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Vanilla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Baton Rouge, LA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet sweet little Vanilla! At just 8 months old, this beautiful girl has so much life, love, and potential ahead of her. She’s a young pup who is full of energy and absolutely loves to run around and be on the go.Vanilla is a pretty mellow girl overall and has shown no signs of aggression and has no bite history. She isn’t easily scared and takes things in stride. She loves her Milk-Bones and, while she hasn’t really shown much interest in toys, she definitely enjoys having room to run and burn off that puppy energy!She has spent her life outdoors on a chain, so unfortunately, Vanilla hasn’t had the chance to learn all the things a family dog should know yet. She is not house-trained, crate-trained, or familiar with basic commands. She would potty outside while she was chained up, so there is a starting point there. With patience, consistency, and someone willing to teach her, she can learn. Vanilla has not been around cats or other dogs, so we don`t know how she would do with them. Around children, she gets very excited and energetic and will jump around and on them, so she will need a family willing to work with her on manners and appropriate behavior. She’s still a puppy and has a LOT of energy!Because of her energy level and love of running, Vanilla really needs a home with space and a securely fenced yard where she can safely play, explore, and get the exercise she needs. She has been routinely seen by the vet, is not on any medication, and has no known medical conditions.Vanilla may not know how to be the perfect house dog yet — but she deserves someone willing to teach her, love her, and give her the chance to become one. She has spent enough time on a chain. Now she needs a family who will show her what being loved and part of a family really feels like.
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Prince Harry

Husky

Male, 10 mos
Gray, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Bonnie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gray, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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IVORY (TOWN OF SUNSET)

Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner

Female, Young
Opelousas, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Intact Female / HW Neg / MF Neg / 8 mos old (8-27-26) ##2829053##
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Roxxy

Maltese/Pomeranian

Female, Senior
Benton, LA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying.  Thank you for your cooperation. Hospice adoption… adoption fee waived. YouTube video link:  https://youtube.com/shorts/LAEHV6M7Cf4 FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org ) INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:     http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Roxxy (female) Intake date:   9/6/2026 Maltese/ Pomeranian mix 15 years young 7.14 pounds (at intake) Adoption fee:  $waived – hospice adoption   Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  yes Vetting:  Spayed, thyroid tested (normal), x-ray (no collapsing trachea - somewhere we thought we saw or someone said she had a collapsing trachea, but she does not - maybe it was our imagination) - dental (10 extractions); UTD on shots, heartworm negative, fecal negative, Proheart 6 injection (heartworm prevention - next due 12/6/2026), on monthly flea/tick prevention, microchipped Health issues:  sight and hearing challenged - we think she can see a little bit - may have a tinge of dementia;  arthritis is rear left leg (may lift it from time-to-time), otherwise nothing we have found substantially other than age-related aches and pains - slow moving, etc. Temperament:   very sweet, quiet, startles easily because she can't see well. Energy level:  low – medium - paces when nervous Groom needs:  High;  she was being groomed at Just for Fido and if you're local it might be good to take her there since that's what she's used to. Biography:   Roxxy is a sweet senior who just needs a final home.  She was surrendered by her owner who has advanced scoliosis and can no longer care for Roxxy as she is a fall-risk.  We were told that the owner has had her since 2019, having gotten her from a friend.  She is used to being home with someone most of the time.  She can be timid and submissive while also friendly and sweet.   She travels well and walks well on a leash.  She does not startle during bad weather or fireworks.  She doesn't play with toys and doesn't really care for being in a lap but wants to be by your side.   We realize Roxxy is very old but nonetheless deserves a loving home to live out the rest of her life however long that is. **IMPORTANT NOTES** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule. *All of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing.  There is no exception to this rule!   *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.  *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.  *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate. *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.  Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue small-breed dogs and a handful of cats and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org     “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  ~ Gandhi Be responsible ~  Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life.  Blessings. September 11, 2026, 11:23 pm
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Annjolene

