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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Below are our newest added Shih Tzus available for adoption in Rhode Island. To see more adoptable Shih Tzus in Rhode Island, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Dream in LA's adoption status with email updates.
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Dream in LA

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention,
Story
Age:   approx 12 years old   Weight: 9  lbs My adoption fee is $ 199  which includes transportation charges to the Northeast.   Dream has cataracts and is almost blind.  This doesn't stop her and she is friendly and gets around okay If you serious about adopting, the first step is to fill out an adoption application on our website:   https://www.smalldogrescuene.org/January 17, 2026, 1:06 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie Gargano's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie Gargano

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention,
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Adoption Donation   $    499               Located:  MS        (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details )    Age: approx   8  years old     Weight:  10 lbs Sophie is a sweet little girl who is looking for a couch to snuggle with her human on. She is blind in one eye and is hard of hearing. She loves food and is a very easy sweet girl.  If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website  www.fohari.org  and email my foster parent for more information:  friendsoha@yahoo.com Please verify the location and readiness of this dog with us.  Because we save lives from various locations through out the United States, some dogs may not be in New England yet, nor ready for immediate adoption.   Our adoption application can be found here: https://fohari.org/application/  Our Adoption Process:   Go to our website and select the animal you are interested in. ALL animals are in foster homes as we do NOT have a  shelter where you can visit. Some animals are in foster care in New England, and some are located in other states. If the initials following the animals name are a state, then that is the state where the animal is located. If initials are not a state, then those are the initials of the foster home outside of New England and you will not be able to meet the animal ahead of time. Complete our online application You will be contacted by phone or email by the foster parent  or a member of our adoption team and will have the opportunity to find out more about the animal, and ask any questions that you have to ensure the animal is a good fit for your household. If the animal is local, you can meet the animal, but you would not be able to take the dog home until you are approved to adopt.  From our end, we will check references and schedule a home visit.  If you live in an apartment, or a condo, we will need to verify permission to own the animal from your landlord or condo board. Please let your vet’s office and references know we will be contacting them. If your  references are positive, we will schedule a home visit by a volunteer. Please try to accommodate the home visit volunteer as most  have busy schedules. Delays in the visit will result in a delay in the adoption. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with your  adoption contract attached. This e-mail will have details about pick up, the balance of the adoption fee that is owed, etc. Please email your signed & witnessed contract and pay your adoption fee in full, and for any animals located out of state, you will be contacted for details about transport to New England. Once you have paid your adoption fee in full and sent back your contract, you can make arrangement to pick up your animal from the foster home or from transport depending on where the animal is located. Please bring a harness, collar, ID tag and leash when you are picking up the dog unless otherwise instructed by the foster parent. Our extensive approval process is intended to ensure the best fit between our animals and adopters. Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause. Your adoption fee helps to cover the cost of all age appropriate vetting and transportation. FOHARI.ORG makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health, temperament and/or the breed of the animal. The animal is adopted ‘as is’, and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. FOHARI.ORG will provide the animal with the basic vaccines, heart worm test and sterilization of dogs and cats before adoption if the age and current health of the animal permits. While FOHARI.ORG makes every effort to place only healthy animals, FOHARI.ORG cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. Rescuer will provide information received from the veterinarian exam, observations on the temperament of the animal and a best guess of the breed. Friends of Homeless Animals Inc. (FOHA) ASK ABOUT OUR TRAINING REBATE! Thanks for caring How to Help:  If you would like to HELP any of our special rescued dogs by making a donation or to place a deposit for a dog, you can use this secure & safe site on Paypal - please click on symbol below:     How to Contact us:  By phone between the hours of 10 AM and 7PM at 401-234-4499 By Email at friendsoha@yahoo.com Enter the dogs name in the subject line. Thank you! FRIENDS of HOMELESS ANIMALS, INC.  is a RHODE ISLAND NON PROFIT 501 (C)(3) RESCUE January 15, 2026, 6:43 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Kevin's adoption status with email updates.
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Kevin

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Kevin! He is a very lovable guy and wants to be your one and only. He is very nervous of new people but once he warms up, he will steal your heart! Kevin lives for car rides and has even gone on patrol! He is also a great help in the office. If you think Kevin is the one for you, please contact us to set up a meet and greet!
We'll also keep you updated on Ory's adoption status with email updates.
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Ory

Shih Tzu/Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Coventry, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on DeChen's adoption status with email updates.
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DeChen

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Greenville, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
DOB 4-30-2025 DeChen is looking for his new home and Mom! He's a beautiful Shih Tzu with a good personality, loves to play and gets along with others. DeChen is complete on all medical, up to date on shots, neutered, heartworm negative and has received a ProHeart6 preventative injection. This boy will come with all his registration and medical papers. His adoption fee is 900.00, his transport fee is 165.00. Our transport is HEARTS LLC, they are the best and deliver to East Coast every other week. The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an online adoption application. You can find a copy of that application here. We sometimes receive a lot of interest on an animal and can't always reply to each email in a timely manner. An application does not obligate you to adopt from us, but it does show that you are serious about the adoption process. Please remember we are all volunteers. After you submit your application please allow a few days for a volunteer to review your application. During this time your vet reference will be checked and a volunteer with determine if it is the best match for you and the animal. Applications are not approved on a first come, first serve basis. We match up the best home for the animal, so even if the pet has other applications, this does not mean he/she will be adopted to that home. Once your application has been approved a volunteer with contact you to set up a phone interview. This is the perfect time for you to ask any questions you have about the adoption process and the animal you are interested in.
We'll also keep you updated on Uma's adoption status with email updates.
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Uma

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Providence, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Say hello to Hachi and Uma! These two little guys are a little shy, very sweet, and can't wait to rock their ugly sweaters this holiday season. They have lived together their whole lives and would love to find a home as a bonded pair. They are shy around other animals but warm up with a little bit of time. If you're looking for a couple of squishy little lap dogs, these pups might be the perfect fit for you. Uma and Hachi are currently in foster care, if you are interested in them please complete an adopter's profile at parl.org and come in during our open hours and email cshamgochian@parl.org to set up a meet and greet.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Shih Tzu puppies in Rhode Island. Browse these Shih Tzu rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations

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Small Dog Rescue of New England Inc.

Cranston , RI 02920

Pet Types: dogs

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Cranston Animal Shelter

920 Phenix Avenue, Cranston , RI 02921

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence , RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Sheree's Dog Rescue - Rhode Island

North Providence , RI 02904

Pet Types: dogs

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Furbaby Ranch Rhode Island Chapter

Coventry , RI 02816

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beebe Humane Society RI

Email Only, Greenville , RI 02828

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown , RI 02874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Shih Tzus come from? How many types of Shih Tzus are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Shih Tzu.

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