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Puppies and dogs in Rochester, Indiana

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rochester, 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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Lily

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Rochester, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
We absolutely hate having to do this, but we need to find our sweet girl a new home. We have had her since she was a puppy in 2017. We originally got her when my husband worked third shift and I was home at night with three little kids. She was our extra sense of security and has been part of our family ever since. She is seriously the sweetest freaking dog. She loves kids, dogs, cats, everyone. She thinks she's an itty-bitty lap dog and will absolutely try to sit on you. She loves fetch, toys, water, running outside, and mostly just being right beside her people. She's fully house trained with no health or behavioral issues. She gets anxious with loud noises and in the car and does get carsick. We never leash trained her because she always stayed right beside us, so now she really doesn't know what she's supposed to do when you put one on her. Our kids are older and life is different now. She's spending way too much time bored and deserves someone who has the time and space to
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SAMBA

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Rochester, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I’m Samba! I’m a 6-month-old mixed breed puppy weighing 22 lbs (and growing!) looking for a family to love me for the rest of my life! I came to FCAC after my previous owner could no longer care for me, and now I’m ready to start my next chapter. I’m sweet, adorable, lovable, and still just a baby with so much growing and learning ahead of me! Because I’m young, I’m currently expected to do well with other dogs, cats, and kiddos. But it’s important to remember that puppies don’t automatically stay that way! My future family will need to continue giving me positive, consistent socialization and exposure to different people, animals, places, and experiences as I grow. Like any puppy, I’ll also need help with house training, basic manners, boundaries, and learning how to be the best grown-up dog I can be. With patience, consistency, and plenty of love, I have all the potential to become an amazing lifelong companion. Most importantly, I’m looking for someone who understands that adopting a puppy isn’t just a commitment while I’m little and cute. I need a family prepared to love and care for me through every stage of my life. If you’re ready for the training, the puppy antics, the growing pains, and a lifetime of love in return, submit an application to meet me!     Spayed, microchipped, current on vaccines and on monthly prevention.  Adoption fee is normally $100, but $0 through 10/17/26!!   If you are interested in meeting and adopting, please submit an application here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog Once submitted, staff will review your application during open hours. Please allow 24-36 hours for a response. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet & greet! Any other dogs in the home must come along and some dogs may require all family members to come as well! If it's a match, you can your new dog home the same day. We do offer a 2 week foster to adopt trial time, to be sure the chosen pet is a good fit, before finalizing the adoption!    See all of our adoptable pets here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/adoptable-dogs-and-cats   Adoption Hours Monday & Saturday 11am-4pm Tuesday & Friday 11am-5pm Wednesday 11am-6pm Thursday & Sunday CLOSED ##2832065##
Photo of GRACIE: Fully Sponsored! $0 to Adopt

GRACIE: Fully Sponsored! $0 to Adopt

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Rochester, IN
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
Hi, I'm Gracie! 1-2 years old | APBT Mix | 41 lbs (with a little more to gain!) I was confiscated from a neglect/hoarding situation with several other dogs. We had to compete for basic necessities like food and water, but despite everything, I've remained a sweet, happy girl who's ready to leave that chapter behind. Now it's my turn to discover what it means to be safe, loved, and part of a family! Sweet and affectionate Happy, bubbly personality Energetic and playful Has lived with other dogs Ready to learn and start fresh Because of my background, I'll likely need a little guidance with potty training and house manners. Thankfully, I'm still young, and with a consistent routine, patience, and positive reinforcement, I should catch on in no time! I have lived with other dogs my entire life, so with proper introductions, we expect I'll do well with another dog. Because we sometimes had to compete over limited resources like food and water, it's recommended to supervise me around meals and high-value treats while I learn that there's always enough to go around and I never have to fight for those things again. I'm expected to do well with respectful children! I'm not the biggest fan of kitties, so I'd do best in a home without felines!.   One thing my future family should know is that I have some skin irritation from the environment I came from. The good news is that I'm already being treated, and it's expected to continue improving now that I'm receiving proper care. I may also benefit from a quality salmon-based food or a skin and coat supplement to help keep my skin healthy as I continue to heal. I've already overcome so much, and now all I need is someone willing to give me the fresh start I've always deserved. I promise I'll spend the rest of my life showing you just how grateful I am.   Spayed, microchipped, Heartworm & Lyme Negative, current on vaccines and on monthly prevention. Adoption fee has been FULLY SPONSORED, thanks to a generous family. $0 to adopt for applicants with an approved application!   If you are interested in meeting and adopting, please submit an application here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog Once submitted, staff will review your application during open hours. Please allow 24-36 hours for a response. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet & greet! Any other dogs in the home must come along and some dogs may require all family members to come as well! If it's a match, you can your new dog home the same day. We do offer a 2 week foster to adopt trial time, to be sure the chosen pet is a good fit, before finalizing the adoption!    See all of our adoptable pets here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/adoptable-dogs-and-cats Adoption Hours: Monday & Saturday 11am-4pm | Tuesday & Friday 11am-5pm | Wednesday 11am-6pm | Thursday & Sunday CLOSED ##2794799##
Photo of KYRA ~ $0 TO ADOPT!!

