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Puppies and dogs in Walkersville, Maryland

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Walkersville, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Say hello to those gorgeous eyes on😍Stella, a 5-6 year-oldish, 50 pound terrier mix. Despite life throwing her a few curveballs—Stella has only three legs she hasn’t let that dim her loving heart one bit. Stella is the definition of resilience. She gets around just fine on three legs and greets every new day (and every new person!) with a tail wag and a hopeful look in her eyes. She adores cuddles, leisurely strolls, and curling up by your side for a good nap. Her favorite place to be? Wherever you are. Stella is house-broken and absolutely perfect in a crate. She recently went through heartworm treatment and is officially HW free. Given Stella's breed mix, she has a strong prey-drive so she would do best in a home with no small animals including small dogs and no cats. She’s looking for a special family who can offer her the patience and love she deserves—and she’ll give it back tenfold. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a dog who will inspire you daily with her strength, sweetness, and unwavering trust, Stella might just be your perfect match. Come meet this tri-pawed treasure and let her show you what unconditional love really looks like.
We'll also keep you updated on Lunar's adoption status with email updates.
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Lunar

Beagle

Male, Senior
Walkersville, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lunar! Lunar is a lovable 10 yr old neutered beagle mix that weighs around 35lbs and gets along well with other dogs. He is crate and potty trained. If you’re interested in adopting this handsome gentleman put in an application doubledogdarerescue.org
We'll also keep you updated on Raya's adoption status with email updates.
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Raya

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Walkersville, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you ready for a big, sweet, lovable, ball of energy to join your family? Then Raya is your girl. She gives love as much as she wants your love. The vet says she is about 2yo, but she's got puppy energy. She's always ready for a play session- whether it's toys, her human foster brother, or fetching balls in the yard. Raya loves to run, so a fenced backyard would be ideal. She's making due in her foster home with lots of walks/trots in the neighborhood. Raya has done well with the neighborhood dogs, but needs a very slow introduction to cats. She just wants to play and doesn't realize her size scares the cats. Raya is spayed and potty trained. She currently weighs 23lbs but needs to gain a bit more weight. Raya is looking for her forever family to love.
We'll also keep you updated on Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

Cane Corso

Female, Young
Walkersville, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Stormy! She is a 1.5year old Cane Corso Mix. Stormy is a quiet sweet girl who is shy at first, but warms up quickly. She is spayed, house broken, crate trained, walks well on a leash and loves car rides. The shelter where Stormy came from said that she doesn't do well with cats or cat sized dogs. Her current foster family doesn't have cats or small dogs so we have been unable to test her. She gets along with the dogs in her foster home who are all around her size. Don't miss out on this sweet girl!
We'll also keep you updated on Nova -- Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova -- Courtesy Post

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nova is a scaredy cat in German shepherd form. At the age of 6 months, Nova was about to be tossed out on the street when a Good Samaritan scooped her up and brought her home, hoping to help Nova understand that she was safe and loved while providing her kids with a dog to play with. But Nova’s wounds are deep and an active home with several kids is just not conducive to her recovery. We don’t know if Nova experienced trauma in her previous home(s) or simply lived a sheltered life, never having the opportunity to experience anything beyond her crate, which is her safe space. We do know that Nova seems to love other dogs. She has a dog buddy in her current home. He boosts her confidence and helps her come out of her shell just a bit. She plays with him but does not play with the humans. In fact, she is barely brave enough to eat in front of the humans. Among the people in her current home, Nova seems to trust the littlest kids the most; the older kids and adults are scary. When approached by a person—sometimes even a family member—in the home, she tends to retreat. If her crate is available, she will go there. If she has a dog buddy with her, she will feel confident enough to bark prior to retreating to her crate. When approached by an unfamiliar person outside, she attempts to hide behind “mom.” If another dog is present, she may be able to overcome her fear and play with the other dog. When our volunteer met her, Nova was able to eat some treats the volunteer tossed to her. After several minutes hanging out and walking together, she ventured a little closer to the volunteer but was not ready to be approached or touched. Nova needs a quiet home with only one or two adults who are willing to work to build her confidence. At this point, at about 1 year of age, building Nova’s confidence is likely to be difficult; her adopters will need to understand this and be prepared to love her for who she is, even if she may always be the dog who needs to be in a “safe room” when guests come over. Nova is about 1 year old, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. She has no known health issues. She is housetrained and feels safest in her crate. She may be a German shepherd or a shepherd mix. 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 Nova!
We'll also keep you updated on Jonah -- Courtesy Post's adoption status with email updates.
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Jonah -- Courtesy Post

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, 1 yr
Frederick, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for your new BFF? Here y’go! Jonah’s best quality is his loving, playful nature. He’s looking for a family that will be down for lots of play (tug and fetch are high on the list) and any outside adventures. And when play time is over, he will happily snuggle with you, climb into your lap, or lie next to your feet. He is super smart and trainable and already knows sit, stay, give paw/shake, as well as turn (spin in a circle). He has been taught to “wait” until released before eating. Now he just needs a little help with his excited greetings of people and other dogs and his leash walking. One of our volunteers got to meet this happy guy and he was super excited – oh boy a new friend you will love me I’m sure! :-D – but was able to calm down. Right away, he was happy to get pets and scritches. Also: His coat is incredibly soft! Jonah currently lives with adults and teens and has also spent time with kids as young as 8. He has done great with everyone and enjoys sleeping in bed with the kids. He had a chance to play with another exuberant pit bull a few months ago and did great. Since then, he has had a lot of exposure to other dogs though he has not found another dog who is down for Jonah’s rough and tumble play style. Though we don’t know how Jonah might feel about kitty housemates, we do know that he gets pretty excited about prey animals seen outside, so a home without cats would probably be best. Jonah is about 1 year old and weighs around 45 lbs. He is neutered and up to date on vaccinations. He is mostly housetrained and will go into a crate … but doesn’t love it. So baby gates might be helpful for finalizing his housetraining. Jonah’s family loves him and is devoted to him, but they’ve been dealing with a housing/rental dispute and are being forced to give up their furry family member. :-( 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 Jonah!

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Double Dog Dare Rescue

Walkersville, MD 21793

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FVAR MD Transport Stop

Fredrick, MD 21701

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter - Project Hope

Frederick, MD 21701

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

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Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue

1275 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702

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Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

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

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Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

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Mastiffs To Mutts - MD

Frederick, MD 21702

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Brave Babes Animal Rescue

New Market, MD 21774

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