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Peke A Tzu Rescue




Peke A Tzu Rescue is a Non-Profit Shih Tzu Rescue and Pekingese Rescue exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are a sanctuary for senior and special needs dogs. We are also active in Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue, Yorkie Rescue and Mixed Small Breed Rescue. Our primary location is in Trufant, Michigan but we do have foster homes in Indiana and Florida. The rescue is comprised of volunteers donating their time and love. We do not receive any money from city, county, state or federal governments. The volunteers are not paid except with pupster kisses and adoration. Many of the gift shop items are donated by volunteers so that the rescue receives 100% of the sales proceeds. Also the Director of the rescue maintains our website so that we do not have website fees with the exception of server costs. There are many ways you can help support our pupsters. You can view our needs at
How You Can Help.
We rescue dogs from local animal shelters, animal control facilities and private owners. All are fostered in our homes until they find their Forever Home. All vetting needs are addressed upon arrival with the appropriate follow up vet visits. We also provide a Pre Adoption Physical which is done within a 7 day period prior to adoption. This physical includes a wellness exam and fecal. A copy of the Pre Adoption Physical with our veterinarian's signature will be supplied to the adopter. We will keep an update of total vetting costs at
Foster Vetting Costs.
We do adopt out of state, but request that the Adopter fly in or drive in to get the baby.
Additional information on adoption can be found at
Adoption Guidelines.

CURRENT FUND RAISERS AND PROJECTS
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  • Fundraiser to help Dumplin

  • United Pupster Party Presidential Campaign

  • Peke A Tzu Haven Sponsorships

  • NuVet™ Premium Pet Supplements

  • Goodsearch Earns $$ for the Pupsters

  • Heartworm Preventative Fundraiser

  • Gift Shop

  • Pet Portraits by JMarie

  • Designer Accessories and Jewelry Fundraiser

  • Candle Ceremony

  • Dumplin
    Needs Your Help


    Dumplin
    Dumplin is a beautiful and very sweet 8 week old Shih Tzu puppy who is asking for your help. She has been diagnosed with a Cleft Lip.

    Puppies born with cleft lips will have an opening involving the upper lip. The length of the opening ranges from a small notch, to a cleft that extends into the base of the nostril. Cleft lips may involve one or both sides of the lip. Puppies born with cleft palates have openings in the palate, which is the roof of the mouth. The size and position of the opening varies. The cleft may be only in the hard palate, the bony portion of the roof of the mouth, opening into the floor of the nose. It may be only in the soft palate, the soft portion of the roof of the mouth. The cleft palate may involve both the hard and soft palate and may occur on both sides of the center of the palate.
    Dumplin
    Surgery for Dumplin is necessary to repair the cleft lip. The cleft extends into the base of her nostril. She cannot undergo surgery until she is at least 12 weeks old. An appointment will be scheduled for late June or early July.

    Dumplin would appreciate any help you can give her.

    Please donate below via Paypal toward Dumplin's surgery or send a check to the address below.
    or mail a check to:
    Peke A Tzu Rescue
    PO Box 1
    Trufant, MI 49347

    A special thank you from Dumplin to:
    Jean Iovino
    Marg Krass
    Suzanne Timm

    United Pupsters

    Our "PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION" has begun.
    It is now time for all of us to determine which Pupster Presidential Candidate will best represent the pupster community for the next four years. The campaign will run through November.
    Click on the pictures of our Presidential Candidates to read their individual background information and campaign promises. Each vote for Glover Bromley or Baron Overbite will cost 10 cents and all proceeds from both Pupster Bromley and Pupster Overbite will be donated to the PATR Pupster Puppy Mill, Senior and Special Needs Fund.
    Please note that the Pupster Presidential Election is determined by the votes of the pupster public...none of this delegate nonsense for these pupsters. We go right to the true governing source, the Pupster Citizens who have earned the privilege of determining who is the best Pupster to govern this country.

    Presidential Pupster Nominee
    Glover Bromley
    United Pupster Party
    Glover Bromley

    Acting Pupster President
    Baron Overbite
    Universal Pupster Party
    Baron Overbite

    Please click on Current Votes to see how many votes your candidate has.

    PLEASE SPONSOR
    A PEKE A TZU HAVEN PUPSTER


    Jetta Special Needs

    Peke A Tzu Rescue is devoted to helping all babies in need, but our hearts belong to those that need us the most…the physical and mentally challenged and the seniors. We pray every day that there is someone out there for these special babies that will take them into their hearts and homes. Until that special home comes along they are part of our family and we love them dearly. We also know when we commit to these babies that they may be here with us for the rest of their lives. We offer the sanctuary and love that they need and in return they fill our lives with joy.

    Video of Special Needs and Seniors

    We feel blessed to have these babies in our home to snuggle and love and will continue to devote our lives to those that need us the most.

    A wonderful way for those of you that maintain a lifestyle that prohibits you from physically helping these sweet kids is through sponsorship. It costs over $75.00 per month to vet, groom and feed each of our Haven Babies.

    Our Haven babies only ask for a monthly commitment on your part of $25.00.

