Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Oregon

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Maurice 1 year, neutered male, 14 lbs Shih Tzu mix LIKES: Maurice loves to give everyone in his foster family kisses, as well as most new people he meets. He loves playing with toys and wrestling with his dog friends. When picked up and given chest scritches, Maurice goes into “statue pose,” and only Maurice can call an end to chest-scritch-statue-pose time. DISLIKES: Anyone being by “his” fence. Maurice doesn’t appreciate other dogs or people by “his” property, but will usually stop and come when called. He will bark at new people on occasion, but typically quickly moves onto kisses. PERSONALITY TRAITS: Maurice is a silly happy-go-lucky boy whose mission in life is to kiss everyone. He is energetic, curious, sweet, and very cuddly. Maurice is an excellent jumper and can easily jump a baby gate as well as his ~4ft pen. POTTY TRAINING STATUS: Does well inside the house with few accidents. CRATE TRAINING STATUS: Will sometimes kennel himself into the cushy bed in his crate at night, but doesn’t like to be locked in it during the day. OTHER/MISC: Maurice would benefit from ongoing training to help him understand how to dog in the human world. He also needs a home without shared walls (no apartments/town homes) due to his alert tendancies. To further inquire about MAURICE, submit an application. Tell us about yourself, family, other pets, and how MAURICE will mesh with your lifestyle. Qualifying applicants will be contacted by our Adoption Coordinator with next steps and an opportunity to set up a Meet & Greet. Our process is NOT a “first come, first served” process. (We DO NOT hold pets for later consideration.) Our team carefully reviews and interviews applicants for the best possible fit for each adoptable pet, and potential family. Submitting an application does not guarantee a call or response from our rescue. Our volunteers will screen the applications and reach out if it is determined to be a good fit. We look forward to facilitating a positive and solid adoption for MAURICE, as well as his future family. *Fostered in Eugene/Springfield, OR ADOPTION APP: https://wigglytails.org/adoption-application/ ##2793049##

Please read this post in its entirety. Please acknowledge that you have done so. Your response serves as your preliminary application. Please provide the requested information. I cannot stress that enough. I need more than "I want a dog, live in a house, and will love him/her". Meet Bubbles, an approximately 8-year-old Shih Tzu weighing in at approximately 13.5 pounds with the most bubbly, playful personality. She was used as a backyard breeder dog (grrr) until she was no longer useful for their bank account. This little girl is so forgiving. She loves getting groomed, playing with her foster-mates, has great potty manners, delights in a car ride, and surely is- all that and a bag of chips. Bubbles is up to date on vaccines and is scheduled for her spay appointment on August 6th. Her ideal home will have a playmate. Tell us about you, your family, your activities, your property, the city you live in, other pets in your home, and whatever else puts you on top. The more information about you, the better. What can this companion expect from you, and what are your expectations of him/her? Additionally, we will not meet halfway. Please prepare to meet in person without hurry, and be willing to have a home evaluation and viewing of your social media. There is a fee for placement to offset medical and care. Age-appropriate placement is at the discretion of the guardian advocate. Please allow several or more days for a response, as I review inquiries. I appreciate your understanding—Raleigh's Rescue Advocacy. *DNA testing is not performed, and we can only give you an assumed breed or breed mix.

