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We'll also keep you updated on Mystic's adoption status with email updates.
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Mystic

Plott Hound

Female, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter. NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED DOG: MYSTIC GENDER: FEMALE DOB: 11-13-22 APPROX WEIGHT: 50 approx BREED: Plot Hound Mix LOCATION: Delhi, LA ADOPTION FEE: $450.00 (includes transport) RESCUE STORY: Every so often we come across an unfortunate situation and we are compelled to help. It is not abandonment or neglect; it is simply a loving pet owner that can no longer care for their pet. We are so happy when they reach out to us so that we may help find the pup a new, loving home instead of being turned into a shelter where, sadly, their fate is commonly not a good one. Turning in a dog is by no means easy on the human, but the dog also goes through a lot of stress and feelings of loss. They just don’t understand why they were taken from their home and their people. Mystic is going through this right now, and we are in search of new people for her, people who will be just as lucky to get her as she is them. PERSONALITY: Mystic is a beautiful Plot Hound Mix with silky brindle fur that looks like a tiger, and a delightful personality to boot! Foster mom says she is super sweet and very smart. Mystic is young and energetic and would absolutely love a young couple to hike with or a family with children to play with (we ALWAYS stress, however, that young children and dogs should never be left unsupervised for the safety of both). ABOUT THE BREED: When it comes to the personality, the Plott Hounds are confident, courageous and bright dogs. In addition to it, their kind nature attracts the attention of the people. Hounds are one of the most popular breeds in the USA because they are loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making great family dogs. Plott Hounds will defend their owners from perceived threats. And early socialization is imperative to prevent this trait from getting out of hand. This breed is also fantastic watchdogs. Plott Hounds are incredibly brave. They were bred to hunt massive animals such as bears, so they will not back down from any person or dog no matter the size. The Hounds are known to fit perfectly into family life with its sweet, peaceful and gentle nature. These dogs are well behaved and always friendly. They are not aggressive to people and other animals. They will happily welcome your guests with a tail wag. This breed is just as happy lounging around the house. They are extremely affectionate with all the family members and have an average activity level. The Plott Hound has a curious and playful temperament. Firstly, these dogs are loyal and smart. Moreover, they love to please their people and be along with them every-time possible. Overall, the Plott Hounds are people-oriented dogs that behave very well with their family members. Though the Plott Hounds are loyal and affectionate with their people, they are somewhat wary of strangers. And they are likely to bark at them at first. But when properly introduced, they get along very quickly. Lastly, the independent and stubborn nature of them play a huge role while training. CHILDREN: Yes, the Plott Hounds have a good reputation when it comes to dealing with kids. However, these dogs are better with older children who know how to treat dogs better. And this means they are not suited for younger kids. These dogs can become very possessive of their food items. To conclude, the Plott Hounds are only recommended for families with older children. WHY THE PLOTT HOUND? The Plott Hound is a fabulous pet for dog savvy owners. The Plott Hound temperament makes it a challenging choice for beginners, but if you are an experienced guardian and you are looking for a fiercely loyal companion, the Plott Hound might be the dog for you. Mystic had a loving owner and is now in search of a new forever home to call her own. If you think Mystic might be the right addition to your family, please give her a chance. She is such a wonderful girl!
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Belgian Shepherd

Female, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME: LADY GENDER: FEMALE AGE: 8 MONTHS OLD WEIGHT: 40 LBS NOW 70LBS AS ADULT BREED: BELGIAN SHEPHERD LOCATION: ALABAMA GULF COAST LOCATION: ALABAMA GULF COAST ADOPTION FEE: $550.00 (includes transport) EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact email: ausmanlou@gmail.com EMAIL & APPLICATION LINK EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter. PLEASE NOTE: All the information about this dog is in the bio. If you have not summited an application and are waiting for a response from us by email, please understand that applications are coming in every day and are being processed ahead of you. Therefore, the longer you wait for questions to be answered, the less your chances are. In addition, as home life and rescue put the needs of our rescue dogs first, we regret that we were not able to get back to you. ***MEDIUM TO LONG COAT ***SPAYED***CHIPPED***FULLY VETTED ***GREAT WITH PEOPLE, ADULTS AND CHILDREN ***HOUSE, LEASH AND BASIC COMMAND TRAINED It is totally amazing that an 8-month-old pup named Lady can get this cute in such a short time. Our girl is a true Belgian shepherd, not to be confused with a Belgian Malinois. Lady has a wheat yellow coat, medium long coat, black muzzle, weighs in at 50-70 pounds, great symmetry, great stride and an overall sense elegance. This young Lady is an exceptional representative of the breed, poised, attentive, curious, intelligent, open, loving, great social skills and as would be expected a strong but in control protective instinct. Lady is also a total love sponge, she plays hard, she trains hard and then she wants to cuddle and take a power nap. In our time with Lady, she has revealed a strong desire to bond, a love of game training, high focus, all well ahead of her age expectations. As Lady's trainer, I can tell you without reservation that there little that this girl can't be trained to do. Though I have alluded to Lady's social skills I will expand here that she is absolutely safe with kids and performs very well with other dogs. Of course Lady performed very well in all of our socialization and training modules, handling all demands with poise and grace that vastly exceeded her age. As an adopter all that you would have to do is open your heart, exercise, train and pet, she will handle the rest.modules, handling all demands with poise and grace that vastly exceeded her age As an adopter all that you would have to do is open your heart, exercise, train and pet, she will handle the rest
We'll also keep you updated on Klaus's adoption status with email updates.
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Klaus

