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Puppies and dogs in Hartwell, Georgia

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

American Cocker Spaniel

Female, Senior
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Sophie. She will be 10 in October. She’s also deaf. I didn’t know she was deaf when I adopted her and not able to give her the support she needs. She lost her hearing over time. I was recently in the hospital & that was difficult for her. I’m getting older & need to find a home where she can live out her best life. Adopter must have a fenced yard or a safe place to walk on a leash. Safety is everything. I prefer someone with experience in caring for a deaf dog but someone willing to learn is good. She’s really a sweet girl. Routine is a big thing for her & would do better with someone that’s home most of the time. She knows when it’s treat time & will let you know. She quickly learned a couple of hand gestures like come & stop. She learns quickly & is highly food motivated. Are you the special person that can work with Sophie and help her navigate the silence?
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Tux

Labrador Retriever Boxer

Male, 5 mos
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tux is an Lab/Boxer mix puppy who likes to take things in stride. He may not be the first one to walk into a room, but he certainly won’t be the last—once he’s in, he’s ready to join the fun. A true social butterfly, Tux enjoys meeting new friends and exploring new experiences, especially when he has his person by his side. He gains confidence from that connection and is always eager to be part of whatever’s going on. Tux has a special soft spot for kids, and a home with children would make his world even brighter. With his friendly nature and loving heart, he’s sure to be a joyful and devoted addition to his forever family. If you’d like to meet Tux, please fill out an adoption application: https://luckydaypuppies.org/adopt/ ##2698541##
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Zorro

Labrador Retriever Boxer

Male, 5 mos
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Zorro who didn't get the kind of beginning every puppy deserves.  Life started out a little hard for this sweet four month old lab mix, but somehow, through it all, Zorro never stopped believing that people were wonderful. In fact, if you ask Zorro, people are the very best thing in the world. Sure, he enjoys toys and can happily entertain himself with a squeaky friend  or a game of puppy make-believe.  He's clever, curious, and always ready for a little fun.  But if given a choice between a toy, a treat, or a meal and a warm lap?  Zorro will choose the lap every single time. This little boy has never met a stranger.  Every person he sees is simply a friend he hasn't had the chance to love yet.  Affection seems to ooze from every pore of his body.  He leans in for cuddles, melts into your arms, and looks at you with hopeful eyes that say, "Will you stay a little longer?" Zorro is discovering how beautiful life can be.  He has safety now.  He has toys.  He has full meals and soft places to sleep.  But there is still one piece missing from the fairy tale he dreams about. His person. The one who will be his family.  The one whose footsteps he'll follow from room to room.  The one whose lap will become his favorite place on earth.  The one who will love him with their whole heart -- and be loved right back with a devotion so pure and complete that only a dog like Zorro can give it. Zorro isn't looking for a perfect world.  He isn't asking for a castle or a grand adventure.  He's simply hoping for someone to choose him.  Someone to tell him that his hard days are behind him and that he finally, truly belongs. And if you are lucky enough to be that person, you'll discover what everyone who meets Zorro already knows:  this sweet boy has a heart big enough to fill an entire home with love! If you’d like to meet Zorro, please fill out an adoption application: https://luckydaypuppies.org/adopt/ ##2698540##
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Star

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Star Some dogs chase treats. Some chase toys. Star chases hearts. At just 7 months old, this sweet Lab mix has already built quite the reputation. While most puppies are still figuring out which shoe to chew next, Star graduated from boot camp training at a five-star facility and impressed everyone she met with her eagerness to learn and her natural desire to please. Star's favorite game is fetch—but not for the reason you'd think. Sure, she loves the thrill of racing after the ball, ears flopping and tail wagging. But the best part comes afterward. The moment she scoops up her prize, she sprints back to her person, proudly carrying her treasure, only to launch herself into their lap as if to say, "Look what we did together!" Food is nice, but people are everything. Given the choice between a treat and affection, Star chooses affection every time. She lives for belly rubs, praise, snuggles, and being as close as physically possible to the humans she loves. Her superpower is making everyone she meets feel like the most important person in the world. Whether she's showing off her training, chasing a toy across the yard, or curling up for a nap in someone's lap, Star approaches life with a joyful heart and endless devotion. She's smart. She's sweet. She's a world-class cuddle bug.  And according to everyone who knows her, she's simply the best dog ever. If you’d like to meet Star, please fill out an adoption application: https://luckydaypuppies.org/adopt/ ##2617267##
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Checkers

