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
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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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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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7Pablo's ideal home An eight-year-old Shih Tzu with an endearing character that is sure to win your heart...meet Pablo! He dreams of a calm home, where he could spend his days playing with his toys, enjoying his walks, snoozing on a cosy bed and receiving all the TLC that he deserves. Pablo thrives in a quiet environment and would really benefit from having his own garden
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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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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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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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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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1Chase's ideal home Meet Chase – a bright and bouncy 2-year-and-7-month-old pup with a confident, excitable nature that shines through when meeting new people and Dogs alike. Chase is looking for a home that can match his friendly energy while providing calm guidance and structure. He’s medium energy, meaning he’ll enjoy daily walks and playtime but also values his
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4Minnie's ideal home Minnie is on the lookout for her forever home, and she’s hoping to bring along her best buddy, Tilly! Her ideal home would have a private garden, as Minnie truly loves basking in the sunshine and enjoys being outdoors. This dynamic duo would work best in a household with children aged 12 and up. Minnie can be a little unsure around new people and prefers
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6Edie's ideal home Edie is a friendly girl who is going to make a splendid companion. She has a good history around children and can live with those of primary school age. Edie has the potential to live with other Dogs. She especially gets on with Dogs that are a similar size to her. Possible matches would be subject to a mix in centre prior to rehoming. While we have no
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3Charlie's ideal home Looking for a little shadow who will happily join you for every adventure and then snuggle up for a sofa snooze afterwards? Meet Charlie! This 6-year-old Staffy Shih Tzu cross is part cuddlebug, part explorer, and 100% people-pleaser. He loves nothing more than having fuss and soaking up all the attention — ideally while keeping one eye on the world
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3Bella's ideal home Bella is looking for a calm, loving home where she can enjoy her retirement years in comfort. She can live with children aged 14 and over, ideally with some experience around Dogs, as she does like her own space at times and may take herself away for a snooze. Bella could potentially live with another dog, provided they are calm and the introductions go well
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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
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
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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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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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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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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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.
