His goal is to love and be loved. Love and Commitment At Animal Saints Rescue Society, our goal is to keep dogs out of overcapacity animal control facilities and out of a re-homing cycle. We place the dogs we save into lifetime families. With this in mind, we seek families who understand that an adoption is a lifetime commitment. The families who adopt from us believe that love is not a feeling, it is a decision. Some humans still believe it’s okay to try out a dog for a few weeks, a few months, or even a few years — then discard when they get bored or don’t want to deal with emotional or physical ailments. We are looking for the empathetic, kind, and patient humans in this world who view these Animal Saints as family, and they will do whatever it takes to give them what they need. Will that family be you? We look forward to finding out and receiving your application! December 2, 2025, 6:38 pm

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