Indy Shih Tzu Rescue

06/06/2025

Indy Shih Tzu Rescue ha Retired and is no longer operational. Working on deleting this page.- Nancy Hammes

09/15/2023

"Lainie", 9-months-old, is available for adoption. This sweet female is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and she has had a DNA test which shows Lainie to be 50% Shih Tzu, 50% Maltese. She weighs 16 # and most likely has reached her full-size.
Lainie loves squeaky toys, playing fetch, taking walks, and playing with other small dogs. Lainie's adoption fee of $500 includes her complete DNA test results, harness, leash, collar, food, and more. Text Nancy at 317-903-9224 if interested.

02/20/2023

Don't confuse Indy Shih Tzus with my group- "Indy Shih Tzu Rescue". We are NOT the same group - Nancy Hammes
We do not promote backyard breeding or selling pups online.

03/11/2022

Ollie, 5 y/o and Maggie, 3 y/o (both Shih Tzus) are desperately needing a loving Forever Home. They are a bonded pair who will be adopted together in a home with NO CATS. Both are lap dogs, snugglers, and cuddlers, they are also runners, jumpers, and players who will steal your heart! Great with older kids, too. Apply at www.indyrescue.com

02/18/2021

Max, a 9 year old Shih Tzu, was recently adopted by Carol and Larry Smith, and now lives an amazing life. Neglected and abused, Max came to us in horrible shape. Max is the sweet little guy in the middle and he is surrounded by his two brothers. Congratulations to Max and his new family in Kokomo Indiana!

07/24/2019

Thank you, Foster families and Adoptive Families , so much for loving and adopting our sweet and lovable babies . Together , we have saved many precious lives.
Unfortunately, only a handful of these dogs' pictures have been posted on our website or on Facebook . I have dropped the ball and for that I apologize .

I plan to do better in keeping you informed of our successes and updating you on dogs we have available for adoption.

We desperately need foster homes and if you are interested please contact me through the email address I have listed on our webpage [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]

My next post will be soon and I'll explain how we will become organized, hopefully allowing us to save more dogs. As you know, my health has not been good recently. I have been battling breast cancer, now stage 4 metastatic triple negative. I am going through chemotherapy quite a bit and now starting to feel quite a bit better. Thank you for your prayers. I have kept you in my prayers, especially those who have been ill including humans and dogs. Please send messages to me regarding your dog's health and well-being and please please send pictures. If you send them to my phone number as a text I received them much easier than on Facebook. Here is my number: 317-903-9224 .
All my love goes out to our followers, especially to our foster families, and forever home adopters. If you have tried to contact me in the past and I have not returned your message I apologize. I will work to do a much better job with communication. Sincerely Nancy Director, Indy Shih Tzu Rescue.

02/03/2019

It's a boy! It's a girl! Later this week, "TEDDY", 8 y/o Shih Tzu neutered male and "TOOTSIE", 4 y/o Shih Tzu spayed female, will be ready for adoption. They are NOT a bonded pair, but they could be adopted together. Watch for their pictures in the next couple of days after they have visited the spa! Teddy entity are both adorable and ready for their forever home.

07/20/2018

Edward and Bella are ready for their very own loving forever home. They will be adopted as a Bonded Pair.

08/02/2017

Although our rescue has seen and cared for many deserving dogs in need, Molly's story especially tugs at my heart strings. Molly- like myself- has recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Only 2 years old, Molly's chances for a full and healthy life are excellent. She was spayed last week and looks forward to surgery and biopsy of the MAMMARY TUMORS. Time is of the essence in Molly's case; please do not hesitate to donate.

08/02/2017

Although our rescue has seen and cared for many deserving dogs in need, Molly's story especially tugs at my heart strings. Molly- like myself- has recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Only 2 years old, Molly's chances for a full and healthy life are excellent. She was spayed last week and looks forward to surgery and biopsy of the MAMMARY TUMORS. Time is of the essence in Molly's case; please do not hesitate to donate.

MOLLY, only  2 years old, has been diagnosed with MAMMARY TUMORS.  Molly's mammary tumors must be removed by surgery and biopsied, and her chances for a full recovery are excellent.  Molly has had a very tough life and is a very deserving little dog. Please consider giving Molly a second chance a...

12/01/2015

Winnie, only 1 year old, is now available for adoption. She is 8 #, ShihTzu/Bichon called the Teddy Bear Dog, couldn't be sweeter! Winnie loves to cuddle, give kisses, and play. She would love to have a small dog as a playmate in her forever home. She is also house trained. Winnie's adoption fee, $250, includes microchip, vaccines, spay, harness leash collar, complimentary month pet insurance, 4 days supply of food