Corgi

Female Adult
Benton, LA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
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Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying.  Thank you for your cooperation. You Tube video link:  https://youtube.com/shorts/JVOxG_Ypiv8   FOR ADOPTION!   Note:  Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply. (For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org) INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY: PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying: DOG APPLICATION LINK:     http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Annjolene (female) Intake date:  9/4/2026 Corgi mix Approx 2 years old Intake weight:  14.8 pounds Adoption fee:  $225, which includes vetting, microchip   Good with other dogs:  yes Cats:  unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test   Vetting and other:  altered (spayed/neutered), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm negative, fecal negative, on monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped Health issues:  none observed. Temperament:  very sweet, social and friendly (if it tells you anything about her... when we went to the property to retrieve her, she was running up the street with the owner of the rental... and ran straight to us... LOL) Energy level:  medium Groom needs:  low maintenance Biography:  Annjolene was wandering around Tammy Lane area of Benton for over a month.  She took up at an abandoned rental home on the street where the owner of the home actually lived as well.  They fed her and started posting her on social media to try to find her person.  No one ever came forward.  They reached out to us and we also posted her on our page.  After another week, we went to the property and she came walking down the street with the owner of the rental.  She came straight up to us.  What a sweetie!  We took her in.  We can only surmise that maybe someone left the subdivision and abandoned her or she was dumped there thinking someone would take her in.   In any case, she's safe and now and waiting on her furever home!  She does great in a kennel but cries if she sees you and you don't let her out... LOL.  She walks great on a leash.  She's just a social and happy girl!  We know we'll find her a super home!   **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW** *We do adopt out of state provided the adopter is willing and able to travel to us once approved.  We do not ship or transport our animals and there is no exception to this rule. *Most of our adoptable dogs are small, and they are never to be left outside alone, ever!  We only rehome our dogs to adopters that plan to have them as inside dogs and part of the family!   We do allow adopters with doggie doors, provided there is SECURE fencing and the dog is over 15 pounds.  There is no exception to this rule! *PREDATORS:    IF THIS DOG IS UNDER 10 POUNDS, the dog is to be monitored and protected when outside at all times!  PREDATOR-THREAT IS A REAL DANGER!  For example, a hawk tried to pick up a Chihuahua owned by a friend visiting Ninna’s house… RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VISITOR.  Thankfully the visitor was watching the dog and the hawk was wrestled off of the Chihuahua but it did require an ER visit and she is was very lucky to survive.   TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!   *NO SMALL CHILDREN!!  As with almost all the dogs at NR2R, young children or a very active household is not recommended.   Many of our dogs come to us BECAUSE of small children, thus we do not rehome our dogs to homes with babies or young children.  KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU HAVE VISITING GRANDCHILDREN AS WELL!  Even if the children are older, it would depend on the child AND the parent or parents.  *HOUSETRAINING:  We do NOT guarantee that any of our adoptable dogs are housetrained.   While most should be easily trained, keep in mind that they live in a rescue where they have access to the outdoors all day and are inside at night.  Even if they were surrendered to us as housetrained, it doesn’t mean they will automatically be housetrained in your home.  Housetraining them should be easy in the right home with time, patience, and consistency.  *KENNELING:  We always recommend kenneling when you cannot supervise your dog.  This helps with housetraining and any destructive tendencies until you get to know your new addition. *We do not guarantee the age, health or temperament of any of the dogs we rehome.  Many of the dogs we take in come from animal control and rarely do we have histories and even when we do, many times the histories are inaccurate. *Only adopters with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.   If you bring this pet into your heart and home, you will receive in return many years of love, companionship, and loyalty.  That’s our guarantee.   Other notes:  This pet is available for adoption through Ninna’s Road to Rescue, Benton, La.  We are 501c3 non-profit organization.  Our mission is to rescue primarily small-breed dogs and to re-home them into RESPONSIBLE and CARING forever homes.    DOG APPLICATION LINK:   http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application Time may be of the essence if you are looking to adopt a specific animal.  We do not reserve animals, unless and until we have approved your application, provided the animal is still available at the time we receive your application.  The first APPROVED application we receive will be considered.  We are NOT a first come, first serve rescue!! We adopt our rescues out to the RIGHT home, not just A home. Only responsible pet owners need apply. Applying to adopt does NOT commit you to the adoption NOR does it guarantee the adoption. CONTACT:  Our adoptable pets are updated regularly, but if you want to check the availability of a pet... OR still have questions AFTER reading this profile, message us via our Facebook page.   Please indicate the name when communicating with us. www.RoadtoRescueLA.org     “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  ~ Gandhi Be responsible ~  Always spay/neuter, keep your dogs on heartworm prevention, vaccinate against disease... and if you bring a pet into your life, commit to that pet for life.  Blessings. September 11, 2026, 11:23 pm

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Once Upon a Tail Rescue

Mandeville, LA 70448

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Hope and Hearts 4 Paws

PO Box 915, PO Box 915, Mandeville, LA 70470

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Northshore Humane Society

20384 Harrison Ave., Covington, LA 70433

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St. Tammany Parish Animal Services

31078 Highway 36, Lacombe, LA 70445

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

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Zorro's Rescue

Covington, LA 70435

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St. Tammany Animal Resource Team

P.O. Box 1186, Madisonville, LA 70447

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Collie Rescue of Louisiana Inc.

102 Affirmed Court, Bush, LA 70431

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Sheltie Rescue of Louisiana

Pearl River, LA 70452

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Big Sky Ranch/Big Sky CARES

82060 Hwy 25, Folsom, LA 70437

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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