It’s important to note that they automatically refuse applicants who have unaltered pets, use an invisible fence for pet containment, and have people that smoke in the household. After adoption, follow-up assistance can be given to the owner during housebreaking. They can provide consultation and training services to bring the best out of your rescued Shih Tzu. Established in 1999, STRAES has been able to put Shih Tzus in loving homes through its adoption program that caters to dogs that need medical attention and emotional support.
Like OPF, they require all other household dogs and cats to be altered, have necessary vaccinations, and be tested annually for heartworms. They also prefer applicants with the appropriate type of fencing in their yard and those who can provide the contact details of their veterinarian and two references. With the help of the rescue, both you and the dog can easily adjust and have a strong bond that will last for a long time. Getting approval from a rescue is the ultimate goal of any aspiring Shih Tzu owner. However, there’s no secret formula to instantly convince the rescue that you are the perfect owner.
All their rescued dogs are neutered, spayed, updated on vaccine shots, microchipped, tested for heartworm and given heartworm medication. They will also receive flea and tick medications and have regular grooming. Most of the Shih Tzu rescues in this list follow the same adoption process. If you want to ace your application, I suggest that you read our ultimate adoption guide which features key tips and techniques starting from choosing the breed to home introduction.
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