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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Sussex, Wisconsin

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POOCHIE

Shih Tzu Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, Adult
Slinger, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Must Go Home With My Budddy Toby.
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Rachel

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Mukwonago, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
About Me: Name: Rachel Breed (or best guess): Shih Tzu Approximate Age: 7 years Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 15 lb Adoption Fee: $450 Requirements: patient adopter, fenced yard, another small dog Why In Rescue: breeder surrender Profile:  Rachel has come a long way since we first took her in.  She now asks for petting and attention through the kennel run gate (that is where she feels safe and comfortable).  She will follow the caretaker and other dogs through the kennel to go outside for play time.  She is still a very shy girl, but is coming around more and more each day.  She will need a securely fenced yard as well as another small dog in the home to help her adjust and to keep her progressing as she learns how to be a loved pet dog that lives in a house, instead of a kennel breeding dog. Rachel came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $200 - $550 depending on the age of the dog, which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $75 (up to $230 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $75 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS November 30, 2023, 7:33 pm
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Tucker

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Oak Creek, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Mitzi

Shih Tzu Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Salem, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi Biggie Paws 🐾 Friends ! It’s me, Mitzi. I am searching 🔍 for a new Fur-Ever home ! 🏡🥹 I am approximately 6 years old, weigh about 10 pounds and I look like a Yorkie Mix. I am the mama to the cutie pups that were available for adoption almost 2 months ago. ❤️ I like to do my business 🚽💩 outside. I LOVE ❤️ attention and I do well with just about everybody …other dogs, 🐕 cats 🐈 and kiddos - as long as the kiddos are at least 10 or older. I LOVE ❤️ having my belly rubbed, napping on the back of the couch - just watching 👀 the world 🌍 go by. 🥰 When it’s time to settle in for the night, 🥱 I sleep nice in a crate. 😴If you’d like to be considered to adopt me, please fill out an adoption application under the link directly below. I am up to date on my age appropriate shots, 💉 microchipped and spayed. My adoption fee is $450.www.biggiepawsrescue.orgDATCP # 494550
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Janey

Shih Tzu

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Union Grove, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Janey 6yo (18 lbs) a Shih Tzu Vetting Done Housebroke (at sometimes but rare they have accidents in the house). We’re working on Leash Training. Gets along well with other Dogs and Kids (toddler - teens). FENCED YARD required. Likes watermelons, cucumbers and she welcomes cuddles a lot. Janey is fostered in Racine, WI ADOPTION FEE of $450 required. Janey’s Foster name: Angela: a_terry29@yahoo. com. 262-497-4875
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Emerald. ADOPTED

Shih Tzu Poodle (Standard)

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Union Grove, WI
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
My name is Emerald! I am a retired puppy mill survivor. I am between 6-8 years old Shih Tzu and Poodle mix which is called a Shih Poo. I weight 11 pounds. I am friendly with dogs and cats! A dog sibling would be so awesome to help show me the ropes on how to be a dog. I am still working on my potty training. Crate trained is unknown as I spent my entire life in a crate, so my foster mommy either lets me free roam of the kitchen or in an excerise pen when my foster mommy has to go out to run errands. I am still working on leash training as I was never walked on a leash in my entire life so I am still learning how to. A home with fenced in yard is required as I am a huge flight risk since I am still learning new things that I have never seen before and would get scared easily. I am also looking for a family that would be patience with me through my retirement journey. I am spayed, microchipped, up to date on my vaccinations, and comes with CVI Health Certificate. Her adoption Fee is $450.00 Fostered in Racine, WI If interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application at this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TinyPawsSmallDogRescue1/AdoptionApplication Any questions, please reach out to Connie at cjwilson2804@gmail.com We are a volunteer based, foster based nonprofit Rescue, please be patience to get responses. Thank You!

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12.5 miles

The Washington County Humane Society, Inc.

3650 State Road 60, Slinger, WI 53086

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Rescue

15.4 miles

Rescue Gang

Milwaukee, WI 53208

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.5 miles

Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue

828 Perkins Dr, Mukwonago, WI 53149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

24.9 miles

New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue Inc.

PO Box 652, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

32.7 miles

Tiny Paws Small Dog rescue

Union Grove, WI 53182

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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32.7 miles

Tiny Paws Small Dog rescue

Union Grove, WI 53182

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Rescue

40.1 miles

Biggie Paws Rescue

Salem, WI 53168

Pet Types: dogs

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