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Misty & Lulu

Shih Tzu Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Permanent, Loving Homes Needed for Senior Rescue Dogs Over many years, I have monitored and tried to help this particular group of dogs. These dogs have been loved, responsibly vetted, and cared for throughout their lives, though not in an ideal overall situation. They were in a somewhat hoarding situation… not the typical not cared for at all one, but still applies. They were kept clean and fed and I paid for most of their vet care along the way, but their owner would not surrender them until now. I am finally allowed to find them homes, and cannot provide the level of long-term veterinary care these dogs deserve — including dental work, senior monitoring, and ongoing medical needs, thus, I am seeking permanent, stable homes where their remaining years can be lived with comfort, dignity, and consistency. What I am looking for • A calm, stable home • Someone experienced with senior dogs • Financial ability to provide ongoing veterinary and dental care • A commitment to keep them for life — no rehoming • Patience, kindness, and realistic expectations These dogs are older (aged 8 to 12 years old), and while many are still active, affectionate, and content, they will require the kind of care someone prepared for senior dogs can provide. What I will provide Full transparency about age, temperament, and medical needs Important medical history is known I do not have every vaccine record/etc but they are all spayed/ neutered, microchipped, and current on rabies vaccines Time for proper introductions Careful, thoughtful placement — this will not be rushed I am open to placing individual dogs or compatible pairs, and I will work closely with the right people to ensure a good match. If you are genuinely experienced with senior dogs and are prepared — financially and emotionally— to care for one for the rest of their life, please reach out by private message and tell me about yourself, your home, and your experience. These dogs deserve peace, safety, and love for the remainder of their lives. Thank you for reading with compassion. Hi, we're Misty and Lulu, real sisters (in the Seattle area) with hearts full of love. We can be adopted together or separate. We're sweet, friendly, and mellow. At 9 and 20 lbs, we're a perfectly bonded pair, if you are open to 2, but also do fine separately. We are fully vetted and ready to find a forever home where we can share our loyalty and love. We promise to fill your home with warmth and companionship. Consider making us a part of your family; we're just waiting to love and be loved in return. Note: when proof of dental is sent, the adoption fee will be returned to the adopter. We are DESPERATE for a home of our own. We are about 8 years old. Despite our different looks, we are true sisters from the same purebred shih tzu mommy dog. We are 2 of the best pups there too (we don't just say that, our fosters tell us so as well). They say we are absolutely too sweet and wonderful to be stuck without a home of our own. We do great with kids, cats, and other dogs... as long as the other dogs are not bossy or mean to us. We do pretty good not pottying in the house as long as we are kept on a regular schedule going outside. We are super sweet natured. We love to see what you are doing and just be near you whatever that is. We are not super high energy, so no need to do any dramatic things with us activity wise. We just love attention and cuddles! We need to be monitored when fed so Lulu doesn't eat all of the food... she tends to like it the most and steals mine when she can. I know we aren't young puppies anymore, but please give us a chance. Our rescue has a trial designed for you... so that you can be sure we are a good fit with your situation. Our vetting up to date (spay, heartworm free and on preventative, rabies, microchip, other vaccines up to date), with the exception of our dentals that need updated. We had our last dental about 3 years ago. I (Misty) have an old eye injury that I have had since a puppy. It does not bother me I am so used to not seeing too well out of that eye.
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Baby

Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet Baby! She’s a sweet 2-year-old little girl who is truly a social butterfly. Baby absolutely loves everyone she meets and enjoys soaking up all the attention and affection she can get. She does great with other dogs and kids, making her a wonderful addition to a loving family. Baby is kennel trained and is working very hard on her house training. With her happy personality and loving heart, she’s ready to find her furever home! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NAF/Dog
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Chocolate

