Catahoula Leopard Dog puppies and dogs in Kelso, Washington

✨ Meet Kahlo – The One-Eared Wonder! ✨ Looking for a loyal sidekick with a heart of gold and a little extra character? Then allow us to introduce you to Kahlo! This handsome 10-year-old Catahoula Hound mix was adopted from Wet Nose Foster Paws five years ago and is now searching for a new forever family. With his sweet golden eyes, one adorable ear, and a personality that's equal parts spunky, awkward, and charming, Kahlo has never met a cozy nap spot he didn't love. What makes Kahlo special? ⭐ Expert snuggler ⭐ Professional treat enthusiast ⭐ Loves sniffing adventures on walks ⭐ Puzzle toy champion ⭐ House trained ⭐ Recall trained ⭐ Knows sit, stay, down, circle, go to your spot, and more ⭐ Smart, eager to learn, and very food motivated Kahlo would love a home where he can be the center of attention. He does best as an only dog and would thrive in a home without young children (kids 12+ are just fine!). He has lived successfully with cats in the past and quickly warms up to new people. At 10 years young, Kahlo still has plenty of love, laughs, and adventures left to share. Whether it's exploring the neighborhood with his nose leading the way or curling up beside you for a movie night, Kahlo is ready to be someone's best friend. ✔️ Neutered ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Up to date on vaccines ✔️ Ready for his next chapter Could Kahlo be the missing piece of your family? If you're interested in fostering or adopting this wonderful boy, send us a message today! ❤️ Please share to help this amazing one-eared gentleman find the home he deserves! This is a courtesy post if you reach out to us we can provide you with the owners information to reach out to them about him. October 8, 2026, 6:43 am

Nugget is a very lovable teddy bear of a dog. He’s 2 years old and very easy going and wonderful on walks. We are looking for his forever home as he gets some anxiety when it comes to younger children, an ideal home would be with a small family or family with older children. Nugget is very good with multiple pets in the home including cats.

Meet Merlina Safe in Foster Care and Blossoming—Now Merlina Is Ready for a Forever Home of Her Own ❤️ Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Terrier Mix Gender: Female | Age: Approximately 8 months  | Weight/Size: 20 lbs Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️ Medical: Spay Status: Fixed | Vaccination Status: Current | Microchip Status: Not Provided Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Merlina's Story Merlina's journey has already taken an important turn for the better. After being found without a permanent home, Merlina was fortunate enough to be welcomed into a loving foster home. Instead of having to wait in a rescue environment, she has been able to experience the comfort and stability of living with a family while she waits for the one thing she still needs—a forever home of her own. Life in foster care has given Merlina the opportunity to show everyone what a wonderful dog she truly is. Merlina is outgoing, loving, and incredibly friendly. She enjoys meeting people and has an open, social personality that makes her easy to connect with. She's the kind of dog who wants to be involved in what's happening around her, whether that's heading out for a walk, spending time outside, playing, or simply relaxing with her people. At approximately two years old, Merlina is at a fantastic age. She has moved beyond the earliest puppy stage while still being young, active, and ready for plenty of adventures. At 35 pounds, she's also a manageable medium size that can fit comfortably into many different lifestyles. Her time in foster care has helped prepare her for family life, but moving into a permanent home will still be a transition. Merlina needs someone willing to give her the patience and consistency every rescue dog deserves while she learns that this time, she's truly home. As a Catahoula Leopard Dog / Terrier Mix, Merlina may have many of the intelligent, energetic, and loyal qualities associated with these breeds. Catahoula's are known for being bright, athletic dogs that form strong bonds with their families, while Terriers often bring confidence, curiosity, and a fun-loving personality. Merlina will benefit from a home that provides both physical activity and opportunities to keep her mind engaged. Merlina would thrive with a family that offers: Plenty of love and companionship Daily walks and regular exercise Positive reinforcement training Interactive toys and mental enrichment Continued socialization Consistent household routines and boundaries Plenty of opportunities to be included in family activities A safe indoor home where she's treated as a cherished member of the family A lifelong commitment Merlina's foster home gave her a safe place to land. Now she's ready for the family who will give her a permanent place to belong. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Living in foster care gives Merlina valuable experience in a home environment, but adopters should remember that every new home brings different people, routines, sounds, expectations, and surroundings. Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule: 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling comfortable 3 Weeks to understand her new household routine 3 Months to settle in, build trust, and truly feel at home Her future family should be prepared to continue working on any household manners, leash skills, boundaries, or other training she may need. Merlina's intelligence and outgoing personality can make positive reinforcement training a wonderful way to build a relationship with her. Consistency, praise, treats, games, and clear expectations will help her understand what her new family wants from her. She will benefit from: Continued positive reinforcement training Daily walks and physical activity Interactive games and enrichment Consistent routines Continued positive socialization Plenty of family interaction Patience during her transition from foster care With structure, affection, and time to adjust, Merlina has everything she needs to become a wonderful lifelong companion. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Adopting Merlina means making a commitment to care for her throughout every stage of her life. Her future family should be prepared to provide: Routine veterinary wellness examinations Vaccinations as recommended by a veterinarian Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention Routine dental care A nutritious, balanced diet Healthy weight management Daily physical exercise Mental stimulation and enrichment Continued training and socialization Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs A safe, comfortable indoor home We recommend establishing care with a veterinarian shortly after adoption so Merlina can have an ongoing wellness plan tailored to her individual needs. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Merlina, please complete an adoption application at: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving deserving dogs another chance at safe, loving, permanent homes. Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Merlina has already found a safe place to stay, but a foster home was never meant to be the end of her story. This outgoing, loving girl is ready for something permanent—a family to adventure with, a home to settle into, and people she can finally call her own. ❤️October 7, 2026, 10:25 am

