Shih Tzu Rescue

December 2, 2008

November 30, 2008

  • 2 week old Chihuahua x Shih-Tzu shaking in her sleep?

    I recently rescued an orphaned two-week-old chihuahua x shih-tzu. She seems normal, she will crawl around when you are holding her but when she falls asleep she shakes. Her limbs and her head shake, almost like she is “dreaming” like an older dog. I don’t know if the litter nursed from the mother for the [...]

November 8, 2008

November 5, 2008

November 4, 2008

  • Shih-tzu jealousy issues helppp!?

    I rescued a shih-tzu about a 2 years ago, and she still has not gotten use to my two cats! She attacks them, very viciously! I know she can’t hurt them because she has an underbite and can’t bite hard at all, but she still chases the cats and scares them to where I’ve had [...]

  • Shih-tzu jealousy issues helppp!?

    I rescued a shih-tzu about a 2 years ago, and she still has not gotten use to my two cats! She attacks them, very viciously! I know she can’t hurt them because she has an underbite and can’t bite hard at all, but she still chases the cats and scares them to where I’ve had [...]

November 3, 2008

  • Trainers & experienced owners, can you help me bring home doggie #2?

    Dog #1 is 5 y.o neutered shih tzu. Rescued three years ago. He is slightly dominant and wants other dogs to play by his rules, which seem reasonable. He is bossy but not aggressive.
    Preparing for dog #2. Male pup, 10 wks, raised in loving home, socialized to kids & dogs.
    1. Dog [...]

  • Do you think a dog remembers an abusive past?

    My parents rescued a wonderful Shih-Tzu 2 years ago. He’s been through alot, his first home tortured him severely. After a year and a half of being abused they got rid of him. He’s been through 5 homes until my parents adopted him. It was a rocky road earning his trust but he’s become a [...]

  • Shih Tzu is sick and needs his eye removed?

    My Dog is 8 years old and he has to have his eye removed. We got him as A baby and we love him very much. The problem is we are fighting to keep our home, we can pay the mortgage but the taxes are so hard to save. we just don’t have $500.00 dollars [...]

  • Shih Tzu owners what can you tell me about them?

    I have done quite a bit of research on the breed background, personality, needs, grooming, and health concerns. My husband got me a pup from a rescue the other day. I love it, and it is so cute. We had been researching them for awhile now, and we knew we wanted one. [...]

  • where is a good shelter i can rescue a dog from?

    i am looking to adopt a companion for my 1 year old female shih tzu. do you know of any shelters close to syracuse, NY i can adopt a shihtzu, or poodle?
    Look on http://www.petfinder.com
    very good site!

October 23, 2008

  • We lost our shih-tzu? =(?

    we lost our shih-tzu this saturday. she was a puppy mill rescue, we lost her the day we adopted her. long and stupid story, worst day ever. we still havent found her yet. she doesnt know the area and barely knows her name. we dont know where she went but we’ve been scowering the area [...]

October 22, 2008

  • We lost our shih-tzu? =(?

    we lost our shih-tzu this saturday. she was a puppy mill rescue, we lost her the day we adopted her. long and stupid story, worst day ever. we still havent found her yet. she doesnt know the area and barely knows her name. we dont know where she went but we’ve been scowering the area [...]

September 21, 2008

  • Is this dog a Shih Tzu?

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/001-1.jpg
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/i001.jpg
    Hello, I just rescued this poor dog. When I found her, her fur was very bad. It was very tangled all over her body and her face was covered with tangles too. She was cover in grass and dirt. I don’t have experience with smaller breeds or dogs with high maintenance fur. So far I [...]

September 19, 2008

  • What would you name a jack russel/shih tzu mix?

    I’m looking for a serious name, something classy, yet soft. The dog is a rescue, very gentle and kind, and sweet. he loves to play and cuddle.
    We want a smart name.. something that is kitch like “porter” or “oliver” but not those names. his brother’s name is Charlie
    He looks like our other dog Charlie [...]

  • What would you name a jack russel/shih tzu mix?

    I’m looking for a serious name, something classy, yet soft. The dog is a rescue, very gentle and kind, and sweet. he loves to play and cuddle.
    We want a smart name.. something that is kitch like “porter” or “oliver” but not those names. his brother’s name is Charlie
    He looks like our other dog Charlie [...]

  • Is this dog a Shih Tzu?

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/001-1.jpg
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/i001.jpg
    Hello, I just rescued this poor dog. When I found her, her fur was very bad. It was very tangled all over her body and her face was covered with tangles too. She was cover in grass and dirt. I don’t have experience with smaller breeds or dogs with high maintenance fur. So far I [...]

  • Is this dog a Shih Tzu?

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/001-1.jpg
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/christianalin/i001.jpg
    Hello, I just rescued this poor dog. When I found her, her fur was very bad. It was very tangled all over her body and her face was covered with tangles too. She was cover in grass and dirt. I don’t have experience with smaller breeds or dogs with high maintenance fur. So far I [...]

  • What would you name a jack russel/shih tzu mix?

    I’m looking for a serious name, something classy, yet soft. The dog is a rescue, very gentle and kind, and sweet. he loves to play and cuddle.
    We want a smart name.. something that is kitch like “porter” or “oliver” but not those names. his brother’s name is Charlie
    He looks like our other dog Charlie [...]