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Freddy (Humpty)

Black Mouth Cur Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Madison, AL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Freddy is not just a dog, he's an experience, an adventure, if you will. Lol. I swear he has ADHD.He's also still basically a puppy. A large puppy at about 65 lbs.A blend of Black Mouth Cur with a little bit of maybe catahoula and Alabama brown dog thrown in for good measure. He’s fully vetted, neutered, on monthly heart worm, flea and tick prevention and micro chipped.He’s looking for his forever home and boy does he ever deserve it. He’s been in boarding at a local facility most of his life and is ready to spread his wings with a family who loves him. Or an active single person, perhaps.Freddy is a very energetic and playful pup. His favorite thing to do is to play fetch, hike and run. He would be a great companion for someone who likes to take long walks, hikes…somebody with his high level of energy. But he does know how to mind!!! He just doesn't want to of he doesn't have to. LolHe's been through training and will listen to someone who is Alpha.Please consider giving this young man a home. Probably best if no small children in the household as he is a little rambunctious, although he likes kids. He does like to mouth since he's still a puppy. A big puppy.Since he is so athletic, he could jump a standard chain link fence or a low standing fence so a 6 ft privacy fence would be ideal for him or someone committed to leash walking/hiking on the daily. A few times on the daily. NO CATS FOR HIM!!!HE HAS A VERY STRONG PREY DRIVE SO NO SMALL ANIMALS OF ANY KIND.He has had a week of in home one on one training and would love to find someone that could reinforce that.He must have a strong person to lead him or he'll lead them!His fee would never cover what we've put into him, so his fee has been sponsored by someone to the RIGHT home but a donation is required.Please apply online for him at madisonarf.org
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Missy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Madison, AL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
She was recently cat tested and couldn't have cared less...Missy is the type of dog who, after a couple of months you will wonder how you ever lived without her.Prissy Missy was found in a parking lot, dumped by a cruel someone, so she didn't have the best beginning at life, as a lot of them and we certainly want to change that for all of our babies! We want to make them forget their past and have the best future and forever after. She is a little timid with new people but warms up quickly, does not like small children in her face because she thinks they move too fast and they scare her, so she would do best with teens.She does love to play but she also gives the best hugs in all the world and loves to snuggle in your lap and would love to watch TV with you on the sofa. Apply online to Foster or adoptWe furnish everything for Foster homes. She is spayed, fully vetted and on heartworm prevention. If you have other dogs, yours must also be altered fully vetted and on heartworm prevention with a vet reference I can call.Adoption fee is $200MadisonARF.org is where you will find the application for both foster and adoption. She'll change your life for the better.
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Reno

Australian Shepherd Poodle (Standard)

Male, 8 mos
Madison, AL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Reno is so very sweet and has been raised around children, other dogs, is active as most puppies are but he is a mixture of herding breed with lots of energy and poodle, both being very smart so he's willing to learn. He is not an alpha dog, he's pretty submissive and knows when to back down if someone doesn't want to play with him. He walks well on a leash, will pull a bit but will stop if you tell him to and walk more calmly. He needs another dog his size (medium size or larger) to play with and a privacy fence to run and potty in.However, he's actually an old soul in a puppy body since he was raised with old dogs and doesn't really seem like he wants to play. The boarding facility says he comes out of his kennel to go potty then wants to go right back into his kennel So I guess he doesn't require another dog to play with in actuality and would probably be a fine apartment dog as long as he was taken for walks for exercise and potty. He is house and crate trained but doesn't need to be crated all day, if at all possible. He is still a puppy so he could chew if very bored. Distraction is necessary, along with toys. He's fully vetted. You must have a recent vet reference listed on the application and your dogs must be altered, up to date on all vaccines and heartworm prevention. I do contact your vet for the reference so the telephone number is necessary on the application. He is not a first time dog owner type dog. He requires a lot of grooming so a groomer is a requirement and he needs grooming now. He was born 12/25. He doesn't mind cats. He's maybe 40# right now and growing.He is not hypoallergenic. His adoption fee is $300 Apply online at MadisonARF.org
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Coco