Meet Jingle A Happy Girl Looking for a Patient, Experienced Person to Show Her the World Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix Gender: Female | DOB: April 23, 2025 | Age: Approximately 1.5 Years Weight: 45 lbs | Size: Medium Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids: No | Cats: Unknown Best Match: Experienced Dog Owner Personality: Happy | ❤️ Sweet | Learning | Ready to Explore Medical: ✔️ Spayed | ✔️ Fully Vaccinated | ✔️ Healthy Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Jingle’s Story Jingle is a happy Catahoula Leopard Dog mix who has spent her life being raised in a sanctuary environment. Born April 23, 2025, she is still a young dog with so much potential—she simply needs the right person willing to give her the patience, guidance, and experiences she hasn't yet had. Because Jingle has grown up in a sanctuary rather than a traditional home, many parts of everyday family life may be new to her. She may need continued socialization and time to become comfortable with new people, places, sounds, routines, and experiences. Jingle is not a good match for a home with children. She needs an experienced adult owner who understands that building confidence takes time and won't expect her to adjust to everything overnight. Catahoula Leopard Dogs are often intelligent, athletic, alert, independent, and deeply loyal. They can thrive with people who provide structure, mental stimulation, appropriate exercise, and consistent positive training. Jingle doesn't need someone to rush her. She needs someone who will help her discover the world at a pace that allows her to feel safe and successful. Training, Socialization & What to Expect For Jingle, patience and positive socialization will be especially important. Her new owner should be prepared to introduce unfamiliar experiences gradually rather than overwhelming her with too much too quickly. A predictable routine and positive-reinforcement training can help her develop confidence and learn what life in a home is all about. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best. Jingle may need continued work with household routines, leash skills, basic commands, recall, appropriate greetings, handling, new environments, and everyday household experiences. Because she needs additional socialization, her adopter should focus on quality rather than quantity. Calm, successful experiences are far more valuable than forcing her into busy or uncomfortable situations. The 3-3-3 Rule 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to begin understanding her new routine 3 Months to build trust, confidence, and feel more at home For a dog like Jingle, adjustment may take longer—and that's perfectly okay. The goal isn't to meet a deadline. It's to give her the time she needs to succeed. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Jingle is healthy, fully vaccinated, and spayed. Her future owner should continue providing routine wellness examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, flea and parasite prevention, dental care, quality nutrition, healthy weight management, grooming, nail care, appropriate exercise, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary. Mental enrichment will be important as well. Training games, sniffing activities, food puzzles, structured walks, and other confidence-building activities can give Jingle productive ways to use both her mind and body. Adoption Information Jingle is looking for a patient, loving, experienced adult home without children. Her adopter should understand that she may need additional socialization and time to transition from sanctuary life into life as a companion dog. If you are interested in adopting Jingle, please complete an adoption application: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. While based in Southern California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family and a home where they will be loved and cared for throughout their life. Jingle has spent her young life in a sanctuary. Now she deserves the chance to discover what having a person of her own feels like. She's a happy girl who doesn't need perfection—she needs patience, consistency, love, and someone willing to show her that the world beyond the sanctuary can be a safe and wonderful place. October 7, 2026, 10:25 am

What my friends at OHS say about me:I may be shy at first, but once we get to know each other I will shower you with love!I love to run, play, learn new things and hang with my favorite people!I had so much fun meeting another dog here in the shelter. My friends at OHS think I would be great at making new dog friends!Get your throwing arm ready! I would love to play fetch with you as much as we can.I am sure to wiggle and waggle my way into your heart.Are you ready for me and you to be stuck like glue?I hope you aren't afraid of insects because I'm an adorable cuddle bug!To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.The type of home I'm looking for:I need to go to a home where there is another dog to help boost my confidence and to play with!I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted. I need to go to a home without small children.I may do best with an owner who has had experience owning or caring for shy and fearful dogs.It could be with you! Click here to learn about the adoption process. Primary Color: Brindle Weight: 67 Age: 0yrs 8mths 0wks

