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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Delaware, Ohio

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Adopt a Shih Tzu near you in Delaware, Ohio

These Shih Tzus are available in Delaware, Ohio.
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Marigold

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Delaware, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Tulip

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Delaware, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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These Shih Tzus are available for adoption close to Delaware, Ohio.
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Marigold

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Delaware, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Tulip

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Delaware, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
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Pepper

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs
Lewis Center, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Pepper is an adorable 10-year old Shih Tzu. He was surrendered to Rico when his senior owner could no longer care for him. Pepper is a wonderful little guy! He likes to go on short walks. He has no accidents in the house and is fully potty trained! Pepper is very sweet with people and just wants a lap to sit on. Pepper walks well on a leash. Pepper loves being talked to. He likes cats and friendly dogs of all sizes as long as he can be out of the way if playtime get rough or unpredictable. Pepper will go in the crate but his feelings get hurt. He is such a good boy that he doesn’t need to be crated. If you are looking for a loving, sweet, friendly lap little buddy, Pepper would love to meet you! Apply for Pepper at ricopetrecovery.org. The adoption fee for Pepper is $200. Pepper is neutered and up to date on vaccines.
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Barry

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Male, 6 yrs 10 mos
Westerville, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Barry. He is a 6 years old Shih Tzu/Bichon mix. He doesn't shed. Barry is sweet and loves to kiss and cuddle. He stands up with his rear legs when wanting a treat. He is good with dogs. Barry is protective and doesn't like kids. Teenagers may be ok. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. Barry is not house trained. Barry weighs 23 lbs. Barry's adoption fee is $250. Please submit an adoption application at https://charlieswishanimalrescue.org. We have to have your application to schedule a meet and greed.
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ISSAC

Shih Tzu Cairn Terrier

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Let’s meet ISSAC AND IZZY! Ready for cuteness and cuddle overload? These adorable pups will give you and or family life. They are feisty and full of life. Wonderful with all other dogs and people. They are excited and ready to take in the big old world and everything someone or some family has to offer. They have a wonderful outgoing personality but also just adores cuddles and treats by the fireside and on the couch. Goofy, playful, and energetic. Wonderful puppy temperament, and adorable face and warm eyes just light up the whole house. Anyone would be lucky to make them part of your life. Will have you wrapped around little paw the minute you meet them. Guaranteed to bring numerous smiles to your life every day. If you’re ready to give this them a lifetime of belly rubs, treats, and a cozy bed, please reach out! Let’s find this sweet pup their forever home and they are overly excited. Once adopted she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. They travel each and every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the northeast, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island (transport is an additional $185.00). Gets your apps in fast she won’t be available long. Link to the application below. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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Esme-ARR

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Pataskala, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Esme — a precious puppy mill momma discovering the joy of being cherished Esme is a sweet puppy mill momma who is finally getting the chance to experience life at her own pace. After a past that didn’t always put her needs first, she’s now learning how wonderful warm blankets, gentle voices, and full tummies can be—and she’s doing a great job. This calm little lady has perfected the art of cozy naps and can usually be found snoozing in the warmest spot she can find. Esme loves treats (seriously, treats are her love language!) and has discovered that they pair quite nicely with gentle belly rubs. She does well settling into a crate, rides nicely in the car, and is slowly warming up to spending time outside, even joining the other dogs for short adventures and the occasional happy dash. Esme has a low energy level and enjoys a peaceful, low-key lifestyle. She does best when kept on a consistent routine, with the understanding that there will always be a transition period as she adjusts to a new home. She gets along well with other dogs and would benefit from a calm canine companion to help guide her. As a mill momma, Esme is still learning that human touch is kind and safe. Loud noises can startle her, so a quieter home with a patient, mill-dog-experienced adopter would be ideal. She is comfortable being alone for short periods, making her a good match for someone with a relaxed or part-time schedule. Given time, patience, and lots of love, this deserving momma will continue to blossom into the sweet companion she was always meant to be. If you have a gentle heart, a warm blanket, and a little extra patience, Esme is ready to meet you. Esme’s adoption donation is $475, and she is being fostered in Cleveland area. She is fully vetted and ready for her forever home — she has been spayed, microchipped, and is up to date on her vaccines, including rabies, distemper/parvo, bivalent canine influenza, and Bordetella. She has tested negative for heartworm and has been started on heartworm and flea/tick prevention, and she has also had a dental cleaningVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.PLEASE NOTE:   If you are viewing this biography on a website other than the Ohio Fuzzy Pawz website like Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet, or another search engine (the OFP website is www.ohiofuzzypawz.com), not all information transfers to partner websites in some instances.  If you go to the  individual webpage of our dogs , you will be able to get more information each dog. Visual breed identification in dogs can be unreliable so, in many cases, we are only guessing at the predominant breed or breed mix.  We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not by breed label. Our Adoption Process The adoption process has several steps involved. Please review prior to submitting an application. Our adoption process is detailed here:  http://www.ohiofuzzypawz.com/info/adoption Our volunteers work very diligently to process each application and we try to ensure that we are making the best match possible for each dog.  We do not schedule meetings with dogs until an application has been approved.  It can take up to a few weeks to process an application or as little time as a few days, from the time you submit an application, please be prepared to adopt as we cannot hold dogs. Special Requirements Some dogs may have special requirements (for example, medications, a fence) -- if you apply for a dog, please be sure to read over the biography completely to see if there are any special needs and if you're home would be suitable.  If we indicate on the dog's biography that a fence is required, this means your home must have a physical fence.  Other dogs may require a "strong vet reference" which indicates that we are looking for a home that has a documented history of veterinary care with previous pets.  The first step in our process is to submit an online adoption application at www.ohiofuzzypawz.com/forms.  The application MUST include the personal references and veterinary, grooming, and landlord references (if applicable) and their respective contact information.  If you do not include the references and the contact information, your application will be delayed as it CANNOT be processed.  Once the references have been successfully completed, a home visit is then scheduled when a rescue representative can meet all members of the family or residents of the home.  No application is approved prior to the home visit being done.   At that point, the Directors will discuss any and all applications on a foster dog and make a selection--in many cases, there are multiple applications for each dog, so please be understanding that our only priority is the successful placement of each of our foster dogs. Out of State Adoptions We do adopt out of state to outstanding applicants, however, our process requires a home visit, so out of state adoptions can take longer.  We do not ship our dogs, adopters should be prepared to pick up the dog in Central Ohio.  June 2, 2026, 6:28 am

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The Humane Society of Delaware County

4920 St. Rt. 37 E., Delaware, OH 43015

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

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Rico Pet Recovery

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.5 miles

Charlie's Wish Animal Rescue

309 Gateshead Ct, Westerville, OH 43081

Pet Types: dogs

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27.8 miles

OHIO FUZZY PAWZ SHIH TZU RESCUE

PO Box 356, Pataskala, OH 43062

Pet Types: dogs

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39.1 miles

Dash Rescue

Ashville, OH 43103

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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