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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 Atlas Henson's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas Henson

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 mos
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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We'll also keep you updated on Jack Local's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Local

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs
Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Jack Local is currently in RI and looking for a 'furever' home! This 10 year old little guy is ready to explore! He is a social butterfly and loves to hang out and chill. He loves a good roll in the grass and hanging out with doggy friends. He wants to greet every person and dog he sees! At the end of the day, he enjoys snuggling and being close to his people. Jack takes medication for seizures twice a day, and has not had a seizure for 2 years since starting his medication. If you are interested in adopting this dog please complete the adoption application at www.rhodehomerescue.org/adoption-form to become a pre-approved adopter.   If you were already approved through Rhode Home Rescue within the last 6 months, contact us today! Be sure to check our Facebook page "Rhode Home Rescue" for details on upcoming events and other announcements.April 3, 2026, 3:01 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy Hadley's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy Hadley

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention,
Story
Adoption Donation   $ 499 Located: RI (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details) Age: approx 7 years old Weight: 20 lbs Sweet Buddy was on the euthanasia list down south due to an eye issue. He had his eye removed and is doing great! He is an easy dog who loves to be loved on.  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:  slfortin9@gmail.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 April 3, 2026, 10:21 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Layla Wright's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla Wright

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Saunderstown, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Adoption Donation   $ 499 Located:   AL   (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details ) Age: approx 5 years old Weight: 14  lbs. More info to come.  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 March 14, 2026, 8:59 am
We'll also keep you updated on MOLLY adoption PENDING's adoption status with email updates.
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MOLLY adoption PENDING

Shih Tzu

Female, 1 yr
West Warwick, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet MOLLY in Rhode Island ******** MUST LIVE CLOSE IN TO RHODE ISLAND*******WITHIN 20 MIN. TO AIRPORT ********MUST HAVE A COMPANION DOG FOR MOLLY! please do not file unless you have a dog in your home. Do not use their link ASK ABOUT ME, BUT RATHER, send an application ASAP WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Submit your application by going to our website: https://justdoodlesandfriends.org/ ADOPTION FEE: $625. Must live close in to RI This supports all rescue dogs for vetting, foods and whatever they need. We are all volunteers. Molly is an 11 month old Imperial Shih Tzu 8 lbs. who will be turning 1 on 3/22. She is a loveable, affectionate girl who loves cuddles. Molly enjoys playtime, gets the zoomies and particularly enjoys playing with her toys. Molly loves people and other animals. She is very social/playful. She enjoys sleeping with you and never forgets to give lots of kisses. Molly does well on car rides and enjoys going outside. Molly would do best in a home with another dog to spend her time with.. She does not like being left alone as most breeder dogs are used to constant company, so we are asking for a home with a playmate for her as well as someone home during the day working or retired. File your application and do not delay, ask questions later not to miss out on this gem. MEETS AND GREETS ARE IMMEDIATE for the right home. Molly is fully vetted and spayed. OUR PROCEDURE: We will choose the dog's possible family as soon as we see a match. We will phone you and further discuss . The dog will be in Rhode Island for a meet and greet. Please realize, it is our goal to get the dogs into the right homes as soon as possible and no shows are not good for the dogs and other serious dog families. If you can provide a FABULOUS home please file our free application (see link above) and tell us why we should let you adopt our wonderful rescue. The more you tell us the better picture we have of the home you can provide for our rescue Once we have reviewed your application and think it is a match we will notify you. Please understand that as these dogs are fostered we do get to know them and have a good idea of their forever home. We do save applications, but you may put multiple names on one application. If you have already applied in the past, then please send us a message with your name and what dog you are now interested in being considered for and we will pull off the server. We do not choose by a first come first serve basis. So if the dog is still up on the site, consider the dog AVAILABLE. We do take down quickly when adopted. If you don't see any information you need to know, we probably don't have an answer....like cats...idk... AGAIN: ADOPTION FEE: $625 Submit your application by going to our website: https://justdoodlesandfriends.org/ EMAIL: justdoodlesrescue@yahoo.com
We'll also keep you updated on Tashi's adoption status with email updates.
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Tashi

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 4-12-2025 Tashi is a gorgeous little guy that loves everyone, likes toys and playing with his little friends. Tashi would love to have his own home! He is neutered, heartworm negative, received his ProHeart6 injection and up to date on shots. He will come with a total history of his medical records and his registration papers. Tashi's adoption fee is 900.00 and his transport fee is 165.00. Our transport is HEARTS LLC, they are a wonderful transport and the only one we will use 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.

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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.

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Sheree's Dog Rescue - Rhode Island

North Providence , RI 02904

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Rhode Home Rescue

Warwick , RI 02889

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beebe Humane Society RI Transport

Email Only, Greenville , RI 02828

Pet Types: dogs

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Just Doodles and Friends

West Warwick , RI 02893

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Vintage Pet Rescue

Foster , RI 02825

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

Saunderstown , RI 02874

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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