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Peyton Jake

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, 12 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Peyton Jake, a 12-year-old, 60-pound male boxer/pit/whippet mix (best guess). Peyton is losing the family he has lived with for his entire life due to serious changes in the family dynamic and through no fault of his own. This sweet boy is energetic and playful, he loves cuddles and attention, and he enjoys socializing with other dogs. The ideal home for Peyton would be with a family that enjoys walks and outings. Although he has lived with and done beautifully with their now 2.5-year-old child and with other children, he may do best in a family with no small children simply because he is a senior and, as we all know, toddlers and other young kids can be hard on dogs. In the words of Peyton Jake’s mom: “Peyton is highly snuggly and likes to hang on the couch with his family. He currently has a fenced yard and loves to be outside and go on hikes.” However, he previously lived in an apartment for several years and did great. (He is not a big barker.) In general, Peyton’s recall is great and he walks well on leash. However, if he is not fresh on training, he will try to pull during his walks. Positive reinforcement resolves this temporary issue. Typically, when he meets unfamiliar people, Peyton either ignores them or greets them in a friendly manner. When our volunteer met Peyton, he was immediately friendly, happily leaning on her and soliciting pets and attention. Although Peyton has never lived with another dog, he has met and befriended many dogs throughout his life. Recently, Peyton has boarded with a neighbor who has a young German shepherd. Peyton and the shepherd get along beautifully and are best buds. He has also stayed for long stints with a family friend who has cats, and he gets along just fine with them, hanging out and sleeping on the same couch. Overall, Peyton appears to be one of those dogs who can slide right into a new home and get along with everyone as if he’s always been there. Peyton’s favorite things are playing fetch or tug-of-war, gnawing on chew toys, hiking, swimming, playing with other dogs, and getting belly rubs. His dislikes include having his nails trimmed (though he does tolerate it!), having his teeth brushed, and being left home alone. Although Peyton is crate-trained, he is not a fan of going into the crate. This good boy is fully house trained and up to date on his vaccinations and heartworm testing. He was recently evaluated by the vet, who found no serious health concerns. He will have a dental cleaning prior to adoption. Peyton’s mom is heartbroken to lose the dog she describes as “the bestest boy and an awesome companion.” We (FFOCAS) are helping her safely rehome him. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to help keep this process as safe as possible for all involved—especially Peyton Jake!
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Cali -- Courtesy Post

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cali! This cuddly cutie is super smart, loves to learn new skills and tricks, and is eager to please. More than anything, Cali wants to spend time with her people, whether out on a walk, playing fetch, or hanging out and snuggling inside. She can be left home alone, but would much prefer to stick by your side. When meeting new people, Cali is very friendly and social. When our volunteer met her in her home, Cali was immediately cheerful and ready to interact. When it comes to other dogs, Cali appears to have mixed feelings. On walks, Cali is sometimes reactive toward other dogs—this is something her current family is working on. Cali’s current family often has extended family members and neighbors over to visit, and these visitors often bring their dogs. Although Cali sometimes enjoys interacting and playing with some of these other dogs, they tend to make her quite nervous about her stuff (food and sometimes toys), which she does not want to share. For this reason, we would prefer to find her a home without other dogs. In one incident when Cali was new to her current family, she got into a scuffle with a visiting dog over food. When mom intervened, Cali, in the heat of the moment, redirected a bite onto mom’s thumb. The bite resulted in minor abrasions and bruising. Once her family understood Cali’s motivations, they were able to prevent any further nips. But she cannot be adopted by a family with kids younger than teenagers. Cali is currently living with a cat and she overall does well with him. She does like to play with him and they will sometimes lie on their sides on the floor playfully batting each other’s paws. But the kitty would probably prefer a little less playfulness from Cali. So a home with a cat could work for Cali, but it would have to be a cat who truly likes dogs, not a cat who just tolerates them. Cali is 5 years old and weighs about 15 lbs. She is a miniature American shepherd aka mini Aussie. (Adoptapet does not list this breed as an option, which is why "Australian shepherd" is selected.) She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and has no known health issues. She is housetrained and does not currently use or need a crate. Cali was recently adopted by her current family, but they have determined that their lifestyle simply is not the best fit for her. They’ve been patient with her, have given her time to settle in, and have worked with a professional trainer, but this is one of those square peg/round hole situations in which rehoming truly is best for the dog. We (FFOCAS) are helping Cali’s family find her forever home. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved—especially Cali!
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Kali -- Courtesy Post

