Southern Shih Tzu Rescue UK

Southern Shih Tzu Rescue is the only UK registered charity dealing with the rescue & re-homing of Shih Tzu dogs learn more about our work

Thinking about Adopting a Shih Tzu?
The Shih Tzu is a lively little dog with great character, thought to originally have been bred as temple dogs in China... learn more about the Shih Tzu and what it's like to live with a rescue Shih Tzu

Forms: Adoption, Volunteer, Membership & Donation Forms

Why do Shih Tzu need to be rescued?
There are a number of reasons... why Shih Tzus need to be rescued

What happens when dogs come into the rescue & how are they rehomed?
When we are asked to find a new home for a Shih Tzu, the first thing we do is arrange a temporary foster home... what happens to the dogs

Looking for Shih Tzu Rescue in the USA?
Please go to the resource for Shih Tzu Rescue in the United States

WARNING!

A product is being sold in garden centres and shops called COCOA MULCH this is a substitue for other mulch's or soil improvers that can be deadly to all dogs.  If you are a gardener and have a Shih Tzu please do not use this product, better safe than sorry.  As far as we know there is no warning on the product bags  The lethal ingredient of COCOA MULCH is called THEOBROMINE.  The mulch smells like chocolate and is attractive to dogs, if they eat it they have very little chance of surviving.

IMPORTANT - DOG SAFETY/SECURITY

Southern Shih Tzu Rescue would like you to consider the following:

Thefts of dogs have increased dramatically over the last few years.  Stolen dogs are seldom re-united with their owners.  Once your dog has been stolen, it will be lost to you forever.  Stolen dogs are often sold in pubs, for a few pounds, or are stolen to order and sent abroad.

We all know that dogs should not be left in hot cars, but leaving your dog unattended in a car, even for a few minutes, can result in its being stolen.  The thief smashes the car window and takes your dog.

Leaving your dog tied up outside a shop is an open invitation to a thief.  Don't do it!!

We all know that our dogs love to run free.  This does, however, create a risk.  A thief can easily pick up your dog and run off if you are not close to it.  Apart from the danger of theft, dogs can run off if frightened, and you may, or may not, see them again.  It happens often!  Think carefully before you let them run loose.

Thieves will even steal your dog from your garden.  Take whatever precautions you can!!

You may feel that the risks are small and that it won't happen to you, but ask yourself.... how you will feel if it does???

KEEP ME SAFE

Below is a link to the Dog Lost website.  If anyone has lost a dog or knows someone who has, this website is a great place to begin.

Dog Lost