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The Shih Tzu Rescue Society is a project of The N.Y. Global Leaders Lions Club.
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04/01/2024

In 1999, motivated by the adoption of Mathew, and inspired by his child psychologist mother, Jim… Jim Luce needs your support for Saluting 25 Years of Service

03/30/2024

Jim Luce with Clover and Yap Yap in his living room.

03/07/2024

Cory Elder, 43, was nabbed around 6 a.m. Monday when the NYPD searched his home on Beach 44th Street in the Rockaways and found 11 dogs – including at least one German Shepherd – and two cats showi…

02/21/2024

359,000 dogs in America were euthanized in 2023, marking a five-year peak. This is why we have been over-capacity in the last year, with dogs, so difficult to deal with often they cannot go to foster families. Cynics will ask us what difference rescue in one more dog makes when there are almost half 1 million put down. I can only say to the one you save, it makes all the difference in the world. - Jim Luce

Animal shelter populations have surged 900,000 in three years, and more dogs were euthanized in 2023 than cats since a database began tracking them.

02/14/2024

Your furry friend could be subtly telling you that something is wrong. Don't ignore these red flags.

02/14/2024

In addition to receiving lots of unconditional love, you should be prepared for vet bills and lots of pet supplies. Also, did we mention the unconditional love?

02/13/2024

Short answer: its the passenger.

01/27/2024

01/27/2024

01/26/2024

They are warning prospective adopters to know for sure what they can handle before making a commitment.

01/25/2024

Looking for a family-friendly companion? Here are 13 things you should know about the Maltese Shih Tzu Poodle mix before bringing them into your home.

01/25/2024

Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu breed has been entertaining dog lovers for almost 1,000 years now, and their popularity doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Originally bred in Tibet, Shih Tzus are easily recognizable by their long and silky “fancy” coats. They weigh in around 10-15 pounds and are usually about 9-10 inches tall.

People who love dogs know that animals are much more than pets – they're just like members of the family! The benefits of caring for a dog are huge; dog ownership can improve heart health, decrease stress, depression, and loneliness, and even help you stay active.

01/25/2024

This means L.A. tenants who violated their leases during the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting a pet will be protected from eviction.

01/25/2024

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01/19/2024

Vets say it is important to stay with your furry friend right up until the end

01/19/2024

Jim Luce founded New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society. He is responsible for a dozen dogs at home.

01/19/2024

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01/15/2024

We have rescued 66 dogs since the pandemic. Six are still waiting for

01/14/2024

AVAILABLE: Scruffy, Remi, Bruno, Ernest, Sweet Stella and Lady Amelia Rose!

🐾 **Give a Shih Tzu a Forever Home! 🏡**

Dear Friends and Dog Lovers,

At the New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society, we are on a mission to find loving homes for our wonderful pups, and we need your help! 🐶❤️

We currently have over a dozen furry friends who are patiently waiting for their "Forever Families" to walk into their lives. These dogs have faced challenges, but their hearts are full of love and they're ready to bring joy to your home.

To make the adoption process accessible to all, our application fee is just $50. This small fee helps us ensure that our pups find the perfect match for their needs. It covers the administrative costs involved in processing your application.

The total adoption fee is $400. You might wonder where these funds go, and we want to be transparent with you. Here's how your adoption fee makes a significant impact:

🐶 **Veterinary Care:** Your fee helps cover the cost of vaccinations, spaying or neutering, microchipping, and a thorough vet check-up. We ensure our dogs are healthy and ready to thrive in their new homes.

🐶 **Food and Shelter:** It contributes to the cost of providing quality food, comfortable shelter, and a safe environment for our pups while they're in our care.

🐶 **Transportation:** Some of our dogs come from difficult circumstances, and your fee helps cover transportation costs to bring them to a safe haven.

🐶 **Support and Resources:** We offer valuable resources to our adopters, including training tips, grooming advice, and more to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new furry family member.

You can find our adoption application online here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/183-hMM-Jxv42J0TZY1PyBSt5w6l09kdacChwBKRvVJs/mobilebasic?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

By adopting from us, you're not just bringing a loving companion into your life; you're also giving a dog a second chance. Your home becomes a place of hope, love, and a brighter future.

We ask you to please consider adopting a dog from the New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society. Your support means the world to us, and it transforms the lives of these amazing dogs.

Join our mission, open your heart, and give a Shih Tzu a forever home. Your loving family is the missing piece in their journey.

Thank you for your compassion and for considering adoption. Together, we can make a difference!

With warm regards and wagging tails,

Jim Luce & Team
New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society

01/14/2024

ADOPTED: Champ was transported to New York City and passed on to Hamptons residents over Martin Luther King day weekend. His new name is Chaucer! This rescue was done through our dear friends at Animal Saints Rescue Society! ❤️🐶❤️

01/14/2024

Thefts of French bulldogs are up nationwide, possibly because they're like jewelry: small, cute and expensive.

