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Puppies and dogs in Delaware

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Delaware. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Sofie SoftEyes

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Dog Name: Sofie Softeyes Breed: Mix Sex: Female Age: 2 Weight: 45 pounds Medical Needs: Sofie Softeyes is heartworm positive and treatment has been scheduled at Avenue Veterinary Clinic in Milford on 11/23 and 11/24 at 2pm (this is included in their adoption fee). Keeping these appointments is a condition of adoption, and for that reason, adoptive families must live within one hour of Milford, DE. Housebroken: Yes! She doesn't quite know how to ask how to go out yet so keeping on a schedule is good, but she won’t go in her crate. Crate trained: Yes. If she sees her people she will bark a little because she wants to hang out but we just put a blanket on her crate and she calms right down. She quiet all night. Good in the car: Yes. She thinks she can drive though, so she benefit from a dog seat belt. Good on a leash: Working on it. She pulls a lot, but is getting better and takes corrections very well. Energy level: 5/10. She’s a meatball who likes to go for a little walk then sleep the day away. Need a fenced in yard: No Dog Friendly: Yes, she is so friendly! If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No Cat Friendly? Yes. She doesn’t care about our resident cat at all. Kid Friendly: YES. She is so sweet and gentle with kids. She will sit nicely and accept all the pets. If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with supervision. Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Sofie is such a sweetheart. She has so much love to give and will just be your shadow everywhere you go. She is not high energy at all. She would be fine with a short walk once a day. Fosters Location: Milton, DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2823971##

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Lilly Elowen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Dog Name: Lilly Elowen Breed: Mix Breed Sex: Female Age: 2 Weight: 30 lbs Medical Needs: None Housebroken: Yes Crate trained: yes Good in the car: she has only been in the car with us once and did fine. Good on a leash: Yes Energy level: medium Need a fenced in yard: no but would need walks to help with the 2 yr old energy. Dog Friendly: Yes, loves my goldens. If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No Cat Friendly: unknown Kid Friendly: Yes If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any age with proper supervision. Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Lilly is a sweet young girl who needs a family to love. She loves being outside in the sun, chasing balls and running around after her shadow. She also loves snoozing on the couch, curling up with you in bed, and just cuddling. Lilly is the shadow you didnt know was missing from your life! Foster Location: Milton, DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app. ##2823980##

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Baxter Buttersworth

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Dog Name: Baxter Buttersworth Breed: Mix Breed Sex: Male Age: 6ish Weight: 24lbs Medical Needs: None, but on a weight loss plan. Housebroken: Yes Crate trained: yes, he eats and sleeps in his crate Good in the car: Baxter is better crated in the car until he loses more weight Good on a leash: Yes, he is a bit stubborn at first because he doesn't want to walk but one he gets going he is fine. Energy level: Low Need a fenced in yard: No, will stay by you. Dog Friendly: Yes, the other pups dont bother him. If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No Cat Friendly: Yes Kid Friendly: Yes If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any age with proper supervision. Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Baxter is a lover, all he wants is head and butt scratches, his carrots for snack, and some grass to spread out on. Baxter is a kind, gentle soul, that just wants some place safe to call his own, he loves to follow you around the house or yard just to see what your up to. If you are looking for a calm, respectful man, Baxter is your guy! Foster Location: Millsboro, DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2834749##

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Pickle

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Dog Name: PICKLES Breed: CHI MIX Sex: M Age: 16-18 WEEKS ~ Weight: 10LBS ~ Medical Needs: Pickles MUST be spayed/neutered by 6 months of age (12/4/26). No exceptions. Foster-to-adopt families will contact Grass Roots Rescue around 4.5 months to schedule the required appointment with one of our partner clinics in Delaware. Keeping this appointment is a condition of adoption. Foster-to-adopters must live within 1 hour of Delaware and be willing to travel to Delaware for the appointment. **If you are not willing to follow the state-required spay/neuter regulation, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.** Housebroken: IN TRAINING Crate trained: IN TRAINING Good in the car: YES Good on a leash: IN TRAINING Energy level: HIGH Need a fenced in yard: NO Dog Friendly: YES — if yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? NO Cat Friendly? UNKNOWN Kid Friendly: YES If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? 9 MONTHS Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Pickles is a baby, so everything is new to him! He’s still working on potty training and crate training. He has mastered the command “sit” while learning “stay” and “wait”. He’s eager to learn and VERY treat motivated! Pickles has plenty of puppy energy but crashes just as quickly. He loves playing with kids and would thrive with another friendly dog, although a canine sibling is NOT required. Pickles has gained alot of confidence thanks to his foster brother and sisters. With patience, consistency, and lots of positive encouragement, Pickles will make an amazing companion. He’s looking for a family ready to help him learn, grow, play, and become the best boy he can be! Fosters Location: SMYRNA, DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application If you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app. ##2824935##