    Please click on
    Sponsor A Haven Baby
    to help our seniors and special needs pupsters.

    Nuvet™
    Premium Pet Supplements

    All pet owners want to provide the finest nutrition possible for their pets. After thorough research we chose the raw diet for our dogs.
    In addition we knew that our dogs needed the best pet supplement available.
    NuVet™ Pet Supplements
    are unsurpassed in quality.
    NuVet Plus/4152929
    Scientifically Formulated to Provide Everything Your Pet Needs For Perfect Health!

    Nuvet Labs™ are proud to stand behind their products with a 60 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee. If after trying the product you are not satisfied for any reason they will give you your money back.

    For more information and to ensure that you are doing the very best for your pet please click on the link below.
    NuVet™ Pet Supplements

    PLEASE USE GOODSEARCH
    For Your Internet Searching Needs.
    Peke A Tzu Rescue will earn one penny for each search.
    Just input Peke A Tzu Rescue as your favorite charity by using the link below.

    GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!


    Peke A Tzu Rescue Also Partners With Goodshop

    Shop online through Goodshop at your favorite online stores such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Walmart, PetsMart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom & many more by using the link below.



    Please list Peke A Tzu Rescue as your charity and up to 30% of your total purchase will be donated to our rescue.

    HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE
    FUND RAISER

    Elmo PATR Pupster


    It is time for all of us to have our yearly heartworm test and purchase our heartworm medications.

    Heartworm is a condition in dogs caused by a certain type of parasite. These parasites are transmitted to your pet through mosquitoes. Heartworm is a very dangerous disease and can kill your pet if preventative measures are not taken. This disease is very prevalent in the US.

    Because neither you nor your veterinarian can predict when or where your pet might be exposed, the American Heartworm Society recommends
    Thinking 12:
    (1) get your pet tested every 12 months for heartworm and
    (2) give your pet heartworm preventive 12 months a year.

    We pupsters are asking for your help.
    For a donation of $92.00 we can each get our heartworm test completed and our heartworm preventative.

    We asked Mom and Dad if we could please give back a little something to all of you for your generosity. They thought this was a great idea.
    For each $92.00 donation we will send you one Thank You Gift in the form of
  • Two 911 Belly Bands sizes Extra Small through Extra Large in our choice of fabrics

  • Two Key Fobs in your choice of design
  • One 2012 Peke A Tzu Rescue Calendar

  • One Sink Strainer of your choice

  • OR
  • One Salt & Pepper Shaker of your choice


  • Please see information below to make your Heartworm Preventative Donation for the pupster of your choice
    and to select your Thank You Gift.
    You will see our Thank You Heart
    Thank You
    by each pupster when the heartworm test and purchase of preventative is completed.

    Please Hold Cursor Over Photos
    For Foster Pupster's Name

    Abbott Aiden Alexi Allie Angie Apollo April Arpel
    Aspen Aubrey Austin Bali Barney Barone Barry Becca
    Benny Benson Bentley Biscuit Bradley Bubbles Butler Caden
    Calla Caprice Casper Celia Champagne Chantelle Chiffon Claire
    Coconut Connor Crissy Daishi Delena Derek Dory Dustin
    Dylan Echo Fiesta Finney Foley Grayson Guy Haley
    Hannah Harlan Jake Janie Jasper Jenkins Jetta Joel
    Julian Kendy Kia Konrad Liana Lily Lizzy Logan
    Lolly Lucinda Lydia McKenna Macy Magic Marco Marik
    Marilee Marley Marti Mason Mei-Ling Mirila Moxie Nessie
    Nougat Otis Pappy Pecan Pepper Pepsi Petula Promise
    Quentin Ramona Rowdy Royce Santo Savvy Shania Sheona
    Sherman Shilo Slater Spencer Starlene Suki Sushi Sydney
    Teddee Toto Trevor Twila

    Select Foster Pupster for Heartworm Preventative
    in Drop Down Menu.
    Please click on Paypal Button to complete donation

    Select Foster Pupster for Heartworm Preventative

    Select Thank You Gift
    in Drop Down Menu.
    Please click on Paypal Button to request your Thank You Gift

    Select Thank You Gift


    If you prefer to pay by personal check,please
    make your check payable to Peke A Tzu Rescue
    and mail to:
    Peke A Tzu Rescue
    PO Box 1
    Trufant, MI 49347
    Please include the name of the foster for your heartworm preventative donation,
    your thank you gift choice
    and your email address so we can email to confirm your donation.

    Dahlia Dahlia
    A special thank you from Dahlia to Clemmie Smith for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Zena Dahlia
    A special thank you from Zena to Laura Bentley for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Candice Candice Mellie Candice Elizabeth Candice
    Rosie Candice
    A special thank you from Candice, Mellie, Elizabeth & Rosie to Jean Iovino for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Carson Dahlia Peeka Peeka
    A special thank you from Carson to Marg Krass for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Zanna Dahlia
    A special thank you from Zanna to Laura Bentley for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Dona Dona Jeffie Jeffie Tianna Tianna
    Victoria Victoria
    A special thank you from Dona, Jeffie, Tianna and Victoria to Dona, Jeff, Lana and Shimmer Stewart for their Heartworm Preventative Donation.
    Temple Temple
    A special thank you from Temple to Marjorie Wahl for her Heartworm Preventative Donation.