Border Collie

Female, 3 yrs
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Kali! This beautiful, petite border collie is absolutely lovely. She is a wonderful companion: affectionate but not needy, good on the leash, and relatively quiet. She is as smart and trainable as you’d expect for a border collie and very toy focused. Kali is a natural when it comes to off-leash skills and has an excellent recall. Kali does a great job meeting new people—whether they are visitors to the home or people met out on a walk. When our volunteer met Kali in a park, she was immediately friendly though a little (politely) hesitant. After a few minutes, Kali was practically in her new friend’s lap, soaking up the attention. This wonderful girl is looking for an active person/family ready to take her for walks/hikes and play fetch with her. She might love to participate in a dog sport like agility but is not the kind of border collie who absolutely has to have a sport or job. A fenced yard or another means of getting off-leash exercise would be helpful though. Kali doesn’t necessarily need an exceptionally experienced adopter if she goes to a home as an only dog. However, if she goes to a home with a resident dog(s), her adopter would need to be skilled at supervising dog-dog social interactions. Kali currently lives with two other dogs—a young pit bull who is twice her size and a senior feist who is significantly smaller. Kali has always gotten along well with both dogs in most situations. However, when she is overly excited (e.g., mom coming home), Kali has charged and either nipped or muzzle punched the smaller dog. Although minor, each of two incidents has resulted in broken skin and a trip to the vet. Kali’s relationship with the pit bull is much better; however, she does incorporate some herdy nips in her play with the pit bull. Though the pittie is quite tolerant, not every dog would be. So a home with another young dog, Kali’s size or larger, could work if it’s a dog who is a good match for Kali’s temperament, including her play style. In addition, Kali will warn other dogs as they approach her food dish, but this consists of only a little snarly face. Simply feeding dogs separately should be all that's needed. We don’t have any info on whether Kali might be able to live with cats. She currently lives with two birds—a cockatiel and a parakeet—and has an interesting relationship with the cockatiel: they seem to play, with the cockatiel inside the cage and Kali of course on the outside. Meanwhile, Kali ignores the parakeet. Kali does sometimes try to chase small animals seen outside, but she is easily redirected. As a pup, Kali lived on a horse farm and attempted to herd the horses in an overly nippy way. So we do not recommend doing herding with Kali—as a sport or as a job. Kali is about 3 years old and weighs around 30 lbs. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and has no known health issues. She is house trained and does not need to be crated. (She will go into a crate but would prefer not to.) Kali looks and acts like a purebred border collie, but without a DNA test, we can't be certain. Kali’s owner loves her very much and is committed to finding her the best possible home. She is unable to keep Kali because of the dynamic between Kali and the resident small senior dog. We (FFOCAS) are helping her loving mom find Kali’s forever home safely. Interested? Please email us (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or reach out via adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved—especially Kali!
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Luci Noodles

