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If you are interested in adopting one of our Shih Tzu’s, you will need to fill out our Shih Tzu Placement Application.
If you have any problems with submitting this application, please let us know at ofpjoanandjim@aol.com.
 We will require a completed adoption application along with at least 3 references and a home screening. Prospective homes must meet adoption criteria. After you fill out an application and the references are called, we will meet with you and your family in your home.
This is NOT a "white glove" inspection. We will assess your home environment to provide you with a good match. All family members must be present. Once you have been approved, you may begin meeting our dogs.
We want to ensure the Shih Tzu you adopt will have a forever loving permanent home. By having a personal meeting and instructional home visit, we will then determine which Shih Tzu in rescue would fit well in your household. We will also offer you suggestions at that time to ensure the comfort and safety of the pet. This will also ensure the Shih Tzu a smooth transition to your home.
We will always be available by phone or email whenever you have any questions concerning the pet. In all cases, the final placement decision is based on the suitability of each dog for a particular home and will not be made until the application has been approved, references called and the home visit has been completed.
Rescue dogs range in age from puppies (rarely) to very elderly. Since most people prefer young dogs, it may take a long time to find one...so please consider opening your heart to an older dog. They also need compassion and love and most often are the best behaved. They need homes just as much, if not more, than the younger dogs. If you have made it this far, and are still interested, fill out our Shih Tzu Placement Application.
 Placing a rescued Shih Tzu in a safe and loving home is our number one priority. Besides assessing the Shih Tzu for its needs, we also assess potential homes to assure that the environment and caregivers will be able to provide the right balance of love and attention that each and every Shih Tzu deserves. We are always searching for that special person or family that is willing to open up their home and is ready to be smothered with love by these most wonderful pets.
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Our adoption costs range from $100 to $300, and will help with the expenses of fostering and medical care for the dog.
All dogs are up to date on vaccines, are heartworm negative, spayed or neutered, and treated for any immediate medical problems before they are ready for adoption. If you are concerned about the cost of adopting a rescue, then you need to ask yourself if you can care for a dog financially. The Shih Tzu is a high maintenance dog and they may need extra care in grooming and medical care. |
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Rescue dogs range in age from puppies (rarely) to very elderly. Since most people prefer young dogs, it may take a long time to find one...so please consider opening your heart to an older dog. They also need compassion and love and most often are the best behaved. They need homes just as much, if not more, than the younger dogs.
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Lots of chewing, not reliably housetrained, needs much attention and training, not a good choice if you are gone all day. |
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Still acts like a puppy, may or may not be housetrained, will still chew, needs lots of playtime to burn energy, will become bored easily if left alone too long. |
Able to be trusted alone in the house for short periods, needs several hours of playtime daily, will become bored easily, will chew from boredom. |
A perfect dog. Past the chewing stage, reliably housetrained, content to sleep while you are gone, will want to play for a few hours, but will be ready to sleep again when you do. |
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