Labrador Retriever Boxer

Male, 5 mos
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If puppies could choose a career, Checkers would probably be a professional people pleaser. At four months old, this sweet Lab mix has already figured out what matters most in life:  being close to his people.  While some puppies charge head first into every new adventure, Checkers likes to take a moment to see how things unfold.  He's not usually the first one to race off toward a new horizon - but he is definitely not the last.  Once he knows everything is safe and exciting, he's right there, wagging his tail and ready to join in. Checkers has a gentle confidence about him.  He watches, learns, and then happily follows along, always wanting to do the right thing.  His greatest joy isn't finding the next big adventure - it's sharing it with someone he loves.  Whether he is sitting beside you while you work, following you through the yard, or curling up nearby after a busy day, Checkers seems happiest when he's part of the team. There's something incredibly endearing about a puppy who looks at you as if your approval means the world, and that's exactly who Checkers is.  He has a kind heart, a willing spirit, and a quiet devotion that makes people fall in love with him almost instantly. Now all Checkers needs is a forever family to call his own -- a place where he can unpack his little suitcase, settle into a life filled with love, and spend his days doing what he does best:  making his people smile. If you’d like to meet Checkers, please fill out an adoption application: https://luckydaypuppies.org/adopt/ ##2698539##
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Bandit

Labrador Retriever Boxer

Male, 5 mos
Hartwell, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bandit!  Some puppies race through life at full speed, determined to explore every corner of the world.  Bandit has a different idea.  At just four months old, this sweet Labrador mix has already decided that the very best place in the world is right next to his person -- or even better, on their lap. Bandit has a gentle soul and a heart that seems much bigger than his little puppy body.  He greets people with soft eyes, a wagging tail, and the quiet confidence that if he climbs into your lap, everything is going to be okay.  To Bandit, love isn't complicated.  It's sitting close, leaning against you, soaking up affection, and make sure you know you are never alone. While he enjoys puppy playtime and exploring, what he wants most is something every dog dreams about:  a family to call his own.  A place where he can finally unpack his imaginary bag, settle in, and rest easy knowing he is safe, loved, and home forever. Bandit isn't looking for perfection.  He isn't asking for much.  Just a warm spot beside you, a gentle hand to pet him, and a promise that he'll never have to wonder where he belongs again. If you have been searching for a loyal companion with a heart full of love and a firm belief that laps were made for puppies, Bandit may be the missing piece of your family.  He's ready to give his whole heart to someone - he is just waiting for that special person to give theirs back. If you’d like to meet Bandit, please fill out an adoption application: https://luckydaypuppies.org/adopt/ ##2696740##

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Hart County Humane Society, Inc.

1364 Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643

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Hart County Animal Rescue

PO Box 45, Hartwell, GA 30643

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Lucky Day Puppy Rescue of Georgia, Inc.

Hartwell, GA 30643

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Outsiders Farm & Sanctuary

131 Buck Holw, BOWERSVILLE, GA 30516

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Anderson County PAWS

1320 Hwy 29 South, Anderson, SC 29626

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Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter

870 Bear Creek Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553

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Upstate Animal Rescue

PO BOX 195, Townville, SC 29689

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Anderson County Humane Society

PO Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29625

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Remembering Ruthie Rescue

PO Box 336, Martin, GA 30557

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Northeast GA Pet Rescue, Inc.

360 Elm St, Elberton, GA 30635

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