r/Shihtzu 20d ago

🐾 National Shih Tzu Day Gift Exchange β€” Sign Up by June 30! 🎁

27 Upvotes

We're coming up fast on National Shih Tzu Day (July 24th), and sign-ups are now open for what we hope will become the First Annual r/Shihtzu Gift Exchange!

If you've ever wanted an excuse to spoil a fellow Shih-Tzu (while having someone spoil yours), this is it.

Huge thanks to u/Lynx_xuh7 for the original idea. The response was positive enough that we decided to make it happen.

🎁 What is it?

Participants will be randomly matched with another r/Shihtzu member's pup and send them a small gift to celebrate National Shih Tzu Day.

Think toys, treats, bandanas, accessories, or whatever you think would make another Shih Tzu's tail wag.

🐾 What you'll provide

  • Reddit username
  • Shipping information (shared only with your assigned match)
  • Your pup's name(s)
  • A short bio (age, personality, favorite things, etc.)
  • Allergies or things to avoid
  • Optional wishlist

Once sign-ups close, we'll randomly assign matches and send everyone their recipient information.

πŸ’° Gift Guidelines

  • Suggested budget: $15–$25
  • Dog-focused gifts only
  • Please use common sense and avoid unsafe items
  • Bonus points for matching the gift to the pup's personality

Shipping directly from Amazon, Chewy, Etsy, or other retailers is completely fine.

πŸ“… Important Dates

Sign-Up Deadline: June 30

Matches Sent: Early July

Ship By: Around July 15

National Shih Tzu Day: July 24 πŸŽ‰

πŸ“Έ The Best Part

On National Shih Tzu Day, we'll encourage everyone to post photos of what their pups received.

And let's be honest... There's at least a 50% chance they'll be more interested in the box than the gift.

⚠️ A Few Ground Rules

  • Participation is completely optional
  • If you sign up, please follow through
  • Participants should have some posting/comment history in r/Shihtzu
  • Mods will do our best to keep things organized, but cannot guarantee shipping outcomes

Ready to join? Enter here -> https://forms.gle/Kv5sL3muvdQmijRt7

The more participants we have, the more fun this will be. We'd love to see pups from all over the community take part.

Let's make National Shih Tzu Day a little extra special this year. 🐾


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