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Fancy Francine

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Dog Name: Fancy Francine Breed: mixed Sex: Female, spayed Age: 3 years old Weight: 32 lbs Medical Needs: None Housebroken: Yes. Crate trained: Yes. Good in the car: Yes. Good on a leash: Yes. Energy level: Medium. She is calm when nothing is going on, jumps at any chance to accompany everyone anywhere they go, snuggles like a champ, and has zoomies in the morning. Need a fenced in yard: No. Dog Friendly: Yes. If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, she will be happy getting all the attention. Cat Friendly? Unknown Kid Friendly: Unknown If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? 13 and up. Fancy Francine loves to ping pong around during zoomies and crawl up your leg when seeking attention. She could be a bit much for unsuspecting young ones. She can also be grumbly at random times. This could scare a child until they are used to it. Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Fancy Francine has thrived in a loving, safe, routine oriented foster home. She is an enthusiastic cuddler and will fall asleep and stay at your feet or in your lap for as long as you want her to. Fancy Francine loves a cozy bed. She is all guard dog (American Staffordshire Terrier and bulldog) and will alert at new sounds. This will decrease once she is comfortable and knows her new environment. She can be protective of her chosen person. I suggest all members of the house feed her and give her attention equally, so she does not feel the need to protect someone. When she is ‘protecting’, she runs to the ‘intruder’ with a growl and then does nothing after that besides jump on their leg for a pet. She has never bitten anyone, but a growling meatball running at you can be surprising the first few times. Fancy Francine has short legs and needs a person who can princess carry her safely, or a single-story home. A few steps to go inside/outside the house are perfectly fine. Inside she can go up just fine but then needs help going down. Fancy is a happy girl and so incredibly affectionate. She chills in her gated area without making any noise and does not whine or bark when she does not get attention. She sleeps through the night and does the cutest wiggle worm every morning. She gets along great with my two resident dogs. She respects that they are old and don’t want to play, but is also gentle and enthusiastic enough that she gets them to play with her. Fancy Francine may seem like she isn’t into you the first hour or so. Don’t worry – she will warm up to you quickly! It’s understandable that she’s shy given the conditions of her first home that lacked socialization. In fact, given her early life, she is a testament to resiliency and the difference a loving home can provide in a short amount of time. I can’t say enough good things about what a happy, fun, affectionate little girl she is. Fosters Location: Laurel DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2823969##

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Quark-A-Moo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Milton, DE

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Dog Name: Quark-A-Moo Breed: Mixed Sex: Female, spayed Age: 8 months old Weight: ~40lbs Medical Needs: She is getting fish oil once a day for her coat and skin Housebroken: She does great. Goes to the door but doesn’t make noise to go out. We are working on her hitting a bell to alert us. She is very consistently successful when outside to the command “Moo, go potty” Crate trained: Yes. She sleeps overnight in her crate and goes in for short periods if she needs a break to collect herself, or foster Mom has to go out. She goes in with a treat and a tush push. Good in the car: She gets a little nervous and needs help getting all the way in. She has been clipped in the backseat otherwise she will be up trying to share the driving duties. Good on a leash: Initially she pulled, a lot, but she has worked hard and now does very well. Energy level: can be high, she is still young. She is learning regulation and will have periods of high energy, then settles in for a nap. Need a fenced in yard: She would prefer it. She absolutely loves just hanging out in the yard. She doesn’t even mind the rain! Dog Friendly: Yes. She and our personal dog, a 7 yo, 77lb pittie mix are doing well. Moo usually is submissive, but if a high value treat or toy is involved she tries to bully him into giving it up. He is helping foster mom teach her manners. If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, she will be happy getting all the attention! Cat Friendly? Unknown Kid Friendly: Yes, she loves everyone! If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? 6-7yo. She is still young and may jump up. As with any new dog, supervision around kids is preferable Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them? Moo Moo is so smart! She was rescued from a cruelty case. So we are unsure what all she has been through. She is a quick learner and loves to please her people. She learned how to sit, come and heel. She knows her name, and “no” She loves water! She uses her baby pool daily. She outs her whole face in and looks like she is bobbing for apples. She loves squeaky toys and playing fetch. She is a silly, sweet girl who just needs a home of her own. Fosters Location: Townsend DE Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2840439##

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Shelters & rescues in Delaware

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Shelter

Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington

701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.

P.O. Box 1441, Wilmington, DE 19899

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

All Mutts Matter Foundation

PO Box 13133, Wilmington, DE 19850

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Purrs, Paws, and Claws - DE Chapter

Wilminton, DE 19802

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

Rescue

HFH - DE

Wilminton, DE 19802

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Tri State Shepherd Rescue

108 East 29th Street, WILMINGTON, DE 19802

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

American Eskimo Rescue of Delaware

Wilmington, DE 19804

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Faithful Friends Animal Society

165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720

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

Shelter

Brandywine Valley SPCA - New Castle

290 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

LnF Dog Rescue

New Castle, DE 19720

Pet Types: dogs

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