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Puppies and dogs in Clay, Alabama

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Clay, Alabama. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Hank

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Hank. 76 pounds of pit bull and pure tank of love. Someone dropped him off without a note and drove away. He should be wary of people after that. He is not. He still trusts every human he meets. Hank is active with a chill streak. He loves a mix of short runs and long walks, so if you want an outdoorsy partner, he is your guy. He loves car rides too. He is loyal and family-focused. He has been tested with big kids and does great. Someone home for part of the day will suit him best. When Hank claims you, he tells you so with outgoing playful gentle nipping. He does the same with other dogs he likes. It looks bigger than it is. It fades as you get to know each other, but you should know about it in advance so the first time you see it you do not read it as something it is not. He is laid back, but if another dog comes at him aggressively, he will defend himself. That is honest, not a red flag. Most dogs do this. Things we cannot confirm yet. He has not been tested with cats, so do not assume he is fine with them. We are not 100 percent sure on his crate training history. And he is hesitant on slick flooring, so a household with rugs and carpet will be an easier transition than one that is mostly hardwood or tile. If you have been waiting for a loyal, active, 76-pound pit bull who wants to spend the next decade making you his favorite person, Hank is yours. All of our adoptions are spay/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Animal-Angels Foundation is a Best Friends Network Partner, which connects us to the largest lifesaving network in the country. Our adoptable pets are also published to Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest non-profit pet adoption website in North America. Through our Petco Love partnership, every adopter receives a 20 percent off coupon for Petco supplies on the day they take their new pet home. Wherever you find them, every adoption is supported by our 90-day Adoption Boost program and our Lifetime Return Policy.
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Maverick

American Pit Bull Terrier German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Maverick! Maverick is a handsome, nearly 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier/German Shepherd mix looking for his forever home. He’s house-trained, loves walks, chasing tennis balls, and knows sit, down, and “give me five.” Smart, athletic, and food-motivated, he’s eager to learn. We’ve had him since he was 6 weeks old, and he was raised with our children, but he hasn’t been well-socialized outside our immediate family. He’ll do best with an experienced adopter who can provide structure, continued training, and positive socialization. Maverick forms strong, loyal bonds and especially connects with women. We know that with patience and the right home, he’ll become an incredible companion. This has been a heartbreaking decision, and we’re committed to finding him the loving home he deserves.
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Bella

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 mos
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella is about 6 months old, white with a black patch over her left eye, and a Pit mix. She is playful, loves kids, gets along with other dogs, and is comfortable indoors and out. The photo of her perched in a baby high chair watching the room tells you exactly the kind of curious girl she is. She has lived in a fenced yard with her brother Rebel. She has not been tested with cats. Bella is still a puppy, so she needs training, structure, and a family ready for the work that goes into raising a great adult dog. We are placing her through Managed Rehoming and learning more about her as she settles in. She does not have to be adopted with Rebel, but they have lived together their whole lives. If you have room for both, that is the easier transition for them. All of our adoptions are spay/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Animal-Angels Foundation is a Best Friends Network Partner, which connects us to the largest lifesaving network in the country. Our adoptable pets are also published to Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest non-profit pet adoption website in North America. Through our Petco Love partnership, every adopter receives a 20 percent off coupon for Petco supplies on the day they take their new pet home. Wherever you find them, every adoption is supported by our 90-day Adoption Boost program and our Lifetime Return Policy.
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Nova

