Archie

Archie<br/>Male<br/>Shih Tzu<br/>Approximately 15 lbs<br/>Approximately 12 months old<br/>White/Gray/Brown<br/>Absolute Sweetheart<br/>Adoption Fee $550<br/><br/>Are you looking for a pup who’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly? Meet Archie—a sweet little boy who loves to romp around with his foster siblings and then curl up in your lap when it’s time to relax.<br/><br/>Archie is a happy, affectionate companion with the classic Shih Tzu “chill” vibe. He’s social with other dogs, enjoys playtime, and has the kind of gentle personality that makes him easy to love.<br/><br/>He’s doing well with house-training and uses the doggie door like a champ, though he occasionally gets so caught up in playing that he forgets to take a break. Archie is still young at heart, eager to please, and ready to be someone’s loyal best friend.<br/><br/>If you’re hoping for a pup who can keep you smiling during the day and keep you company in the evenings, Archie might just be the one. He’s ready to bring joy, laughter, and love into his forever home!<br/><br/>Adoption Information<br/>Please note: Because of their size, our dogs are not suitable for homes with children under 5.<br/><br/>We do not have a physical facility — all of our dogs live in loving foster homes.<br/>Lil’ Paws is a small, all-volunteer organization. To best use our limited time and resources, we are only able to correspond with individuals who have submitted an adoption application.<br/><br/>If you live in the immediate Austin area and are interested in adopting from Lil' Paws Maltese Rescue and Other Petite Paws, please visit www.lilpaws.org<br/>Our local adoption requirement is due to the thoroughness of our process, which includes home visits and a trial adoption period to ensure the dog has adjusted well. With our small team of volunteers, it is not possible to conduct these steps outside our area. Even if you are willing to travel, we must keep our efforts local to maintain the integrity of our process.<br/><br/>Our mission is to place our dogs in safe, stable, and loving homes within the Austin area. Thank you for understanding and for supporting rescue!<br/>________________________________________<br/>Supporting Lil’ Paws<br/>Lil’ Paws Maltese Rescue and Other Petite Paws relies on donations to provide the medical care our dogs need before adoption. Every pup receives essential vetting such as spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and dental care — and many require additional or even major medical treatments.<br/>Your donations make this possible. If you’d like to help us continue rescuing and healing dogs, please visit our website and click the Donate button. We are deeply grateful for your support!

Archie
Male
Shih Tzu
Approximately 15 lbs
Approximately 12 months old
White/Gray/Brown
Absolute Sweetheart
Adoption Fee $550

Are you looking for a pup who’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly? Meet Archie—a sweet little boy who loves to romp around with his foster siblings and then curl up in your lap when it’s time to relax.

Archie is a happy, affectionate companion with the classic Shih Tzu “chill” vibe. He’s social with other dogs, enjoys playtime, and has the kind of gentle personality that makes him easy to love.

He’s doing well with house-training and uses the doggie door like a champ, though he occasionally gets so caught up in playing that he forgets to take a break. Archie is still young at heart, eager to please, and ready to be someone’s loyal best friend.

If you’re hoping for a pup who can keep you smiling during the day and keep you company in the evenings, Archie might just be the one. He’s ready to bring joy, laughter, and love into his foreve

Archie
Male
Shih Tzu
Approximately 15 lbs
Approximately 12 months old
White/Gray/Brown
Absolute Sweetheart
Adoption Fee $550

Are you looking for a pup who’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly? Meet Archie—a sweet little boy who loves to romp around with his foster siblings and then curl up in your lap when it’s time to relax.

Archie is a happy, affectionate companion with the classic Shih Tzu “chill” vibe. He’s social with other dogs, enjoys playtime, and has the kind of gentle personality that makes him easy to love.

He’s doing well with house-training and uses the doggie door like a champ, though he occasionally gets so caught up in playing that he forgets to take a break. Archie is still young at heart, eager to please, and ready to be someone’s loyal best friend.

If you’re hoping for a pup who can keep you smiling during the day and keep you company in the evenings, Archie might just be the one. He’s ready to bring joy, laughter, and love into his forever home!

Adoption Information
Please note: Because of their size, our dogs are not suitable for homes with children under 5.

We do not have a physical facility — all of our dogs live in loving foster homes.
Lil’ Paws is a small, all-volunteer organization. To best use our limited time and resources, we are only able to correspond with individuals who have submitted an adop