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Georgie

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Louisa, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Georgie 🐾 Shih Tzu | Neutered Male | Adult (Approx. 2–3 Years Old) Georgie is a sweet Shih Tzu who came to us from the same backyard breeding situation as Lester and Big Red. Because of his past, Georgie is more on the nervous side and takes a little longer to warm up—but once he does, his loving personality truly shines. Since coming into our care, Georgie has made great progress. While he may be shy at first, he has really come out of his shell and now enjoys affection and happily gives kisses right on your face once he feels comfortable and safe. 🩺 Medical & Vetting: • Neutered • Microchipped • Heartworm tested negative • Rabies vaccinated • Distemper (DHPP) vaccinated • Leptospirosis vaccinated • Bordetella vaccinated ✂️ Grooming Notes: Georgie showed some sensitivity around having his face groomed. With time, patience, and positive experiences, this is something he can continue to improve on. Any potential adopter should ensure their groomer is aware that Georgie may be uncomfortable with face handling and could react defensively. A big thank you to Jessica at Hair of the Dog Grooming (Louisa County, VA), who groomed Georgie and is generously offering one free groom after adoption. 🐶 Dog-to-Dog Notes: We were told by the breeder that Georgie may guard humans from other dogs and could potentially be reactive. However, we have not observed any aggressive behavior at the rescue, and Georgie has done well around other dogs in our care. As with any dog, slow and proper introductions are always recommended. 🏡 Ideal Home: Georgie would thrive in a calm, patient home that understands he needs time to build trust. Once he feels safe, he is incredibly affectionate and eager to bond with his people. 📍 Ready to apply? 👉 Apply here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPAW/Dog

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Fergie

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs
Louisa, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Fergie 🐾 Shih Tzu | Spayed Female | Born 2019 Fergie is a sweet Shih Tzu who came to us from the same backyard breeding situation as the others. Because of her past, Fergie can be a bit nervous at first and will need a patient adopter who understands she is still learning what life in a home is like. Since coming into our care, Fergie has been settling in and slowly gaining confidence. With consistency, kindness, and time, she continues to show her gentle and affectionate personality. 🩺 Medical & Vetting: • Spayed • Microchipped • Heartworm tested negative • Rabies vaccinated • Distemper (DHPP) vaccinated • Leptospirosis vaccinated • Bordetella vaccinated 🐶 Other Pets: Fergie has done well around other dogs while in our care. She has not been tested with cats or children. 🏡 Ideal Home: Fergie would do best in a calm, quiet home with someone willing to move at her pace and help her continue building confidence. She would thrive with a routine and lots of reassurance. 📍 Ready to apply? 👉 Apply here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPAW/Dog

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Big Red

Shih Tzu

Male, 2 yrs
Louisa, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Big Red 🐾 Shih Tzu | Neutered Male | DOB: April 5, 2024 Big Red is a sweet Shih Tzu who came to us from a backyard breeding situation and is now looking for a patient, loving forever home. Because of his background, Big Red was not well socialized early on and can be nervous at first. He is also not fully potty trained yet and will need a home willing to continue working with him using consistency and positive reinforcement. Since arriving at the rescue on December 17, 2025, Big Red has made wonderful progress and has really started to come out of his shell. When Big Red arrived, he had fleas and was heavily matted. He has since been fully treated, groomed, and is now feeling much more comfortable. He is a very sweet boy who enjoys affection once he feels safe and settled. 🩺 Medical & Vetting: • Neutered • Microchipped • Heartworm tested negative • Rabies vaccinated • Distemper (DHPP) vaccinated • Leptospirosis vaccinated • Bordetella vaccinated 🐶 Other Pets: Big Red has done well with other dogs. He has not been tested with cats or children. 🏡 Ideal Home: Big Red would do best in a calm, patient home that understands he is still learning what life in a home is like. With time, routine, and love, he will continue to build confidence and make a wonderful companion. 📍 Ready to apply? 👉 Apply here: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPAW/Dog

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Carson

Shih Tzu Basset Hound

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Staunton, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet the cutest little guy around! He is a compact ball of love and we call him our "Walmart Greeter". Carson's person died a couple of years ago and he is needing a new home. Carson is a happy little guy who loves everyone and gets along great with other dogs. Carson is playful, housebroken, snuggly, likes to play with toys and would love a family to call his own again. This little guy is part Shih Tzu part.... Bassett?? A short, stocky little man for sure. Don't let those little legs fool you though, he likes to run and play with the big dogs. Carson is housebroken, so the hard work is done for you! He is an adult with a lot of life left! Let him snuggle up to you and you can heal his little heart. If you'd like to adopt Carson, please fill out our online application at www.goofyfootrescue.org Carson is in foster care in West TN and will be transported once his adoption is finalized.

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Bubbles

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bubbles and her sister and brother, Buttercup and Brodie were surrendered to a kill shelter because their owners just had too many and couldn’t find homes on their own. Their mom is a long-haired Chihuahua and their daddy is a Shih Tzu and they were born on February 2nd this year so they are 8 months old. Bubbles has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She’s also microchipped. She weighs just under 9 pounds and is probably full grown now. Bubbles is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. She needs a little practice on the leash and she’s making great progress on house training. Although and three pups are extremely sweet, Bubbles is a most friendly and a super snuggler! She plays great with her brother and sister and we feel like she would be fine with other dogs after getting to know them. She would do well with older children and we have not had her around cats but we feel like she would be fine with proper introduction. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug her forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.

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FALKOR

Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso

Male, Young
Harrisburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
FALKOR IS IN HIS FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO VA ONCE ADOPTED!   Meet Falkor, a 2- to 3-year-old dog weighing 18-20 pounds. He is housebroken, crate trained, and demonstrating good behavior around other dogs, older children, as well as cats. Falkor enjoys cuddling and watching TV, although he does not yet appear to be familiar with toys. He is seeking a forever home. He is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all puppy vaccinations. His adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to VA . We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Falkor up north to his new family.   If you have any questions, please email us at:  newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Falkor here:  www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 15, 2025, 11:28 pm

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue

PO Box 707, Louisa, VA 23093

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32.2 miles

Goofy Foot Dog Rescue - Staunton, Virginia Chapter

Staunton, VA 24401

Pet Types: dogs

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33.4 miles

Rescue Riders Cooperative VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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33.4 miles

New Beginnings Animal Rescue - Harrisburg, VA Transport

Harrisburg, VA 22801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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