01/13/2024

Transporting four dogs (two Shih Tzu) and two CATS from Southern NJ to new homes in NY.

01/12/2024

The one thing I could not protect you from… was time… 🥹💔

Address

540 Main Street #418
New York, NY
10044

Telephone

+13473167087

Website

http://www.lucefoundation.org/

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Oreo (black)!and Maxwell (cream) arrive on Roosevelt Island from the animal control center. They are both 12 year old a neutered males available for adoption. No determination has been made yet whether they need to be neutered as senior dogs. Applications are available to download and fill out at the top of our page. Text 347-316-7087 if you have an any questions!

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AVAILABLE: Clover (getting licked by Rogi who is already adopted).

Scruffy’s first bath in New York City! Application here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/183-hMM-Jxv42J0TZY1PyBSt5w6l09kdacChwBKRvVJs/mobilebasic?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

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New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society

New York, N.Y. The New York Shih Tzu Rescue Society is a project of The New York Global Leader Lions & Leos Club, sponsored in turn by the J. Luce Foundation. Our mission is to promote this Asian breed and find loving families for dogs in need.

Founded in October 2018 in Lions Club International District 20-R2 in Greater New York City, the club promotes canine rescue in support of animals and fostering kindness and compassion, but also as a training and development program for young global leaders focused on responsibility.

Currently we have more pre-approved, loving forever families than dogs available. There is a freeze on new applications in 202, however the organization is eager to rescue Shih Tzus and Lhasa Apsos in need.

Shih Tzus

A Shih Tzu (Chinese: 西施犬; Xī Shī quǎn, literally "Xi Shi dog"), is a toy dog breed, weighing from 9 to 16 lbs. when fully grown. The breed originated in Tibet and was developed in China.

A sturdy little dog with short muzzle and large dark brown eyes, they have a soft and long double coat. Although sometimes long, a Shih Tzu will not always have extremely lengthy hair like the Pekingese (but with short legs). Some of them have more short, curly hair. This is purely a choice made by the owners.

Floppy ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color, though white and with blazes of grey are frequently seen. A very noticeable feature is the underbite, which is required in the breed standard.

Because of their long coat and fast-growing hair, regular grooming is necessary, which may be expensive and should be taken into account when considering adopting one of this breed. Often, the coat is clipped short to simplify care, but the coat still requires daily brushing. For conformation showing, the coat must be left in its natural state, though trimming for neatness around the feet and a**s is allowed. The shorter cut is typically called a “puppy cut.”

Although an individual Shih Tzus temperament varies from dog to dog, the breed has a personality and temperament that is loyal, affectionate, outgoing, cute, and alert. They tend to be possessive around other dogs. Training and proper socializing must start at a young age for the Shih Tzu to obey basic commands, for the Shih Tzu is prone to stubbornness when it comes to training.

While the Shih Tzu is an excellent watchdog because of its alert and active nature, it was not specifically bred for this purpose. Unlike the Lhasa Apso, which was bred to be a sentinel dog that enjoys high perches and is wary of strangers, the Shih Tzu prefers to be close to its companions and will often offer strangers its affection.

Because of its friendly nature, the Shih Tzu tends to interact well with other dogs and with children and adults. They do well with singles, couples, and families with older children. They may be a little temperamental with hyper or larger breeds, but generally, the Shih Tzu gets along well with other pets. They are generally well behaved and suitable for families.

The name comes from the Chinese language word for “lion” because this kind of dog was bred to resemble “the lion, as depicted in traditional oriental art.” This is why our Lions Club has embraced them. The dog may also be called the Tibetan Lion Dog, but whether the breed should be referred to as "Tibetan" or "Chinese" is a source of both historical and political contention, as the subsequent section notes.

One theory is that the Shih Tzu descended from a cross between the Pekingese and Lhasa Apso, a Tibetan dog given by the Dalai Lama to Chinese emperors near the end of the 17th century. The dogs were favorites of the Chinese royals and so prized that, for years, the Chinese refused to sell, trade, or give any away. The first dogs of the breed were imported into England in 1930 were classified by the Kennel Club as “Apsos.”

The first European standard for the breed was written in England in 1935 by the Shih Tzu Club, and the dogs were categorized again as Shih Tzu. The breed spread throughout Europe and was brought to the United States after World War II, when returning members of the U.S. military brought back dogs from Europe and Asia, in the mid-1950s. The Shih Tzu was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 in the Toy Group.

In the United States, the Shih Tzu is ranked the 12th most popular breed.

This rescue society began ten years ago when Jim Luce penned Searching NYC for the Perfect Family Apartment Pooch for the Huffington Post. He wrote, “We are looking to adopt a young, male Shih Tzu, Havanese, Maltese, Papillion, or Lhasa Apso. I am 50-year old and a writer and orphan care expert who works from home, a three-bedroom duplex on Roosevelt Island. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/searching-nyc-for-the-per_b_650527