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Puppies and dogs in Hartford, Connecticut

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Hartford, Connecticut. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Betamax JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Betamax JuM*

American Bulldog Boxer

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Beep, boop, bop Betamax fully charged and ready for operation! I am Betamax Model #1 here to serve you! As an adult American Bulldog/Boxer mix I have many functionalities and features! I have already learned how to be a GOOD boy, play well with other dogs and all people. I LOVE KIDS!!! I was found living in a neighborhood after being dumped there. All the neighbors cared so much about me that they fed me and looked after me until they could get me into a GREAT RESCUE!! I am heartworm positive but am at the end of the treatment and will be ready to travel to my forever home by the end of April, so DON'T WAIT TO ADOPT ME!! Look at my handsome mug and ADOPT AWAY!!! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $400 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)
We'll also keep you updated on Toby JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby JuM

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi I'm Toby, life hasn't been so easy lately but things are changing for the better! I was found behind the dumpsters scavenging for food when a very nice lady found me and rescued me! Things weren't looking to great for me but I'm starting to feel better now after all the love, attention and care I've been getting. I've got a cool American Pit Bull terrier/ Yellow Labrador look to me with a white stripe down my forehead. I'm a young pup and I LOVE to play play play!!! I am great with every dog I meet, and can hold my own with active and large dogs as well as with medium or small dogs too :) I am looking for a family to call my own, maybe that is you?? Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $500 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)
We'll also keep you updated on Evan aka Quint JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Evan aka Quint JuM

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, my name is Evan aka Quint and I have an interesting story to tell. If you can sit down and relax I will tell you about my short history! I am a gorgeous, lab mixed who found myself in a bad way just 3 months old... like, hanging out at the gas station My face had injuries and scars and no one was there to care for me... UNTIL I won the "lost doggy lottery"!! People visiting on a mission to see their son graduate from Air Force boot camp the next day, found me! AND they didn't just leave me there... they took me to their hotel room (at the LA QUINTA INN..... :) and the rest is proverbial history!! They started calling around and the only nice person who actually answered her phone at 9:30pm was the founder of the rescue. One more phone call and one of the bestest people in the world picked me up at the hotel and brought me back to lost doggy heaven! Now I am awaiting the last awesome chapter to being a lost doggy and that is ADOPTION! I am about 60# full grown. I have a sweet and loving temperament and I love to play play play! I am a little bit silly and my personality EXUDES out of my pores like a sweet perfume! I am a big puppy with the greatest chance of my life.... I got a chance at a real life and I hope you will be the one to write my last chapter- with love, hot dogs and lots of cuddling and playtime!! So, if you are looking for me, I am looking for you!!! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $400 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)
We'll also keep you updated on Forte JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Forte JuM

Rottweiler

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
So, as you can see I am a BIG BIG GUY(130#)!!! Like the German Rotties, I have a BIG old HEAD and a propensity to protect my people....... I need just the right home, no other dogs please. I was not socialized with other dogs while growing up and am a big boy and so introducing to other dogs is a challenge for the rescuers and therefore we are looking for a single dog home. I am a very typical rottie and was kept as a protector of the property. I LOVE my people and honestly would love to be a lap dog, lol, but I also need a couple or single who is a strong leader, who really understands my breed and who will assure that I stay safe and others do as well. Now, I have a sweet and loving side, and my friends love that about me ;) But look at my face, without my toothy grin, and you know they understand that I am a serious guy :) I love my peeps and am ready for just the right place. I can only be adopted in TX and HAVE to be met and introduced and spend time with me before the rescue will approve my adoption. So only the strong need apply!! You will get an AMAZING and DEDICATED and EXTREMELY LOYAL DOG! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX only)
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha JuM

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Husky

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Who hasn't heard the line in the song sung so eloquently by ARETHA Franklin and ANNIE Lennox, "Sisters are doin' it for themselves"??? We are sisters and both found so scared and skinny in the RV park next door to the rescue! I mean, if you are going to get lost or dumped, right next to the rescue is probably an ideal place to happen :( But, we made the people RESCUE US :) We were literally doin' it for ourselves.... So we have been with the rescue for several weeks and we have become a couple of goofy and sweet pups. We love to PLAY and run and really enjoy having friends to play with and food to eat EVERY.DAY!! It is scary when you don't know where your next meal is going to come from, but no more! We are living the HIGH LIFE!! Now a little about us as individuals- Akira is a sassy Husky who talks back and is pretty vocal :). She's a playful girl, good with all dogs she's met & loves people. Sasha is calmer & quieter than her sister. She also loves playing & is good with dogs. She's a little more shy than Akira is but once she's comfortable she's good. Both girls are good on leash & in crate. So you know about us and you can see our amazing pictures, who are YOU going to adopt?? HURRY!!! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)
We'll also keep you updated on Sergeant JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sergeant JuM*

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
ATTTTEEENTTTION! Potential adopters please line up against the wall so I may inspect you more closely. Your treats should be in hand! Your posture is straight! Bent on one knee! Carefully giving me the treat! If all these things happen, you should pass inspection well. Some basic information about Sergeant; he is male, Labrador Retriever mix, and is medium-sized (20-59lbs). Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $400 (includes transport to your area - $50 Temporary Fuel Charge will be added)

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A Doggie 4 You - CT transport stop

Hartford, CT 06101

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Rotten Russells Rescue Ranch

80 Salem Branch Rd., hartford, CT 06101

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Charming Pet Rescue - CT Transport Stop

Hartford, CT 06101

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Paw Pals of Hale Center Hartford

Hartford, CT 06143

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Animal Rescue Kingdom (A.R.K) - Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT 06120

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Hay Dude Critter Rescue - CT transport

Hartford, CT 06120

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Three Little Pitties Rescue - CT Transport

Hartford, CT 06103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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