Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Corvallis, Oregon

Hi there! My name is Bodie, and I'm a 14-year-old Shih Tzu with 14 years of love to give. I may be a senior gentleman, but don't let my age fool you—I still enjoy life's little adventures, especially if they involve a walk, a car ride, or curling up next to my favorite person. For my entire life, I've been deeply loved by my mom. Sadly, she's become ill and can no longer care for me the way she'd like. Her biggest wish is to find me a safe, loving home before she gets too sick, so she can know I'll always be cared for. I'm happiest living indoors where I can keep an eye on my people. I have free run of the house, sleep right on the bed with my human, and I'm not used to being left alone for more than about four hours. I'm affectionate, gentle, confident, and always ready to snuggle. I also happen to love being groomed, so spa days are definitely my thing! I'm an AKC Canine Good Citizen, and while my hearing isn't what it used to be, I still understand routines and enjoy spending time with my people. I'm food motivated, so a tasty treat goes a long way in getting my attention. I've never lived with children, other dogs, or cats. Cats look like something fun to chase, and when I meet unfamiliar dogs, I can be unsure of them. I may bark or growl until we've been properly introduced, and I don't appreciate another dog trying to mount me. I also have a sensitive spot on my right hip, so I'd appreciate a family that handles me gently and respects my boundaries. My ideal home would probably be with a loving couple or individual who wants a loyal companion to share quiet days, leisurely walks, and cozy evenings. If you're looking for a devoted little shadow with years of love still to give, I just might be your perfect match. I promise to fill your home with companionship, cuddles, and the kind of unconditional love only an old soul like me can offer.

Hi there! My name is Bodie, and I'm a 14-year-old Shih Tzu with 14 years of love to give. I may be a senior gentleman, but don't let my age fool you—I still enjoy life's little adventures, especially if they involve a walk, a car ride, or curling up next to my favorite person. For my entire life, I've been deeply loved by my mom. Sadly, she's become ill and can no longer care for me the way she'd like. Her biggest wish is to find me a safe, loving home before she gets too sick, so she can know I'll always be cared for. I'm happiest living indoors where I can keep an eye on my people. I have free run of the house, sleep right on the bed with my human, and I'm not used to being left alone for more than about four hours. I'm affectionate, gentle, confident, and always ready to snuggle. I also happen to love being groomed, so spa days are definitely my thing! I'm an AKC Canine Good Citizen, and while my hearing isn't what it used to be, I still understand routines and enjoy spending time with my people. I'm food motivated, so a tasty treat goes a long way in getting my attention. I've never lived with children, other dogs, or cats. Cats look like something fun to chase, and when I meet unfamiliar dogs, I can be unsure of them. I may bark or growl until we've been properly introduced, and I don't appreciate another dog trying to mount me. I also have a sensitive spot on my right hip, so I'd appreciate a family that handles me gently and respects my boundaries. My ideal home would probably be with a loving couple or individual who wants a loyal companion to share quiet days, leisurely walks, and cozy evenings. If you're looking for a devoted little shadow with years of love still to give, I just might be your perfect match. I promise to fill your home with companionship, cuddles, and the kind of unconditional love only an old soul like me can offer.

We have a transport leaving on the weekend of August 28th 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.

