| SSTR is NOT a SHELTER! Our dogs are located in several different Foster Homes in several states. We do NOT have paid employees, who are available to immediately respond to your inquires. We are not funded by city, county or state funds. |
Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc (SSTR) is a 501(c)3 charity organization. ALL volunteer, small rescue
organization, located in central Alabama. We work in conjunction with local shelters and other rescue groups to
aid in placing needy furbabies in loving, caring FOREVER homes. We also provide sanctuary care for senior and
special needs furbabies, allowing them to live out their life in a loving home.
Every year, for a variety of reasons, toy breeds in this country find themselves in need of new homes. Sometimes
they are lost, abandoned or dumped at shelters. Sometimes owners must give up their dogs for various reasons;
medical problems, moving into retirement homes, new baby, divorce, allergies, new house, nipping at the
children, etc. And, sometimes they are rescued from commercial breeding facilities, commonly referred to as
"puppy mills".
SSTR takes in any toy breed regardless of age, health and/or temperament, when funding and foster room
allows. Unfortunately, we are currently limited on funds and foster homes. Due to these limitations, we are
forced to limit the number of babies we help.
All dogs are placed in foster care for evaluation and vet-work, which includes: spay/neuter, vaccinations,
heartworm test, deworm and treatment of all other medical issues, based on vet recommendation (heartworm
treatment, dental work, hip surgery, eye surgery, liver shunt surgery, etc...)
SSTR also participates in local animal welfare events, promoting the education of animal welfare, prevention of
abuse/neglect, spay/neuter programs and encourage people to adopt shelter and rescue pets, reducing the
number of animals killed in shelters.
We look forward to a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion and seek a truly
humane society in which animals are respected and where the human-animal bond is strong.
organization, located in central Alabama. We work in conjunction with local shelters and other rescue groups to
aid in placing needy furbabies in loving, caring FOREVER homes. We also provide sanctuary care for senior and
special needs furbabies, allowing them to live out their life in a loving home.
Every year, for a variety of reasons, toy breeds in this country find themselves in need of new homes. Sometimes
they are lost, abandoned or dumped at shelters. Sometimes owners must give up their dogs for various reasons;
medical problems, moving into retirement homes, new baby, divorce, allergies, new house, nipping at the
children, etc. And, sometimes they are rescued from commercial breeding facilities, commonly referred to as
"puppy mills".
SSTR takes in any toy breed regardless of age, health and/or temperament, when funding and foster room
allows. Unfortunately, we are currently limited on funds and foster homes. Due to these limitations, we are
forced to limit the number of babies we help.
All dogs are placed in foster care for evaluation and vet-work, which includes: spay/neuter, vaccinations,
heartworm test, deworm and treatment of all other medical issues, based on vet recommendation (heartworm
treatment, dental work, hip surgery, eye surgery, liver shunt surgery, etc...)
SSTR also participates in local animal welfare events, promoting the education of animal welfare, prevention of
abuse/neglect, spay/neuter programs and encourage people to adopt shelter and rescue pets, reducing the
number of animals killed in shelters.
We look forward to a world where our relationship with animals is guided by compassion and seek a truly
humane society in which animals are respected and where the human-animal bond is strong.
| Board Memebers |
| Tammy Owen Executive Director |
| Lacey Estes Operations Director /Board Member |
| Amber East Assistant Event Coordinator/ Board Member |
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Southern Shih Tzu & Toy Breed Rescue and Sanctuary SSTR is a 501c 3 Non-Profit charity organization, dedicated to rehoming and providing sanctuary care for abandoned, abused and homeless toy breeds. |
