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Last modified:November 15, 2007
RESCUE:Shih Tzu Rescue of Central WI
BREED: Shih Tzu

Breed Description:

Maximum height: 10 1/2 inches. Weight ranging from 9 to 16 lbs. Round head that is wide between the eyes, a thick beard and mustache. A short, square muzzle, and a black nose. Their eyes are dark, large and round. Ears, long and pendent, with so much hair that they blend into the neck. The thick tail is rolled over the dog's back. The coat is abundant, long hair, but not curly with a good undercoat. All colors are admissible, but a white marking on the forehead and the tip of the tail is very common.

DO YOU ACCEPT...

RESCUE's MAIN INFO

MAIN CONTACT PERSON
Mixes? y
Contact:
Lois Kolpacki Name:
Lois Kolpacki
Medical issues? y
Address:
Wausau, WI City/state:
Wausau, WI
Special needs? y
Phone:
715-359-0872 (Apr.-Nov.) Phone:
715-212-3297 (Dec.-March)
Bite cases? y
Email:
Lakwau@aol.com Email:
Lakwau@aol.com
Are you 501c3?:
Website:
http://www.shih-tzu-rescue-of-wi.org/
Details about "DO YOU ACCEPT" responses:

*Bite cases depend on the situation as to why/how the bite occurred and also how many times the dog has bitten in the past.
DESCRIBE HOUSING USED FOR RESCUES:

All of our rescue Shih Tzu are fostered in a home setting and are a part of our family until adopted.

PROCEDURES YOUR RESCUE FOLLOWS:
•Requires written adoption application? y
•Screens Applicants? y
•Uses owner-surrender form? y
•Routine shots/wormed before adoption? y
•Temperament Tested before adoption? y
•Requires home visit before adoption? y
•Requires spay/neuter before placement? y
•Requires written adoption contract? y
•Follow-up communications or visit? y
•Accepts placements back into rescue? y
Details about "PROCEDURES" responses:

All Shih Tzu are thoroughly vetted prior to adoption. No Shih Tzu will be adopted out unaltered. At least 3 references are called and a home visit is done before adoption along with follow up calls and emails after adoption.

Rescue's policy regarding SHELTER FEES:

Case by case basis.