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See One Foster Mom's Tribute To The Pups She Has Recently Helped! They Have Been Adopted Into Loving Forever Homes!

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My Foster Babies


Foster Homes Urgently Needed!

Won't you please consider fostering one or more of these precious toy breed or small mixed breed babies? Opening up your home and heart to temporarily care for one until they are adopted is so very rewarding! All inquiries welcome! Please visit our website for more information about becoming a foster parent. Simply click the "Apply Here" tab on our website to fill out a foster volunteer application. Thank you for being rescue hearted!

Our Website

To learn more about us, apply to adopt or become a foster parent, please visit our web site! It is located at www.shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com

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[IMAGE]Oliver is playful and friendly! [IMAGE]

PetCo Adoption Meet & Greet Saturday 10/17/09!

Please join us this Saturday 10/17/09 at the PetCo in Mandarin: 11111 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. See you there!

Top 10 Adoption Considerations Checklist

1. When you adopt, you need to make a real commitment to care for your pet for its entire life, no matter what that entails, just as you would with a child. 2. Be prepared for a pet to affect other parts of your life for as long as you have the pet (can be up to 15 years for a dog and 20 years for cat). Your pet’s well-being will have to be considered in all kinds of decisions, including travel, social life, relocating to a new home, adopting other pets, having children, etc. 3. Verify in advance that you’re allowed to keep a pet where you live, especially if you rent or belong to a homeowners’ association. 4. Make any necessary modifications to your yard and fence, if you have one, to provide for your pet’s safety and to prevent your pet from escaping. 5. Never give a pet as a gift. 6. Choose a pet appropriate to your living situation and lifestyle. Figure out what size, age, and energy-level pet is most appropriate for you. 7. Never adopt a pet on a whim or because you feel it’s love-at-first-sight. Do your research and carefully consider all the aspects and implications of adopting before you make a decision. 8. If you’re adopting a pet for your kids, understand that the responsibility is yours. Kids, by their nature, often tire of things that were once new and exciting, and this includes their pets. You will most likely end up being the one who provides most of the pet’s care. 9. Plan for a several-week adjustment period during which there will be challenges. 10. Provide sufficient exercise and stimulation. (Walk dogs according to individual need, provide playtime and appropriate toys for both dogs and cats, spend time just petting and talking to your pet, include pet in family activities.)

Shopping?

At over 680 brand name stores, a portion of each online purchase is donated to Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue! Your stores, your cause, their money. www.igive.com/STFBR

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Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue, Inc. is a national rescue organization that is dedicated to the rescuing and rehoming of toy purebred and mixed breed dogs. We accept dogs in need from shelters, other rescuers, puppy mills and individuals giving up their pets for a variety of reasons. Our furbabies are examined and treated by our veterinarians, innoculated, and spayed or neutered before placement. They are also thoroughly temperament assessed. We believe that, somewhere, there is a home for every dog, but that we have a responsibility to place our dogs into homes that will best meet their needs, both physically and emotionally. We look for people with patience and loving hearts, and an understanding of the furbaby mind. Shih Tzus and Furbabies, Inc is a non-profit organization recognized under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Your donation may be tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

**NEWS FLASH** We have an urgent need for foster homes. Please visit our website at www.shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com to fill out a volunteer foster home application. Thank you!!!



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We welcome your inquiries. Potential adopters are asked to complete an application, which includes personal information, personal and veterinarian references, and questions which will help us to determine which pet will fit best into your home and family. We are looking for homes which understand that adopting a pet is a 10 to 15 year committment to love and care for this little being and all his needs. APPLICATION FORM.



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Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue appreciate your generosity and loving hearts. We have an ophthalmology fund, for the many pups that come to us needing eye surgery - common in Shih Tzus, Pekinese, and other toy breeds. We also graciously accept donations to our vet fund, and appreciate those of you who shop through www.iGive.com, allowing webstores to donate a % of your purchase to our babies. For more information on what's needed or how to contribute, Email Meredith. We appreciate all inquiries. Thank you!

Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue would appreciate any donations you're willing to give. Items of constant need are listed below:

  • Cash - Of course, we can always make good use of any cash donations. They can be made straight into our vet account, you can send a check to our contact address at STFBR P.O. Box 5068 Saint Mary's GA 31558, or you can make a credit card payment directly to our organization via PayPal (see button below).


  • Gift Cards - From popular pet supply stores such as Petsmart, Petsupermarket, Petco, Wal Mart or Target.
  • Dog Food - High Quality - Puppy, Light, Adult & Senior.
  • Digital Cameras - So photos for this website are possible.
  • Shampoos/Conditioners/Flea products/Heartworm Preventative
  • Dog Grooming tools. Many times these rescues need a day of beauty before they're photos are taken. They also get primped and pampered before arriving at their new forever homes.
  • Leashes, Collars, Harnesses - Small to Medium Sizes
    For more information on what's needed or how to contribute, Email Meredith. We appreciate all inquiries. Thank you!



    [IMAGE] Volunteers Needed [IMAGE]

    We have an urgent need for foster homes. We do not operate a shelter or have any formal facility. All our rescue pups are in private approved foster homes throughout the United States. We do not take our fosters to a pet store on Saturdays to be adopted. Adopters must be fully approved before adoption. We save toy breeds from shelters, puppy mills or they are given to us by previous owners who can no longer care for their pet. We then have the pups fully vetted, including all shots, heartworm and fecal tests, spayed or neutered, and a thorough examination of ears, eyes, etc. for any potential health problems. Our vets are familiar with the health concerns of rescue dogs and have been approved by our organization. We then screen the foster baby while in our homes for any behavior problems such as food aggression, dog or cat aggression, housebreaking issues, etc. One of the jobs of the foster parent is to work with the foster and help them adjust to living in a loving home where they have free run of the house. Foster parents have the pleasure and sheer joy of loving and adoring the foster furbaby and spoil them rotten. We do reap the benefits of watching that scared little furball adjust and blossom into a sweet affectionate pup who loves to play and cuddle as they were meant to do. If you are interested in fostering for Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue, please complete a foster application at Foster Application.


    Shih tzu and Furbaby Rescue
    Jacksonville, FL
    Email: info@shihtzuandfurbabyrescue.com
    Click here for a list of pets with this rescue



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