Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue

I adopted my wonderful Rylee Po from Lend A Helping Paw 3 years ago. I was very impressed with the dedication to care for each dog, and the commitment to continued support and communication, even now. Malini and the other volunteers care deeply about all of the unique and wonderful pups that they rescue. I’m so grateful every day for my boy, and thank LAHP for taking such amazing care of him, and bringing him into my life.

While so many elderly, abused, sick and injured little floofs are overlooked, not only by potential adopters, but rescues as well, LAHPSR steps in. I have witnessed miracle after miracle for years, all due to the extremely passionate, knowledgeable, loving, president. I can't say enough about this rescue and the care they provide for pups in need, especially the seniors. Watching a terrified and depressed dog learn that not all people are cruel, they can indeed trust again, and seeing that little sparkle in their eyes, makes donating to LAHPSR all worth it. Five stars isn't enough ❤️

This is the most AMAZING Dog rescue, the dogs when on intake are given the 5 star Gold treatment, no stone is left unturned to destress, deprogram the unfortunate circumstances these dogs were in before being rescued...there isn't enough room on the page to describe ALL the success stories, the amazing transformations this rescue has achieved !!! Malni, the founder, the amazing Foster Mom, has developed an A 1 rescue, second to none, she makes sure EVERY Dog gets the proper love, care and happiness, and makes doubly sure that the pups when she deems READY for adoption, goes to the 110% correct 4ever loving home they deserve!!! ALL bills, expenses are transparent to a "T"...the PERFECT RESCUE/NON-PROFIT, ONLY one where whatever assets I can afford to donate, will be donating to...this world is a better place with Malini and Lend a Helping Paw Shi-Tzu Rescue !!!

Lend a Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue takes very good care of their dogs and provides all the medical treatments the dogs needs to be healthy.
All the dogs in their program are all up tobday with their vaccinations, bloodwork, dental, and spayed or nutered. All the potential adopters get screened throughly to make sure the dogs in the rescue program are going to their best forever family.

Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is a rescue that cares about every single baby we take in, they are not up for adoption to just anyone.
Our fur babies get the best of the best vets. The best food home cooked to help with whatever nutrition they may need to help them heal.. time to decompress. They are so loved,
We make sure they are healthy and we also make sure that adoptees are vetted before we let them go..
Malini is the Director of this rescue and for years she has been at the helm of this rescue.
This is "Rescue done Right!!" It is our promise and our motto.

A rescue created with love patience and healing
Malini's motto - each furbaby that arrives in the Kingdom
is healed fed nurtured and loved
Gold Bless you for loving on the dogs nobody wanted
for healing their hearts and their bodies and minds

I am so grateful that LAHPSTR was here when I needed to find a new home for my furry friend. It was important to me to know that he would be well cared for and would not be at risk of being euthanized. The intake process was very thorough - they really wanted to understand my dog's concerns and needs to know whether they would be equipped to care for him and this was reassuring to me. They were also very compassionate when it came to my circumstances. I was treated very kindly and had no sense of being guilted or judged about my choice to give my dog over to a rescue. I was not rushed at all to say goodbye on the day I delivered my dog. worked directly with Malini, and she has such a kind and calming presence.

The fosterers have been very responsive in providing specific updates, so I have a sense of how my friend is doing, and I know they are investing a lot of time and resources into his care. This rescue has made a very difficult time that much easer. I am very hopeful that my friend is on his way to his best life. LAHPSTR is truly one of a kind!

The passion of LAHPSTR for rescue work is evident in every collaboration. Their profound commitment to the well-being of dogs & expertise in dog welfare make them an asset to dog rescue.

This rescue goes way above and beyond to help the dogs. They do whatever is necessary to keep them healthy, and happy - even the seniors!

They are very careful in selecting the best furever homes as well. They make sure it’s an excellent fit that will last a lifetime.

They are very knowledgeable in the best food, bones, toys and treatments so every dog is well and safe.

I highly recommend this rescue!

