Sid the Shih Tzu is a gorgeous 14-pound, 4 year-old boy who is gray with a white collar, is house trained when taken out on a schedule, walks on a leash, and loves everyone, from children to adults. Sid gets along great with the other dogs in his household, but doesn't do well with large dogs who are alpha in personality – he gets along fine with the happy-go-lucky lab in his foster mom's house, and is fine with all little dogs. Sid the Shih Tzu is a snugglebug, loving to cuddle in a human lap. Sid is learning to play with other small dogs in his foster home.... Click to Continue...

My name is Muppet and I am looking for someone special.  I am a precious 2 year old  Shih Tzu girl and puppy mill survivor.  I was rescued April 4, but had to spend several weeks in the shelter until the judge approved my release.  It's been a confusing time, and I get scared pretty easily.  I am a little timid until I get to know new people and learn that they just want to be friends.  I'm a little afraid of human hands but I am learning that when nice people reach out, they just want to pet me and I like it.  I don't think I was ever petted before I met my foster family and friends.  I have learned how to accept kisses and give them.  I am very comfortable around other furbabies, but prefer my surroundings to be calm and quiet so I don't get jumpy.   I don't like big dogs yet because they intimidate me.  I have come a long way since moving in with my foster mom and dad.  I trust them and even lay on my back in their arms and fall asleep as they rub my tummy, that is one of my most favorite things! Click to Continue...

Hey y'all!  My name is Marilyn Monroe, but I answer to Monroe.  I am a beautiful blonde bombshell with beautiful big brown eyes.  I am a 1 ½ year old Shih Tzu girl looking for my forever family.  I was rescued from a puppy mill, so my foster family is helping me to work on a couple of things like walking on a leash and potty training.  I am shy when I first meet someone new, but then my personality comes alive.  I am adorable and have a wonderful temperament.  I don't mind sharing toys or food and I love to play with other dogs.  I love to be held and petted and will never pass up a good back scratchin'.  I'm living in Texas now, but wouldn't mind traveling to meet my new forever family...  Click to Continue...

Hi, my name is Maxwell, but my friends all call me Max. I'm a seven month old Terrier puppy.   I was scheduled to be euthanized on April 28 because the shelter that my last family left me at was over crowded.  But these nice people stepped in and saved my life.  I am now living with my foster family and am ready to find my forever home.   I am looking for a family with other pets because I love to play with other dogs.  I am very active and love playing outside but I am also a very loving cuddle bug...  Click to Continue...

Jenny is a 2 year-old Shih Tzu/Terrier mix who weighs 10 lbs and is as cute as a button! Jenny is wonderful with other dogs, is fine with cats (loves to play with them if they'll agree to it), loves the two boys in her foster home (ages 10 and 11), is doing very, very well with her housetraining (will have an accident by the door if she isn't let out quickly), and is learning to walk on a leash. Jenny the Shih Tzu/Terrier mix is very playful and has a ball playing with her toys, fetching and playing ball, but her favorite activity is to curl into a ball and snuggle in her foster mom's lap. Jenny came to rescue as a stray; she was left on the side of a road and was found on a 20 degree day and rescued by none other than FedEx! Jenny has some skin issues, probably related to being fed food containing the typical allergens, but her hair is growing back nicely.... Click to Continue...

Silky is a Cairn Terrier/Shih Tzu mix who is approximately four years old and 16 pounds. She came to rescue when her family realized that living a life tied to a tree wasn't the best. She is fully housetrained, when taken out on schedule. This sweet little girl has her special places in the house and when she's in her special bed, she doesn't want any other dogs to invade her territory. She is very sweet, sleeps in the big bed, and loves to race and play in the fenced in yard, and this girl can RUN. Silky looks like a Cairn, but has the coat of a Shih Tzu.... Click to Continue...

Gigi is a sweet 8 year old, 10 lb. female Shih Tzu. This precious black and white girl was surrendered to a kill shelter with serious eye injuries, and has lost vision in both eyes. Gigi is in an experienced foster home, where she is adjusting very well to her blindness. Her foster mom says: "Gigi likes to go outside and just walk around. If she feels insecure she will bark, and when she hears her my voice she stops barking and goes back to exploring. We are working on her coming to me when she hears me, but she is very independent and really doesn't want to come inside! I've been trying to boost her sense of smell also - sometimes I don't say anything when she barks, I walk over to her and put my leg or hand near her. She has learned to navigate pretty well inside also." Gigi likes to sleep a lot. She eats well and has had absolutely no accidents in the house, which is pretty amazing... Click to Continue...

