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Puppies and dogs in Shively, Kentucky

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Sam

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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HANDSOME HOUSE HIPPO SEEKING FUREVER HUMAN Name: Samuel Age: 2 years old Breed: Pure bred velvet hippo Body type: Stocky, 60 pounds, handsome, and surprisingly fast when the zoomies hit Looking for: A loyal human, a cozy couch, and someone who understands that personal space is wildly overrated Meet Samuel, a sweet, silly, snuggly boy who is ready to find his forever person. Samuel is the kind of dog who loves hard. Once he decides you are his person, congratulations — you now have a full-time shadow, emotional support hippo, and personal fan club president. He is affectionate, goofy, and absolutely devoted to the people he trusts. Samuel does very well with other dogs after slow introductions and lives with three other dogs now. He does prefer the ladies though. Samuel has done training and would love someone who will keep actively doing this with him. He can sit, stay, walk well on a leash and is good at looking to his handler for direction. Sam listens very well and is very smart. He picks up on what he is taught very quickly. His hobbies include: * Doing zoomies like a tiny muscular racehorse * Cuddling with his whole entire body * Following his person from room to room * Playing with his food bowl like it is the greatest toy ever invented * Accepting snacks as payment for friendship * Making sure you never feel lonely again Samuel's ideal day would include a nice walk, some playtime, a few snacks, and then a world-class cuddle session where he gently attempts to become one with you through a full body hug. He is looking for a loving adopter who has experience with dominant breeds, will give him structure, and enjoy all his kisses. In return, Samuel will give you loyalty, laughs, snuggles, and the kind of love only a big-hearted Bully can offer. Swipe right on Samuel if you like snacks, cuddles, goofy dogs, and having a best friend who thinks you are the most important person in the world. If you would like to meet this real character of a boy please call or email us at: 502-509-9886 info@arielbullyrescue.com Included in Samuel's adoption fee: -He is neutered, fully vetted and microchipped. -He is house trained, crate, and leash trained. -A collar and training leash. -Two training classes for you to learn good leash skills, and how to be a great leader. -Our rescue provides life time support for you. We are available by phone or in person.
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Brenda

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
SWEET, GOOFY & READY TO CUDDLE Brenda is a 2-year-old, 70 lb pit bull with a huge heart. She’s active and playful but gentle and affectionate, and she’s very expressive. You’ll always know how happy she is to see you or if she is missing you in the other room. She had an awful start in life, yet she adores people. She’s friendly with everyone she meets and wonderful with kids. Brenda loves walks, toys, and cuddling, and she is completely obsessed with fetch. She’s perfect in the car, crate trained, and leash trained. She’s spayed and microchipped. Brenda wants to be the only animal in her home. She plays well with other dogs but she would much rather have you all to herself. She has skin allergies that are managed easily: a bath once a week, one pill a day. Available for adoption or foster-to-adopt. If you’d like to get to know Brenda before committing, foster-to-adopt is a great option, and Ariel Bully Rescue covers all of her expenses while she’s in foster. Ariel Bully Rescue adopts to homeowners within about 45 minutes of Louisville, including Southern Indiana.
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Shotta

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My dog's name is Shotta. He is a german shepherd mixed with a pit bull. He is great with kids and other dogs. He is full of energy and is very smart. He has been able to solve simple puzzles.
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Hazel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We got Hazel from a local shelter during an adoption event. She was spayed and microchipped there. We got her last rounds of vaccines after adopting her. She is now at a healthy weight and her coat is filled out again. She is very sweet, cuddly and entertains herself well will toys. She is a heavy chewer and will destroy almost anything but LOVES ice cubes as a treat. She doesn’t really chew on things she’s not supposed to. She is great about communicating when she needs to go outside. She is also used a crate. Her biggest problems is she a heavy puller on the leash, reactive towards other dogs (she doesn’t really show signs of aggression it is more excitement), she will sometimes whine and bark when you leave the house, and is not very good with small kids. Because of me and my boyfriends work schedules and problems with our landlord we are having to rehome her.
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Gecko

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Gecko is about7years old. Our son dropped him off with us for his daughter when he was a puppy. He is a very loyal dog. He will let you know if someone is around that he doesn't know. He will bark at them, so i consider him a great watch dog. He is use to sleeping in the bed with us. I think he would be great as an only dog, or with other dogs. Loves attention!
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Dior Obama Williams

Dachshund Pug

Male, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Dior is a very special dog. I’ve had Dior since he was eight weeks old. He is very particular about what he wants. He likes to play. He is a dog who likes physical touch. He loves a treat. He does get emotionally attached. Dior turns six on November 12. He loves babies. He’s very protective over kids, but also very territorial over his toys.

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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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Tiny Paws of Kentucky

Louisville, KY 40214

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Advocate 4 Animals, Inc.

Louisville, KY 40208

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Ariel Bully Rescue

Louisville, KY 40203

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KY Russell Rescue/ Multi-Breed Rescue

Louisville, KY 40203

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Kentucky Animal Relief Fund, Inc

PO Box 58502, Louisville, KY 40268

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paw and Feather Plan Inc - Kentucky

Louisville, KY 40213

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Mispits and friends rescue

Louisville, KY 40202

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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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