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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Poquoson, Virginia

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Faith

Shih Tzu Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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For inquiries email susannah@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $300 Location: Norfolk, VA Faith is new in rescue. She was surrendered to the shelter because she had some trouble with her hips. Her owners decided they could no longer provide for her so they surrendered her to the shelter. We took one look at that sweet face and scooped her up. Who could just give up on a sweet girl like her! She will see the vet this week for a check up and blood work. Once she is cleared by the vet she will be ready for adoption. Follow us on our social media channels for updates on this sweet girl! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.
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Cookie Dough

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Female, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
For inquiries email sdenney05@comcast.net Location: Lewes, DE Fee: $850 UPDATE: Cookie Dough is fully vetted and spayed she is ready for adoption! UPDATE 2/13/24: Cookie Dough has made the transition to foster care without any issues. She is a typical puppy! She is happy, playful, and full of puppy energy! We see no signs of high anxiety at this time. She is an inquisitive and loves playing with her foster puppy sibling, Peaches. Cookie Dough will need to be spayed and have vaccines updated in the next few weeks. Once healed she will be ready for adoption! We couldnt be happier for this sweet girl! Cookie Dough will need an active home and an owner willing to train a puppy. Priority given to owners with fenced yards and a person at home during the day. Cookie would not do well in a home with young children. However, having another young dog for her to hang out with and play with would be a huge plus! **Formal training will be required for adoption. If you cannot commit to training please do not apply. Proof of completion must be submitted within 3 months of adoption. Cookie Dough is new in rescue. She was purchased from a "puppy store" in Virginia Beach. She came home and she was very nervous and not transitioning well. The young family did not have the resources to help train and care for her so they decided to surrender her to us. She will see the vet for updated vaccines soon. She has very bad separation anxiety and has seen a behavioral vet, Dr. Learn in Richmond, VA at the Animal Behavior and Wellness Center, for evaluation and treatment. After her evaluation, she was placed in her foster home in Delaware for specialized separation anxiety training, love, attention, and playtime! Cookie Dough needs to learn how to cope with her anxiety and we will do our best to make this happen. We will give her all the time and attention she needs to become the confident young lady she is meant to be! For the most up to date photos and information follow us on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.
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Farley

Shih Tzu Miniature Poodle

Male, Senior
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
For inquiries email donyea@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $300 Location: Suffolk, VA Farley is new in rescue. He is a 17 pound, 10 year old senior Shih Tzu-Mini Poodle mix. He gets along well with the resident and foster dogs in the home. He loves attention. He is gentle and friendly. He will be groomed on Saturday! We cannot wait to see the sweet little guy under all that hair. Once he is groomed he will be ready for adoption. He is a love bug. Don't wait! He will be gone before you know it. Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.
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Juliet

Shih Tzu Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Romeo and Juliet were both street dogs, traveling everywhere together, looking for food and love. They were finally picked up by animal control in Georgia where they remained on a stray hold until they could be released. Animal control soon realized that Juliet was pregnant by Romeo so they called us to see if we could get them out of there before she gave birth. We had them immediately transported here to Tennessee and two weeks later she gave birth to 7 puppies. Sadly one was stillborn but the remaining 6 are all healthy happy babies who have all been adopted. Now it's Juliet's turn. She is crate trained, fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and heart worm negative. Juliet is very high energy but extremely lovable. She is excellent with my 3 year old granddaughter and as you can see in the photo, fine with cats. Wouldn't you love to give her a loving and forever home! PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LOCATED IN TENNESSEE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET OUR PETS PRIOR TO ADOPTION ADOPTION FEE $700
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MAXWELL SMART

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Maxwell Smart is just that…a smart, bright, loving and playful little 11 month old, Shih Tzu/Poodle boy that is looking for a great home that will provide a ton of fun and another youngish playmate sibling.  This boy came from a senior couple who could not afford to help fix his little hip that needed some surgery to make him walk perfectly.  The vet they had suggested euthanizing this boy but they put a plea out there for help!  Maxwell Smart is in great walking and hip health now thanks to his FHO surgery and a wonderful foster nurse who loves him dearly.  This boy is loving and open to new friendship and makes friends everywhere he does.  Are you ready for a little “Maxwell Smartie Pants” to enter your life and live happily ever after?  If so, please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.March 26, 2024, 11:20 pm
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Spud

Shih Tzu Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 10 yrs 9 mos
Williamsburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lil’ Ole’ Spud is a gentle soul. He is a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix weighing in at about 10 lbs. He is approximately 9-10 years old. Spud was found stray and was never reclaimed by his owners. He came to Homes Fur Hounds in pretty rough shape. He had various infections, and his hair was terribly long and matted. He is hearing and visually impaired. Clearing up the secondary infection in his eyes helped, but his eyesight will likely not improve, and it is possible he will lose his sight completely at some point. We are hoping an appointment with a specialist can tell us more. Blind dogs just need some time and patience to adjust, but usually do just fine in the right home. His back end is a bit weak too. Some of that muscle may build back up as his nutrition continues to improve, but he is not going to be a long walk or hike kinda guy. Short strolls or backyard wanders are much more his speed. When he does wander outside, he takes his time going potty. He usually goes more than once before he's done. He does have a heart murmur, so he requires minimal activity. Spud is now neutered, UTD on all vaccines, free of infections, and microchipped. He is looking for a quiet home with limited stimuli. He is still getting used to losing his sight so a lot of activity makes him nervous. Especially movement around his face. He does fine with other gentle pets with a slow introduction. Young children or active, playful pets will not be very good for Spud. A home with stairs will not be great for him, but as long as his new family is willing to carry him it will be fine. A few baby gates may be needed to avoid him taking a tumble. Spud is a pretty good eater and sleeper. He does need his food softened though; he doesn’t have many teeth left. He loves to sleep in a soft bed. He will go in a crate, but he doesn’t love it. He does much better being confined in a room where he can move around. He is perfectly happy in his foster's kitchen when they are not home. He has not been destructive or chewed anything in his foster home. Spud does bark on occasion when he wants to get your attention or smells your yummy food, but not really a random yapper. He is also doing great with his housebreaking. Someone with a regular routine will be perfect for him in this area. The only thing Spud really hates is having his face touched. Yikes….he really freaks out when you go near his face. You can stroke him gently if you move slowly toward him, but any intentional movement toward his eyes, ears or mouth is not something he tolerates. He doesn’t really like his feet touched either. Aside from that, he is a super chill little guy looking for the right place to live his best life. If you are interested in meeting this little guy and giving him a wonderful quiet home our application can be found at www.homesfurhounds.org.

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Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk, VA 23513

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Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk, VA 23513

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Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk, VA 23513

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19.9 miles

Dogs In Harmony - Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA 23510

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Critter Cavalry Rescue - VA

Norfolk, VA 23510

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20.8 miles

Homes Fur Hounds

Williamsburg, VA 23185

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26.6 miles

Carolina Canine Rescue VB

Virginia Beach, NC 23451

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29.2 miles

Saver of Souls Pet Rescue

Va Beach, VA 23456

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