Belgian Malinois

Male, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED NAME: KLAUS GENDER: MALE AGE: 18-20 MONTHS OLD WEIGHT: TOP WEIGHT 70-80 POUNDS BREED: BELGIAN MALINOIS LOCATION: ALABAMA GULF COAST LOCATION: ALABAMA GULF COAST ADOPTION FEE: $550.00 (includes transport) EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact email: ausmanlou@gmail.com EMAIL & APPLICATION LINK EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter. PLEASE NOTE: All the information about this dog is in the bio. If you have not summited an application and are waiting for a response from us by email, please understand that applications are coming in every day and are being processed ahead of you. Therefore, the longer you wait for questions to be answered, the less your chances are. In addition, as home life and rescue put the needs of our rescue dogs first, we regret that we were not able to get back to you. BIO ***CLASSIC SLICK COAT ***NEUTERED***CHIPPED***FULLY VETTED ***GREAT WITH KIDS***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***LEASH, HOUSE AND COMMAND TRAINED Our German shepherd rescue is extremely proud to present for adoption the one and only "Klaus "! This young man is a perfect representation of the Belgian Malinois breed, powerful, extremely intelligent, great instincts, thrives on training and of course is an absolute love sponge! Klaus is 18-20 months old, will weigh in between 70-80 pounds when grown, classic smooth coat, perfect gait, perfect symmetry, super open, extremely confident and loves playing with other dogs and of course kids! This guy is a riot to be around, loves to play, loves to hang out, is completely satisfied just being with his person or persons. During our training and socialization and training programs “Sir Klaus” revealed that he is highly motivated to bond, thoroughly enamored with training, an open and friendly demeanor, super social skills with both dogs and people, analytical skills that are off the charts and of course a strong but in control protective instinct. As the trainer for Klaus, I can tell you that he has few if any limitations, his level of performance is directly dependent on the quality of his new owners input of time, training and unconditional love.
We'll also keep you updated on Skye AD 02-21-25's adoption status with email updates.
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Skye AD 02-21-25

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED NAME: SKYE GENDER: FEMALE AGE: ONE YEAR OLD WEIGHT: 55-75 POUNDS BREED: SHILOH SHEPHERD LOCATION: ALABAMA GULF COAST LOCATION: Alabama Gulf Coast ADOPTION FEE: $550.00 (includes transport) EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact email: ausmanlou@gmail.com EMAIL & APPLICATION LINK EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter. PLEASE NOTE: All the information about this dog is in the bio. If you have not summited an application and are waiting for a response from us by email, please understand that applications are coming in every day and are being processed ahead of you. Therefore, the longer you wait for questions to be answered, the less your chances are. In addition, as home life and rescue put the needs of our rescue dogs first, we regret that we were not able to get back to you. ***LONG FLOWING COAT***SPAYED***FULLY VETTED ***CHIPPED***GREAT WITH KIDS AND ADULTS ***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***LEASH, HOUSE AND BASIC COMMAND TRAINED ADOPTION DATE 02-21-25 We are now posting for adoption a lovely one year old Shiloh shepherd female that answers to the name of Skye. Our girl is a long haired, beautifully colored, one year old, 50 lb. bundle of love! Our lady gets along very well with all of our dogs, absolutely enamored with children and has a fondness for all things human and canine. This young lady is a no brainer when selecting a new shepherd, confident, intelligent, friendly, driven, protective and extremely loyal. Shye has graduated all of our socialization and training modules with zest, reflecting strong desire to train, strong desire to bond, high intelligence and an affinity understand her surroundings. This young lady will be a very loving companion that will probably be a Velcro love sponge. The main requirements to have a great relationship with our girl is continued concentration on training, plenty of exercise, bonding time and a friendly loving heart.
We'll also keep you updated on Green Jeans's adoption status with email updates.
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Green Jeans

