Shih Tzu Dogs Available for Adoption

Oliver (Ollie) is about 8 months old. Loves to follow his person around and laying on their lap when resting. Ollie does have his foster sister Ivy that has been with him from the start. He loves playing with her and copying whatever Ivy does. He gets along with the resident dog in the home too. Ollie is unsure of kids and strangers. He loves to keep watch out the window and alert the household when he sees something. Ollie will sleep in his crate at night as long as he can see his human in the room with him. Ollie loves to play with toys and is working on potty training. He will walk on a leash but chews on the leash as you walk. He's good with getting bathed, ears cleaned, teeth brushed and wiped down. Ollie got neutered on 2/6/26 and is ready to find his new home.

Background: A massive puppy mill bust that we’ve been asked to help take on some dogs. They’re all shihtzu mixes. These dogs will all need shaved completely. 20 yrs of rescue and even I’ve never seen dogs this bad. I don’t even know how a groomer can get through these mats, some solid blocks and a few we were unable to determine sexes. We got 19. Amazing that all of these dogs are only about a year to 2 yrs old at the most Most were easy to handle. A couple gave us a little growl but no attempts to bite. Be prepared, these dogs are disgusting. They smell they have fleas and ticks some can barely move from the mats on their legs. They have zero vetting and won’t for a while. No vet could even give a shot until shaved down. We can start setting vet appts after Jan 1. All are shihtzus or Lhasas. I’m sure this puppy mill will make the news. About 80 dogs in deplorable living conditions. And people were buying puppies off these people for Christmas!!!

The Shih Tzu is a small, affectionate dog breed known for its distinctive appearance, with a luxurious double coat, a short muzzle, and large round eyes. Originally bred as companion dogs for Chinese royalty, Shih Tzus are friendly, outgoing, and loving pets. They are known for their playful and charming personality, making them great family pets and suitable for apartment living. With their low shedding coat and adorable face, Shih Tzus are popular among dog lovers worldwide.