Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | By: The PAWtographers
Asherโs story begins in the most heartbreaking of places: a backyard breeding and hoarding situation in Indiana, where he and 34 other small dogs lived in neglect. At just five months old, he was dirty, matted, underweightโand scared.
It took a caravan of dedicated rescue volunteers from Shih Tzu & Furbaby Rescue to drive those dogs across state lines, finally delivering them to safety in St. Maryโs, Georgia. One of those lucky passengers? A wide-eyed pup named Asher, ready to start his new life.

Fast forward to today, and Asher is a totally different dogโwell-loved, well-fed, and living his best life in Jacksonville, Florida. He still has some stormy-day worries (we get it, buddyโthunder is rude), and car rides arenโt his favorite thing, but heโs made incredible strides in confidence and trust.
We met Asher not long after his rescue at a Tails & Trails event at the Jacksonville Arboretumโand even then, his quiet bravery and soulful eyes were undeniable. Heโs a little shy at first, especially with new people, but once he warms up? Total cuddle bug. Heโs curious, playful, and especially loves romping around with his furbrothersโincluding one adopted from the same rescue. (Double the glow-up. Double the love.)
He and his brothersโMushu and Cooperโare coming for a family session at our new studio this fall! Of course weโll follow up with photos. (Because when youโve got that much personality in one pack, it has to be documented.)
Itโs the eyes for us. That sweet little head tilt. The way he curls up just a little closer when the world gets loud. Asher may be small, but the love he brings is anything but. His gentle spirit, quiet resilience, and playful heart are the kind of magic you canโt manufacture.
From a backyard in Indiana to a life full of snuggles and second chances, Asher reminds us that even the tiniest dogs can have the biggest transformations.
๐ธ Photographed by: The PAWtographers
๐ถ Shoutout to:ย Shih Tzu Furbaby Rescue
If your pup has strutted their stuff at one of our events or had their own private session, you might already be sitting on a Glow-Up story of your own. And if weย havenโtย photographed your dog yetโฆ why not?! Seriously. Hereโs your sign (and itโs shaped like a biscuit). Letโs make magicโand memoriesโtogether.
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