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Puppies and dogs in Franklin, Indiana

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Franklin, Indiana. 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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Lakka

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Whiteland, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lakka is the sweetest girl that needs an owner who can give her lots of love and attention. We adopted Lakka about 4.5 years ago from IACS (she is 6 or 7). We had another dog that she was bonded with who passed away. Lakka would do great in a home with another dog friend. She gets along with cats as well. Lakka has always been protective of my 8-year-old daughter but since she was home with me during a tornado about 2 years ago, she has developed some anxiety. Now she is overly protective and has snapped (never bitten) at not only our neighbor but other children. She may do best in a home without children to worry about protecting. I have had her on anxiety medicine for at least 6 months now. There is no fee and all of her things can go with her. She has a crate, a bed, tons of toys, a food container, and lots of treats. She is a loving dog, potty and crate trained, and she deserves a good home with someone who has the time to focus on helping her work through her anxiety.
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Chilli

Husky Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Bargersville, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chilli is a super duper sweet and loving, 10-month old female. The father is a purebred husky and mother is a 2 year old lab mix we rescued (they said she was fixed, she was not lol). We had a home lined up for Chilli but it fell through and even though she’s so sweet we can’t just can’t give her the attention she deserves. She LOVES cuddles and belly rubs, does great with kids and other dogs. She is very high energy and very very fast so she really needs to be somewhere with a fence or in a situation where she would get lots of exercise. She has been spayed and had her rabies vaccine. We haven’t been able to commit the time to train her but she’s smart and seems very trainable. She really just wants to be someone’s best furry friend!!
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Nymphadora

St. Bernard Golden Retriever

Female, Senior
Greenwood, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
> good with indoor cats, not outdoor cats as she becomes prey driven. > good with dogs, would benefit from a meet and greet first. > potty trained but needs let out at least three times a day to prevent accidents. > loves all people and Is only 1 belly rub away from being your new best friend. > Very mild food aggression if any animals try to eat out of her designated food bowl. Not food aggressive towards people at all. > had a cruciate ligament tear inx her knee at some point but two vets have said surgery is not required as it is an old injury that has had scar tissue to grow around it. She gets around just fine and isn’t in pain from it. Will likely need arthritis pain medication in the future according to her most recent vet visit. > she loves soft squeaky toys to play with but must be watched or she will eat them! She will also eat socks if she gets bored so make sure she gets walks and attention and to keep socks off the floor.
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Louie

Whippet Beagle

Male, Adult
Greenwood, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Louie is a lovable, 7-year-old bundle of joy who’s ready to fill your life with laughter and cuddles! He’s a master at snuggling and loves nothing more than chasing squirrels in the yard. Louie’s big personality is sure to keep you entertained, and he’s looking for a home where he can enjoy plenty of love and outdoor playtime. He’s house-trained and eager to learn new tricks, though he’s still working on perfecting his leash manners. Louie would thrive in a home with a secure, fenced-in yard where he can stretch his legs and play to his heart’s content. While he’s best suited for a home without small children, Louie’s affectionate nature makes him an ideal companion for someone who has a little patience and lots of love to give. If you’re looking for a loyal, funny, and snuggly friend, Louie is the one for you!
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Pax

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Greenwood, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pax is 1- to 2-year-old neutered male bully breed. He weighs about 55 lbs (should probably be closer to 60 lbs). He was adopted from shelter 8/26/24. His history was unknown. He was found tied to tree. He spent almost 2 months at shelter. He was neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped there. We have two existing adult dogs that Pax was brought into. We attempted to integrate our dogs with Pax very slowly and individually. Unfortunately, there has been aggression from Pax to our existing dogs on separate occasions. He would be best most likely in an only dog household. It is unknown how he would act with cats or small children. With all the above said, he is a smart, sweet, loving, playful and inquisitive dog with many amazing qualities. He loves to be around people and snuggle. He loves to have ‘zoomies’ and run around like a little nut. He is housetrained and gets fed in his kennel. He is a good walker without pulling much with harness. He will only go to a home that will love him.
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Harley

Labrador Retriever Pointer

Female, Adult
Nineveh, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We rescued Harley in June 2022. She had just had a litter of 14 puppies and the current owner could no longer take care of her. We were told she was 3 years old at that time, so she is estimated to be around 5 now. Due to our current life circumstances, we are unable to give Harley the love and attention she needs. She is pretty low maintenance and will lounge around all day. She is a huge cuddle bug who thinks she's a lap dog, which can be funny considering she is 70 pounds. Excellent guard dog as well. She has been spayed and chipped. She is great with kids and cats. We have 2 other dogs, one female (Mocha, who we are also re-homing) and one male. She does not seem to like male dogs. We would love for Mocha and Harley to be adopted together since they have bonded closely over the past 2.5 years. However, we understand this may not be possible. They can be pretty rambunctious at times so they will need a home with someone who has time to exercise them, take them on walks, etc.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Franklin, Indiana

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Franklin, Indiana. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption of Central Ind.

6189 E. 100 N, Franklin, IN 46131

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Humane Society of Johnson County

3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131

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PAWS Rescue

2990 North Morton Street, Franklin, IN 46131

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PB Rescue

Franklin, IN 46131

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Johnson County Animal Shelter

2160 N Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131

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Pet Elves to the Rescue

Franklin, IN 46131

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Home Sweet Puppies Rescue

Franklin, IN 46131

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Hope Marie's Fund

4253 N State Rd 135, Franklin, IN 46131

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Second Chances Pet Rehab and Sanctuary - Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 46131

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Dixies' Voice Bulldog Rescue Inc

PO BOX 822, Franklin, IN 46131

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