KYRA ~ $0 TO ADOPT!!

Mixed Breed (Medium) American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Rochester, IN
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
Hi, I’m Kyra! 2 Years old | 49# |  American Bulldog mix While my story before arriving here is a bit of a mystery, everyone says I’m a pretty sweet girl!   I have been friendly with everyone I’ve met so far and I’ve been keeping my kennel nice and clean, which my shelter friends think is a pretty good sign!  I made friends with a male dog here at the shelter, so I should do fine with another dog with proper introductions! I will say I seem to prefer male dogs though.  However, I am not a fan of kitties! Unfortunately, I think they look more like snacks than friends, so I'll need a home without them.    Little kids seem to make me a little nervous, but staff thinks it's just because I've never been around them before! I should do well with respectful kiddos with proper introductions as well.   I’m hoping someone will give me the chance to leave shelter life behind and show them who I really am. I have a feeling once I’m settled into a home, my personality is going to bloom! Could I be the missing piece your family has been looking for?    Spayed, microchipped, Heartworm & Lyme Negative, current on vaccines and on monthly prevention.  $0 TO ADOPT!!   If you are interested in meeting and adopting, please submit an application here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog Once submitted, staff will review your application during open hours. Please allow 24-36 hours for a response. If approved, we will contact you to schedule a meet & greet! Any other dogs in the home must come along and some dogs may require all family members to come as well! If it's a match, you can your new dog home the same day. We do offer a 2 week foster to adopt trial time, to be sure the chosen pet is a good fit, before finalizing the adoption!    See all of our adoptable pets here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/adoptable-dogs-and-cats   Adoption Hours: Monday & Saturday 11am-4pm | Tuesday & Friday 11am-5pm | Wednesday 11am-6pm | Thursday & Sunday CLOSED ##2775597##
Photo of TORI: $0 to adopt + 1 yr FREE Heartworm Prevention

TORI: $0 to adopt + 1 yr FREE Heartworm Prevention

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Rochester, IN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tori! 2 years old | Mixed Breed | 31 lb If happiness had a mascot, it might just be Tori.   Despite a rough start in life, Tori greets every day and every person she meets with a constantly wagging tail and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. She originally came to the shelter after being removed from a neglectful situation where she spent much of her life outdoors. She was later adopted, but through no fault of her own, changes in her owner's circumstances brought her back to the shelter.   Tori hasn’t let any of that dim her spirit.   This sweet, affectionate girl absolutely loves people and adores children. She wants to be involved in everything you’re doing and is always ready to hand out kisses, seek attention, or make a new friend. Her enthusiasm can sometimes get the best of her, and she may jump up when she’s excited to see people, but with regular exercise, consistency, and positive reinforcement, she’ll be very well behaved in no time!   Tori is an active young dog who would love a family that enjoys walks, playtime, adventures, or simply giving her an outlet for all that happy energy. At just 31 pounds, she’s the perfect medium size. Big enough for adventures, small enough to fit comfortably into most homes.   Tori will need to be the one and only pet in the home.   Tori is mostly potty trained and may need a little patience while learning the routine in a new home, but she’s eager to please and wants nothing more than to make her family proud.   Most of all, Tori is looking for something she’s always deserved: a forever family that will love her for the rest of her life.   WAIVED ADOPTION FEE for approved adopter! 1 year of FREE Heartworm prevention included   Spayed, Heartworm and Lyme negative, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives.   Interested in meeting and possibly adopting? Please start by filling out an application here https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog   Once we receive your application, a staff member will review it and contact you to schedule a meet and greet. If you already have dogs at home, they must attend the meet and greet as well. If it’s a good fit, you may take your new best friend home the same day! We also offer a 2-week foster-to-adopt trial period to ensure it’s the right match for everyone.   Adoption Hours • Monday & Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM • Tuesday & Friday: 11 AM – 5 PM • Wednesday: 11 AM – 6 PM • Closed Thursday & Sunday ##2482824##
Photo of MARCO: $0 to Adopt!