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Chocolate! Chocolate, Choco for short,  is a spunky and loving little dude that is looking for his forever home.  He weighs about 18# and is considered a small breed dog.  He was neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.  Choco is currently living in a foster home with a big female lab that is 5x my size, but he is not intimidated at all.  In fact, they are becoming pals and sharing toys.   Choco is full of energy and loves to play, but tends to calm down if those around him stay calm.   He is very affectionate and loves attention. He understands what “No” means, and if he hears that word, he stops what he is doing and comes back to the boss’s side of the chair for a little pat of appreciation.   Come, Sit, Stay, Outside, and This Way are all commands that his foster dad has been teaching  he is starting to understand what those mean.  He is just a little inexperienced in the ways of the world and it will take some work for him to become the best dog he can be. Choco does not like being alone and this needs work. He needs to be safely crated when he is alone or he will find things to chew on - socks, shoes etc. Choco is also an escape artist and needs a fully fenced secure yard.  He is being crate trained and is doing well but needs more work.  He sleeps in his crate at night.  His potty training is going well too.  Choco is extremely food and treat motivated, and will do anything for a treat. He is no couch potato and needs an active person or family who will take him on lots of adventures.  He loves going for walks and is still working on walking skills - walking in a straight line can be hard... Choco will do best in a home with another playful dog, a secure yard and kids over 10.  Choco is neutered, vaccinated and chipped. His adoption fee is $450. We cover the medical to prepare the pet for adoption and the adopt donations go directly to cover those costs and range from $295-$495.  Thank you for stepping up to save a life! To expedite to meet with this dog, please go to our site at www.savinggreatanimals.org and fill out an application. We look at the first applications to arrive, so we hope to hear from you soon! June 6, 2026, 10:07 pm
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BrakeLights

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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MattyIce

Shih Tzu Pointer

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
MattyIce has one love language, and it's you. Specifically you, all the time, preferably within arm's reach. She's a sweet, easygoing girl who gets along with other dogs and cats just fine, but if we’re being honest, she's not really looking for a roommate situation…she’s a people-centered pup. She wants someone who wants a velcro dog. Someone who will be around, pay attention, and occasionally let her burrow her face into their chest and just stay there for a while. (Her foster does this regularly and reports that it is, in fact, as good as it sounds). MattyIce is pretty quiet around the house. She doesn't bark much, except to let you know that breakfast is taking longer than she'd like, which is a completely reasonable complaint and frankly, we support her. She loves playing with toys, rides well in the car, and is food motivated. Stairs aren't really her thing, but she's working around it. Potty training is still a work in progress, but keep in mind, she just started learning! She goes outside often but has had some accidents inside, so she'll need some patience and consistency on that front while she gets settled. She gets a little nervous in new settings, so a calm, predictable environment will do wonders for her. She hasn't been around young kids, so a quieter, adult home is probably her sweet spot. A single person who works from home? That might just be her dream scenario. Her foster would keep her in a heartbeat, but thinks that she just deserves more one-on-one time than foster life allows, and somewhere out there is exactly the right person with exactly that to give. MattyIce just wants to be loved. If that sounds up your alley? She wants to meet you! -----

A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:

✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.

✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).

✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.

The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.

Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.

Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.
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Enchantments

Shih Tzu Pointer

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Glass Slipper Animal Rescue (Seattle & transport)

Seattle, WA 98039

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5.9 miles

Nala and Friends Dog Rescue - SEATTLE transport

Seattle, WA 98101

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8.3 miles

Saving Great Animals

Seattle, WA 98119

Pet Types: dogs

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8.9 miles

Little Dog Rescue

1037 NE 65th St. #167, Seattle, WA 98115

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13.2 miles

Ginger's Pet Rescue

Seattle, WA 98133

Pet Types: dogs

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24.2 miles

Wet Noses Foster Paws

411 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.3 miles

CHEW Dog Rescue

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Pet Types: dogs

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27.5 miles

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

2608 Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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29.6 miles

A Doggie 4 You - WA transport stop

Everett, WA 98201

Pet Types: dogs

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37.1 miles

Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue

Graham, WA 98338

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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