Shih Tzus are given regular grooming, parasite checks and needed treatment. Before adoption, they are altered, updated with vaccinations, given medication to prevent flea or tick infection, and microchipped. They believe that rehabilitating and rehoming rescue dogs give them the chance to live normal lives. Established in 1999, STRAES has been able to put Shih Tzus in loving homes through its adoption program that caters to dogs that need medical attention and emotional support.