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Puppies and dogs in Merrillville, Indiana

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

Eleven

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hello! My name is Eleven, but my foster mom calls me block head. I have been learning commands quickly, but still have so much to learn! I am potty trained and will hit my nose on the handle to jingle it to let you know I need to go out. I am able to be in a crate while mom's at work and I love all of the puzzle and enrichment toys to keep me busy. I am a big guy with big energy and would love to make you my best friend. I act tough when I first meet you, but once you ask if I am a good boy, I erupt into wiggles and wags. I am still unsure about other dogs and haven't had much exposure since I was rescued from the shelter.

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Morrigan

Dutch Shepherd

Female, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet your new best friend 🐾✨ This beautiful 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd is the total package—stunning, sweet, and ready to be someone’s loyal companion. She has a gorgeous coat and striking looks that turn heads everywhere she goes, but it’s her loving personality that truly makes her special. She absolutely *loves* being petted and will happily soak up all the affection you’re willing to give. Whether it’s belly rubs, ear scratches, or just being close to her people, she’s all in. She’s also housebroken and enjoys going on walks, making her an easy and fun addition to your daily routine. She’d love a home where she can get regular exercise, attention, and plenty of love. If you’re looking for a devoted, affectionate, and beautiful companion, this girl is ready to meet you 💕 Apply to adopt her at: [www.bigdogsdontcry.com](http://www.bigdogsdontcry.com) She’s ready to walk right into your heart!

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Colleen

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

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

Story

🐝 Hi, I'm Colleen... and I'm ready to stop surviving and finally start living.🖤 Not long ago, I was running the streets with my best doggy friend, wondering where our next meal would come from. Then animal control picked us up. My story could have ended there... but Big Dogs Don't Cry saw something worth saving. They knew I was about to give birth and refused to let my babies enter the world in a shelter. Soon after, I welcomed seven beautiful puppies. I kept them safe, loved them with everything I had, and watched them grow. Being their mama has been my greatest joy... but now it's my turn. I don't want to just be "the mom dog." I want to be someone's honey bee. 🐝💛 I'm a sweet, happy girl who absolutely loves other dogs. In fact, I'd really love a home with a playful canine sibling so we can zoom around the yard together before curling up for a nap. I've spent enough of my life worrying—I want the rest of it to be filled with belly rubs, adventures, and a family that chooses me forever. My puppies are my legacy. Now I'm searching for my happily ever after. Will you be the one to show me that the best chapters come after the hardest ones? 🐾 Apply to adopt me at www.bigdogsdontcry.com Please share my story. My forever family could be just one share away. ❤️

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Mischief

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Yeti

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

**Meet Yeti – The Giant Corgi Who Defied the Laws of Physics! 🐾** How does a Corgi mix end up weighing 50 pounds? Your guess is as good as ours! We know there's definitely something bigger mixed in there, but whatever it is, it created one incredibly handsome, hilarious, and lovable dog. Yeti is a fun-loving guy with a big personality to match his big body. He absolutely **adores other dogs** and would love a canine companion to romp around with. He's also a world-class athlete in his own mind, frequently showing off his impressive parkour skills by bouncing over furniture, launching himself onto obstacles, and generally turning your home into his personal agility course. One of Yeti's favorite hobbies is counter surfing, so if you leave snacks unattended, he'll happily consider them a gift. He's currently working on his manners and making great progress, but he'll need an adopter who is committed to continuing his training. Yeti is looking for a quieter home with patient, dog-savvy people who understand that good dogs sometimes need a little extra guidance. He has a tendency to resource guard his favorite people and has been known to lunge at unfamiliar visitors in the home. Interestingly, he does very well out in public and has attended multiple adoption events where he's been friendly and social. Managing introductions and continuing positive reinforcement training will be important for his success. Yeti was adopted in April but is being returned through no fault of his own because his new home wasn't the right fit. He also struggled with house-training in that environment and had accidents in the home. We believe one major factor was the lack of a secure yard, so a physically fenced yard is now required for his adoption. Having a safe space to exercise and stick to a consistent routine will help set him up for success. The right family will see what we see: a goofy, affectionate, oversized Corgi mix with tons of potential. Yeti isn't looking for perfection he's looking for someone who will invest in him, continue his training, and love him for the wonderfully unique dog he is. If you're ready to give this larger-than-life boy the committed home he deserves, apply today at www.bigdogsdontcry.com

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Blake

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Once upon a time, Blake was just a happy puppy who thought he’d found forever. But life had other plans — he was found starving, scared, and with his ears cruelly mutilated. 💔 Despite it all, Blake never lost his gentle heart. When he landed at an overpopulated animal control and his name appeared on the euthanasia list, fate (and a whole lot of love) stepped in. Today, Blake is proof that resilience wears a wagging tail. 🐾 He adores everyone — people, kids, dogs, even cats! His heart is as big as his smile, and he’s ready to share both with a family who will love him endlessly. 💙 There’s truly nothing not to love about Blake. Apply today at 👉 www.bigdogsdontcry.com

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Dog shelters and rescues in Merrillville, Indiana

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

2x2 Rescue

po box 14361, Merrillville, IN 46411

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

Rescue

Big Dogs Don't Cry

Merrilliville, IN 46410

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Everything’s Going to be Alright Rescue and Rehabilitation

2807 Crescent Hill Dr NE, Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Chihuahua Rescue Indiana Inc. - Crown Point

Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save A Dog Rescue

Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Lake County Sheriff's Animal Control

3011 W. 93rd Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Chicagoland Purebred Rescue and Referral

Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Helping Paws Rescue MX - Crown Point, IN Foster

Crown Point, IN 46307

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

ABRA, Inc (All Breed Rescue Angels)

P.O. Box 1426, Crown Point, IN 46308

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Misfit Mutts Animal Rescue Inc.

Schererville, IN 46375

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Chihuahua Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog Shih Tzu Beagle Husky Boxer Border Collie Dachshund Poodle (Miniature) Australian Shepherd Maltese Great Dane Pomeranian Jack Russell Terrier Australian Cattle Dog American Staffordshire Terrier Miniature Pinscher

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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