3Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a dapper older gentleman who is looking for his forever home. He is looking to be the only dog in the house as he does like his own space. He can live with children 11 + and is looking for a quiet home where he can retire. Oscar is looking for a low level exercise household who will take him out for a nice calm quiet walk where he can have a nice
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Toby's ideal home Toby is a gorgeous 4 year old Shih Tzu with a happy, friendly personality and a big love for his toys, he is a wonderful little lad who enjoys life and brings a lot of joy wherever he goes. Toby could live with children aged 11 years and over and could live with another dog, preferably one of a similar size as he feels more comfortable with Dogs like himself.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Cookie's ideal home Cookie is a super sweet, excitable boy. He absolutely loves attention and is such a cuddle bug. Cookie is a young boy so he can be very jumpy and is very playful and bouncy. He can also get a little bit mouthy and humpy when he's overwhelmed or over excited so that is just something to keep in mind in his future home. Cookie absolutley loves his toys,
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Ella's ideal home Meet Ella, the adorable 8-year-old Shih Tzu who is ready to steal hearts and find her perfect forever sofa! This little lady is the definition of a sweetheart — her favourite place in the whole world is snuggled on your knee, happily watching TV and soaking up every bit of love and attention she can get. Ella will need to be the only pet in the home, but
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Daisy's ideal home Say hello to Daisy - a lovely 2.5 year old Shih Tzu looking for her forever home! Daisy is a super sweet girl, who loves to have a cuddle with all her people. She is really affectionate and wants nothing more than a loving home to take her under their wing. Daisy is instantly friendly with everyone she meets, Dogs included. She is good on the lead, but this
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Billie's ideal home Billie is a sweet 7 year old Shih Tzu looking for her forever home. She has come from a really unfortunate background, so on her arrival, was given a welfare groom and now feeling a lot more comfortable. She hasn't had much experience being walked on a lead, so would need a bit of support in this area, but she loves her food and attention from people so we
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Alfie's ideal home Meet 11 year old Alfie who is ready to find his paw-fect retirement home. Despite his years he still loves to get out and about exploring. Alfie has previously been in a home where he was housetrained although he may need a little refresher as he settles back into life in a home. Alfie hasn't had much experience of being left so he would prefer adopters who
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3George's ideal home Adorable little George is a sweet lad who is ready to find his forever home. At 11 years old he is looking for the slice of the quiet life, but don't let that fool you he still love to get out and about exploring. He is hoping to find adopters who have some time and patience to help him with some ongoing training. George has lived in a home previously where
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Appa and Eevee's ideal home Appa and Eevee are an adorable pair who are ready to find their forever home. They are looking to be the only Dogs in the home but do have the potential to live with cats and can have walking friends out and about. They have good home history of being able to be left for a few hours once settled and can live with children of secondary school age.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Lola's ideal home Lola is a gentle soul who is looking for a moderate to quiet home where she can feel safe, loved, and understood. She forms strong bonds with her people and thrives on companionship, so a home where someone is around most of the time would be ideal. She would be best suited to a household with adults or older, dog-savvy teens, as she can be a little sensitive
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Sweep's ideal home Sweep is a sweet boy who found himself in our care due to no fault of his own. He is looking for a quiet, adult-only home. Sweep has shown signs of resource guarding so needs a family that are prepared to manage this and continue working on his training. Our team will be on hand to offer support and advice if needed. Sweep needs to be the only pet in the
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Bertie's ideal home Bertie is a sensitive boy who is looking for a home with a keen interest in training. He does have his worries around both people and Dogs so is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children, and will also need to be the only pet in the home. Bertie will need a secure garden all of his own so he can enjoy lots of play in a safe environment,
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Buster's ideal home Buster is a sweet 4-year-old Shih Tzu cross who came into our care as a stray. He spent some time in a home where he was mostly housetrained, though he may need a little refresher as he settles back into home life. Buster forms strong bonds with his favourite people and can find it difficult when left alone, so he’s hoping to find adopters who are home
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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3Chino's ideal home Chino is a fun-loving Jack Russell cross Shih Tzu with a big personality and an even bigger love of laps. He loves his bed and his food, but he’s not too keen on sharing them—so he’ll need to be in an adult-only, single-pet home where his space is respected and routines are consistent & our training team are on hand to support with this. Chino enjoys
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Bob's ideal home Bob is a 7 year old cross breed looking for a home with companion Tia. Bob loves the company of humans and will bond quickly with new owners. He is gentle when taking treats and loves his walks. Good to be left 7 hours and can live with children 12+.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Ivy's ideal home Ivy is an 11 year old Shihtzu looking for an adult only home. She is a spicy little lady that loves playing with toys, going for walks and sitting next to her foster carers on the sofa. Ivy likes a quiet home with few visitors as she can be worried by new poeple. Ivy is good to be left for 3 hours on her own. Could you be Ivy's perfect match? Ivy is currently
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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4Piggy's ideal home At eight years old, Piggy is a wonderfully friendly and endearing companion who is searching for a calm, understanding home where life moves at a gentler pace. He would thrive with adopters who enjoy steady days and relaxed routines, ideally in a familiar residential area, small town or on the outskirts of a city. A home where he can eat in peace and enjoy
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Penny's ideal home Penny is a beautiful 9yr old Shih Tzu who is looking for a new home through no fault of her own. She is quite an independent lady and will suit a calm and quiet adult home with people who are looking for some quiet company. She shows no interest at all in other Dogs and prefers to be with human friends so she'll need to be the only pet in her home. Could you
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Pretzel's ideal home Pretzel is a sweet 1½-year-old girl who can be shy when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly once she feels comfortable. She has a moderate energy level—she loves a good zoom around the garden and playing with her toys, but she’s just as happy to curl up for a cuddle afterwards. Pretzel can live with children aged 11+ who understand when she
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
Adopting a Shih Tzu usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Shih Tzu is matched with the right home.
Before adopting a Shih Tzu, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Shih Tzu can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.
Browse the listings on this page to see Shih Tzu dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Shih Tzus closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.
Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.