Flat-Coated Retriever

Male, Puppy
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter. NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT BREED & VIDEO DOG: GREEN JEANS GENDER: MALE DOB: 01-15-24 WEIGHT: 25 lbs BREED: Flat Coat Retriever (Comfort Dog) LOCATION: Preston CT DONATION $550.00 VIDEO: Pups Green, Red & Pink Outside Exploring on how to navigate a ramp and stairs - this was built just for rescue dogs to learn how to use stairs and a ramp Green Jeans weighed 42.2 lbs. on June 13, 2024, he is a male flat coat retriever and was the first born. He is very loving and a laid-back big boy; each day before he is put down for a nap, he is the first to snuggle right up to his human and put his right paw on her leg. He is very smart, loving and social with people and dogs. He loves the pool but just but cautious about what exactly water is all about, personal attention and companionship from his littermates and humans. His foster mom tells us that he can be independent and can take the role of a very gentle alpha when the other two pups need him to slow their play time down. At night, foster mom always takes a moment to talk to him and he rolls over for a belly run. He loves his siblings and will snuggle with his brother Red between the pen sections, comes when he is called, and he knows how to sit for food. Foster mom does think he definitely loves his people. He is trained to use the litter box and is working on his leash training. Green Jeans has a lot to offer a loving family. This guy is very gentle and enjoys his time with his humans. He is very loving, attentive, and follows foster mom all over! He is a puppy and has lots of energy, but can quickly settle down and become a very large and loving lap dog! Green Jeans is best described as a happy go lucky guy, eager to run, play and be with his siblings. He is a polite, learns quickly and a real loving little boy. If you’re looking for an easy-going family dog, then he is right for you. Nothing would be better than curling up with him at the end of the day. Flat Coat Retrievers are comfort dogs. A comfort dog is a type of therapy dog that provides comfort to individuals who have experienced a traumatic or tragic event. They are generally categorized as support animals and thus have different legal protections. Comfort dogs interact with people in a medical setting such as a hospital, rehabilitation center, school, or nursing home. They are also known as crisis response dogs. Comfort dogs are specially trained to provide comforting companionship and an emotional release for victims of a crisis or disaster. If You Are Interested In Adopting This Dog: Please fill out an application. Email me at: kwatterworth@yahoo.com for a link to the application. We accept check, cash & PayPal. PayPal can take a debit card, credit card and bank checks. Applicants must pass a vet check.
We'll also keep you updated on Red's adoption status with email updates.
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Red

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED NAME: RED GENDER: MALE AGE: 3 YEARS WEIGHT: 70-75 POUNDS BREED: GERMAN SHEPHERD MIX (IRISH SHEPHERD) LOCATION: Alabama Gulf Coast ADOPTION FEE: $550.00 (includes transport) EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact email: ausmanlou@gmail.com EMAIL & APPLICATION LINK EMAIL: For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Please apply online now to be consideded as a potential adopter. PLEASE NOTE: All the information about this dog is in the bio. If you have not summited an application and are waiting for a response from us by email, please understand that applications are coming in every day and are being processed ahead of you. Therefore, the longer you wait for questions to be answered, the less your chances are. In addition, as home life and rescue put the needs of our rescue dogs first, we regret that we were not able to get back to you. *** RED COAT (VERY SILKY)*** NEUTERED *** CHIPPED*** FULLY VETTED *** LEASH, HOUSE AND BASIC COMMAND TRAINED Our organization is very pleased to post for adoption an extremely handsome, young (3yrs), energetic, super happy, German shepherd mix that goes by the name of Red. We call this guy a, with tongue in cheek, our Irish shepherd. Red will melt anyone on first meeting with his happy face, hilarious antics, love sponge attitude and his wide-open approach to life. Our boy had a rough start but has quickly pushed that aside, opting instead to embrace life with gusto and love. As the trainer for Red, I can tell you without hesitation that he moves, trains and carries himself like a very well-bred German shepherd. Red has been tested with children, other dogs and adult humans, he loves them all. Our boy is blessed with great symmetry, perfect stride and a super handsome all Red coat. As far as extra strong positive characteristics, Red runs like the wind, has instant command recall and is always ready to love on someone. We put all of our dogs through socialization and training programs and as you might expect Red knocked it out of the ballpark. Key results of these programs for Red is that he excelled, with a strong desire to please, strong desire to train, super interaction skills with both humans and other dogs, great demeanor and a strong but in control protective instinct. Red has it all and will fit in famously with a loving family that has the time to continue his training and the time to give him proper exercise.

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Preston Animal Control

Ross Rd, Preston, CT 06365

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Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc

Preston, CT 06365

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Norwich Animal Control

70 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360

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Ledyard Animal Control

J Alfred Clark Way, Ledyard, CT 06339

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A.A.R.F. TN to CT Connection

Griswold, CT 06351

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Animal Advocates of New England

Lisbon, CT 06351

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All Paws on Deck

Griswold, CT 06351

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Best Friends Furever New England

Griswold, CT 06351

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