Shih Tzu Rescue

Formally incorporated as Shih Tzu and Lap Dog Rescue and headquartered on Weston Road in Davie, Shih Tzu Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been saving companion dogs across South Florida since 1995. For more than three decades, the all-volunteer group has provided patience, medical rehabilitation, and permanent homes for unwanted, senior, and abandoned Shih Tzus and small-breed lap dogs.

Many dogs arrive at Shih Tzu Rescue severely matted, neglected, or surrendered when elderly guardians can no longer care for them. Each dog is placed in a dedicated volunteer foster home and receives comprehensive veterinary care, including ophthalmic and dental treatments, vaccinations, heartworm testing, grooming, microchipping, and spay-and-neuter surgery. Davie foster volunteers pamper each rescued Shih Tzu or lap dog with regular coat care, eye drops when needed, and quiet indoor companionship suited to small-breed dogs.

To ensure every dog is placed in a committed lifetime home, the organization conducts a detailed adoption screening process featuring an online application, veterinary reference checks, a home visit, and a scheduled meet-and-greet. Broward County supporters can help by fostering a small dog, volunteering, or donating toward specialized veterinary care. Through three decades of dedicated breed rescue in Broward County, Shih Tzu Rescue has matched thousands of gentle companion dogs with loving South Florida retirees and families.