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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Who We Are
     Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota (STRMN) is an all volunteer organization with a mission to Rescue,  
Rehabilitate, and Re-Home Shih Tzus and Shih Tzu mixes who are in need of loving homes.   We  
believe every dog should have a second chance, and should be treated as a living creature with  
respect, dignity and compassion.  While our volunteers are located in Minnesota, we are committed  
to rescuing Shih Tzus from other states as well.  As long as we have an available foster home, we  
will rescue and care for another Shih Tzu.  STRMN is a 501c3 charitable, non profit organization.  All  
donations to STRMN are tax deductable and 100% of donations go toward the care and comfort of  
our rescued dogs.
Where do our dogs come from?
     Our rescued dogs come from a number of places and situations: owner turn-ins, strays, shelters,  
puppy mills and some from retired breeders.  Regardless of where the dogs have originated, they  
are given love, kindness and attention in our foster homes and provided full medical care.  Shih Tzu  
Rescue of Minnesota has high standards for the quality of care provided for our dogs, both in foster  
care and in their forever adopted homes.
How can I help?
     The strength and success of Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota is in our volunteers.  Each volunteer  
brings their skills, talents and expertise to our organization.  We work closely with our volunteer  
foster families in an effort to guarantee a successful experience for all.  Throughout the year we plan  
a number of social activities, hold quarterly membership meetings, fund raising events, and our  
annual STRMN Rescue Reunion each September.

     There is always a dog needing to come in to rescue and a foster home.  We very much  
need more homes so we do not have to turn away any dogs.  If you have space in your home, and  
love in your heart for a Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu mix, we want to talk with you!  Please also read “Why  
Become a Foster Parent?” written by one of our foster moms who especially cares for puppy mill  
dogs.   STRMN will cover all necessary veterinary care at pre-approved veterinary clinics
How can I learn more?
     We welcome and encourage individuals and volunteers to visit the rest of our website and consider becoming a volunteer with Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota (STRMN).  Click HERE to learn more about Volunteering for STRMN.

We appreciate your interest and future support.
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Find out more about this wonderful breed
Click HERE
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This breed is more closely related to the wolf than any other breeds.
Whether a star in the ring or at home, the Shih Tzu is one of the oldest breeds of dog
Dear Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota,
We at DogBreedsInfo.org are pleased to present you with a Dog Rescue  
Award for excellence in providing underprivileged dogs a much valued  
resource. We take pride in acknowledging the best organizations  
around the country with our special award emblem, recognizing them  
for their outstanding work - Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota certainly  
qualifies as one of them.

Thank you for all the work you and your organization provides for dogs  
in need. We wish you the best in continuing your highly valued service.   
DogBreedsInfo have recognized your dedication to dogs and your  
willingness to help them out. And if anything deserves an award,  
wouldn't that be it?
Why STRMN does NOT endorse the use of Retractable Leashes.
Foster A
Shih Tzu


At any
Petco event,
ask us about
fostering!  Pick up our
information packet
and let's talk about
the details and
rewards of being a
foster home.  Get your
questions answered.
There will be foster
families available to
share their insights
and experiences.

We have a wonderful dog waiting just for you!
Many online retailers participate in iGive.  When  
you visit a participating online store, you will see  
a button that says “iGive ON”.   You can see that  
store’s deals by clicking the button.  When you  
make a purchase, a portion of your purchase  
goes to your cause.  It never costs more, the  
stores pay for it, and  iGive takes care of all the  
details.  Initially just log on to www.iGive.com  
and select Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota from  
the dropdown as the cause you wish to receive  
the donation.  Then make your online purchase  
with the retailer.  iGive will even let you know  
when they have sent a check  to STRMN.
Also, another way to financially support STRMN is to think about including Shih Tzu Rescue  
of Minnesota as a possible beneficiary in your estate planning.  Our rescued dogs will always  
need vetting, our greatest expense.
Thank you to the Petco Foundation for their generous grant this spring.  Thanks to your help, we’ll be able to afford more veterinary care for more dogs. The animals thank you, too!
Our Rescued Shih Tzus
Click on these photos to visit
them in our Photo Album
The Shih Tzu Rescue Of Minnesota
would like to say
THANK YOU
to
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
for the
Generous Grant they have given us to help us
increase the number of dogs we rescue and be able
to take in more of the medically needy.

The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is
committed to making life more bearable for
children, families and pets, in need of a helping
paw.  With the sale of each full-sized Bearemy’s
Kennel Pals® friend -- a collection of Build A Bear
Workshop® plush dogs -- one dollar is donated to
domestic pet programs including local animal
shelters, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation
organizations, and pet education programs around
the country.  These funds are available to qualified
non-profit organizations in the United States and
Canada
The Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota
would like to thank Athletes for Animals for
the generous donation they recently made for
the continuing vet care of our rescued animals.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!
Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to save the lives of these furbabies.   Many come from homes
where the family needs to surrender the dog due to illnesses or change in life circumstances.  These
precious dogs just need a new home to continue being the wonderful companion dogs.  From Puppies
to Seniors to Hospice, you can decide which ones you are best able to help!

Because we have been a breed specific rescue for 20 years we know we have the experience to help
just about any Shih  Tzu....but we need foster homes willing to provide the love they need.

The rescue is in need of more foster homes.  If you are in the Minneapolis/St Paul area and want to
chat about the possibility of being a foster home, let us know.  You don’t know how heart-warming this
can be until you try it! 

Please Click HERE to read about what fostering is all about also, and then fill out a VOLUNTEER
Application.