    Online Gift Shop
    Please check out our online Gift Shop.
    100% of all sales go directly to the food and vet expenses for our precious foster pupsters.

    We have
    911 Belly Bands for Boys
    ready for immediate shipping.
    We also offer
    Custom Tailored Belly Bands for Boys
    Your little boy cannot make up his mind what he would like to wear today? Well, we have the answer for him!
    Reversible Belly Bands for Boys
    Would you like to add a personal touch to your little boy's wardrobe? He will love our
    Hand Embroidered Belly Bands
    Attending a special occasion? Your little boy will love to strut his stuff in our
    Paw Pleasin' Pocket Belly Bands


    Rider - PATR Patron

    We have been selling belly bands to pupsters in need since 2003.
    We welcome you to share our customer's Tail Waggin' Comments

    Also please check out Peke A Tzu Rescue pupster patrons parading their new wardrobe at
    Peke A Tzu Rescue Pupster Patrons

    If the little girl in your life has problems with incontinence or is working on house training please have her visit our
    Precious PP Panties™ Boutique
    She'll enjoy selecting a new wardrobe from our doggy, floral, animal and other fabrics.



    Parents to the long haired breeds are going to love our
    Pet Water Bottle Stands
    They keep pupster faces dry and drinking water clean.



    You will love our
    Adorable Magnetic Salt & Pepper Shakers.

    A unigue gift for those that are difficult to buy for.
    FORTY to choose from.

    We also offer
    Sink Strainers and Stoppers
    Key Fobs
    St. Francis Pet Medals
    Magazine Subscriptions
    Scented Candles and Room Sprays
    PATR T Shirts
    and much more within the
    Gift Shop

    PET PORTRAITS
    By JMarie


    You will love our unique Pet Portraits. Place your order today!!
    Digital Art Pet Portraits by JMarie

    Suzy a PATR Patron

    Those of us who love animals at one time or another have purchased a portrait of our favorite animal to adorn our walls.

    Shih Tzu & Maltese Portrait

    Through JMarie's creativity we are proud to offer stunning Pet Portraits for your enjoyment. You can purchase one of our completed portraits that are matted, ready for framing and sent to you immediately.
    If you prefer a custom portrait JMarie will create a one of a kind portrait especially for you.

    Pekingese Portrait

    We look forward to your purchases. 100% of the sales go toward the pupsters needs. We hope you enjoy this amazing artwork.

    Pomeranian Portrait



    Designer Accessories and Jewelry Fundraiser

    Authentic Baby Phat HandbagAuthentic B Makowsky Leather Shoulder Bag
    Authentic B Makowsky Leather Shoulder BagAuthentic Kipling Fanny Pack

    Authentic designer items, beautiful gold and diamond jewelry, precious stone jewelry and watches have been generously donated to Peke A Tzu Rescue to raise funds for vetting expenses for our senior and special needs fosters. 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the Pupsters' Food and Vetting expenses.
    Annually the pupsters have their heartworm tests and are scheduled for dentals. The cost for this care including heartworm preventative exceeds $20,000 annually.
    In addition many critically ill and senior fosters have gone to Rainbow Bridge and were unable to be adopted into a loving family of their own. We are left with huge vet expenses from these precious babies and our financial resources have been depleted.
    With the current economy, some of our previous donors have chosen to discontinue donations.
    All designer items and jewelry have been authenticated by the donor.

    Diamond & Ruby RingGold & Diamond Nugget Necklace
    Dufonte WatchDivine Cross Necklace

    Please visit our Gift Shop to see all of the available jewelry and designer handbags. Remember that 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the Pupsters' Food and Vetting expenses.


    Candle Ceremony


    Our pets fill our lives with so much joy and parting is always so difficult.
    Many visitors to our website have requested a special page to pay tribute to their Bridge Babies.
    Please visit our
    Candle Ceremony
    page to share the memories of others.
    We invite you to light a candle in memory of your beloved pet.
    Please contact us with a short write up in remembrance of your pet and include a picture at least 800 pixels wide. Please email this information to Jan Collins at
    info@pekeatzurescue.com
    If you would like to donate in memory of your beloved pet please donate via Paypal or send a check to the address below.
    Mail a check to:
    Peke A Tzu Rescue
    PO Box 1
    Trufant, MI 49347

    Email

    Peke A Tzu Rescue
    Trufant, MI  49347
    Phone: 616.984.6292
    Fax: 616.984.6292

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    Pekingese Rescue, Shih Tzu Rescue, Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue & Yorkie Rescue
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    Do not take anything from the site without permission.
    Original website designed by J. Boyd. As of October 2009 any changes in design were done by J. Collins. Website is maintained by J. Collins.
    Peke A Tzu Rescue logo designed by Erin Fontana.