We have a transport leaving the weekend of August 28th 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 Daisy to our trip for the right family 😊 🎄 Meet Daisy — Our Little Christmas Joy 🎄 There are some dogs whose happiness you can describe, and then there are dogs you simply have to meet to understand. Daisy is the second kind. 😂🩷 Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, we can’t help but think that special birthday explains a little something about her. Daisy seems to genuinely believe she was placed on this earth for one purpose: to love absolutely everyone she meets and enjoy every single second of her life while doing it. And she takes that job VERY seriously. 😂 Daisy is an almost 8-month-old purebred Shih Tzu weighing just over 9 lbs, and she is quite literally JOY in the size of a Shih Tzu. She loves women. She loves men. She loves children. She loves dogs. She loves cats. She loves going places. She loves being home. She loves attention. She loves life. Basically, if you’re breathing, Daisy has probably already decided you’re wonderful. 😂🩷 Her happiness is contagious. She walks into a room with this naturally cheerful little presence that makes it nearly impossible not to smile at her. There isn’t a complicated side to Daisy that you’re going to spend months trying to figure out. She lives life without a care in the world and seems completely convinced that every new person, animal, place, and experience has arrived solely for her enjoyment. She is affectionate without being anxious, social without being overwhelming, playful while still being perfectly happy to settle down with her people, and she has shown us no separation anxiety while in our care. She simply adjusts to whatever the day brings and continues being Daisy. And then there is the snorting. 😂 If you know and love Shih Tzus, you already know exactly what we’re talking about. That adorable little smooshed face occasionally comes with the classic Shih Tzu snorts and noises, and somehow they fit her personality perfectly. She already has enough character for three dogs, so naturally she needed her own soundtrack too. 😂 Daisy came to us because her previous owner found herself in a financial situation where she simply couldn’t continue providing Daisy with the care she deserved. Even keeping up with necessities such as regular grooming had become difficult. Daisy was loved, and ultimately that love is what led her owner to make the difficult decision to ask us for help. She knew her circumstances weren’t allowing Daisy to feel and live her best, and she wanted more for her than what she was presently able to provide. So she entrusted Daisy to us and asked us to find the family who could give this beautiful girl the life she deserves. And here we are. 🩷 For such a young girl, Daisy already has a wonderful foundation. She is house trained with a consistent routine and goes outside when asked every couple of hours throughout the day. She is crate trained and has done wonderfully with it, although we’re fairly certain she wouldn’t object if her future family decided that sleeping somewhere closer to them sounded better. 😂 She also walks wonderfully on leash, travels beautifully in the car, and is fantastic for the groomer, which is especially important for a Shih Tzu whose beautiful coat will require lifelong maintenance. Daisy has been wonderful with dogs of all sizes, cats, children, men, and women. There truly hasn’t been a category of living creature she has decided not to be friends with yet. 😂 Medically, Daisy has been thoroughly evaluated by our veterinarian. She is current on her vaccines, microchipped, and will go home with her medical records and a health certificate from our veterinarian. We also submitted a fecal sample to the laboratory, and she will be dewormed according to those results if treatment is indicated. Daisy is not yet spayed and will be adopted on a spay contract. Because she is still growing and maturing, our veterinarian would like her to reach approximately 12 months of age before being spayed so her body, joints, and growth plates are given additional time to fully mature. During her examination, our veterinarian also noted mild movement in Daisy’s knees/patellas. This is something that can be seen in small breeds such as Shih Tzus, and at this time our veterinarian is not concerned or recommending intervention. It is simply something we believe her future family should know about and continue monitoring with their veterinarian throughout her life. It is also another reason we feel allowing Daisy’s body to finish maturing before spaying is especially important. Our hope is that giving her joints and supporting structures every opportunity to mature naturally will help keep those knees from ever becoming problematic. We believe in being completely transparent with our adopters, even when something isn’t presently causing an issue, because whoever adopts Daisy deserves to know everything we know about the little girl they’re promising forever to. 🩷 Daisy’s adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/daisy-7 Her adoption fee helps cover the veterinary care and preparation that goes into sending her home ready for her next chapter, including her comprehensive veterinary examination, vaccines, microchip, laboratory fecal testing and any indicated deworming, health certificate, grooming, daily care, training, socialization, and everything that has gone into caring for her while she has been with us. But while all of those things tell you what has been done for Daisy, they don’t really tell you who Daisy is. Daisy is happiness. She is the little snorting Shih Tzu who wakes up expecting today to be wonderful simply because she gets another day to love somebody. She doesn’t seem interested in worrying about yesterday or wondering what tomorrow might bring. She’s too busy enjoying right now. 😂🩷 We genuinely believe the family who adopts Daisy isn’t simply getting a wonderful little dog. They’re bringing home the kind of personality that changes the energy of a house. The kind that makes you laugh when you weren’t planning to. The kind that greets people as though they’ve been friends forever. The kind that makes ordinary days a little happier just by being there. She was born on Christmas Day, and maybe we’re a little sentimental, but there really couldn’t have been a more fitting birthday for her. Because Daisy truly does feel like one very happy little gift. 🎄🩷🐾 And whoever gets to call her theirs will never go wrong with this girl.

