STRMN Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota

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

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.

[LEARN MORE]

Personal Information:
Your Name
Co-Applicants name
Address
City, State, Zip
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Work Phone Number
E-Mail address
Best time to reach you
Your Occupation/Work Place
Household members, and their ages (including your own)
Do you have children other than those living at home, or grandchildren that would be visiting frequently?

Briefly tell us why you want to adopt a Puppy from STRMN:

Housing
What type of home do you live in?	Other Described:
Do you Own or Rent?
Do you have a Fenced in yard?
If yes, describe the type of fence
If No, how will the Puppy get the exercise it needs, and/or relieve itself?
Does your home have a swimming pool?
Is it fenced?
Do you have restrictions regarding pets in your association or neighborhood?
Does your town or city have restrictions on the number of pets you can own?
Are you planning on moving in the near future?
If and when you move, will you look for housing where pets are allowed?
Are there smokers in the household?
(This breed has very short nasal passages, and because of this can be prone to respiratory and allergy issues. STRMN does NOT allow adoptions to homes with smokers. The dog’s future health is our priority.)

Preferences
Which particular puppy we have up for adoption that you are interested in?
Would interested in adopting a pair?
Have you ever had a Shih Tzu before?

Care and Responsibility
Are you aware of the special grooming and common health problems of the Shih Tzu breed?
Are you willing to pay a groomer to groom your Shih Tzu every 6-8 weeks?
Are you willing to brush your dog’s coat daily, & clean the eyes daily if necessary?
Can you commit to providing all necessary medical care for this dog for its lifetime?
What provisions would you make for this dog if you were unable to care for it any longer?
How many hours would your dog be left alone each day:
Where will your dog be kept during the hours it is left alone?
If necessary, would you be able to come home after 4 hours to left the dog out to relieve itself, or make arrangements for someone else to do so?
Where will your Shih Tzu sleep at night?
How long will your Shih Tzu be left outside?
Who will have primary responsibility for caring for the dog?
Does anyone in your home have allergies?
What will you do if a family member or current pet does not get along with your new Shih Tzu?
Are you willing to housetrain your Shih Tzu in your home?
Describe your method of discipline and training for a dog
Who will watch your dog when you are out of town or on vacation?

History of Pet Ownership
What dogs do you currently have? (please include name of dog, breed, gender, whether spayed or neutered, age, how long owned, and where kept)—what year did you get them?
Current Dog 1:
Current Dog 2:
Current Dog 3:

Do you have any other pets? If yes, please describe: **Upon the advice of our Canine Eye Specialist, we are hesitant about adopting Shih Tzu into homes with cats that are not declawed. Shih Tzu have protruding eyes, & a cat’s natural defense & method of playing is using their paws/claws-making it very easy for a cornea to get scratched, however each home will be evaluated individually in this regard.
Other Pet 1:
Other Pet 2:

Please list all the dogs you have had in the past & explain what happened to them. Please include name of dog, breed, gender, whether spayed/neutered, age, how long owned (the years in which you owned them), & what happened to them:
Past Dog 1:
Past Dog 2:
Past Dog 3:

References
Please provide THREE references, to include your Veterinarian and Groomer if you have one. Only 1 relative may be used. If you rent, you must include your landlord as a 4th reference. Please contact your references to let them know they may be called..
Veterinarian/Clinic:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Best time to call:

Groomer:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Best time to call:

Landlord:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Best time to call:

Personal Reference #1
Name
Address:
Phone:
How does this reference know you?
Best time to call:

Personal Reference #2
Name:
Address:
Phone:
How does this reference know you?
Best time to call:

Personal Reference #3
Name:
Address:
Phone:
How does this reference know you?
Best time to call:

Please add any other additional comments you have that you feel will help us in evaluating this application:

(Check Here) I certify that the above information is true and correct and I have not omitted any information.

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