What am amazing, knowledgeable, helpful, caring, and unselfish rescue org/owner—Malini and LAHP Shih Tzu Rescue! I was contacted by my best friend in Alabama who was desperately trying to find a home for a young Shih Tzu boy who was neglected due to the owner being elderly and sick and unable to properly care for him. I am in Texas and already have 3 Shih Tzu rescues and just couldn’t take on another one at that time. I am in the military and was going on a lot of missions at that time and also couldn’t arrange transportation from AL to TX. It was a sad and stressful situation and time. I had known about Malini’s org for a year or two before this, had been donating and following her work. I decided to reach out and ask for help with finding this baby a good, healthy, loving, and safe forever home. It was less than a month and she was able to conduct vetting, arrange transportation, and secure a loving home for ASHER! I was so incredibly relieved and grateful! She has provided updates about and pics of him over the years and I thought this was very kind of her to do so. This rescue org’s purpose and mission is 100% focused in on making decisions solely in the best interest of the dogs—the innocent, voiceless, vulnerable, and often abused/neglected and with medical complications. There’s no glory or money to be made in the rescue business. The fulfillment comes from knowing a fur life (Iives) was helped/saved. I stand with and beside this rescue org and Malini and am very thankful for them. I know every single one of the dogs she has saved and continues to help are grateful too.

The rescue is fully invested in providing to its dogs the best care in the industry. Their vet even does house calls so all dogs can receive medical attention in familiar surroundings.

This rescue is one of the best..Malini is a dog lover who makes sure these dogs in her care get the best vet & specialty vet care they need..I have known her now for 7-8 years and she has been rescuing dogs before I knew her..I trust that when I donate money, I know that it’s going to be used for the care of the dogs and she is transparent with all vet bills…I tell anyone that wants to donate to a rescue to donate to this one and if you want to adopt a dog consider this rescue..She tells you about all or any medical or aggressive issues the dog may have ..She doesn’t just adopt to anyone you have to be the right fit for the dog..At any time if you no longer want the dog she will take him/her back..The dogs are fed high quality food..She likes to prepare home cooked meals for the dogs because we all know that is the healthiest for our precious babies than all this commercial dog food.. Malini has educated me on how and what to feed my own dog Dunky ..My dog use to have yeast infections in his ears all the time and itchy all over, but now that I feed him the foods that he needs he no longer has that issue and not all the commercial dog foods..I can’t say enough good things about Malini and this rescue..She takes these sick little dogs that no one wants and have discarded ..And I have watched numerous times the transformation of these little ones right before my very own eyes..Within no time hardly at all that intake picture of the dog and then a later pic you can’t many of times even compare most of the times you can barely tell it’s even the same dog.. Malini is truly an Angel to these dogs she loves all of them as they were her very own..So please if you need a good honest rescue to donate to let it be this one or to adopt ..#RESCUE DONE RIGHT❤️

I have had the opportunity to work with Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue as a volunteer in fostering and host a couple small fundraisers. In my opinion they are far from your average rescue. There are many of great ones out there but the owner Malini makes this one, in my opinion, like no other. Her dogs get the highest quality vetting possible and I do mean the best of the best. She does not cut corners with any dog that is ever in her care. They also have very high standards for the adoption process. No dog will ever be adopted out without not only qualifying by the rescues qualifications but every single adoption has to be felt in the Owner Malinis heart. If this never arises she will without a second thought let them live out their happy well cared for and most definitely well loved life at her rescue. There is never a timeframe for any of her rescues to be adopted out. She puts her all and her heart in every single thing she does. Just as her rescue for me, will forever be #1 and always in my heart. I will only refer to her because I know first hand just how great of a person Malini is and the amazing work she's put in to her rescue.

Lend a Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue, by far is the most compassionate, credible, educated and supportive Rescue I've encountered. Their sharing of educational support and the caring of the rescues is extraordinary. They take the time to rehabilitate the rescues in every way possible adhering to the compassionate and medical standards which are available today. I appreciate their sharing of educational materials, support and ongoing rescues which go over and beyond. Kudos to Malini who is a godsend!

This rescue is the best there is.. it doesn't compare to others.. I am extremely proud to be a volunteer of Lending a Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue.. Malini is definetly the person that turns the lives of the dogs in her care completely around, It doesn't matter how long it takes,,
No dog will go to just anyone. I will support her and the C Crew always!!

