“Nico” 4-year-old male terrier mix At four years old, terrier mix Nico has graduated from the silliness of puppyhood to the calmer, more self-contained stages of early adulthood. And, with […]
“Poptart” 9-year-old male Nine-year-old Poptart doesn’t have a problem getting adopted because he’s friendly and eager to meet visitors; he’s been adopted twice. Unfortunately, Poptart has also been returned twice, […]
“Princess Flea-a” 2-year-old female Do you remember in the original Star Wars trilogy how Princess Leia is this smart, strong, beautiful heroine, leading the rebellion against the forces of the […]
“Theo” 2-year-old male field spaniel mix The first thing to catch your eye about Theo will probably be his silky black coat, but the quality that’s going to completely charm […]
“Sundance” 6-month-old male Once upon a time, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Cat were the mischievous tabby team of the kitten room; when they were together, hijacks ensued! But then, […]
“Baby” 1-year-old female dsh It’s possible that 1-year-old Baby was named for someone’s childhood dolly that was the perfect, little, inanimate friend, but it’s much more likely she was named […]
2-year-old female Coco Almond Loco’s personality is as delicious as her name suggests. And, with her youthful, fun energy, and beautiful sable coat, this impish two-year-old is the whole package! […]
Male DSH “My favorite thing to do is play ALL DAY LONG. I’m shy around new people, but once we get to know each other I can be very sweet […]
1-1/2-year-old male DSH Mark Sloan is a black, almost 1-1/2-year-old domestic shorthair. We’re scratching our heads trying to figure out why Mark hasn’t found his home yet! Easy-going, agreeable, friendly […]
6- month-old hound mix Piper is a beautiful 6-month-old hound mix. She is all puppy. She loves her walks and playtime in the yard. She is a bundle of energy. […]
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