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Every time we lose a dog,
they take a piece of our hearts with them.
Every new dog who comes into our lives
gifts us with a piece of their heart.
If we live long enough all the components of our hearts
will be a dog, and we will become as
generous and loving as they are.
Please click on the image below to join our Facebook Family where we share updates on our little ones, pictures, memories and more.
We are an Animal Protection Shelter registered with the State of Michigan and function under a Special Use Permit within our township.
We are located in Trufant, Michigan. 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.
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 keep an update of total vetting costs at
Foster Vetting Costs.
Please visit our Available Dogs.
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.
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.
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 Sanctuary Babies.
Our Sanctuary babies only ask for a monthly commitment on your part of $25.00.
Please click on
to help our seniors and special needs pupsters.
100% of all donations are applied to our vet fund. The Director of the rescue maintains our website so that we do not have website fees with the exception of server costs. Many of the Gift Shop items are donated by volunteers so that the rescue receives 100% of the sales proceeds. We have been selling
and
for 20 years. If your dogs are in
need please click on the links above.
Caring for our senior and special needs dogs requires a significant and often long term financial commitment. If you would like to help us continue our work please make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you for your support. All donations are welcomed and can be paid through PayPal
or sent directly to
Peke A Tzu Rescue
PO Box 1
Trufant, MI 49347
Copyright© 2026, Peke A Tzu Rescue. All Rights Reserved.
Pekingese Rescue, Shih Tzu Rescue, Maltese Rescue, Poodle Rescue & Yorkie Rescue
Contents of this site are the property of Peke A Tzu Rescue.
Do not take anything from the site without permission.
Website is maintained by J. Collins.
Peke A Tzu Rescue logo designed by Erin Fontana.
Trufant, MI 49347
Phone: 616.984.6292
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Poetry
There are so many wonderful poems and quotes that have been shared with us throughout the years and we would like to in turn share them with all of our friends. If you have a favorite poem or quote that is not listed please feel free to send it to us. We would love to add to our library.
10 Commandments Of A Pet Owner
A Dog's Prayer
A Gift
A Rescuer's Creed
Dear Foster Mom (Dad)
Dogs and Heaven
Dog Heaven
Dog Parent
A Dog's Soul
Glimpse of Rainbow Bridge
Gone to Rainbow Bridge
How Could You?
I Am An Animal Rescuer
I Awake
I Can Not See You
If Not For You
I Only Wanted You
I Stole Your Dog Today
I Stood By Your Bed Last Night
Lend A Pup
Let Me Stay
Letters To A Dog
Little Pieces
May I Go Now?
A Message From Your Pet
Message To My Master
My Dog
My Foster Dog is Beautiful
No More Tears
Not An Angel
One By One
Only A Dog
A Pet's Prayer
Precious Pet Time
Rainbow Bridge
Rescue Angels
Rescued Dog
A Rescue's Thank you
Shared
She Cannot Say Good-Bye
Special Friend
Thank you for this foster
The Dance
The Happy Pet's Bedtime Prayer
The Last Battle
The Litter
The Reason
The Rescue Dog
The Rescuer's Quilt
Time To Go
To My Foster Mom
Two Lost Souls
Waiting
Walk With An Old Dog
Welcome at Rainbow Bridge
When I Am Old
Your Pets in Heaven
We would like to share the following poems with all of you in tribute to the precious foster and forever pupsters in our lives.
Abandoned
A Champion I Will Always Be
A Road Built With Love
A Walk Down Memory Lane Together
Be True To Those You Love
Blind Love
Brotherly Love
Crossing Together
Daddy's Girl
Early Goodbyes
Family Ties
Forgive Those That Do Not Understand
Free At Last
Freed From Pain Forever
Free To Love Again
I Will Never Be Alone Again
It Was A Long Way Home
Left Alone to Grieve
Left To Die
Listen Closely
Love Is All I Need
Loved Briefly but Unconditionally
Loved For Just Being Me
My Special Garden
My Stay Was Too Brief
My True Rescue Friend
Never Give Up
Oh, If I Only Could Have Stayed Longer
Our Angels Have Left Us
Our Brave Little Man
Our Golden Girl
Our Most Precious Jewel
Our Special Gift from God
Our Sweet Magician
Our Sweet Teddy Bear
Please Fulfill My Dream
Please Save Me!
Prancin' and Dancin'
Puppies Are Not Forever
Resident Of Your Heart
Reunited
Seniors Need Love Too
So Much Love in Such a Small Package
Special Treasures
The Face Of An Angel
The Rockman
The Stars Above
There Is Always Love Awaiting Us
There Is Someone Waiting To Love You
The Twelve Months Of The Year
To Whom It May Concern
Two Wonderful Years
Unforgivable Sin
Vehicle of Happiness
We Are The Seniors and Special Needs
You're Never Too Old To Be Loved
We Do Not Ask for Much
We feel blessed that God led us into rescue. We have learned so much about arthritis, nutrition, seizures, bladder and kidney disease, heart disease, skin problems, chronic ear infections, diabetes, etc.
We have also learned that our precious pupsters can overcome many behavioral issues with education, a lot of patience, understanding and love.
We would like to share some helpful websites with our friends. Please see the below links for Dog Health and Behavior.
With the recall of many commercially made dry and canned dog foods, we have many dog guardians asking about nutrition. We compiled the information at Nutrition.
Important: Please discuss these articles with your veterinarian before making any changes in your dog's medical care, diet, or daily regimen.
DOG HEALTH
Animal CPR
Pet Arthritis Resource Center
Joint Supplements- Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM
Food Allergies
Human Foods that Poison Pets
Dental Disease in Pets
Dental Anatomy of Dogs
Onions and Garlic are Toxic to Your Pet
Plants that are Toxic to Your Pet
Poisonous Flowers and Plants Can Harm Your Pets
Glaucoma
Weight Loss Diet
Canine Immune System
Reading Laboratory Results
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm: The Parasite
Heartworm Preventatives Comparison
Canine Epilepsy
Blue Power Ear Treatment
Function of Dog Shampoo Ingredients
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center
T-Touch Therapy
Green Hope Farm Flower Essences
Vestibular Disease
Vestibular Syndrome
Vet Technicians Education for Tomorrow's Vet Techs
DOG BEHAVIOR
Pet Proofing-Keeping Your Yard and Home Safe for your Pet
Who's in Charge Here? A Lesson in Becoming Alpha
Teaching Your Aggressive Dog Deferential Behavior
Positive Reinforcement
Canine Rivalry
Dog Aggression
Possession Aggression
Food Aggression
Barking: A Common Behavior Problem
Housetraining a New Puppy
Copraphagia (Stool Eating)
Puppy Bitng & Nipping
Puppy Chewing Problems
Separation Anxiety
DOG GROOMING
Grooming Your Shih Tzu
How To Make A Simple Casual Top Knot
Grooming Your Pekingese
CANINE LEGAL RIGHTS
Anti-Cruelty Statutes by State
Pet Trust
Dog Bite Law
State By State Guide to Moving with Pets
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