I first encountered Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu rescue via Facebook, years ago before it was an official not for profit organization. I discovered them through mutual Facebook friends, as we shared a love of the breed, due to each of us owning, or should I say being owned, by a shih tzu. From the start, I was impressed with Malini, and her love and passion for the pups she helps. From day one, she has shared her knowledge, through research, trial and error, and consulting with experts, how to best care for these animals. When the formal designation was granted/earned, the organization has continued to be open and transparent as to where the funding goes. I 100000% appreciate the transparency - unlike other organizations out there, 100% of the donations received goes to the care of the dogs that are loved and cared for, until their adoption, or they are forever/hospice dogs, who are given the best care until they cross the rainbow bridge. There is no overhead that takes a percent of the donations - 100%, every last dollar, is for the care and support of these precious souls, who may are quick to give up on, due to their age, or health. Not Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue - they take the babies that no one wants - the old, the sick, the blind, the "difficult", and they work tirelessly to bring them back to health, to work on their behaviors, to find them the perfect forever homes. I appreciate that they take time to find the perfect fit for the babies, to ensure they are placed into loving, caring homes that understand their needs and work to ensure they live long, healthy, happy lives. They do not adopt dogs out to just anyone interested, showing a true love for the animals whom they protect. I have been a supporter of this org for these reasons, and I plan to continue to support them. They truly do what is best for the pups in their resuce, and I am thankful to them everyday for the patience, love, and care they show these poor babies, who have no one to fight for them.

I met Malini online when I was trying to adopt from Lone Star and Rescue that is in Texas. I had just lost my 2 Shih-tsu, and not very good with the computer. Malini went way out of her way to help me find a dog with them. Unfortunetaly, I did not find a rescue with them but did through Buffalo Bug and Small Breed Rescue in Buffalo, which is closer to my hometown, Although I found my rescue, I have always tried to donate to Lend a Helping Paw Shih Tzu when I am able to. Malini is very helpful when you need help with your pup, is very knowledgeable, and really cares for all that she rescues. Some of which would otherwise have been put to sleep. I will continue to support her in everything she does for her pets.

LAHPSTR is a wonderful rescue that I am honored to support. I love following the fur babies and their journey / transformation as they move forward into their Furever homes. Malini is dedicated to each and every rescue that comes through her program. They have the best medical care possible, best food and no time limits on rehabilitation. This rescue is one of the best in my opinion and I have worked in rescue for 20+ years.

This rescue is the most caring organization made up of the most amazing and compassionate people. They truly care about the dogs and will take on some of the most needy cases that many would not. It's a close knit group that strives to get to know the fur babies and their humans.
Malini takes in those "unadoptable" pups and works with them to help find their furever home.
Furthermore, they are about educating people regarding these small breed dogs. Malini has always directed me in a way that ended up having a positive outcome - she guided me through my Tzu with a tumor around her liver. Her input helped me advocate and ask the "right" questions of my vet. It gave us 4 really good months with her.
She recently helped me find my new pup all the way in Texas.
They are fully transparent with the funding and provide various ways to donate and help support the efforts for the care of the pups.
I absolutely applaud this group and plan to volunteer and donate whenever possible.

Have been a participant with this LAHPSTR for years
Never met a finer organization with one goal taking care of the furbabies
rescue nurture love feed
God Bless you Malini

This is an amazing rescue! They take great care of the dogs, and love them like their own. They ensure the highest quality of care and training. Definitely recommend!!!

I have been a part of this rescue as a donor, transporter, and most importantly as an adopter. My heart was won when I first saw Kaia's video of her dancing. Six months later I started the adoption process. Even though all I had seen of her was the original video and some pictures I knew she needed to be with me and I with her. From the white gloved vetting process to overcoming the transportation problems during the pandemic this rescue was wonderful. I say thanks every day for this rescue and everyone attached to it.

