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Adopt: lighthouseanimalshelter.org/adopt
Foster: lighthouseanimalshelter.org/foster
Thank you!
Cole is looking for his next new best pal! He’s spunky and fun and loves to play fetch. Even though he is a higher-energy boy outdoors, he settles so nicely in his room. He'll occupy himself with a toy or cuddle up in his bed and wait patiently for his turn to go outside. He'd make a great companion for someone who is looking for a copilot for all of their adventures but wants a snuggle buddy at night.
Cole is an affectionate boy who has no shame in showing off his belly for a good belly rub!
Cole loves every human that he meets but shouldn't live with small children as he can be jumpy when he's really excited to see his people.
Cole has his own room so he is left loose throughout the day without having any accidents. We crate him overnight and he does great in a crate as well.
He is quiet all day unless he can hear that his favorite dog walker is at the shelter!
Other Dogs: When Cole first arrived, he wasn't thrilled about other dogs and we have previously posted him as an only dog. However recently, thanks to the incredible wizardry of Tyler (Cole's favorite dog walker), he is learning social skills. He has been on a few walks now with Tyler's dog (adopted from Lighthouse!) and the two of them get along really well. We're not sure if Cole could live with another dog right now, but now we know that Cole has the potential to make more dog friends
Cats: Unknown - we can test him for applicants
Visitors are limited to those with approved applications.
Adopt: lighthouseanimalshelter.org/adopt
Foster: lighthouseanimalshelter.org/foster
Thank you!
Cole is looking for his next new best pal! He’s spunky and fun and loves to play fetch. Even though he is a higher-energy boy outdoors, he settles so nicely in his room. He'll occupy himself with a toy or cuddle up in his bed and wait patiently for his turn to go outside. He'd make a great companion for someone who is looking for a copilot for all of their adventures but wants a snuggle buddy at night.
Cole is an affectionate boy who has no shame in showing off his belly for a good belly rub!
Cole loves every human that he meets but shouldn't live with small children as he can be jumpy when he's really excited to see his people.
Cole has his own room so he is left loose throughout the day without having any accidents. We crate him overnight and he does great in a crate as well.
He is quiet all day unless he can hear that his favorite dog walker is at the shelter!
Other Dogs: When Cole first arrived, he wasn't thrilled about other dogs and we have previously posted him as an only dog. However recently, thanks to the incredible wizardry of Tyler (Cole's favorite dog walker), he is learning social skills. He has been on a few walks now with Tyler's dog (adopted from Lighthouse!) and the two of them get along really well. We're not sure if Cole could live with another dog right now, but now we know that Cole has the potential to make more dog friends
Cats: Unknown - we can test him for applicants
At this time, visitors at our shelter are limited to those who have submitted applications.
2.
Approve Application
We will contact you when your application has been reviewed. We are an all-volunteer organization but do our best to process apps quickly.
3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
We will contact you to set up an appointment to visit our shelter.
4.
Home Check
Some dogs require a home visit. In some cases, a home visit is not required. It depends on factors such as fencing, children, & other pets.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
The adoption contract will be signed at the home visit or the day you pick up your new pet from the shelter.
6.
Pay Fee
We accept check, card or venmo.
You will receive all medical paperwork, a new leash and collar, and food your new pet is used to eating.
Additional adoption info
We do not adopt on a first-come-first-serve basis, but rather by the best match between pet and family, although we will factor in the order of applications if there are equally good matches.
We do not adopt on a first-come-first-serve basis, but rather by the best match between pet and family, although we will factor in the order of applications if there are equally good matches.
We are open every day by appointment only. Appointments are limited to those who have submitted an application.
We are open every day by appointment only. Appointments are limited to those who have submitted an application.
More about this rescue
At Lighthouse Animal Shelter, an all volunteer, 501(c)3 organization, we promote the welfare of animals at risk of euthanasia. We also work with the community to maximize efforts in reducing pet overpopulation.
We rescue the majority of our dogs from high-intake shelters down south (the majority being from Kentucky, South Carolina & North Carolina) and get organize transport to our New Bedford shelter for adoption. We focus on last-call death row dogs.
The cats in our care are all local strays or surrenders and are generally adults to seniors.
At Lighthouse Animal Shelter, an all volunteer, 501(c)3 organization, we promote the welfare of animals at risk of euthanasia. We also work with the community to maximize efforts in reducing pet overpopulation.
We rescue the majority of our dogs from high-intake shelters down south (the majority being from Kentucky, South Carolina & North Carolina) and get organize transport to our New Bedford shelter for adoption. We focus on last-call death row dogs.
The cats in our care are all local strays or surrenders and are generally adults to seniors.
