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Daisy -- Courtesy Post

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 2 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
Sweet Daisy is a truly top-of-the-line expert-level snuggle bug whose current mom describes her as “smart, sweet, and intuitive.” She loves going for a walk or getting a good belly rub about equally. She is fun outside and chill and relaxed inside – the perfect combination! This very good girl is friendly with everyone she meets, including a friend’s young children. She may bark at visitors to the home but will then greet them nicely. When our volunteer met her, Daisy was instantly friendly – approaching in a loose, wiggly way and leaning in for petting. Daisy sometimes gets a little excited when she sees other dogs, but her body language appears friendly and playful. But when given the chance to meet and play with another dog recently, Daisy did fantastic! She has a moderately rough housing/chasing play style and is great at taking turns. She is tolerant of some rudeness – when the other dog tried to hump her, she just sat down. So although Daisy’s current mom feels she would love to be the center of her person’s world, a home with another friendly dog may work for Daisy. Though she has not been around cats, Daisy has sometimes shown fairly strong interest in prey animals, such as squirrels, seen outside. So we recommend a home without cats or other small pets for Daisy. Daisy is not comfortable in a crate. But that’s ok because she can be safely left uncrated when her family is away from home for 6–8 hours. She can be a bit nervous about thunder and fireworks but does fine if music drowns out the sounds. This sweetie is about 7 years old and weighs around 70 lbs. She is completely housetrained, spayed, and up to date on all immunizations. Her teeth have been cleaned and though she has allergies, they are well managed with apoquel. Why is such a great dog in need of a new home? Daisy was saved by her current family from a miserable living situation with a former neighbor who neglected and eventually abandoned her. She has been well-loved during her time with her current family. Sadly, the family’s other two dogs have been consistently aggressive toward Daisy, and it is just not working out. The family notes that Daisy has not ever been the aggressor, and in fact when she first met the family dogs, she wagged her tail happily at them, even adjusting her behavior and showing submission after their initial negative response. When finally attacked by the other dogs, Daisy did defend herself, but she was nevertheless still ready to try again to make friends with them and later did have a nice meetup with another dog. She’s been so resilient in the face of so much difficulty! We (FFOCAS) are helping her current family safely rehome her. Interested? Please reach out via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or via Adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Daisy!
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Dewey -- Courtesy Post

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
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 Dewey! This friendly and playful guy is very snuggly. He’s at his happiest when he’s surrounded by people. He also loves playing with other dogs, sniffing, eating, and napping. Dewey’s current owners say he “has a *very* waggy tail and butt, especially when he sees his favorite people or dog buddies.” And, importantly, when everyone else in the home is chilling, Dewey will happily go right to sleep on his bed or in a sun beam on the floor. When new people arrive at the home, Dewey may bark a bit, like most dogs, but quickly warms up. When he met our volunteer in a park, he was immediately friendly, social, and just plain adorable. This very portably sized pittie can be reactive toward some other dogs while on leash—mainly if the other dog “starts it.” However, he is perfectly capable of making friends with other dogs and absolutely loves to play with his dog friends. He may growl or nip at another dog who tries to simply take a toy from him (totally understandably) but is happy to play tug of war with another dog. He has been around cats a bit and has tried to chase them. Therefore, we suspect that Dewey would do well in a home with another dog but would not be a good fit for a home with kitties. Alone time is Dewey’s kryptonite. He has some degree of separation anxiety that is aided a bit by medication and by some strategies his current family has honed over the years. But he is going to do best in a home where someone is home most of the time. His family has not had an opportunity to determine whether the presence of another dog in the home would eliminate or reduce Dewey’s separation anxiety. This sweetie is also worried about thunderstorms and fireworks. Dewey is 5–6 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations with no known health issues other than seasonal allergies. He is housetrained and, though he does currently use a crate, he would prefer not to have to be in a crate. This very good boy is losing his home due to his family’s career and lifestyle changes. Much as they love Dewey, they know that an upcoming move and altered work hours will not work well for Dewey. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through PetFinder. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved—especially Dewey!
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Wallace -- Courtesy Post