I’ve been a supporter of Lend a Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue for a while now. Every dollar I donate goes to the care of the rescue dogs. Malini, the owner, rescues special needs, neglected, abused and senior dogs. She gives them love and the attention they need. Malini is very patient with her special needs babies and sees to it that they get the vet care they need. Malini is always there to give advice if needed.
Jo, owner of Ginger, a rescued Shih Tzu

There isn't enough room on the internet to tell you how special this non-profit, Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is !! The dogs that are recued are given the absolute best care, they learn to love life again after many have had their hearts broken before...the wonderful transformations/adoption stories are all too many to count, and EVERY one warms the hearts of all that know the journey that being lucky enough to be rescued by LAHPSTR leads to..I trust the Rescue inherently, they will ALWAYS be able to count on me to help in any way possible...THE BEST !!!!

My family and I have been supporters of this wonderful rescue group for many years.
The care that Malini Coopamah provides for each dog is outstanding.
Transparency is also at the top of the list, every Penny spent is accounted for and every invoice is posted for everyone to read.
This is one rescue group that I am most happy and proud to support. All the dogs get treated with love, respect and tenderness. They are provided with the best medical care available, healthy food and comfort.
I will continue to offer my unwavering support as well as my family.
Gloria Warren

I got to know Malini and her rescue through facebook. I live in the Netherlands. What this woman does for the dogs is unbelievable. She takes in the dogs that have been written off by others, she gives them the very best medical care there is, she loves them, and finds them a new home, but only if she is sure that there is a perfect match.
This dog mom knows so much about the dogs and their care and nutrition, everyone can learn a lot from her!

Wonderful rescue that isn't afraid to take in dogs with special needs. They also helped me adopt my dream dog!

This is an amazing rescue! They are so good to the dogs, and feed them fresh made fish and meat. The dogs get gentle but productive training while there. I highly recommend this rescue!

I have been following this rescue since it’s onset. This charity is run by an amazing woman whose soul purpose is to love and care for those dogs that no one wants or can no longer care for. Her commitment goes above and beyond. I will forever support this rescue.

What they do well above anyone else is the care they give the dogs. Medical care, cooking for the dogs, it's really wonderful.

I have seen and heard nothing but positive, heartwarming stories about this rescue and all the wonderful work Malini does with the sweet furbabies.
Anything and everything is done to give the furbabies the best medical care, the best chance to thrive and in a lot of cases the first time they've known what love, a soft bed and a furever home is.
Proud to help in whatever way I can to support these sweet souls.

I was introduced to the nonprofit via Facebook, became a follower and a donor because of the superb care they provide to dogs in need and the stewardship of donor contributions.

A very top notch rescue. I myself have much respect for the quality of care the pups that are fortunate enough to become a resident of LAHPSTR gets. Most if not all the time it is the ones that are on their last chance for a life that this Rescue takes in. Take the time to read up on this rescue because they truly do love and care for those babies.

LAHPSTR is amazing. They help so many dogs in need. Dogs that might be overlooked by other rescues. This is one of the very few rescues that I donate to and they deserve every penny. I can’t say enough good about them. They define what a true rescue should be.

This rescue is by far the most compassionate and loving rescue I know. The rescue takes in the most needy dogs and provides them with a wonderful, secure, loving home while providing excellent care for a multitude of conditions. There is transparency in how funds are spent as well. Mother Theresa used to say “There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.” Malini And her team live this every day.

By far, the best, most educated, most compassionate rescue around! Malini and her crew know the true meaning of rehabilitating a dog, physically, mentally and emotionally, before he or she is ready for adoption. Care, comfort and protection are given 1000% to each fur baby to ensure they are ready for their next steps in life!

The caring and attention these unwanted dogs receive is incredible. They get vetted and any issues are addressed so that they can live pain free, pain manageable and happy lives. Most find incredible familes and are adopted and some get to live out their lives being cared for by incredible Malini who cares for them by addressing all their medical needs and preparing home cooked meals. These dogs are living their best lives because of this incredible rescue organization. A+++++++++

Exceptional organization. We adopted the cutest Shih Tzu last year. The application process was thorough which ensures each dog goes to the best family for its needs. We wholeheartedly support the mission of this rescue group.