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 7 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Luci Noodles is a gorgeous, 8.5 year, 60-pound pitbull mix who is losing her home because of her loving mom’s serious illness. In the home, Luci is a low-key couch potato and snuggle bug who loves cuddling and blanket time. Outside in a fenced yard, this silly girl will make you laugh over her zoomies. She can walk without pulling on the leash, responds to both verbal and hand commands, is very much focused on her people, and is very trainable. She does well in a crate when staying with her pet sitter, though at home she tells her mom she would prefer not to be crated. Her favorite activities include playing fetch and tug-of-war, gnawing on chew toys, receiving a good belly rub or butt scritch, and swimming or splashing in a pool, creek, or lake. Luci will bark and visitors and, in some cases (especially unfamiliar men), may need a moment to warm up. Once she’s gotten to know a particular visitor, she greets them enthusiastically. When our volunteer met Luci, she was immediately friendly and ready for affection or play. Luci has not lived with children, but she is around toddlers at her pet sitter’s home and does beautifully with them. She has done great interacting with older kids and teens. When walked on a leash, Luci is reactive toward other dogs; this may be due to prior experiences being rushed by off-leash dogs. So she might do best as an only dog. However, Luci is a thoughtful dog (she thinks before acting) and, with an experienced adopter and a slow introduction, she could do fine with a mellow canine companion. Luci currently lives with two cats and is generally indifferent to them, though she does not appreciate it when the kitties approach her food. Luci’s mom says “I just want to impress that Luci is a wonderful dog. I must rehome her. My condition is degenerative and I’m reaching beyond my capacity to care for anyone. She truly is a delight and deserves the best.” We (FFOCAS) are helping Luci’s mom safely rehome her. Interested? Please reach out via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through AdoptaPet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Luci!
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Kaya -- Courtesy Post

Siberian Husky

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Kaya! Where are all the husky lovers? This sweet, silly girl is looking for a new home through no fault of her own. Her new family will be so lucky to have her. :-) Kaya is, in her owner's words, "snuggly, playful, high-energy, beautiful, and very loving." She has a quirky, fun-loving, opinion-expressing husky temperament, and if you are a fan of huskies, malamutes, and such, you will absolutely melt when you meet her. Like most huskies, Kaya will do best in a home with a yard that has a secure physical fence; six feet tall would be best because she is most definitely an escape artist. Kaya has not lived with other pets or kids, but when she sees dogs or people, she behaves in a playful, friendly, sometimes excited way. She is housetrained and does not need to be crated (and would prefer not to be) -- she just needs a little time to settle into a new home before being left alone for an extended period of time, and then she should do fine. This gorgeous "wooly" (longhaired) husky is about 4.5 years old. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. She is overall healthy. Her only possible health issue is urinary crystals. We are working with Kaya's foster and our vet to determine whether she needs to be on an Rx food or would do fine with a good-quality (but non-Rx) food. Kaya is looking for a new home because her loving owner has had some ongoing medical issues that have made it impossible for him to care for his beloved pup. She found her way to a temporary foster care provider a few months ago with the goal of reuniting her with her "dad" soon. Now, however, it has become apparent that her dad is going to need a much longer recovery than originally anticipated and he has determined that it is in Kaya's best interest to find a wonderful new person/family who will love her and care for her for the rest of her life. We (FFOCAS) are helping Kaya's owner rehome her safely. Interested? Please get in touch via adoptapet or email: ffocas4pets@gmail.com. We'll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to help keep this process as safe as possible for all involved -- especially Kaya!
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Chase

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
New Market, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Did someone say "crabby?" Fooled ya! That's just my face. I'm a sweet, loving, and friendly boy. My foster sister calls me uncoordinated and goofy, but really, I just love the simple things- lounging on the couch, napping in the sun, and enjoying nice, easy walks. I also love playing with a ball or frisbee. I sometimes get too excited and I've been working on not being too jumpy, but I promise I'm learning! I get along well with other dogs and their humans. Other animals? I'm still figuring them out. I've already learned a few tricks too! Sit, down, wait, stay, and come- and my foster family says I have great table manners. My bathroom manners need some work but I'm nearly there. If you're looking for a chill, cuddly companion to share your couch with, I'm your guy!

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter - Project Hope

Frederick, MD 21701

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FVAR MD Transport Stop

Fredrick, MD 21701

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Brave Babes Animal Rescue

New Market, MD 21774

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German Shepherd Rescue of Maryland

P. O. Box 3872, Frederick, MD 21705

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Precious Petz Rescue MD

Frederick, MD 21705

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Toy Breeds In Need Rescue

Frederick, MD 21705

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Wags to Riches Rescue & Rehab

4121 Tottenham St., Frederick, MD 21704

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Double Dog Dare Rescue

Walkersville, MD 21793

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