Golden Retriever Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Male, 10 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 Wallace! This handsome guy is going to make someone very happy! Wallace is a relatively calm dog but will always be excited and happy to see you when you come home. He loves hanging out at home with his family but is always up for a hike or play time. Wallace is affectionate with his humans, but he may need you to give him space initially and let him tell you when he is ready for affection. If you do that, it seems that he will feel “heard” and will seek you out for affection. He does bark when he sees people outside the home, but not excessively, and will happily greet your guests. Wallace currently has a dog door to a fenced yard, which he absolutely loves. This might be the best setup for him. On walks, he does well but would prefer to be allowed to sniff everything. So if you’re in a hurry, trying to get your steps in, Wallace may not be the best fit for you. He can be reactive at times toward other dogs while on a walk. When it comes to canine buddies, Wallace is selective. With a proper introduction, he does well with some dogs, whereas other dogs he will not tolerate. So he would probably be happiest as an only dog but may be able to have a few dog buddies if you take the time for a slow intro (e.g., a few walks together). Wallace has not lived with cats as far as we know, though he does not appear to have very high prey drive when he sees squirrels and bunnies outside. Wallace likes to be given a little space when he is lying in a comfy bed or enjoying his food, a toy, or a bone. He has been known to growl or show his teeth in this context but has never bitten anyone. Out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that he go to a home with no kids younger than teens. This sweetie is about 10 years old, neutered, and has no known health issues. He weighs about 50-60 lbs and is thought to be a golden retriever mix. He will be brought up to date on vaccinations prior to adoption. He is housetrained and does just fine without being crated. Wallace’s family is moving overseas and can’t take him with them. We (FFOCAS) are helping his family safely rehome him. Interested? Please get in touch via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through AdoptaPet. We will ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Wallace!
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Chloe - Courtesy Post

Pit Bull Terrier Husky

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
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 Chloe! This beautiful pitsky (pit bull/husky mix) is smart, loyal, and affectionate. Shes got the perfect moderate energy level — snuggly when snuggles are called for, playful when its time to play. She loves hikes but also enjoys chilling with a marrow bone or other long-lasting chew. While a fenced yard would be ideal, she would also be happy a few walks per day. Chloe does great meeting new people. When our volunteer met her, Chloe was immediately friendly and happily received pets and scritches. She has lived with an older child (aged 1017) and did great. She has not lived with cats, so we dont know how she would do in a home with a cat, but she does have some prey drive, sometimes chasing squirrels and bunnies seen outside. After a slow introduction and acclimation period, Chloe did live with another dog successfully for a year. But she was not interested in the other dog; her current owner feels that she would probably prefer to be an only dog. Overall, Chloe walks well on a leash, but she does get excited at times and may pull hard —SQUIRREL! If another dog barks at her or seems very excited, Chloe may become reactive herself in response. This is something her mom has been working on with her and they have made progress, but her adopter should expect some continued work on this common issue. Vet visits and nail trims can be a bit stressful for Chloe, understandably. She does better with female vet techs/groomers and may benefit from a little pharmaceutical assistance. Chloe is 7 years old and weighs 58 lbs. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. She is completely housetrained. She can become anxious in a confined space, so crating is not an option for her, but she does fine loose in the home so does not need to be crated. This sweet girl is losing her home only because of her moms work, school, and housing changes, which are making caring for Chloe difficult and stressful. We (FFOCAS) are helping Chloes mom safely rehome her. Interested? Please reach out through email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or through adopt a pet. We will ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved — especially Chloe!
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Peyton Jake

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, 12 yrs 3 mos
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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Cara -- Courtesy Post

Dachshund Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cara! This adorable little 12-lb girl is loving, affectionate, and playful. Cara’s favorite activities include long walks, hikes, a good game of fetch or tug, and any opportunity to snuggle up next to her people. At night she may even want to sleep on your pillow! And when you come home, she will be right there to great you enthusiastically. She is very food motivated so should be quite trainable if you’d like her to learn obedience skills or tricks. This pint-sized cutie has done wonderfully with children and other pets, including large and small dogs as well as cats. However, she does intensely chase small critters outside, such as squirrels. She plays nicely with the other dog in her current home. With the kitties, she will either ignore them or gently sniff them or offer to play. She would prefer not to share her bed with another pet, but she is very polite about this and has never fought over her bed or anything else,. Cara does alert bark when people come to the home and in some other situations. Though it was becoming a bit excessive, her current family has been working with her on this and have found her amenable to learning new habits. This is likely going to be something her new family will need to continue working on, so if barking bothers you or any of your family members, Cara may not be the best fit for you. The barking also makes her not a good candidate for apartment living. Cara is about 18 months old and is up to date on vaccinations. She had some GI issues that appear to be resolved and intermittently appears to favor her left hind leg. She is thought to be a Chihuahua/Dachshund/Chow mix, but this is purely a guess. She will be spayed prior to adoption. She is mostly housetrained but needs a little help learning to “hold it” all night. She does like to sleep in her crate but would prefer not to be shut into it. For housetraining, we advise using an alternative to a crate, such as an exercise pen (no top, so therefore more open) or a small gated off area in a bedroom with one of her humans. This way she can learn and avoid making mistakes without the trauma of feeling isolated or confined. Cara’s current family took her in when her previous family gave her up. However, they are not able to keep her permanently, so we (FFOCAS) are helping them safely rehome her. 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.

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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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Precious Petz Rescue MD

Frederick, MD 21705

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German Shepherd Rescue of Maryland

P. O. Box 3872, 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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