“Penny” 3-year-old female Penny is struggling to handle the chaos of shelter life. After living her life on the streets, this pretty 3-year-old was caught and brought in when it […]
Two-year-old Russell is a low-rider hound mix with the legs of a basset, the face of a beagle, and the eyes of a potential soulmate. This sweet boy is cautiously […]
“Barlina” 2-year-old female With her bright white whiskers and striking tuxedo coat, 2-year-old Barlina has both youth and beauty on her side. Unfortunately, though, little Barlina finds herself among the […]
“Ellie” 8-year-old female Lovely little Ellie is a gentle soul that would love to be someone’s lap dog. At 8-years-young, this sweet, spry Maltese mix is just looking for an […]
“Reeces” 8-year-old male DSH Big, orange, 8-year-old Reeces would like to audition for the job of holding down your sofa or recliner. He’d also be excellent at anchoring your Ottoman. […]
“Camilla” 1 1/2-year-old female collie mix Camilla would very much like the job of being your family’s athletic director. Need a jogging companion? Camilla’s your girl! Do the kids need […]
“Sassy” 1 1/2-year-old female beagle mix Beagle mix, Sassy, is getting passed by at the shelter and no one can understand why. She’s sweet, energetic, fun, and LOVES people, so […]
“Otis” 2-year-old male Two-year-old Otis just might be the most enthusiastic dog in the world. Part pug, part motivational speaker/life coach, Otis wakes up every morning and has the BEST DAY […]
“Jaguar” 9-year-old male dsh Sleek, handsome, 9-year-old Jaguar could be someone’s very rewarding project. He entered the shelter as a feral 5-month-old, and due to his timid nature, has lived […]
‘Honey’ 2-year-old male vizsla mix Honey arrived at the shelter skinny and far into her pregnancy, but sadly her pups succumbed to a virus contracted at her former location. Despite […]
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