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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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We'll also keep you updated on Winston's adoption status with email updates.
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Winston

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Griswold, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
This dog is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $250 if picked up in TN, $325 plus transport fee for out-of-state adoptions. Looking for a loyal, loving, and charming sidekick? Meet Winston, a 2.5-year-old Shih Tzu with a personality as endearing as his fluffy coat! Weighing in at 15 pounds, Winston is the perfect mix of playful energy and cuddle-ready sweetness. Winston’s medium energy level means he’s always up for a bit of fun but equally loves his downtime. He’s happiest when he’s with his people, following you step for step, sitting in your lap, or soaking up belly rubs. He even enjoys bath time and being brushed, so grooming is a breeze! What makes Winston extra special? His love for life and his adorable quirks! From the way he lights up when he’s running around the yard with other dogs to the pure joy he shows during snuggle sessions, Winston has a knack for making every moment feel a little brighter. And when he gazes at you with his one eye, you’ll know just how much love he has to give—he’s perfectly healthy after his eye removal and doesn’t let it slow him down one bit. Winston is a smart little guy who already knows commands like “stay,” “stop,” and “come.” He’s 90% house-trained and only needs a consistent schedule or access to a doggy door to master the rest. He’s also crate trained and does wonderfully when crated. While Winston is great with other dogs and loves to play, he’s not a fan of cats—so a cat-free home is best for this spirited pup. He walks beautifully on a leash, making him a great companion for neighborhood strolls, and he rides well in the car, ready to tag along for any adventure. The ideal home for Winston is one where he can soak up plenty of one-on-one attention from his people and enjoy daily physical activity, like running in the yard or playing with doggy friends. A home that values his loving, happy-go-lucky personality and gives him the love and care he deserves will be rewarded with a devoted, joyful companion. If you’re ready to welcome a charming, playful, and affectionate pup into your life, Winston is waiting to meet you! Apply today to make him part of your family  Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application on our website: http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/adoption-apps/ If you have questions that are not covered in the profile, visit the Pet Inquiry Form: http://aarf-tn.com/contact/pet-inquiry-form/. THIS PET IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE! We do list and adopt our pets nationwide. Typical transport cost to the Northeast is $180. Due to interstate adoption regulations, we are not able to adopt to RI and MA state residents. A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue and Fixin' Inc.) http://aarf-tn.com/ is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) no kill animal rescue organization located in the Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee. A.A.R.F. is comprised of unpaid volunteers and survives only on public donations. Thank you for thinking adoption first! Prior to adoption, all canines and felines are spayed or neutered, have received their age appropriate vaccinations, have been de-wormed for common parasites, and have received treatment for prevention of fleas and ticks. All canines over the age of 6 months have been tested for heartworm. All canines are put on heartworm prevention as soon as possible - this means dogs as soon as they are tested negative. Puppies are put on prevention immediately. All felines, regardless of age, have been tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV. Each animal receives a health check by a licensed veterinarian prior to adoption. Anything else found will be treated by our organization prior to adoption. January 7, 2025, 1:46 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Please contact Jamesa (roxysrescue@yahoo.com), 713-882-2610 for more information about this pet.HAZEL says 'HI' and she would love to have a home of her own to love and care for her.  She loves to get her head rubbed and just hang out with her human to be close.  She is a great cuddler and just loves to hang around you.   At 3 years old and 12 pounds she makes a great companion for any family that is willing to let her hang out with you and just give her the love and attention she so deserves. HAZEL and her son were owner surrendered to me by a backyard breeder who only had the dogs in her home to make money.  Surprisingly HAZEL has a great, quiet and mild temperament with no aggression in any area.  When I put her out to potty I have to make sure to leave her out a while because she tries to get right back in to follow me around the house. If you are interested in adopting HAZEL, please submit an application on the website below.  Thank you. www.roxysk9rescue.org     ADOPTION FEE & APPLICATION REQUIRED   Roxxy's K-9 Rescue does not have a shelter, all of our dogs are raised in foster homes.  Each dog comes  spay/neutered (fixed), rabies shots appropriate for their age, and dewormed twice.  The dogs are up to date on vaccinations according to their age at the time of adoption.  They are microchipped, heartworm tested and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative.  ALL OF THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION FEE. We transport across the United States. Medical records will come with each dog at the time of adoption. Our organization is run by volunteers/foster parents, please be patient to give us time to respond to your emails and/or phone calls.  We will reply to you.  Thank you.         November 8, 2024, 8:59 am
We'll also keep you updated on Ewok's adoption status with email updates.
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Ewok