MARCO: $0 to Adopt!

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Rochester, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Marco! 1.5-year-old | Shepherd mix | 65# | Waiting for a fresh start and a family of his own! This handsome Shepherd mix came to us as a stray, extremely thin and dirty. Even then, he was bubbly, full of personality, and always happy to make a new human friend. With his friendly nature, eagerness to please, and love of treats, we thought someone would give Marco the chance to learn the ropes and become the incredible family dog we know he has the potential to be. Unfortunately, that chance still hasn’t come, and he is now our second longest resident. The longer he stays, the harder shelter life becomes for him.   Marco recently spent time in a foster-to-adopt home, and we got a glimpse of what he’s capable of. He was picking up potty training quickly, slept at the foot of the bed every night, and even woke his people when he needed a potty break! Unfortunately, that home wasn’t the right fit, and Marco returned to the shelter. Here’s what his future person should know: We expect Marco to do well with another dog after proper introductions. He wants to chase cats, so a home without them would be best. He also needs no access to chickens, rabbits, or other small animals. He pulls a little when he first heads out, then settles down and walks beautifully by your side. Marco considers himself a professional interior decorator. He’s a chewer who thinks anything within reach might look better shredded into confetti! He needs someone ready to supervise him, redirect him to appropriate things to chew, and work on crate training and house manners with patience and consistency. He’s an active boy who needs plenty of exercise, things to keep his mind busy, and people who want to include him in their lives. Our hope is still to see Marco become a beloved indoor family dog. His foster trial showed us how well he can do with that chance. But his stress is high, his quality of life at the shelter is declining, and we believe he may have lived outdoors before coming to us. We’re also open to an outdoor home that can provide secure containment, proper shelter from the weather, daily care and attention, and no access to small animals.   Marco needs someone willing to help this friendly, capable young guy become the dog he’s ready to be. Could that be you?   Neutered | Microchipped | Heartworm negative | Up to date on vaccines & monthly preventatives. Adoption Fee has been fully sponsored thanks to generous donor! $0 to adopt for approved applicant! Marco did test postive for Lyme Disease. We did his treatment of Doxycycline and he has been given a Lyme Vaccine. He should recieve a Lyme Vaccine yearly and be kept current on tick/heartworm prevention year round.    Interested in meeting and possibly adopting? Please start by submitting an application here: https://www.fultoncoanimalcenter.org/application-to-adopt-a-dog   Once submitted, staff will review your application during open hours. Please allow 24-36 hours for staff to review. If approved, we'll reach out to schedule a meet and greet! If you have other dogs, they'll need to come with you. Some dogs may require all members of the household to come as well. If it’s a good fit, you may take your new best friend home that same day! We also offer a 2-week foster-to-adopt trial period to ensure it’s the right match for everyone!   Adoption Hours: Mon & Sat: 11 AM – 4 PM | Tue & Fri: 11 AM – 5 PM | Wed: 11 AM – 6 PM | Thur & Sun: CLOSED ##2768790##

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Fulton County Animal Center

1540 Wentzel St, Rochester, IN 46975

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Forever Paws Puppy Rescue

Denver, IN 46926

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Duggers Safehouse Rescue

Royal Center, IN 46978

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Marshall County Humane Society

Plymouth, IN 46563

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CCHS Pets R Us

700 Water Street, Logansport, IN 46947

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One Dog At A Time Rescue

P.O. Box 76, Warsaw, IN 46581

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City of Peru Animal Care & Control

75 German Street, Peru, IN 46970

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Wabash County Animal Shelter

810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992

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Golden Garden's Sanctuary

knox, IN 46534

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