Meet Betsy Blue, the wiggly, talkative, piglet-sounding sweetheart you didn’t know you needed in your life. Betsy is about two years old, and while we can’t be certain since she’s a rescue, our best guess is that she’s a Catahoula Leopard Dog and Pittie mix. With her one blue eye and one brown eye, her soft, floppy ears, and her gorgeous coloring, she’s as stunning as she is silly. Betsy wears her heart close to her chest, and really leans into the people she knows best. However once you join her inner circle, she's the most loving and loyal pup you'll ever have. She's joyful, snorty, and downright hilarious. Her foster says she sounds like a piglet when she gets excited, and she'll greet her favorite people with the biggest smile on her face. Betsy has insurmountable, never ending affection for her humans with wags, wiggles, and the most loving gaze you could imagine. This girl has a deep love for her people. See just how loving and silly this girl can be in her video! https://youtu.be/s42gtTUfaQg?si=chzlVTRf8K1Stl5r Betsy is an active girl who loves her walks, and she’s an absolute dream on the leash. She’ll trot right beside you, checking in with sweet eye contact to make sure you’re enjoying yourself as much as she is. Back at home, she’s a toy enthusiast — her favorite playthings are actually small plush cat toys. She’ll toss them into the air, chase them around, and keep herself entertained with the tiniest of stuffies. She’s also a huge foodie, totally motivated by treats, which makes her not only fun but easy to train. Betsy is a smart girl too! She picks up new commands within a day or so, and loves to spend quality time learning with you. Betsy has lived with other dogs in her foster home and, while she can be shy and a little unsure at first, she blossoms once she feels safe. With time and patience, she turns into a playful companion who enjoys running, chasing, and being chased. Betsy is a dream cat-friendly girl. Her foster mom brings home all sorts of kitties - big social ones, shy ones, and even baby kittens! Betsy does phenomenal with them all. She can read the roam and if a cat wants to play - she's up for it! If the cat doesn't want anything to do with her - she gets that too! She has had plenty of practice in being cat-savvy and is capable of living peacefully with them. Because Betsy can be slow to open up to new people, she would do best with a family who understands the beauty of patience. She would thrive in a quieter home where she can truly decompress, gain confidence, and learn that the world isn’t such a scary place. Older kids who can respect her space and let her come around on her own terms would be a great match for her. Once she trusts you, though, Betsy bonds hard. She’ll be your devoted best friend, your walking buddy, your toy-tossing partner, and your snuggly couch companion. Betsy never fails to bring a smile to everyone she meets. She’s wiggly, silly, snorty, and incredibly loyal — the kind of dog who will make you laugh every single day while reminding you just how special the bond between a rescue and their person can be. She has been described as just so loveable! If you’re ready to give her the patience she deserves, Betsy is ready to give you her whole heart. Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? Apply today! https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/68936241617dcbbe5003a5dc Questions? Email kristenboswell@threelittlepittiesrescue.org We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travel safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience! The adoption fee is $900 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship! We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews: https://g.co/kgs/UQ5Pyai We care deeply about creating lasting matches between dog and family for long term success, and take the time to ensure each adoption is a fit through our matchmaking process. At our 2 acre Texas based property, we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group training and socialization play groups helping them stay confident, well rounded, and adoption-ready. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog’s growth and we enjoy seeing their progress! We go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives exceptional care. Veterinarians consistently praise our medical standards. From routine care to advanced treatments, each dog receives personalized attention. Hard costs for a healthy dog range from $804-$920; heartworm-positive dogs or those needing specialized care can exceed $2,000+. Adoption fees help cover a portion of these expenses, but without government funding, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap—ranging from $100–$1,000+ per dog. Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet. It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these SPECIAL PERKS: Extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family Discounts on Embark DNA test kit- $30 off of Breed ID test or $50 off of Breed ID plus Health test 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion A free private online dog training session with GoodPup, plus low pricing for future sessions Access to multiple dog trainers in your area, along with $40 off of your first session of in person dog training through Rover Training 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a delicious PNW based fresh dog meatballs subscription Coupons for a fun visit to Petco 20% off of Dr. Cuddles pet first aid and hygiene solutions Discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another. Follow our journey and stay connected! 🌐 threelittlepittiesrescue.org 📘 facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue 📸 instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? APPLY TODAY and become a hero for pets in need! *Due to rising transportation costs, a $87 surcharge applies. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed without DNA testing. NOTE- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.