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
East Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Ready for my home now! Best Senior for a Senior! Happy Energetic Shih Tzu looking for a nice family with another dog or can be only dog to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com or https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Dog Ewok is 8 yr old 7.80 lb Shih Tzu. He is looking for a semi active Shih Tzu experienced family with a securely fenced yard. He will enjoy having another dog companion in the home or an active family. He will be fine with kind children. He is very affectionate and loves to be held. He likes dogs his size, dog beds, laps, bones (to chew on), couches, walks and toys. He is crate trained but prefers to not be crated, loves car ride and walks. L & S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 800,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees.
We'll also keep you updated on Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Casey

Shih Tzu

Male, 11 yrs 7 mos
New Milford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
Story
Casey is ready to find a fabulous forever family! He's a senior shih tzu, about 11 years old, who came to AATDR from the Deep River case in CT. He is an absolute sweetie! So get in line and fill out your applications 🙂 https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved Casey loves people and gets on well with other small dogs. We've never seen him with a cat but he would probably be fine - a meet and greet would tell us for sure. He'll do best in a quiet home with adults or older children. As a senior, he deserves to be able to just relax and enjoy his retirement. He'd love a canine companion who is a bit laid back. He does have some visual impairment but it doesn't get in his way at all. He needs eye drops daily, which are easy to give and inexpensive. He will have his neuter surgery on 6/10/24. . Let's show Casey just how wonderful life can be with a loving forever family, and that his present and future can be WAY better than his past! He's such a wonderful, deserving dog!
We'll also keep you updated on Omar's adoption status with email updates.
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Omar

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Please contact Jamesa (roxysrescue@yahoo.com), 713-882-2610 for more information about this pet.OMAR is listed as yellow but he is really blonde.  He is 5 years old and 17 pounds and cries/whines loudly to go potty.  He gets along with all of the foster dogs in my home and of course he is partial to the females as his play partners!  Yes, they are all fixed but he just likes the girls. OMAR walks well on a leash and rides in the car without getting sick.  He enjoys hanging with his humans and chewing on his bully sticks.  He is also crate trained but it is hard to leave him in a crate when I am home because he has a fit wanting to get out.  He likes toys and runs zoomies in the yard with the other dogs. If you are interested in adopting OMAR, please submit an application on the website below.  Thank you. www.roxysk9rescue.org     ADOPTION FEE & APPLICATION REQUIRED   Roxxy's K-9 Rescue does not have a shelter, all of our dogs are raised in foster homes.  Each dog comes  spay/neutered (fixed), rabies shots appropriate for their age, and dewormed twice.  The dogs are up to date on vaccinations according to their age at the time of adoption.  They are microchipped, heartworm tested and on monthly flea/tick and heartworm preventative.  ALL OF THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION FEE. We transport across the United States. Medical records will come with each dog at the time of adoption. Our organization is run by volunteers/foster parents, please be patient to give us time to respond to your emails and/or phone calls.  We will reply to you.  Thank you.         November 7, 2024, 5:10 am
We'll also keep you updated on Lizzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lizzie

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTION.LIZZIE is currently in foster care in Houston, Texas and the adoption fee includes her transportation with Mighty Mutt Shipping to the north east if interested there is an application on our website https:/www.houstonshaggydogrescue.org/apply/ Sweet Lizzie is approx 5 years and 32 lbs,she is the sweetest girl but would do better as an only dog she has been treated for heartworms,had her Acl and miniscus repaired and her back left leg amputated due to an old fracture that had healed correctly and was not repairable so she can be a little testy with other dogs that are pushy and get in her face or space, she just wants to observe she loves people and loves getting lots of attention she is very quiet and well behaved and enjoys sitting outside on the patio on a big comfy bed or in a dog bed wherever her foster is , she is going to make a great companion for some lucky people THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS,WE SHIP OUR DOGS WITH MIGHTY MUTT SHIPPING TO THE NORTH EAST OUR RESCUE POLICY - It is our rescue policy for all our dogs that we require a home with experienced dog owners only and no children under that age of 8 years. The total adoption fee of $400 ( and includes the required interstate health certificate and transport , spay/neuter, shots including rabies, bordatella, parvo, distemper ,canine influenza, and microchip. The total amount is payable to Shaggy Dog Rescue which is a 501c3. Some of our dogs are still in Texas in foster care. Our application is online at https:/www.houstonshaggydogrescue.org/apply/

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Shaggy Dog New England

Norwalk , CT 06850

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All About the Dogs Rescue

PO Box 1853, New Milford , CT 06776

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Roxy's K9 Rescue - CT Transport Stop

Hartford , CT 06105

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L & S Dog Diggity Rescue - CT Transport Stop

East Hartford , CT 06118

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A.A.R.F. TN to CT Connection

Griswold , CT 06351

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