Lend A Helping Paw Shih-Tzu Rescue goes above and beyond to rescue, give safe shelter to, provide the necessary medical care needed and give much needed love to the abused, abandoned dogs and dogs who through no fault of their own, need to be re-homed. They especially focus on special needs dogs and find them homes where they will be loved, safe and well taken care of. The staff is incredible and selfless. I am proud to support their efforts and hope they continue their difficult work.

This non-profit has great info and little tidbits that are essential/ very helpful to "parents" of Shih Tzus!! Any question I have had, was answered by this rescue!! What a great and caring operation!\u2764

I am so impressed with this rescue. They put the best interests of the dogs above all else(as it should be). The director has a wealth of knowledge on health issues, medications, preparing your own dog food, training and more. Truly a rescue with integrity.

This is an extraordinary rescue. They have a genuine, deep love for the animals they rescue. They take in the dogs that no one else wants. The old, the sick, the “challenged”. With love and patience, they get the best care for the animals, and work with them until they are ready for their furever home. They don’t send the dogs off to any old home, but rather the right home for each dog.
Every penny received is spent on the care of the animals. They are transparent with where the dollars go, providing receipts for everything. I am grateful to them for the lives they save. One dog at a time.

They are all about the dogs and go to great lengths for their wards. I collaborate with them to secure dogs in urgent situations across the country.

Lend a helping paw Shih-tzu rescue is the greatest rescue organization that I have ever seen. They take in doggos that are old, sick, injured, angry, and train them and rehabilitate then to have an excellent quality of life. The vetting care is off the charts! How could they improve? More donations for supplies and to help rescue more doggos please

Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is an absolutely amazing rescue. The president works tirelessly to provide homes for homeless, unwanted, elderly and special needs pups (dogs that other rescues won't even take). Each pup is fostered and receives top-notch vetting/medical treatment, all while they're eating five star meals and being rehabilitated. The president is literally a miracle worker, I've seen her work first hand for years. If you adopt a LAHPSTR dog, you're adopting a family member and a gem❤

I love this rescue. I am amazed at the level of love and care that these furry babies get each and every day. Many of these rescues are given a safe harbor to live out the rest of their lives with love and all of the care that they need. When it comes to medical treatment, they are given the best care available in the state of Michigan. Many of these babies are frightened and have behavioral issues. Malini works with them so that they can love and trust again. The results are amazing. I've been fortunate enough to see this rescue in action and it warms my heart to see all of the smiling and happy pups. They truly are treated like royalty. I highly recommend this rescue.

I adopted a FurBaby from this rescue in November of 2019. I had no issues whatsoever with anything that came along with the entire process. If you are serious enough about rescue then you have found the right place, the process was thorough and well worth it. You do what you have to, to ensure everything is perfect for both you, the pet, and the agency. These animals here are guaranteed to be well taken care of and in great shape. Malini devotes all of herself to rehabilitating the broken animals she rescues and is a wealth of knowledge in doing so which helps to ensure these babies are well taken care of. I would highly recommend this rescue to anyone looking for a FurEver baby.

I adopted a pup from this rescue a year ago and had a great experience. The dogs receive the best vet care regardless of medical condition or cost (mine underwent surgery in addition to the standard vetting). On top of that, the adoption screening process is thorough to make sure that potential adopters are the right fit for the pups, and to determine the right one for each household. These pups have been abandoned, abused, broken- but they are rescued in every sense here. They are taken in, cleaned up, fed, given medical care, trained and prepared for a furever family that will hopefully understand that they are accepting a lifetime commitment. The pups truly get a new chance at life. Rescue at its best and as it should be!

A rescue above the rest. A rescue that is positive a dog is fully vetted and going to a loving home. Love and compassion is what dogs are guaranteed when they find their way into this amazing rescue. They will be embraced and cared for until they are ready for their furever home. Thank you Malini for restoring my faith in rescue.

Such a wonderful, caring and loving rescue! They take in the saddest of cases and nurture these babies until they are are ready to go to a loving home. For those who may remain unadoptable, they care for them and love like their own forever.

I have watched Milani take so many dogs that worth at the end of the line and transformed them physically, mentally and socially back into the amazing dogs that they should have been ! Not only that, she has been extremely generous with recommendations to help me make my rescue dog thrive. You are truly receiving a special dog if you get one from this rescue!