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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, 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 Dancer's adoption status with email updates.
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Dancer

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
NAME: DANCER GENDER: FEMALE AGE: 14 MONTHS WEIGHT: 75-90 LBS BREED: GERMAN 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 LONG, BLACK AND TAN COAT ***SPAYED***FULLY VETTED***CHIPPED ***GREAT WITH KIDS AND ADULTS ***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***WELL TRAINED***HOUSE TRAINED***LEASH TRAINED Our rescue and training operation is pleased to present for adoption the one and only Ms. Dancer! Our girl is the very definition of all things German shepherd, intelligent, dedicated, powerful, loving, devoted and a strong, but in control protective instinct. Our girl gets along with other dogs, loves kids and is open and friendly on approach. This young lady is very well trained, handles extremely well and is a great family dog. Ms. Dancer is presently 75 pounds and will probably be in excess of 90 pounds when fully developed. Other features of dancer include beautiful black and tan coat, medium long fur, strong frame, perfect symmetry and solid sound gait. At 14 months our girl is extremely mature, engaging, still loves to play but in a controlled manner, enjoys exercise but is quite at home laying by your feet and enjoying your presence. As you would expect dancer, performed extremely well in all of our training and socialization programs, revealing a high drive to train, very high skills with problem solving, strong desire to bond and great presence. As the lead trainer with Dancer I can say with confidence that she has few if any limits to her capabilities. This girl is the ultimate companion, loves anything you love, playing, hiking, camping, car riding, socializing, cuddling, being with you, she really is all about you! The perfect family for our girl would be loving people that have plenty of time for her and that loves the outdoors.
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
PLEASE VISIT RESCUE DOG VILLAGE GUARDIAN, INC A 5013C NON-PROFIT ORGAINZATIONS WEBSITE AT WWW.RESCUEDOGVILLAGE.COM PETFINDER HAS MADE CHANGES TO FORMAT OF THE BIO, THEREORE; WE CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE LIVE LINKS TO THE APPLICATION OR AN EMAIL. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THIS INCONVIENCE. APPLICATION: IF YOU WISH TO TYPE THE PATH TO OUR APPLICATION; YOU WILL NEED TO TYPE IN THE ADDRESS IN THE ADDRESS BAR. HERE IS THE ADDRESS: http://rescuedogvillage.com/forms/RDV/frm_adopt-rdv-cp.html EMAIL: IF YOU WISH TO EMIAL RDV YOU WILL NEED TO OPEN YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT AND TYPE IN THE ADDRESS For more information about this dog, email: ausmanlou@gmail.com PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE RDV HAS LOTS OF PHOTOS LIVE LINKS TO THE APPLICATION AND AN EMAIL LINK FOR YOUR QUESTIONS. PLEASE NOTE EMAIL: you will need to open your email account and type in the address because live links have been removed by Petfinder APPLICATION: If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait! Fill out an application http://rescuedogvillage.com/forms/RDV/frm_adopt-rdv-cp.html to be considered as a potential forever home through our rescue. PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION: you will need to type the address in the address bar because live NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED NAME: DEXTER GENDER: MALE AGE: 2.5 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 75-90 LBS BREED: GERMAN 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. *** BEAUTIFUL BLACK AND RED MEDIUM LENTGH COAT *** NEUTERED*** FULLY VETTED*** CHIPPED *** GREAT WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS *** GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS *** WELL TRAINED*** LEASH TRAINED *** HOUSE TRAINED Our German shepherd rescue and training operation is happy to announce for adoption a handsome example of the breed that goes by the handle of Dexter. This guy is 2.5 years old, well built, has great symmetry, poised, beautiful classic black and red medium length coat, laid back, loving and just downright adorable. Our boy has come back strong from a rough situation and to his credit he has chosen to not let his abuse define him. Dexter is now healthy, happy and strong, weighing in at 75 pounds but will probably have a finished weight of around 90 pounds. This guy has it all, extremely bright, a total love sponge, adores kids, loves other dogs, all Dexter wants is a family to love and take care of. What stands out most about Dexter is his openness, his kindness and his total devotion. As the lead trainer for Dexter I was humbled by his mental strength, his openness, his total love and his human desire. This guy has everything that a loving family could ever possibly desire in a companion. Once completely healthy, Dexter, was able to complete our socialization and training programs with ease. During this process our boy was able to show a very high intelligence, strong desire to bond, openness, tremendous mental toughness, a loving nature and maturity. Dexter has no flaws and any family lucky enough to get him will truly be blessed. This boy defines gentleness, love and strength!
We'll also keep you updated on Justice AD 11-21-25's adoption status with email updates.
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Justice AD 11-21-25