Australian Shepherd Husky

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
NEED ADOPTOR OR FOSTER ASAP. Nova is about six years old. She is blind. Her current human, Haley, loves her with her whole heart and would have kept her forever if life had let her. Haley is pregnant. Due in July. No support system to manage a senior blind dog and a newborn at the same time. The easy answer would have been 'take her to a shelter.' We knew the shelters were full. A senior blind dog goes to the back of the line at any of them, if she gets in at all. So we did what AAF does. We set up a foster-of-record arrangement. Haley stays with Nova until the baby comes. AAF pays for her food, her supplies, her vet care. AAF actively looks for the right adopter. A local groomer donated free grooming so Nova is shiny and ready for her adoption photos. Here is what Haley wants you to know about Nova. She gets around. She is not slowing down. She still plays with her toys. She loves car rides. She loves cats. She gets along with other dogs really well. She is blind, not anxious. She moves through her familiar space confidently and adapts to new spaces if you give her time. She is housebroken. She does not bark much. What Nova needs is a patient adopter who has had a senior dog before. If you have a cat, even better. If you take road trips and want a quiet co-pilot, she is your dog. She still has plenty of life in her. Haley is not surrendering Nova because she stopped loving her. She is doing the harder thing. She is asking for help so Nova ends up where she belongs instead of in a kennel. If that family is you, let's talk. All of our adoptions are spay/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Animal-Angels Foundation is a Best Friends Network Partner, which connects us to the largest lifesaving network in the country. Our adoptable pets are also published to Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest non-profit pet adoption website in North America. Through our Petco Love partnership, every adopter receives a 20 percent off coupon for Petco supplies on the day they take their new pet home. Wherever you find them, every adoption is supported by our 90-day Adoption Boost program and our Lifetime Return Policy.
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Baby

Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
NEED ADOPTOR OR FOSTER ASAP. When Baby was a puppy, she was trapped in a house fire in Gadsden, Alabama. Two people died in that fire. A Gadsden firefighter found her, pulled her out, and took her to Central Valley Veterinary in Gadsden. She survived. She still has scars on her back. She still has nightmares about it sometimes. The man who took her home from the vet at 14 weeks old is named Danny. She has slept in his bed every night since. Now Danny's living situation is changing. He has about a month to find Baby a home. He is asking for help so she does not have to start over from scratch. Here is what Danny wants you to know about Baby. She is almost three years old. She is house-trained, spayed, heartworm negative, registered with Alabama Bullies. She walks on a leash. She lives indoors and only goes outside to potty. She gets along with all dogs, big and small. She loves women. She loves everybody. She is also high strung. She barks. She is scared of fire, of candles, of storms, of fireworks, of loud noises. She will sit in front of a fireplace when it is cold, but only if her dog brother is next to her. There is one hard truth you have to know about Baby before you apply. She will kill a cat. She is also death on rats, mice, squirrels, and rabbits. If you have a cat, do not apply. Save her the heartbreak of being returned. If you do not have a cat, Baby is the kind of dog who will love you with her whole self for the rest of her life. She acts tough but she is scared of her own shadow. Danny wakes her up when she cries in her sleep. He wants someone to keep doing that for her. All of our adoptions are spay/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Animal-Angels Foundation is a Best Friends Network Partner, which connects us to the largest lifesaving network in the country. Our adoptable pets are also published to Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest non-profit pet adoption website in North America. Through our Petco Love partnership, every adopter receives a 20 percent off coupon for Petco supplies on the day they take their new pet home. Wherever you find them, every adoption is supported by our 90-day Adoption Boost program and our Lifetime Return Policy.
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Hercules

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Pinson, AL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
He is a sweet little pup. A friend had cancer and couldn’t care for him during a hard time. She passed from cancer so we took him in. Shortly afterwards I became pregnant and caring for him is increasingly difficult. We love him and he’s a sweet boy but we weren’t expecting a dog nor were we expecting a baby. We just want him in a home that deserves him and will give him lots of love.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Clay, Alabama

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Australian Shepherd Rescue of Alabama

P.O. Box 414, Clay, AL 35048

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Animal-Angels Foundation

Pinson, AL 35126

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Must Love Paws Rescue

PO Box 483, Trussville, AL 35173

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Iron City Rescue - Alabama

450 Hickory Valley Rd, Trussville, AL 35173

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Rebecca's Paws and Claws Inc.

P. O. Box 229, Remlap, AL 35133

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G.R.A.C.E. Animal Foundation

10520 Highway 411, Odenville, AL 35120

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Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation

We are not a shelter., Our fosters are cared for inside loving homes of our volunteers, Birmingham, AL 35235

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Rotties & Notties, Inc.

1826 Carl Jones Rd., Moody, AL 35004

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Crossing Paths Animal Rescue

Box 304, Locust Fork, AL 35097

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Blount Animal Rescue Kennel Inc.

P.O.Box 47, Locust Fork, AL 35097

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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