luna

In addition to the following profile for this dog, please first read the Adoption Information at http://www.shihtzurescuemn.org/adopt.html to understand the process, requirements and timeline for adoption. An adoption application can also be found in the Adoption Info section. If, after reading the information you have any questions, please submit your question via e-mail and it will be answered. Please do not request a phone call. A personal phone call will only be made when an adoption application has been submitted and the foster parent wishes to consider the application. Thank you!


Luna is a gentle, seven-year-old Shih Tzu with a timid spirit and a deeply loyal heart. Once she feels safe, she bonds closely and loves nothing more than being near her people. Because she struggles with anxiety when left alone, Luna needs a family that is home often—ideally someone retired or working remotely—who can help her build confidence and trust that her loved ones will always return. When she is left alone she does vocalize, so it would be best if her new home is not in an apartment or townhouse setting where there are shared walls and she can be heard by neighbors.

Luna does not do well in kennels or confined spaces and will need a home that allows her to roam freely in the house near her people. She previously lived in a one-level home, so stairs are still a work in progress. She can go up with encouragement, but going down is still scary for her and she prefers to be carried. Her foster family is helping her practice, and she’s making slow, steady progress.

She’s beginning to show her affectionate side—she now asks to be lifted onto the couch to cuddle, though she still waits patiently to be lifted down. Luna is also doing well with a consistent potty routine, going outside every 4–5 hours and thriving with structure. She enjoys daily walks, sleeps peacefully through the night in bed with her foster family, and is gentle with other dogs. She could happily live with another calm pet or be the cherished center of attention.

Luna is looking for a patient, loving home that will celebrate her small victories and help her continue to blossom.

The following are requirements of the family for Luna’s adoption:


1. Live in a house rather than an apartment or townhouse that has shared walls.

2. Be home much of the day so that Luna is left alone very little.

3. Be understanding of her separation anxiety and be willing to work with her on building her confidence to overcome it.

4. Be physically able to lift Luna up onto and off the sofa, chair or bed and also be able to carry her when navigating the stairs.

5. Allow her sleep with them in their bed at night.

6. Live within 30 minutes of Fridley, MN.

7. Agree to attend the annual rescue reunion held each year in September.


Luna is spayed, current on vaccinations, microchipped, is on heartworm and flea/tick preventative. Her adoption fee is $320.00 plus $28.88 in sales tax, totaling $348.88.


To meet Luna, please complete an adoption application at the website listed in the first paragraph. Or you can also see Luna and the other dogs available for adoption from Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota by visiting with us from 10:00 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of every month at the Chuck & Don’s at 8537 Lyndale Avenue S. in Bloomington, MN.