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Puppies and dogs in Derby, Connecticut

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Derby, Connecticut. 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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Applejack

Cattle Dog Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 yrs 5 mos
EASTON, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Applejack is a big love. She loves everyone but does not care for other animals. Quiet. Clean. Loves to walk. Ideally, we are looking for quiet home thats fenced in. Fully vetted, spayed. She is a big girl at 75 lbs and is going to be 11.
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Snoopy

Poodle (Miniature) Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
EASTON, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Snoopy is a 4 year old poodle terrier mix. He would be best in an adult dog with another female dog. He is up to date on vaccinations and neutered. No cats. A quiet home would be best. Call to make an appointment 203-268-9172
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Parker

Basset Hound Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
EASTON, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Parker is a fully vetted Bassett/Jack Russell mix. He is 2 years old. He is extremely mischievous and very comical. He would do best with another hound preferably a female. He is great with people but needs to be busy and active. He barks! No apartments! Call to make an appt to see Parker 203-268-9172
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Sugar

Poodle (Miniature) Mixed Breed (Small)

Female 6 yrs 1 mo
Oxford, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Chewy

Silky Terrier

Male, Young
Seymour, CT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We got Chewy at a pet store when he was a puppy. He is 5 years old, will be 6 on October 7. When we got him, I tried every which way to potty train him without success. He goes through phases where he will be good and not have accidents, and other times he has accidents everyday. Shortly after getting Chewy I had 2 kids, so unfortunately after that, all my time and focus went to my kids. I think that Chewy is a very nervous dog, and he does tend to bark whenever he hears a noise outside. He does also have a biting history, which I believe is because he feels threatened. Although he has never bitten me, he has bit my boyfriend before, but he also tends to be a bit rough with him sometimes. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to give him the time and attention that he needs, but I think that his behaviors could be fixed if he was with someone who could give him the attention that he needs.
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Lana

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 mos
Oxford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Lana and her 5 siblings were born to their mother Gloria on March 25th in a shelter not far from our rescue. At 3 days old, they came into our care. They have spent the last almost 8 weeks growing up and are almost ready to head home to their forever families. Lana has been the largest of her brood since day one. She also was the most advanced. This beautiful girl was only 3 weeks old and venturing out to explore her surroundings before her siblings even woke up.  She is definitely well respected in her miniature family and leads them around gently while still looking forward to what is new around every corner. Lana will most likely grow to be as big as her 65 pound mom. She has long legs and thick, dense fur. She's not vocal (nor is her mom) and finds joy in toys and treats. At nearly 8 weeks old, their personalities are still developing, but we see her being an amazing companion/hiking partner for her future person one day when she's done being a playful pup. Lana is up to date on her vaccinations, on flea, tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped and has been on a deworming schedule since she was 2 weeks old. She and her siblings enjoy Purina Proplan puppy kibble and any puppy snack you can offer. We are based in Texas but adopt to multiple states. Our goal is always to find the very best match for each pup, and we work with trusted transport partners to safely deliver them to their forever homes. Puppies in our care who are 6 months or older are spayed or neutered through Good Catch; for younger puppies, this responsibility falls to the adopter. Visit us on Facebook to see their journey! https://www.facebook.com/Goodcatchdogrescue **$650 ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES COST TO TRANSPORT OUT OF TX**

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Dog shelters and rescues in Derby, Connecticut

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EASTON ANIMAL SHELTER

385 Morehouse Road, EASTON, CT 06483

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

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Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour (CARES)

115 Silvermine Rd, Seymour, CT 06483

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ansonia Animal Shelter

2 North Division, Ansonia, CT 06401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal clinic of milford

Milford, CT 06525

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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District Animal Control

135 Bradley Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beacon Falls Animal Control

10 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls, CT 06403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Good Catch Dog Rescue - CT transport

Oxford, CT 06478

Pet Types: dogs

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Oxford Animal Shelter

486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478

Pet Types: dogs

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Eagle K-9 Academy LLC

809 Carrington Rd, Bethany, CT 06524

Pet Types: dogs

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Claudia Cares

Shelton, CT 06484

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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