Arizona Shih Tzu and Small Breed Rescue is a 100% Volunteer Not for Profit 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Shih Tzu as well as small purebred and mixed breed dogs. We rescue Shih Tzus as well as other small breeds such as Lhasa Apso, Poodles, Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Bichon, Schnauzers, and Terriers. We rescue purebred as well as mixed breed dogs of all ages ... and have been know to take a bigger dog or two, a goat and a few cats and kittens that strangers have dropped off at our doorstep with no where else to go. We believe that somewhere there is a home for every dog, but we also believe that we have a responsibility to place our dogs into homes that will best meet their needs both physically and emotionally. We look for people with both patient and loving hearts as well as an understanding of the furbaby mind. Abuse, neglect, irresponsible breeding, puppy mills, financial difficulties, changes in family circumstances, births, illness and death of guardians are all contributors to the large population of homeless dogs and some of the reasons we find so many dogs in shelters and rescue groups. Look at all those little faces on our web site and then ask yourself, why should I adopt a rescued dog?
Applications are be submitted for review as well as a home check and of course a meet and greet with all of the family including the 4 legged ones that are living at the home. We are also committed to educating potential adopters about the importance of ethical, responsible and humane pet guardianship.