We have a transport leaving on July 31st 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Biscuit to our trip for the right family 😊 There is something incredibly special about earning the trust of a shy dog. It isn’t given freely or rushed, it is built one gentle moment at a time. And once you’ve earned it, you’ve gained a friend whose love runs deeper than words could ever describe. That is Biscuit. Beneath his cautious first impression is one of the sweetest, happiest little souls you could ever hope to meet, simply waiting for someone to show him that the world is a safe and wonderful place. Biscuit is a handsome Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier mix born on January 8, 2026. He currently weighs right around 10 pounds and is expected to mature between 12 and 14 pounds, making him the perfect little companion for just about any lifestyle. When you first meet Biscuit, he may be a little reserved. New people and unfamiliar situations can make him uncertain, and he’ll look to you for reassurance while he figures things out. What he needs isn’t someone to change who he is, but someone who understands that confidence grows through patience, consistency, and love. Every day we’ve watched him become just a little braver than the day before, and it has been one of the greatest joys to witness. We know his future family will experience that same beautiful transformation as he settles into a home where he feels safe. Once Biscuit knows he belongs, his personality begins to shine. His little tail is constantly wagging whenever he’s happy or excited to be part of your day, and seeing that tiny tail going is enough to make anyone smile. He has such a gentle, joyful spirit and truly enjoys simply being included in whatever you’re doing. While he loves affection and spending time with his people, he also has a wonderfully mellow side. If you’re working around the house, reading a book, or relaxing after a long day, he’ll happily curl up nearby, content just knowing he’s close to the people he loves. He also has a playful side that comes alive outdoors. Watching Biscuit run through the yard with another kind, playful dog is enough to remind you what pure happiness looks like. He enjoys having canine friends, but he certainly doesn’t require another dog in his forever home. As long as he has a person who will spend time with him, encourage him, and include him in daily life, he will be perfectly content. His greatest desire isn’t another dog, it’s a family who will become his safe place. Biscuit came into our care because a young woman who loved him deeply was preparing to leave for college. Knowing she could no longer give him the consistency and commitment he deserved, and with her parents’ work schedules making it impossible for them to take over his care, she made the incredibly selfless decision to ask us to find him a family who could give him everything she knew he deserved. It was a decision made entirely out of love, and we promised her we would find the home where Biscuit could truly flourish. He has wonderful manners in the home and thrives when he has a predictable routine. Biscuit is house trained and does an excellent job going outside every couple of hours. Like many dogs, he finds comfort in consistency, and maintaining a regular schedule will help him continue to succeed. He is crate trained and currently sleeps peacefully in his crate each night, although we have no doubt he would happily transition to sleeping in a dog bed beside yours or even snuggled up in bed if that’s what his future family prefers. He is also a perfect gentleman during grooming appointments and genuinely enjoys being pampered. Grooming days have become little spa days for him, and he handles them beautifully. One of our favorite things about Biscuit is his adorable classic Shih Tzu underbite. It peeks through in many of his photos and gives him so much personality. It’s one of those charming breed characteristics that Shih Tzu lovers know and adore, and in Biscuit’s case, it somehow makes him even more endearing. The one area we haven’t had the opportunity to work extensively on is leash training. Because we’ve focused on building his confidence first, formal leash work is still ahead of him. Thankfully, Biscuit is an incredibly smart little boy, eager to learn, and we have every confidence that with patient guidance and positive encouragement, he’ll quickly master walking on a leash just as he has everything else. Biscuit isn’t a barker, which many families appreciate. He enjoys a peaceful home and generally stays quiet, though he’ll let you know if he hears something truly unfamiliar. As he has settled into rescue life, even those alerts have become less frequent because he’s learned that not every new sound is something to worry about. Because Biscuit is still growing, our veterinarian has recommended waiting until he reaches approximately 10 to 12 months of age before being neutered, allowing him the opportunity to fully mature. For that reason, he will be adopted on a neuter contract. He is current on all of his one-year vaccinations, has been microchipped, and has been thoroughly examined by our veterinarian. As part of his routine care, we submitted a fecal sample to the laboratory, and based on those results, he completed two rounds of deworming to ensure he is healthy and ready for his forever home. He will also go home with an official health certificate from our veterinarian. Biscuit is looking for someone who understands that some of the most rewarding relationships take a little time to blossom. The family who chooses him won’t simply be adopting a dog, they’ll have the privilege of watching a timid little boy slowly discover just how wonderful life can be. They’ll witness the first moments of newfound confidence, the excited tail wags, the happy zoomies across the yard, and the quiet evenings spent beside the people he trusts with his whole heart. Those moments are priceless, and Biscuit is more than worth the wait. His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/biscuit-1 It helps cover his current veterinary care, one-year vaccinations, microchip, health certificate, laboratory fecal testing and deworming, as well as the months of care, training, grooming, socialization, and love he has received while in our care.

MEET LUCKY - The Fun Never Stops! Looking for a shadow, a comedian, and a cuddlebug all in one? Thats our 2-year-old Shih Tzu, LUCKY! Lucky is: Happy, funny, and FULL of energy - life of the party energy in a fluffy little body Velcro dog - his favorite place is wherever YOU are. Bathroom, kitchen, couch? He's there. Kid-approved - Loves playing with children and makes every game more fun Cat-friendly - Has lived with cats and did great! Toy fanatic - If it squeaks, tosses, or rolls, Lucky is ON IT A perfect gentleman - When playtime is over, hell settle quietly in his crate like a pro Lucky is the kind of dog who makes you laugh every single day. Hes goofy, affectionate, bouncy, and then suddenly will curl up and just be with you. Hes got that rare mix of playful + polite. Hes 2, so hes past the crazy puppy chewing stage, but still young, bright, and ready for all the adventures — hikes, park days, kids backyard games, toy piles, and couch time. If youve been waiting for a small dog with a BIG personality who loves everyone — kids, cats, and toys especially — Lucky is your guy. Could you be Luckys lucky break? Ready to Adopt? If youre prepared to provide Lucky with a loving, forever home and live within 50 miles of Florence, Oregon, please submit your adoption application. Our team will be delighted to discuss details further. Apply: https://www.ssfdogs.org/dogs-for-adoption/

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