Introducing Brenda the adorable Yorkie mix with personality bigger than her size! Brenda is six months old and weighs 10 lbs. This darling Yorkie mix will be the perfect terrier pup for a child who likes adventure and love. Brenda has learned to potty outside, with only the rare occasional accident. She loves to play the game of fetch. Brenda the Yorkie mix walks on a leash and loves to romp in the fenced yard in her foster home, playing nicely with the other dogs, but has not been exposed to cats.... Click to Continue...

Rusty is a beautiful little reddish brown Pomeranian boy. He is approximately 4 years old, and weighs 5-6 lbs. Rusty was found walking down the middle of the street in the dead of winter. This precious little Pommie is an excellent snuggler and a great kisser, and he sleeps right next to his foster mom every night. Rusty gets along well with other furbabies in his foster home. Click to continue...

Cindy is a sweet 7 year old black and white Shih Tzu. She's a petite 11 lbs, and loves to cuddle and give kisses. Cindy would do best as an only pup. She is very focused on her people, and would do best with someone who is home most of the time. Although she walks well on a leash, strange dogs frighten her, so a home with a fenced yard would be perfect.. This adorable little Shih Tzu loves to be by your side and is relaxed riding in the car. She'll nudge you hand, asking you to pet her head.  Click to Continue...

Cindy is proud to be sponsored by Robin Hurst & Heidi!
Cindy is also proud to be sponsored by Marie L.M. Sheen! Thank you!

I am a lovely black Shih Tzu named Prince. I am 5 years old, and weigh 15 pounds, (just right for snuggling), and I love to sleep in the big bed. I am very protective, and will defend my special person with my life; I can not stand to be in a separate room from my person, and I'm a good alert barker. I am a special Shih Tzu because... Click to continue...

Prince is proud to have Theresa Knowles as his sponsor! Thank You!!

Luci is a 2 year-young Jack Russell Terrier/Cocker Spaniel mix who is learning how great life is outside the confines of a commercial breeding facility. She is affectionate with her foster family, loving children and adults, other dogs and the cats. Luci is fascinated with the parrots in the household and spends long periods of time watching them. When she's not studying the birds, she's playing with her squeaky toys or wrestling with a 9 month old puppy in the household. ... Click to continue...

Joanie is a 6 yr. old Shih Tzu who weighs 12 lbs. She's a very happy girl who has a calm & quiet temperament. She enjoys staying close to her people, and likes to sleep in the big bed. Joanie likes to cuddle and will roll over for belly rubs.. Click to continue...

Joanie is proud to have Joan Racywolski as her sponsor! Thank you!

Chloe is a 2 yr. old black and white Shih Tzu. She weighs aprox. 10 lbs and is housetrained. She tends not to like going out in the rain, and will use a piddle pad if need be. This little Tzu does have a fear aggression problem so she will not be placed in a home with children. She needs a somewhat quiet environment. Chloe is more fearful of men and strangers then women and needs time to adjust to her new surrounds and at her own pace. Once she feels comfortable, she will cuddle... Click to Continue...

Chloe is proud to be sponsored by Verna Dority! Thank you!

What a fella!! This 18 month old male Chihuahua puppy is ready to make you laugh. He is 7 lbs of pure fun and amusement. Peppy loves everyone and is waiting to love you. Unlike some Chihuahuas, he has no idea of who Napoleon is!! He loves people of all sizes and spends equal time kissing everyone. Get him out in the yard and he will show you racetrack speed, but get him in the house and he becomes a couch potato and watches the baseball game or a movie with you. Click to Continue...

Peppy is proud to be sponsored by Nelly and Joey! Thank you!

Petie, a beautiful blonde-brindle, 12 lb. Shih Tzu boy, lived in a commercial breeding facility for the first 6-8 years of his life.  He has been “free” since September, 2006.  This darling little Tzu is finally getting a taste of the joys of puppyhood.  After years in a cage, he has gained strength and muscle tone and is quite happy to hang out with other furbabies in his foster home.  He has made great progress on his potty training and is nearly housetrained.  Petie is as gentle and sweet-natured as can be, earning the nickname of Sweetie Petie. Click to Continue...

Petie is proud to be sponsored by Cathi Bellar and Jenny Alexopulos! Thank you both!!

Nonnie the precious Pekingese is approximately 7 years old and is a beautiful buff brown color with black tipped ears. She cannot see out of one eye but this is of no consequence to Nonnie. She doesn't need that to give wonderful kisses! Nonnie the Peke doll probably had a rough life before coming into rescue. But now her coat is beautiful and so is her heart. She is agentle soul that loves everyone - children, adults, and is extremely curious about making friends with the kitty cats. Click to continue...