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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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1Hedley's ideal home Hedley is looking for a quiet retirement home to rest his paws in. He would love a home where he can still go for trips out as he really enjoys being out and about. He travels well in the car and once settled into the home he also doesn't mind staying in on his own for a few hours to enjoy some 'me time'. Hedley can live with another calm dog who isn't
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Gus's ideal home Gus is an adorable 7 year old Shih Tzu x Fox Terrier whose fluff is the perfect combination of wirey and fluffy! He is a sweet little guy who has found himself in our care through no fault of his own. He loves spending time with his humans and would make the perfect work from home companion as he likes snuggling up at your feet. Could you be Gus's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Frodo's ideal home Meet Frodo and his brother Gimli. These two beautiful boys are the last of their litter and we cant figure out why as they are very cute. We are looking for a committed home that can support them through all aspects of puppy training. They have lots of energy and will need a private, secure garden to help with toilet training, loose-lead walking, and general
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Aurora's ideal home Aurora is sweet natured 1 year old Shih Tzu cross who is looking for a calm, loving family to call her own. Aurora has been through a lot already, and during her time with us we have seen her grow in confidence each day. She is looking for a quieter household, but could live with sensible older children. She loves being the focus of attention so would need
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Rescue Centre / Charity
2Pepe's ideal home Pepe is a little prince who is a sweet old gentleman who is looking for his perfect retirement home. You can often find him snoozing in his bed but he does enjoy his daily walks and making new friends. Pepe can live with another dog, as well as secondary school aged children. Could you be Pepe's perfect match? Pepe is happy home alone for a couple of hours a
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Gizmo's ideal home Gizmo is looking for a quiet home where any children are teenaged. Although friendly with other Dogs he can be a pest and doesn't like rowdy Dogs so is probably best as the only dog at home, although he may be able to live with cats. Gizmo is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two. He has a minor heart condition that does not require
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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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
DogsTrust
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
3Echo's ideal home Luka and Echo are a very bonded pair of best friends who are on the search for a new home together. They both like to use their voice to express themselves but soon settles down - the same goes for Dogs, they have mixed lovely with other Dogs here at the centre and in foster but they do like to announce themselves first. They have the potential to share their
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ollie's ideal home Ollie is looking for loving, gentle adopters who will give him stability & make him a proper part of the family! He would prefer to live with older teenagers aged 15+ but could hopefully have his leaving hours slowly built up after he’s settled in. Ollie could potentially live with another, calm dog or other pets providing interactions & introductions were
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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.
