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Tucker PUPPY

Pomeranian

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED Meet Tucker — A Sweet Boy Looking for His Forever Home If you’ve found yourself drawn to Tucker, please take a moment to read his story carefully. Tucker is a very special boy who has already been through more than he should have, and now he’s hoping for someone who will give him the patience, guidance, love, and forever home he deserves. Tucker is not perfect — but he doesn’t need to be. He just needs someone willing to believe in him. Tucker came to us from a county shelter after being found as a stray. He was scared, confused, and unsure of what was happening. He didn’t understand why his world had suddenly changed. But once he felt safe, we began to see the sweet, affectionate, incredibly smart dog underneath that fear. Today, Tucker is learning that people can be trusted and that life can be filled with love, playtime, and a warm place to call home. About Tucker Tucker is an estimated 18-month-old Pomeranian mix who weighs approximately 16 pounds. He is absolutely adorable, beautiful, energetic, and — in so many ways — still a puppy at heart.  HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED His foster dad says: “Tucker is very sweet and affectionate. But he is very much a puppy.” And that is perhaps the most important thing to understand about Tucker. He is smart, eager to learn, and full of energy, but he has not yet learned all the manners that will help him become the wonderful adult dog we know he can be. He loves to play, explore, and be part of everything happening around him. He also loves getting pets and affection and can truly light up a room. His foster family has already been working with him, and Tucker is doing very well with his crate training and housetraining. He is also good with dogs and cats, although he wants to play and still needs to learn how to interact appropriately. Tucker would benefit tremendously from continued training and from an adopter who understands that bringing home a rescue dog takes time, patience, consistency, and compassion. Because Tucker can be mouthy while teething and is still learning his manners, a home without young children is recommended. An experienced or confident dog owner who is willing to continue his training would be an especially wonderful match for him. Tucker Needs Someone Who Will Believe in Him  HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED Tucker will need time to decompress when he enters his new home. We recommend following the 3-3-3 rule and giving him at least three weeks to begin feeling safe, comfortable, and truly settled. Please don’t expect Tucker to become your perfect dog overnight. Give him time. Give him structure. Give him patience. Give him love. And most importantly, give him a chance. His foster dad says it beautifully: Tucker may not be perfect right now, but with training and guidance, he has everything it takes to become an amazing adult dog. We believe Tucker is worth that chance. We hope his forever family will too.  HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED Tucker’s Adoption Information Tucker is: Neutered Up to date on vaccinations Microchipped Vet examined Heartworm negative Crate trained Doing very well with housetraining Great walking buddy Very affectionate Good with dogs and cats Adoption donation: $400 All adoptions include a free pet exam, 30 days of pet health insurance, dog food, a harness, leash, and lifetime training tips. Guardian Angel Dog Rescue is a volunteer-based rescue whose goal is to save dogs from euthanasia, provide them with the medical care they need, and place them in the best possible forever homes. Please remember: adoptions are not first come, first served. The rescue’s only goal is to find the home that is truly the best fit for each dog.   HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED If you are interested in Tucker, please carefully read his bio and submit an adoption application at WWW.GADR.ORG. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The rescue reserves the right to deny applications that are considered unsuitable for the dog. Please be patient — this rescue is run entirely by volunteers who are working hard to help dogs like Tucker find the families they deserve. Could You Be Tucker’s Person? Somewhere out there is the person who will look past the puppy energy, the training that still needs to happen, and the imperfections — and see the sweet, loving boy underneath it all. Tucker doesn’t need someone looking for a perfect dog. He needs someone willing to help him become one. He has already been given a second chance. Now he just needs someone to give him the forever. Could that someone be you? If you think Tucker may be your perfect match, please apply at WWW.GADR.ORG and consider giving this handsome, loving boy the home he has been waiting for.
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Tucker PUPPY