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME, GENDER, AGE WEIGHT & BREED NAME: JUSTICE GENDER: FEMALE AGE: 2 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 85 POUNDS BREED: GERMAN 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. ***SPAYED***CHIPPED***FULLY VETTED ***GREAT WITH PEOPLE***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***LEASH, HOUSE AND BASIC COMMAND TRAIN ADOPTION DATE 11-21-25 Our shepherd rescue is pleased to present for adoption a beautiful, all white, medium long coat, female, 2-year-old German shepherd that goes by the name of justice. Our girl has shown a passion for overcoming the issue of her poor handling in the past, instead of retreating from life our girl has embraced the task moving on and loving life. Ms. Justice gets along with other dogs very well, enjoys the company of humans of all sizes and is basically a love sponge. Justice came to us with two other German shepherds, one of which is her sister, the other is a male Dutch shepherd. The reason for explaining this is to ensure there is no apprehension associated with possibility of a bonded pair issue, these dogs have no issues. This young lady is extremely intelligent, very open to training, strongly desires human bonding, loves playtime and totally relishes her alone time with her person. We put all of our wards through an extensive program of socialization and training; Ms. Justice handled the process with ease. At this point we have seen nothing that would predict a problem with children, to the contrary our girl has shown an openness and maturity that should bode well for any child contact. As the trainer for this girl, I can tell you that if she has any limits, she has made the decision to keep them to herself, she is quite special! The perfect situation for Justice would be a loving family environment that would provide her with the exercise, continued training, personal time and devotion that she so very much craves.
We'll also keep you updated on Shannon AD 11-21-25's adoption status with email updates.
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Shannon AD 11-21-25

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
NAME: SHANNON GENDER: FEMALE AGE: 15-18 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 65-75 LBS BREED: SILVER GERMAN 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. BIO ***SABLE, THICK, MID LENGTH COAT ***SPAYED***CHIPPED***FULLY VETTED ***GREAT WITH ADULTS AND CHILDREN ***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***LEASH, HOUSE AND BASIC COMMAND TRAINED ADOPTION DATE 11-07-25 We are pleased to announce for adoption the beautiful and elegant MS Shannon, a German shepherd female of about 16 months. Our girl, though quite young, has the looks, poise and grace of a superstar. This young lady has it all going for her, age, looks, symmetry, definition, smarts, social ability, desire to train and of course the desire to please. Shannon handles herself confidently around other dogs, playing well, accepting others and being a total love sponge! Bring it on, our girl loves kids, adults, cuddling, playing and given the chance, lounging in your lap or at your feet. We, at the rescue, have all been pleasantly surprised by the maturity, intellect and drive to please by such a young shepherd. Shannon handled our socialization and training programs with ease, reflecting a deep desire to train, a very strong desire to bond, a highly predictable nature and an off the charts intelligence. Our girl will probably end up being in the upper sixties to lower seventies in weight and should have a thick, mid length, coat that will be defined as a silver (sable) shepherd, for a loving family or a dedicated individual this girl
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

German Shepherd Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Young
Preston, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
NAME: DAISY GENDER: FEMALE AGE: 1 TO 2 YEARS WEIGHT: 75-85 POUNDS BREED: GERMAN SHEPHERD & CATAHOULA 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. ***CLASSIC SLICK COAT ***SPAYED***CHIPPED***FULLY VETTED ***GREAT WITH KIDS AND ADULTS ***GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS ***COMMAND, LEASH AND HOUSE TRAINED Our German shepherd rescue is happy to announce that we have for adoption one of the cutest, most loving, happiest 1.2-year-old German shepherd female mixes that we have ever had. This young lady (Daisy) is the definition of family friendly, she cuddles, she plays, rolls on her back for belly scratches, she calmly lays by you when you are resting, totally enamored with walks in the woods, absolutely adores children and adults, pretty much a social butterfly! Having said that, she is alert, thoughtful, super intelligent and family protective but in a controlled format. Daisy's mix is a positive in this case where she is German shepherd and Catahoula. Both of these breeds are highly intelligent, affectionate, open and family protective. This girl has beautiful slick coat, absolutely striking muscular body build, the most amazing ears you have ever seen, perfect symmetry and gait, all this and a total love sponge! Daisy passed all of our training and socialization programs, projecting strong desire to bond, strong desire to train and an overall base of understanding that far surpasses her years. To this young ladies credit, she left a bad environment and chose to never look back, her strength of character is simply humbling! As the lead trainer for our rescue my job is to teach, build character and heal, through my months with daisy I can truthfully admit that she evolved to the point that I was becoming the student and she the teacher, an experience I will cherish for life! Our girl can fit in any household that can give her the love she desires, the personal time she desires and the commitment she desires!

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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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Animal Advocates of New England

Lisbon, CT 06351

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

Griswold, CT 06351

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All Paws on Deck

Griswold, CT 06351

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Griswold Animal Control

68 Colonel Brown Road, Griswold, CT 06351

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Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 172, Griswold, CT 06351

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Lytle Animal Care & Control - CT transport

Lisbon, CT 06351

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