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About Us
The Colorado
Shih Tzu and Maltese Rescue (hereinafter "CSTMR") is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt
orgnization,a member of All Breed Rescue Network ("ABRN"), and is a Denver,
Colorado based rescue that was formed in mid 1999 to aid in the overwhelming amount of
abandonded and stray dogs in need of assistance. We provide love, care, food, and a
warm and safe environment until an appropriate permanent home may be found for the Shih
Tzu, Maltese, and occassionally other small mixed breed dogs. We accept relinquished Shih
Tzu, Maltese, and mixes of either of the two breeds from owners who,for a myriad of
reasons,can no longer keep or care for their dogs. We also receive dogs from
numerous shelters throughout the Denver Metro area, and from individuals who have found a
stray dog that have been unsuccessful in finding its owner.
CSTMR brings these little dogs into our own homes and gets to know each dog's individual
personality, temperment, and habits in order
to match them with the most suitable home possible. Our goal is to place each
dog in a permanent and loving home, so he/she will never have to endure
the stress and uncertainty of losing their human companion(s) that he/she loved
unconditionally and all that is familiar to them.
Anyone interested in
adopting a dog through CSTMR must complete an
adoption application. The adoption application helps us to determine the best
"fit" for the dog and the potential new owners. Potential permanent homes must
also agree to a home check before an adoption can take place.
Each dog receives a
veterinary check-up after they are received by CSTMR. It is our policy to make sure that
each dog is spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, tested for heartworm, and
groomed. The potential owner agrees to pay the adoption fee and understands that this is
to help defer rescue costs for veterinary care, transportation, and general supply costs
incurred daily by the dog in order for their care. This "adoption fee" ranges
between $300.00 - $350.00 per dog. Puppies are on the higher end and older dogs or those
with special needs may be on the lower end. The dog's medical records and history
will be provided to the adoptive family, whenever possible.
Donations are also
used in the maintenance of our group. We are a 501(3)(c), tax exempt, non-profit
organization and all the time and effort of our volunteers are donated through the
goodness of their hearts and their concern for these special little dogs. Adoption
fees and donations all go toward things such as veterinary care, medication (prescription
and non), medical supplies, premium food and supplements, grooming services, and
transportation costs.
Dogs that are
relinquished to CSTMR become the property of CSTMR and the relinquisher forfeits all owner
rights with regard to that dog.
CSTMR does their best
to obtain as much information as they can about each dog,however, they cannot guarantee
the health or behavior of any dog adopted through our group. Each dog placed by CSTMR
requires a signed adoption contract between CSTMR and the adoptive owner.
There is often a
waiting period for the Maltese breed because they come in less frequently. The Shih
Tzu is a more popular breed and, therefore, more end up in the rescue and there normally
isn't a waiting period for a Shih Tzu.
Because we are a
non-profit organization and the medical and housing needs of the rescue dogs are great, we
rely on the generosity of kind and concerned individuals to help cover the costs of caring
for these wonderful little dogs. To help us realize our purpose of saving as many lives as
we can of these precious animals, please send your donation to the following address:
Colorado Shih Tzu
and Maltese Rescue
P.O. Box 29596
Thornton, CO 80229
Foster parents
within a 40 mile radius of the Denver area are desperately needed. They are crucial for a
rescue organization. If you are interested in fostering for the CSTMR, please contact us
at shihtzuco@aol.com, or at Lori@cstmr.org,or call the Director, Nancy Beims at
303-289-2541. We look forward to hearing from you! |