Pomeranian

Male, Young
tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Definitely a PUPPY! young active beautiful male Pomeranian PUPPY    HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED Meet Tucker — A Sweet Boy Looking for His Forever Home If you’ve found yourself drawn to Tucker, please take a moment to read his story carefully. Tucker is a very special boy who has already been through more than he should have, and now he’s hoping for someone who will give him the patience, guidance, love, and forever home he deserves. Tucker is not perfect — but he doesn’t need to be. He just needs someone willing to believe in him. Tucker came to us from a county shelter after being found as a stray. He was scared, confused, and unsure of what was happening. He didn’t understand why his world had suddenly changed. But once he felt safe, we began to see the sweet, affectionate, incredibly smart dog underneath that fear. Today, Tucker is learning that people can be trusted and that life can be filled with love, playtime, and a warm place to call home.  About Tucker Tucker is an estimated 18-month-old Pomeranian mix who weighs approximately 16 pounds. He is absolutely adorable, beautiful, energetic, and — in so many ways — still a puppy at heart.    HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED    His foster dad says: “Tucker is very sweet and affectionate. But he is very much a puppy.” And that is perhaps the most important thing to understand about Tucker. He is smart, eager to learn, and full of energy, but he has not yet learned all the manners that will help him become the wonderful adult dog we know he can be. He loves to play, explore, and be part of everything happening around him. He also loves getting pets and affection and can truly light up a room. His foster family has already been working with him, and Tucker is doing very well with his crate training and housetraining. He is also good with dogs and cats, although he wants to play and still needs to learn how to interact appropriately. Tucker would benefit tremendously from continued training and from an adopter who understands that bringing home a rescue dog takes time, patience, consistency, and compassion. Because Tucker can be mouthy while teething and is still learning his manners, a home without young children is recommended. An experienced or confident dog owner who is willing to continue his training would be an especially wonderful match for him. Tucker Needs Someone Who Will Believe in Him Tucker will need time to decompress when he enters his new home. We recommend following the 3-3-3 rule and giving him at least three weeks to begin feeling safe, comfortable, and truly settled. Please don’t expect Tucker to become your perfect dog overnight. Give him time. Give him structure. Give him patience. Give him love. And most importantly, give him a chance. His foster dad says it beautifully: Tucker may not be perfect right now, but with training and guidance, he has everything it takes to become an amazing adult dog. We believe Tucker is worth that chance. We hope his forever family will too.   HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED  Tucker’s Adoption Information Tucker is: Neutered Up to date on vaccinations Microchipped Vet examined Heartworm negative Crate trained Doing very well with housetraining Good with dogs and cats Adoption donation: $400 All adoptions include a free pet exam, 30 days of pet health insurance, dog food, a harness, leash, and lifetime training tips. Guardian Angel Dog Rescue is a volunteer-based rescue whose goal is to save dogs from euthanasia, provide them with the medical care they need, and place them in the best possible forever homes. Please remember: adoptions are not first come, first served. The rescue’s only goal is to find the home that is truly the best fit for each dog.  HOME VISIT PENDING   APPROVED APPLICTION RECEIVED If you are interested in Tucker, please carefully read his bio and submit an adoption application at WWW.GADR.ORG. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The rescue reserves the right to deny applications that are considered unsuitable for the dog. Please be patient — this rescue is run entirely by volunteers who are working hard to help dogs like Tucker find the families they deserve. Could You Be Tucker’s Person? Somewhere out there is the person who will look past the puppy energy, the training that still needs to happen, and the imperfections — and see the sweet, loving boy underneath it all. Tucker doesn’t need someone looking for a perfect dog. He needs someone willing to help him become one. He has already been given a second chance. Now he just needs someone to give him the forever. Could that someone be you? If you think Tucker may be your perfect match, please apply at WWW.GADR.ORG and consider giving this handsome, loving boy the home he has been waiting for.         October 1, 2026, 3:18 pm
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Granny Franny

Beagle

Female, Senior
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.She arrived as Granny. It's a sweet name, but about ten minutes in, it was clear it didn't match the dog. This lady hops. She hops when the harness comes out, because the harness means going somewhere, and going somewhere is her favorite thing in the world. So Granny became Franny, and Franny it is. Her paperwork says 11. Our vet took one look and said he'd be surprised. Whatever her real number, she has not read it. Franny loves to go. She'll lead you to the door, then to the car, then look back to make sure you're coming. But she's just as good at the other half of the day. She loves her time in the backyard, and she loves her time on the couch pressed up against her person. She knows how to play, she knows how to cuddle, she knows how to ask for a belly rub, and she is a deeply enthusiastic eater. She's living with our two dogs, one bigger and one smaller, and she does well with both. She's potty trained, with a couple of accidents her first few days and none since. She taught herself the doggy door. What she wants most is company. Franny can be left alone, she'd just rather not be. She has been a perfect work-from-home companion, happy to sleep at your feet all morning as long as you're there. She's funny, she's sweet, and she is so ready for a family of her own.   Granny Franny is heartworm positive.  She can be adopted during treatment if the adopter is local and able to transport her to her vet visits. Adopters age 65 and over who adopt senior dogs (age 8 and older) pay a special adoption donation of $100.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 2, 2026, 10:57 am
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Coco Bean