Oreo is 4 years old and weighs about 14lbs. He is so playful and loves his human immensely. He likes to hug with his arms! It is so cute. He crates well and rides well in the car. He is housetrained with a doggy door. Oreo is just a dear little guy who wants a quiet home, not too busy. No kiddos for Oreo. He gets scared too easily and little children would make him scared. He would love to be your little lap dog. Oreo has resource guarding issues so only an experienced pet owner or a home as an only pet would be appropriate. Oreo needs a home with a fully fenced yard and someone active enough to play with him and keep him exercised. Please email stmartinsanimalrescue@hotmail.com for an application.

Pending adoption We have a transport leaving the weekend of August 28th 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 Ozzy to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet Little Z 🩵 Sometimes the smallest dogs have a way of taking up the biggest space in your heart, and Little Z is exactly that kind of boy. Born 2/22/24, he is an adorable Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix weighing right around 5 pounds full grown. He is naturally tiny, with the sweetest little face, expressive eyes, and a personality that makes you want to scoop him up and keep him close. He is a gentle, affectionate little guy with a wonderfully curious side. He likes to know what is happening around him and enjoys being included in everyday life. He isn’t a wild or overly busy dog, but he is observant, interested, and happiest when he feels like he is part of whatever his person is doing. At heart, he is very much a companion dog. He loves being close to his people and would thrive with someone who genuinely wants their dog to be part of their day. Sitting beside you while you relax, following you around the house, riding along in the car, going on errands, or simply curling up nearby while you go about your routine would make him perfectly happy. He has a calm, easygoing nature in the home and is not a habitual barker. He is much more likely to quietly observe what is happening than feel the need to announce everything going on around him. He is wonderful with other dogs and cats and has done beautifully meeting men, women, and children. He can absolutely share his home with another animal companion, but he doesn’t need another dog to be happy as long as he has plenty of companionship and interaction from his person. Because he is only around five pounds, there are some special considerations that come along with having such a tiny dog. He should never be sent outside unattended, even in a fenced yard, because birds of prey and other wildlife can pose a very real danger to a dog his size. His family will need to accompany him outside for potty breaks and keep a close eye on him anytime he is outdoors. He understands puppy pads as an indoor potty option as well. As with any dog transitioning into a new home and routine, his new family should be prepared to continue working with him consistently and patiently as he learns exactly what is expected of him in their home. He will do best with someone willing to give him structure, repetition, praise, and the time needed to establish a dependable routine rather than expecting perfection from the moment he arrives. He is crate trained and is comfortable sleeping through the night in his crate, although being the little companion that he is, he certainly wouldn’t object to eventually sleeping close to his person or having his own cozy bed nearby. Leash walking has not been a major part of his life, so this is another area his new family can continue introducing and working on with him. At only five pounds, he is also incredibly easy to bring along in your arms, a carrier, sling, or stroller while continuing to safely expose him to the world around him. He travels wonderfully and has already shown us that car rides and road trips are no problem for him. He also does beautifully for grooming and is such a good little boy on the grooming table. What we want most for our little guy this time around is commitment. He needs someone who understands that bringing a dog home isn’t only about falling in love with all of the wonderful things about them. It is also about being willing to teach them, guide them, establish routines, and work through the things that may still need improvement. He is an incredibly sweet little dog, but like every dog, he deserves a family willing to invest the time and consistency necessary to help him become the very best version of himself. In return, you are getting five tiny pounds of companionship, affection, curiosity, and a little shadow who truly just wants to belong. Little Z isn’t looking for perfection. He’s looking for his person, someone who will love him enough to teach him, include him, protect him, and make the next home he walks into the one he never has to leave. 🩵 His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/_ozzy This includes his neuter, dental cleaning and polish, vaccines, microchip, and thorough veterinary examination and clearance. His adoption fee also helps cover the care, training, grooming, food, supplies, and love invested into him while he is with us. He is ready for his fresh start. Now we just need to find the person whose heart has a Little Z-sized space waiting for him. 🩵