Goldendoodle

Female, Adult
Madison, 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
🐾 Goldendoodle Looking for a Loving New Home 🐾 I’m looking to find a loving and responsible new home for my Goldendoodle. She is housetrained as long as she is kept on a regular walking/potty schedule or has access to go outside when needed. She does get very excited when she sees new people or people who don’t live in the home, so she would benefit from someone who is willing to continue working with her on staying calm when greeting visitors. She has never bitten anyone and has no history of biting or aggression. She will also go to her new home with all of her remaining food and one remaining monthly dose of Simparica Trio. I want to make sure she goes to a home that is a good fit for her and where she’ll receive plenty of attention, exercise, and love. This isn’t a decision I’m taking lightly, so I will be selective about her new home. Please message me if you’re seriously interested, and I’d be happy to answer questions and tell you more about her.
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Socks

Beagle

Male, Adult
Madison, AL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Socks is a sweet boy. We have become too busy to give him the attention he deserves. He loves being indoors or outdoors. A happy, playful dog with a sweet disposition. For a beagle he does bark and dig a bit but not that often. Would be great around a family or someone living alone that would live on him.
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Preston

Dachshund

Male, 10 yrs
Madison, AL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Since he is heartworm positive because his owner didn't give him monthly heartworm prevention, MARF is paying for the 30 days of doxycycline with steroids to begin killing off the heartworms and for the proheart shot (which he's had).The adopter will have to go back in 6 months for the next proheart shot and be responsible for that one and another heartworm test. Hopefully he'll be heartworm free after that! So you'll need a good vet reference.We've had X-rays done and there's no murmur or anything like that.HEARTWORMS ARE NOT CONTAGIOUS!!This is the write up from the shelter where he was going as a stray. I couldn't have said it any better because they have an awesome writer! Of course it's been altered a bit since we've had him in foster.If you're on the hunt for a senior small dog, please make sure to check out Preston.Preston was found roaming all by his lonesome here in Huntsville. He was found with overgrown nails, covered in mud and with mats throughout his body. This poor boy has definitely been through it and has realized since arriving here that he isn't cut out for the stray dog life. He'd rather be on the sofa with you than out running the streets.If you're looking for a pet that likes to cuddle, you'll definitely find that in him. From what the shelter observed, Preston does not care for toys or treats. The best reward in his eyes is to be close to you. He is pretty laid back and not very energetic at all, so he might be a good fit for a home that can't have a more busy dog at their feet. We believe he is a dachshund mix, and due to his medium length fur, will need a home that can provide consistent grooming to help keep him comfortable. Preston is estimated to be around 10 years and 12 lbs. A standard long hair dachshund blend (with what, we have no idea).He does go outside with the other dogs, although sometimes he will have a poop accident in the house so pee pads are suggested. He's a complete lap dog and a sweet lovable baby boy who only wants to be loved and to give love. All dogs adopted from us are altered, microchipped, heartworm tested, given rabies vaccine, bordetella, distemper parvo booster, flea/tick prevention and heartworm prevention. (I have since found out that the owner gave him away before she passed away and his name might be Johnny, if it's actually the same dog. The shelter records show he's 7 but I changed them to 10 after receiving that message).You must apply at madisonarf.org to adopt and have an excellent vet reference.Adoption fee is $150.00

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Connie’s Canine Rescue

Madison, AL 35758

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Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (Madison ARF)

P. O. Box 2486, Madison, AL 35758

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Little Big Paws Rescue

Madison, AL 35758

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Madison City Police Department - Animal Control

100 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

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DIY Rescue

Madison, AL 35758

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The Ark, Inc

139 Bo Cole Road Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35806

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Southern Skies Labrador Rescue & Adoption, Inc. - AL Chapter

P. O. Box 8810, Huntsville, AL 35808

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Huntsville Animal Services

4950 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Greater Huntsville Humane Society

2812 Johnson Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Huntsville, Alabama Chapter

PO Box 1676, Huntsville, AL 35805

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