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STRMN Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Your donation will help
STRMN rescue a Shih Tzu
in need.  You may make a
tax deductable donation to
STRMN at P.O. Box 46562,
Eden Prairie, MN  55344

or through our secure
Paypal account. (You do not
have to have a Paypal
account to make a donation)
Shih Tzu Rescue Of Minnesota
P.O. Box 46562
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
www.shihtzurescuemn.org
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RESCUING SINCE
2007!
RESCUING SINCE
2007!
2024 RESCUE REUNION

The 2024 STRMN Rescue Reunion
Photos are
now available!

CLICK HERE
Visit the STRMN YouTube channel for delightful videos featuring adopters, foster homes and board members.
MEET AND GREET
OUR AVAILABLE DOGS

First Saturday of every month
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Petco Southtown location
7995 Southtown Dr.
Bloomington, MN 55431
(next to the MacDonald's)
[Click HERE for Directions]

THIS IS A MEET & GREET ONLY. WE DO NOT ADOPT OUT DIRECTLY FROM THIS EVENT.

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STRMN would not survive without the many volunteers who generously donate their
time and energy to the care and welfare of our dogs.  We always need more
volunteers in a variety of areas.  If you have a passion for the Shih Tzu breed, some
extra time, and a whole lot of love to share with these very special dogs, we want to
hear from you!  The rewards cannot be measured and you will be blessed when you
help save a dog which is homeless, abused, unwanted, and suffering.  We are a
warm, supportive group of men and women in and around the Twin Cities area who
consider themselves friends as well as fellow volunteers!

There are many different ways to volunteer and listed below are just a few.  If you feel
a tug at your heart to try volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Application.

Foster Care
Our greatest need for volunteers is that of being a foster home.  All of our foster dogs
live in private homes.  There is always a dog waiting to come in to rescue who needs a
foster home and we always need more foster homes so we do not have to turn away
any dogs.  If you are able to care for a Shih Tzu in your home, please consider
fostering.  STRMN covers all necessary veterinary care at pre-approved veterinary
clinics, food and miscellaneous supplies.

Every new foster home is given a thorough orientation and also is assigned a foster
mentor.  The mentor is an experienced foster mom or dad who will support and guide
you through the intake, fostering process, and subsequently the adoption of the dog. 
Fostering requires commitment; to the dog, to the organization, and to the adopter,
but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.

The foster parent’s responsibilities include:
•  taking the dog to its vet appointments (some dogs require more than one
appointment)
•  taking the dog to the groomer (grooming is provided at no cost by voluntary
groomers)
•  helping the dog become as adoptable as possible, such as working on
housetraining, walking on a leash, or correcting minor behavioral issue
•  attending a 3 hour Meet and Greet with their foster dog at the PetCo in
Minnetonka the first Saturday of every month
•  evaluating the adoption applicant, which includes checking references and
conducting a home visit
•  following up with the adopter to make sure that the adoption has been truly
successful and to offer advice or support, if needed

If there are special circumstances and a foster parent is unable to take their foster dog
to a vet or grooming appointment, or if the foster parent needs help with any other
aspects of fostering, other volunteers are available to assist them.

Because STRMN’s mentors, volunteers and veterinarians are primarily located in the
Twin Cities area and we provide intensive one-on-one guidance for our foster homes,
we are unable to give support to individuals who are not within a reasonable driving
distance (30 to 40 miles) of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

If you live within the Twin Cities metro area and would like to be a foster parent,
please complete the Volunteer Application and someone from STRMN will contact you
to further discuss the responsibilities and answer any questions you may have about
being a foster parent.  There is no obligation if you complete the Volunteer Application,
so feel free to do so to initiate a conversation about becoming a foster home. 

Temporary Foster Support
Temporary foster volunteers are needed to temporarily foster on a short term basis if
the dog’s foster parents must be away for a while, such as a long weekend, or a
vacation.  Temporary foster homes can also provide the “bridge” if a rescue dog
comes in and we are waiting for a permanent foster home to become available. 
Usually a temporary foster home provides care for only 1-14 days.

Transport
Many of our dogs come from other parts of the state and occasionally from the
neighboring states around Minnesota.  We have a team of transporters who will travel
to pick up these dogs and bring them back to our local foster homes.  If you can help
by driving distances around the Twin Cities or further, we can use your help.

Other Volunteer Opportunities
If you’re not interested in being foster home or temporary foster parent, but still want
to volunteer in some way with Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota, please consider what
talents or abilities you may have that could benefit our rescue.  We often need help
with social media  design or maintenance, clerical support, sewing dog blankets or lap
pads, or maybe things we haven’t even thought of but that you could offer.  If so,
please complete an online volunteer application and someone from STRMN will contact
you to discuss how you can enjoy being a volunteer.
Volunteering with Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota
Our Volunteers at Work
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