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Brody

St. Bernard

Male, Young
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Brody is a loving, playful, and energetic boy. He likes to play fetch, run around outside, and loves to snuggle/be pet. He is very gentle and smart. Well trained and is about 1 and half years old. We are looking for a loving home where he can thrive. Please be aware that he sheds.We are located in CTWe need to give up Brody due to caretakers allergies and we are unable to take care of him with 2 babies in the home. We will have to send him to a shelter if we can’t find him a home, I hope he will be adopted soon. Thank you for your consideration.
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Courtesy Post - Wilbur

Beagle Husky

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wilbur is not a Spotty Dog.  If you're interested in meeting him, please call Anne 203-219-2663 or email annewilkinson@gmail.com Wilbur is a 70 pound, almost 7-year-old mixed breed neutered male. A dog DNA test listed him as 1/4 each beagle, husky, AmericanStaffordshire terrier and the last quarter was a bit of everything.Wilbur was adopted in December 2019 as a ~4 month old puppy from Companion Pet Rescue (I have contacted them twice about taking Wilbur, with no reply). Due to many life changes and health issues within the family, we can no longer keep him.Wilbur has met other dogs and been indifferent to them. We have aggressive cats that do not want him around but he was curious about them and when he got swatted by one, he backed off but did not try to hurt it., He has met children but has not lived with any. He will probably be fine in a home with another dog or dog savvy cats. Wilbur is incredibly friendly, loves _everyone_, and wants nothing more than to be with his humans as much as possible. If there is a heavy duty chew toy around he’ll be in heaven. He loves walks and chances to sniff around in new places or on car rides. He does well at home alone, although he will need time to adjust in a new home, as he can be anxious. He is crate trained, but is OK home not in his crate, too.  Wilbur is leash trained although he does pull some. He will sit and lay down on command and come if he feels like it or you have a treat. He has been known to “counter surf”. He also is a dog with opinions and if he doesn’t want to do something (get in a new car, have his nails clipped, be groomed at the groomer) it is tough to get him on board! He will sometimes snap when he doesn't want to do something, but only as a warning. I do have to give him an anti-anxiety med to take him to the vet to have his nails clipped. Between West Haven Animal Clinic and ShotVet, he is up to date on his shots and in good health.  Wilbur is an incredibly loving dog who has plenty of moments of playfulness. He will be a great companion for years to come, and I desperately want to find him a better home than the one we have unfortunately been able to give him. ##2763467##
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Wilford Brimley "Willie"

Jack Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Wilford Brimley!!! Unlike his namesake, he will not try to sell you "Diabeetus" testing supplies but he will try to convince you that he is all you need. He wants to meet everyone he sees. He gets along well with his foster siblings and all other dogs he has met. He would love another canine to play with in his forever home. He is indifferent about the resident foster cat but this cat is very dog savvy. He loves to cuddle and snuggle with his human but he is crate trained and does sleep in his crate overnight. Wilford loves his walks and traveling in the car but also be happy with a fenced in yard. He loves affection but not while he is eating. He does best with a slow feeder bowl. He does respect other dogs during their food consumption events. Wilford or Mr. Brimley, has been in foster for a few months, as we gave him time to decompress and become familiar with what is expected of a loved, balanced canine companion. His new family should expect to give him time to show what a good dog he can be. Wilford would thrive with Adult companionship as kids are too animated for him. An apartment is not ideal for him as he is still working on learning an appropriate inside voice. He needs structure and boundaries that need to be reinforced and reminded about daily. Wilford Brimley would love a window seat as he takes great pleasure in people watching. If you think you can assist in his quest for balance, please fill out an application. ##2633256##
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Logan

Miniature Pinscher

Male, Adult
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Logan, an adult (approx. 5.5 years old) neutered male Min Pin, weighing about 25 lbs! Logan came to us as a local CT surrender who was relinquished to PRL when his owner was no longer able to care for him. From Logan's foster:  "Logan is very independent, has a high prey drive (loves squeakers), loves to dig (including under fences), is very agile (can clear 2ft fences), cuddles on his terms, but also demands lap time fairly often.  He is mostly submissive to my dogs, and overall is indifferent to them, though sometimes will engage in play.  My favorite thing he does it walk up to me and push his face into me for affection.   Logan can be possessive of things that are considered a “high value treat”, so he would not be suitable for a home with young children. I think he’d be comfortable in a house by himself, or with other, more submissive dogs.  He was fine with my cat. The perfect owner for Logan would need to treat him with the patience and respect he deserves, and a lot of reward will come from that." Logan is medically up to date, neutered, housebroken, and crate trained. Apply to meet this special pup today! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2758369##
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Rosalie

