Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue

Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue A 501(c)(3) foster-based, volunteer-run nonprofit rescuing small breeds (Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Poodle, Bichon & more). Visit:www.lahpstr.com

Senior, hospice, medical, reactive & other overlooked dogs welcome. Adoptions in the lower 48 states. Lending A Helping Paw is our mission. Lending A Helping Paw is our duty. Lending A Helping Paw is our purpose. Lend A Helping Paw® Shih Tzu Rescue (LAHPSTR) is an all-volunteer, Michigan-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, neglected, abando

ned, displaced, or otherwise homeless, fluffy, small-breed dogs, primarily Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apsos. We also operate a Forever Foster “sanctuary” program where dogs may live out their natural lives, if adoption is not possible due to age, health, or behavior. We are headquartered in South East Michigan and our dogs are fostered in private homes across the US. We currently adopt within the continental US (subject to applicable regulations for the import of dogs) and offer free transport by air (in cabin) or road to most out-of-state adopters. Adoptable dogs at:
lahpstr.petfinder.com

Apply to adopt at:
www.lahpstr.com

Those little teefs...Nolan Turner (already adopted) is listed as red on his intake papers. Do you know of any Shih Tzu w...
11/24/2025

Those little teefs...

Nolan Turner (already adopted) is listed as red on his intake papers.

Do you know of any Shih Tzu with a similar coloring?





💚 Hagan South-Carolina PupdateHagan, now Mochi, is one of our puppies who was adopted in Michigan. Look at this supersta...
11/23/2025

💚 Hagan South-Carolina Pupdate

Hagan, now Mochi, is one of our puppies who was adopted in Michigan. Look at this superstar growing up like the gorgeous Tzu-permodel that he is!

His daily life consists of pampering, socialization, new experiences such as snow, and much more. We love that for him. Canine enrichment activities are so important for the well-being of a dog.





Life be lifing, as the quote goes. That FM has been busy and largely offline to focus on non-rescue matters outside of s...
11/23/2025

Life be lifing, as the quote goes.

That FM has been busy and largely offline to focus on non-rescue matters outside of social media. That said, rescue is a calling, so it still held a prime spot in her life with the 1776 crew front and center. Running a rescue, however small, is a full-time job in and of itself, especially if the group is present nationwide. A lot happens behind the scenes that does not get shared.

Anyway, we are back and hoping to be as close to our normal schedule as possible.

Let's go!

"Hey FM, what is holding up breakfast?"Lego is back with more shenanigans and demands. ...
11/19/2025

"Hey FM, what is holding up breakfast?"

Lego is back with more shenanigans and demands.





11/17/2025

Music to my ears. ☘️💚

Cody Turner is an active (adopted) boy. He works hard, parties hard and sleeps hard!





11/17/2025

Music to my ears. ☘️💚

Cody Turner is an active (adopted) boy. He works hard, parties hard and sleeps hard!





Toy Destruction Incident ReportCase Title: Another One Bites the DustSummary: Three (3) "different" suspects have been i...
11/13/2025

Toy Destruction Incident Report

Case Title: Another One Bites the Dust

Summary: Three (3) "different" suspects have been identified in connection with the dismemberment of a plush toy. All suspects have retained the legal services of the formidable Kenzo Trotter, Esq., Attorney at Paw.

Status: “Presumed Guilty Until Proven Innocent.”

Additional toys have been placed under protective custody. Surveillance to continue.





**Trademark Protection Notice**Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Michiga...
11/10/2025

**Trademark Protection Notice**

Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Michigan, dedicated to rescuing small-breed, fluffy dogs across the United States.

**Lend A Helping Paw®** is our federally registered trademark for animal rescue activities. We also own common law trademark rights within Michigan.

The USPTO requires trademark owners to actively protect their marks from misuse. We take this responsibility seriously and monitor for potential infringement nationwide.

**Help us protect our mission:**

If you notice potential trademark misuse online and offline, please report it using our Intellectual Property Infringement Form on our website (link in comments)

‼️Free Pet Food Resources in Metro Detroit and NationwideIf you are facing financial difficulties and need help feeding ...
11/10/2025

‼️Free Pet Food Resources in Metro Detroit and Nationwide

If you are facing financial difficulties and need help feeding your pet, several Metro Detroit organizations are here to support you. They all provide free pet food and assistance to families in need.

Metro Detroit Resources:
1. The Michigan Humane Society Pet Pantry Program
2. Dog Aide
3. Detroit Dog Rescue Outreach Program
4. New Beginnings Animal Rescue Pet Food Pantry

To find the program that best serves your needs, visit organization websites directly.

Nationwide Resources (including Metro Detroit):
5. Use findhelp.org to search for pet food assistance services in your area.

Disclaimer: This information has been gathered from online sources and has not been independently verified. We encourage you to contact organizations directly to confirm current programs, availability, and eligibility requirements.

It has been an overwhelming couple of months on multiple fronts that has required that that FM step back from social med...
11/10/2025

It has been an overwhelming couple of months on multiple fronts that has required that that FM step back from social media.

1. The intake requests keep coming in and that FM's heart is absolutely broken at this state of affairs. The majority of these dogs will not live. Most likely, this situation will not improve any time soon.

2. We have a backlog of applications to process again. Hang in tight if you are interested in one of our dogs.

3. ‼️ Lastly, we have resolved a fundraising issue in California (pending submission of latest return) after being disproportionately affected by the California AB-488 bill due to a technicality.

Indeed, a law meant for that state resulted in several online fundraising platforms being turned off nationwide for us because the platforms cannot distinguish location of a donor reliably apparently. For liability reasons, it is safer for them to just turn off fundraising nationwide for nonprofits dealing with AB-488. We share because we believe in transparency.

Below: Tiernan and Keegan caught roughhousing. These two do not pose, so that FM has to get creative to snap pics. Nevin is the same, and here he is with his Howl-o-ween pumpkin.

Good morning. Due to personal and professional obligations, we have not been as active on social media in recent weeks. ...
11/04/2025

Good morning. Due to personal and professional obligations, we have not been as active on social media in recent weeks. We anticipate a return in the coming days. All rescue matters that are pending will be addressed as we get back to a more normal schedule.

Here is part of the 1776 crew.

L to R: Murphy Turner, Rían Miller-Turner and Kenzo Trotter, Esq., Attorney at Paw, who has been very busy lately. Front: Turbo Turner.

Since arriving in rescue in May, Tiernan has been making steady progress at home, learning routines, gaining trust, and ...
11/01/2025

Since arriving in rescue in May, Tiernan has been making steady progress at home, learning routines, gaining trust, and feeling more comfortable and secure.

Lately, when outside the home, he has grown more protective of that FM when they are out and about. Perhaps his instincts are sharpening, and he is sensing something she cannot.

Time will tell how he continues to adjust, but his devotion is unmistakable. He is a good boy. ☘️💚

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~~~Lending a Helping Paw for more wagging tails~~~

Lending A Helping Paw is our mission.

Lending A Helping Paw is our duty.

Lending A Helping Paw is our purpose.