Dog Adoption
How to Re-home Your Pet [Step-by-Step Guide]
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Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
December 3, 20251,016 views
Find loving Shih Tzus needing new homes. Connect directly with owners who need to rehome their devoted companions.
Discover why Shih Tzus make wonderful companion dogs
When you adopt a Shih Tzu, you're welcoming a devoted lap dog bred for centuries as a companion. These affectionate dogs bring unwavering loyalty, gentle temperament, and endless love to any home willing to provide daily grooming care.
Bred for companionship, they live to be by your side
Small size and low exercise needs ideal for any living space
Sweet temperament perfect for families and seniors
10-18 years of devoted companionship
Transparent pricing for your new family member
Young Shih Tzus ready for their forever homes
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Prime age for adoption - past puppy phase but still young
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Mature dogs with established temperaments
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Loving seniors needing comfortable retirement homes
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Adopting a Shih Tzu costs significantly less than buying from a breeder. Puppies from breeders typically cost $800-$2,500, while adoption fees range from $100-$800. Plus, adopted dogs often come spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and health-checked - saving you hundreds more in veterinary costs!
From search to forever home - your pet adoption journey in 4 simple steps
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
Browse through verified pets looking for their forever homes in your area
Message owners directly to learn about the pet's personality and needs
Arrange a safe meeting to see if you and the pet are a perfect match
Complete the adoption process and give a loving pet their forever home
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All pets and owners are verified, ensuring safe and transparent adoptions.
Communicate directly with current owners to understand each pet's unique story.
Find adoptable pets in your area for convenient meetings and visits.
Access health records, behavioral notes, and care requirements upfront.
Thousands of loving pets are waiting for their forever homes.
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A straightforward process to bring your new companion home
Browse available Shih Tzus and contact owners
Schedule a meeting with the Shih Tzu
Learn about their personality and grooming needs
Some owners may request to see your home
Many offer a trial to ensure compatibility
Complete adoption and start your journey
What makes Shih Tzu adoptions successful
Successful when matched with patient owners
Respond well to gentle, consistent training
Excellent lap dogs and companions
Long lifespan of 10-18 years
Everything you need to welcome your new companion home
Shih Tzus are generally healthy with proper grooming care
Expert advice and insights on responsible pet care
Find out how to re-home your pet responsibly. Learn the steps to ensure a safe and smooth transition for your pet into a new loving home.
Download our complete dog adoption checklist to prepare for your new pet. Ensure a smooth, joyful transition into your loving home.
Get answers to common questions about adopting Shih Tzus responsibly
Common reasons include: grooming requirements (35%) with owners unable to maintain their coat, health issues (25%) particularly eye and breathing problems, owner life changes (25%), and behavioral issues (15%) including stubbornness. Most are loving dogs whose owners underestimated grooming commitment.
Adoption fees typically range from $100-$600. Young adults (1-3 years): $200-$600. Adults (3-8 years): $150-$500. Seniors (9+ years): $100-$300. Special needs often free-$300. Fees usually cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, and medical care. Much less than buying a puppy which can cost $800-$2,500.
YES - for dedicated owners! Shih Tzus are affectionate lap dogs bred for companionship. Benefits include: known temperament, past puppy phase, often house-trained. Main considerations: require daily grooming, prone to eye problems, can be stubborn, perfect indoor companions.
Key considerations: require daily face cleaning and brushing or mats painfully, prone to eye ulcers and breathing issues, can be stubborn and hard to house train, hate being alone, perfect lap dogs for patient owners. Ideal for those wanting a devoted companion.
Find loving dogs of various breeds waiting for their forever homes
Start your journey to finding the perfect Shih Tzu companion today