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Rosalie, a young ~7 month old spayed female Chihuahua mix! She weighs 12 lbs. Rosalie arrived in CT on 8/22 and we are accepting applications for her now! Her foster said, "Initially Rosalie is a shy and timid girl, but you can tell she just wants to be loved. I can’t wait to see her personality and confidence bloom. Now that she has settled in, she is SO sweet! Very loving and affectionate with HER person. She is very much glued to me, doesn’t really go near my kids or husband too much. She doesn’t hide from them though. She will let them pet her when I’m holding her otherwise she runs away. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body! If there are treats present, she will come up to them though lol.   she does have a little sass when new people come to the house but that’s normal for a chi. Haha  She is the same in public, but remind people as they approach she’s just a little shy but will come smell you when she’s ready. But if she sees another fur baby she wants to say hello with her super cute waggy tail! She LOVES other dogs! She's making amazing progress!  She is also doing much better on her leash.  She is crate trained and potty trained as long as she’s on a set schedule. Otherwise I do leave a pee pad out just in case- and she does use it if needed. No accidents anywhere else.  She loves playing with my dogs and with all sorts of toys. She plays with my husband and kids when throwing the stuffys or balls and retrieving them with Hallie and Sparkle (they all fight over the same toy) even though there’s 10 others to choose from lol. She is always out and hanging with us never hiding! I always have to watch where she is because sometimes I trip over her lol.  She was very timid and shy when I got her from transport. But within a half hour she was giving me kisses and wanted to play. She loves to lay on your lap and rub her belly. Super affectionate and loyal- loves to snuggle on the couch next to you and make the cutest little noises when she’s sleeping!  Whoever adopts her will be so blessed to have such a sweet companion. Rosalie just needs someone who has patience and understanding of her timid personality and I have no doubt she will thrive in her forever home once she is settled and knows she’s safe! Small steps for this one " Rosalie is medically up to date and spayed. Apply to meet this special pup today! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2814680##
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Enya

Labrador Retriever Mountain Cur

Female, Puppy
Bristol, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Enya!  Enya is settling in well with her CT foster and is available for meet and greets! Enya is approximately 4 months old and 26 lbs. We expect Enya to be a medium breed mix when grown. We are accepting applications for her now!  Her foster said, "Seriously this little girl is the best! I can’t even tell you how sweet she is. She is very interested in exploring and is doing great with my dogs. Enya is full of energy and love. She enjoys going for walks and loves to sit/lay in the glass to just hang out. She likes to play with toys and run around with the other dogs. She is a gentle little soul that loves her people to snuggle with. She is working on her house training but is completely crate trained and will sleep all night with no accidents. She truly is a sweet lovable little girl. " Enya is a typical happy, playful puppy that would love to play and snuggle with you! Her mom was brought into the rescue as a pregnant stray in TN. She weighs about 45 lbs. Apply to meet this special pup today! Click HERE for Adoption Application: pawsrescueleague.org/adopt Adoption fees vary based on the dog and are not negotiable. As a small rescue that does not receive government funding or grants, we rely on adoption fees to stay afloat. Adoption fees help cover the following: vaccinations, wellness exams, heartworm/4DX testing, parasite prevention, spay/neuter (age-appropriate), microchipping, transport expenses, and other rescue-related overhead/administrative costs. Paws Rescue League, Inc is an all-inclusive rescue that does NOT only rescue puppies and young, healthy dogs.  We make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs, knowing that we will likely incur higher veterinary expenses and that these dogs may take longer to get adopted.  As such, an individual adoption fee is not only reimbursing PRL for expenses directly related to that dog, but it is also helping us to continue our mission of taking in dogs that would otherwise be too much of a financial burden to save. We believe that ALL dogs deserve a second chance. Thank you for your support and understanding! ##2781371##

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Rat Terrier ResQ - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

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Spotty Dog Rescue, Inc

Bristol, CT 06010

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Paws Rescue League Inc - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

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Pack Leaders Rescue of Plainville

Plainville, CT 06062

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Fur-Gotten Tails Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 778, Plainville, CT 06062

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

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New Britain Shelter Friends

New Britain Animal Control, Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06062

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Emily's Friends

PO Box 1082, Farmington, CT 06034

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Friends of the Burlington Animal Shelter

200 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013

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Giddy Goat Farm Rescue

Wolcott, CT 06716

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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A Stone's Throw Dog Rescue

Wolcott, CT 06716

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