1Coco's ideal home Meet Coco! This lovely lady is a 13 year old Crossbreed. Coco is an older girl, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have lots of energy for fun! She loves her treats, enjoys playing with toys and is super curious meaning she is always ready to explore. Coco is looking for an adult only home where she will be the only pet. Although she wouldn't enjoy sharing a
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1Dotty's ideal home Say hello to Dotty! This sweet girl came to Dogs Trust through no fault of her own and is on the lookout for her forever home with her best friend Misty! This bonded pair could share their new home with dog savvy children aged 8+ who are happy to respect Dotty's space and boundaries. Dotty enjoys getting out for short walks and travels well in the car to
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1Misty's ideal home Meet Misty! This darling girl is searching for her forever home with her best friend Dotty! This bonded pair came to Dogs Trust through no fault of their own. They could share their new home with dog savvy children aged 8+ who will respect Misty's space and boundaries. Misty will require regular brushing and grooming in the home so will need adopters who are
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3Suzie's ideal home This sweet and sensitive lady is Suzie. Suzie is a very lovely girl who has unfortunately found herself in our care through no fault of her own and she is really missing the home life. We would love to find Suzie a quiet, adult only home as she can be worried by lots of noise and hustle and bustle. Suzie can happily walk along side some walking dog buddies
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3Bella's ideal home Bella is looking for a quiet retirement home where she can be the centre of attention. She would love a home where she can go on little adventures as is still active and enjoys walks and meeting new friends. Bella would love someone at home most of the time but once settled in her new home could stay on her own for a couple of hours when needed. She could
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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
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2Rosie's ideal home This cute curly haired girl is Rosie! She is a 3 month old Shih Tzu X Poodle Crossbreed who has so much energy for all the fun things in life. Rosie is a typical puppy, she is inquisitive, playful, and will need all the usual training and socialisation. Rosie is still learning her manners, and likes to use her teeth to play when she gets excited. This can be
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5Heidi's ideal home Meet Heidi and her best friend Maddie! These two ladies are 7 and 9 year old Shih Tzus looking for a quiet home together. They are very bonded, and can often be seen cuddled up together in the same bed in their kennel! Heidi and Maddie came into our care without very much history, but from getting to know them we think they would suit a home without too much
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2Could you be Lola's perfect match? Lola and Willow are looking for a forever home together. They are a lovely, friendly pair who would like to be the only pampered pooches in the home. They enjoy playing with soft toys, having a treat or two and exploring out on walks. Both will be fine with spending time away from their humans for short periods of time and are pretty spot on
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2Jessie's ideal home Jessie is a wonderful little 7 year old Shih Tzu looking for a home where she can be the centre of attention. She loves nothing more than having a lap to nap on or someone sitting stroking her and giving her all of their attention. Once settled in a home she can be left alone for a few hours but overnight she prefers to sleep in the bedroom with human
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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.
