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Benny

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr
Providence, RI
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Looking for someone bouncy, cheerful, endlessly happy, and practically glued to your side? Look no further and meet Benny! Benny is a lover boy through and through. All he really wants is a person to spoil him and treat him like the little prince he is. Benny has done well with dogs but has no experience with cats. He can be jumpy and mouthy at times when he gets super excited so he would do best in a teens+ home. Benny does not like being along and tends to bark and have difficulty settling when people are away at work. He would benefit from a family who are home more than not and who have understanding neighbors, **if you are interested in Benny, please complete an adopter's profile at parl.org and come in during our open hours**
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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, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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 23, 2026, 6:41 pm
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Leo in TX

Shih Tzu

Male, Puppy
Cranston, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Age:   approx 11 month old   Weight:  15   lbs My adoption fee is $ 675  which includes transportation charges to the Northeast.     If you serious about adopting, the first step is to fill out an adoption application on our website:   https://www.smalldogrescuene.org/January 23, 2026, 7:05 pm
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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, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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.
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Panni - Special Needs

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Barrington, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Panni - Please be sure to read Medical Notes below.A 3 1/3 year old girl who is truly lovely - her momma's family raves about her - she's calm, happy to be a lap dog, but can also be playful.Her mom's daughter reached out to Paws New England because her elderly mom was unable to properly care for Panni (see below re: IMHA). She has required medications for her IMHA condition, and it was not always possible for her mom to remember to give the medications.Panni just arrived at our foster home today, and so far she's doing quite well - obviously a little confused, so we will be watching her for the next week or so to get a real feeling for her personality and needs.She's ignoring the cat (who almost looks to be her size) and is doing quite well with the other dogs in the home.She'd be an amazing friend for someone who likes a do on their lap!! If you think you may be interested in this adorable fluff ball, feel free to apply now, and as we learn more about her, we can most certainly keep you updated. Medical Note for Panni: IMHAPanni has a condition called immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). The good news is that she has responded remarkably well to treatment, which consists of two pills twice a day. The vet is currently working to wean her off this medication, as she is doing so well.IMHA is an autoimmune condition where the body mistakenly attacks its own red blood cells. While this is a serious diagnosis, many dogs go on to live happy, full lives after treatment. There is a small chance (about 10–15%) that it could return, so her future family should be attentive to any changes and seek veterinary care right away if concerns arise.Panni is feeling great right now and is ready to enjoy life in a loving, committed home that understands her medical history and will continue to monitor her health.More info on IMHA: https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/cardiovascular/imha-immune-mediated-hemolytic-anemia-dogsMedications for her condition are not exorbitant - approx. $50 per month when needed. if needed, Paws NE woud be willing to assist with medication purchase.Name: PanniBreed: Shih TzuSex: FemaleAge: 3 1/2 years  (estimated)Weight: 17 lbsSpayed/Neutered: YesVaccinations: Up to dateHeartworm: Negative on recent testingMicrochipped: YesBASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:Good with Children: YesGood with Dogs: YesGood with Cats: UnknownAdoption Fee: $500.00Location of dog currently:    Near Boston, MA (South Shore)IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age-appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if needed.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse, whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPaws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
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Ory

Shih Tzu Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Coventry, RI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903

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Small Dog Rescue of New England Inc.

Cranston, RI 02920

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9 miles

Beebe Humane Society RI

Email Only, Greenville, RI 02828

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PAWS NEW ENGLAND

Barrington, RI 02806

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16.8 miles

Furbaby Ranch Rhode Island Chapter

Coventry, RI 02816

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19.4 miles

Pawfect Life Rescue

195 Old Millville Road, Uxbridge, MA 01569

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25.4 miles

Baypath Humane Society

500 Legacy Farms North, Hopkinton, MA 01748

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25.5 miles

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

Saunderstown, RI 02874

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31.2 miles

Furbaby Ranch NH

Plainfield, CT 06374

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31.2 miles

One More Last Chance - CT transport

Plainfield, CT 06374

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