Beagle

Male, Senior
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Coco (Coco Bean) is shy gentleman. He is blind in one eye and possibly has limited vision in the other eye. Coco would do best in a home with another dog to help with his confidence.  He is a total sweetheart and is still learning to accept love and affection. He wants to be in the same room with his person, and likes to cuddle and sleep on a pilllow.    When company visits, he hides but quickly warms if they don’t make any sudden moves.   Coco loves to go on walks! In fact, he barks with excitement when he knows it is time to go for a walk. He likes to walk in quieter areas because noises can make him nervous.  With love and patience, Coco will develop a deep bond with a person and give them unconditional love. Won't you give this sweet boy a home?    #AdoptDontShop #SeniorDogsRule#BeagleLove #Fosteringsaveslives Adopters age 65 and over who adopt senior dogs (age 8 and older) pay a special adoption fee of $100.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 2, 2026, 10:57 am
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Mabel Joy

Beagle

Female, Adult
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Mabel was found in March, dumped, and roaming in a large hunting preserve. She was severely underweight and covered in ticks and fleas. Despite all of that, she was immediately friendly and just wanted love—even while we were pulling ticks off of her. For the first two weeks, she was so afraid of being indoors that she slept in our Florida room and would not come fully inside the house. With time and patience, she has warmed up and is now a total ham. She is fully vetted: Up to date on vaccinations Microchipped  On Simparica Trio for fleas, ticks, and parasites Personality & Household CompatibilityMabel is affectionate, playful, goofy, and has a classic beagle personality. She has discovered the joy of: Having her own bed Sharing human beds with people and other dogsShe loves snuggles, belly rubs, and light play/wrestling. She’s on the clumsy side when she’s excited on the bed, which just adds to her charm. She currently lives peacefully with: Multiple dogs Cats A ferret A 9‑year‑old child She has done well with all of them. She genuinely enjoys other dogs and likes to cuddle and play with canine friends. She’s estimated to be around 6 years old, but still has a good amount of play in her. Known Challenges & Training NeedsGiven her history, I strongly suspect she was an outdoor dog and likely abused. She has physical scars, and behaviorally she tends to shut down with any negative reinforcement, so she absolutely needs a positive‑reinforcement, beagle‑savvy home. Areas we are still working on: Potty training:She’s made progress but isn’t 100% consistent yet. To be fair, we have two senior dogs who use potty pads, which makes things confusing for her. A more straightforward setup and consistent routine should help her continue to improve. Resource guarding: Mabel came to us extremely thin and food-insecure. She has gained over 10 pounds since arriving and looks much healthier, but she still guards food and will steal from other dogs if given the chance. She currently eats separately and does best with structured mealtimes. Her guarding has only involved growling and occasional barking—she has never bitten or made contact over resources in my home. She can also guard human attention and bed space a bit, so adopters should be comfortable with management and positive training around this. Recall: Her nose is all beagle—once she’s on a scent, her recall can suffer. A securely fenced yard is strongly preferred, and off‑leash should be limited to safe, enclosed areas. Chewing: She is still a chewer and is learning what’s appropriate vs. off‑limits. She does well when supervised with proper chew options and will need ongoing guidance here. Ears: She has chronically yeasty ears and will need regular at‑home ear care (enzymatic washes and otic cleaner) to keep them comfortable.  Crate & vocalization: Mabel is not great in a crate at this point and is very vocal, as you’d expect from a beagle. She uses her voice outside and will bark at the door when she’s ready to come in. A home that understands beagle volume and doesn’t share walls with sensitive neighbors would be ideal. Ideal HomeMabel would do best in: A beagle‑experienced (or hound‑experienced) home With at least one other dog of similar age and energy level for companionship and play Ideally, with someone who works from home or is around a good portion of the day A securely fenced yard, as we are still working on leash manners, and her nose can override her recall She’s spayed, loving, and absolutely has the makings of an excellent family dog—especially for a family that likes a goofy, cuddly, vocal beagle and is willing to continue her training with patience and positive reinforcement.  Mabel has survived a lot and truly deserves a life that is much better than how it started. Won't you give her a forever home? Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 2, 2026, 10:57 am
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Chloe Grace

Beagle

Female, Adult
Tampa, FL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Chloe is the absolute sweetest girl. She is food motivated and loves treats. When she is excited she hops like a bunny. She is great about going potty outside and is also puppy pad trained. She loves cuddles almost as much as food and is the biggest lover of dogs, cats, and people she trusts. She is still a bit scared of strangers when we’re outside.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 2, 2026, 10:57 am

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10902 Autumn Oak Place, Tampa, FL 33618

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Tampa, FL 33618

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Tampa, FL 33688

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Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 271772, Tampa, FL 33688

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National Humane Society Inc

4039 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624

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Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions

12707 NorthOakleaf Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

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Tampa, FL 33625

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