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We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hank is a 4-year-old neutered male American Staffordshire Terrier and Lab mix with a huge heart. He’s a sweet, loving boy who bonds very closely to his person and just wants to be near you. He’s playful and fun, but once he gets his energy out, he’s happy to relax and cuddle. Hank is crate trained and used to an apartment setting. He does best with routine, love, and clear boundaries. He’s smart and eager to connect, and he truly thrives when he feels safe and understood. Hank would do best in a home that can give him consistency, patience, and lots of love. He may do best as the only pet so he can soak up all the attention. He’s a special boy who just needs the right person to give him the stable, loving home he deserves.
We'll also keep you updated on Creed's adoption status with email updates.
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Creed

Mutt

Male, Young
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Creed is a very goofy, cuddly lovable dog who needs a home that can give him lots of time and attention. He is still a curious puppy, a protector, and a big softie. He is command trained, house broken, as well as crate trained. He is a mix of boxer, lab, and pit, but his breed is truly unknown. I took him in as a favor to a friend but unfortunately due to a recent job change, I cannot provide him with the life I know he deserves.
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Timbeland

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Louisville, KY
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
I got him in a mall, there where giving adoption, my dog is 1 year old, im looking a great place for him to play, to rest, and have fun, a lot of love and a good family. My dog is Very friendly, he likes to play, run, play in snow, and if you are cooking or going to the restroom he follows you and he stays there , outside he is very imperactive, he is very friendly with people
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Tyberius

American Pit Bull Terrier Bullmastiff

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Tyberius will be 6 years old in May, we got him shortly after getting married. He is extremely energetic and requires a lot of attention. He is very clingy and sometimes can also be needy. He likes to play rough. I have not had an issue with him being aggressive towards kids but, he does play too rough to be around smaller children. I am also unsure how he will behave with other animals. I have another dog that will be 8 years old in August that he is good with for the most part. When we have tried to introduce him to other animals he became aggressive like, not sure if it was because of the way that we did it or not. He was also run over by a car almost 3 years ago, he thankfully just rolled underneath and got scraps and cuts and the car tires didn’t actually run him over. He deals with dandruff and itchy skin as well. We can’t keep him because of continued housing issues with his breed and cost of care is too much. We are praying for a great family that can give him what he needs!
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Simba

Shiba Inu

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
He is a sweet dog with a lot of personality and energy, but he just isn’t the right fit for our family. We have worked hard on training and giving him structure, but he is very strong-willed and high energy. With young kids in the house — especially a baby — we’ve realized he needs a home that can give him more time, space, and attention than we are able to right now. He is very food-motivated and tends to grab food quickly, which has been challenging with a 7-month-old learning to eat. He also tends to be very energetic and doesn’t understand personal space, which makes things difficult with little ones. Now i wont say hes bad with kids, because hes not, he really is good with the baby, just too hyper and food motivated and its very hard to watch him and watch the baby and the other dog and get things done around the house. He has his moments of being very sweet and laid back but we here just don’t have a big enough house. He’s a really sweet and laid back dog most of the time.
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Blanco

Husky Husky

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
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
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Tiny Paws of Kentucky

Louisville, KY 40214

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Kentucky Humane Society - Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center

Adoptions by Appointment, 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214

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Advocate 4 Animals, Inc.

Louisville, KY 40208

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KY Russell Rescue/ Multi-Breed Rescue

Louisville, KY 40203

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Ariel Bully Rescue

Louisville, KY 40203

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Furever Friends Rescue and Transport

Louisville, KY 40258

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Kentucky Animal Relief Fund, Inc

PO Box 58502, Louisville, KY 40268

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Paw and Feather Plan Inc - Kentucky

Louisville, KY 40213

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Saving Sunny, Inc.

PO Box 4623, Louisville, KY 40204

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Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center

4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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