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Puppies and dogs in Charlestown, Indiana

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Charlestown, Indiana. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Sugar's adoption status with email updates.
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Sugar

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet as Sugar fits this girl well! Her elderly owner passed away leaving her and two other housemates without a place to go! This beautiful girl ended up in a rural shelter which is absolutely no place for a beloved pet! Her collar read "Daddy's GIrl" when she was turned in and we're sure her dad never expected her to end up in a locked up pen. Blue Ridge Animal Rescue pulled her and her housemate into rescue and they have never looked back! She is enjoying spending one on one time with her Paws Behind Bars dog trainer and relishing in the attention! She is also learning to walk well on a leash as she is pretty strong and had no previous leash training. Sugar is also working on commands such as sit, down and stay! She does well with other dogs, has been fostered with three others and should make someone a wonderful lifelong companion! She is losing weight (intake had her in the "butterball" category) and currently is around 55 pounds and her age is a spry 4-5 years. She's got plenty of love and life yet to go and can't wait to share it with a special family! To inquire or for an adoption application - please email to blueridgerescue@aol.com
We'll also keep you updated on Shortbread's adoption status with email updates.
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Shortbread

Goldendoodle Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos
Louisville, KY
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 Shortbread of our Holiday Cookie Litter! He is a ten week of age Goldendoodle mix. This litter of three came from a larger accidental litter where momma was the Goldendoodle and daddy was a traveling man. Shortbread is just a baby and would like a family that will be active and include him in their daily activities. He is a friendly and happy puppy and with socialization and obedience training provided by a loving family, he is ready to shape into the perfect adult. The fur is beginning to get cute and fuzzy on this handsome puppy and he can't wait to join a family for the holiday! Please email with questions or to request an application to blueridgerescue@aol.com
We'll also keep you updated on Marigold's adoption status with email updates.
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Marigold

Chihuahua

Female, 3 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Marigold is a spunky, fun and lovely Chihuahua mix. She is around 3 years of age and was surrendered because her original elderly owner could no longer properly care for her. Marigold does well with other dogs, has fostered with children and she always greets you with her little underbite smile. Weighing in under 15 pounds, she is easy to handle, transport and would make a wonderful companion pet! If you'd like to meet or adopt Marigold, please contact via email at blueridgerescue@aol.com
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

Vizsla Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maya is currently in the Paws Behind Bars Prison Training Program where she is learning basic commands such as sit, down, stay, door control, leash walking, potty trianing, etc. She is a beautiful, female, Viszla mix who weighs in around 50 pounds and is about 3-4 years of age. She was found wandering in a cemetery and was picked up as a stray and unclaimed. Maya is very friendly, a tad shy at first meeting, but just a sweet personality that wants to please and would make a wonderful companion and walking/hiking/running partner! Maya interacts well with other dogs and her absolutely gorgeous marble-like brown eyes will draw you in! To meet her is to love her! For additional questions or an application, please email to blueridgerescue@aol.com
We'll also keep you updated on Amber - Paws Behind Bars's adoption status with email updates.
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Amber - Paws Behind Bars

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Amber - Paws Behind Bars Prison Trained This beautiful Spaniel/Pyr mix weighs in at only 45 pounds and is 3-4 years of age. She was found with, what we believe is, her puppy and placed into a rural shelter. Putting on a strong, brave face, she came into rescue unsure of what was happening but gathered up enough confidence to glide smoothly through the training at Luther Luckett and the Paws Behind Bars Program. She performs her commands such as sit, down, and stay, with ease and is potty trained and walks lovely on a leash. She is ready for adoption and is looking for that family that will spend fun outdoor time with walks or hiking excursions. She is good with other dogs and we would recommend children over 7 years of age as we're not sure if she was raised with young kids. Amber is fully vetted and ready to walk into your home and hearts! To inquire or for an application, please email to blueridgerescue@aol.com.
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

Vizsla Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maya is currently in the Paws Behind Bars Prison Training Program where she is learning basic commands such as sit, down, stay, door control, leash walking, potty trianing, etc. She is a beautiful, female, Viszla mix who weighs in around 50 pounds and is about 3-4 years of age. She was found wandering in a cemetery and was picked up as a stray and unclaimed. Maya is very friendly, a tad shy at first meeting, but just a sweet personality that wants to please and would make a wonderful companion and walking/hiking/running partner! Maya interacts well with other dogs and her absolutely gorgeous marble-like brown eyes will draw you in! To meet her is to love her! For additional questions or an application, please email to blueridgerescue@aol.com

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Blue Ridge Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Louisville, KY 40026

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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The Arrow Fund

PO Box 1127, Prospect, KY 40059

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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NBRAN Kentucky

Prospect, KY 40059

Pet Types: dogs

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Purrfect Friends for Adoption, Inc.

PO Box 2134, Clarksville, IN 47131

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Southern Indiana Animal Rescue

514 Camp Creek Road, New Washington, IN 47162

Pet Types: dogs

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Louisville Weimaraner Rescue

1129 Windsor Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Pet Types: dogs

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