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Puppies and dogs in Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Massachusetts. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Rome

Mutt/Great Dane

Female, Young

Avon, MA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Rome is a sweet 2 yr old Great Dane mix with a lot of energy. She is people and animal-friendly, enjoys walks, the dog park and weekly daycare visits. She has shown no aggressive tendencies. She is a smart dog who has been potty trained to ring her doorbell and goes in a specific area of the yard, leaving the grass without the unsightly pee spots. She is crate-trained and sleeps throughout the night without accidents or barking. She does not chew on furniture or steal household items, she occasionally will take a shoe just to get your attention and then immediately drops it. She eats dry food twice a day and as soon as the treat jar jingles, she knows it is bedtime and goes to her crate. She sits in front of the fridge when she wants water. She learned she is not allowed upstairs, and the gate is no longer necessary. She sits at the bottom and has sad eyes for anyone who walks by. We are working on jumping on people/counters and cutting our nails without wiggling at home.

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Wanda Joy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 10 mos

Saugus, MA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Wanda This big, beautiful 10 mo terrier mix puppy has a heart just as big as her smile. Wanda is happy, active, outgoing and super-duper sweet — the kind of girl who brightens every room she wiggles into! Wanda was placed on the euthanasia list due to needing extensive surgeries from being hit by a car she was flagged by a volunteer saying how sweet she was so our partner Sarah tagged her and did everything for her! She bravely underwent surgery (bilateral FHO surgery) and while she will always have a tiny little limp, it absolutely does not slow her down one bit. She plays, loves & lives life with full joy. And she’s SO ready for her next chapter — a family who will adore her as much as she adores everyone she meets. A family who will love her even with a minor limp and scars from being hit with bb bullets. If you’re looking for a resilient, happy, loving older puppy to call your own, Wanda is your girl! 10 mo /@ 45 lbs Terrier mix happy loving & fun - zest for life !! had bilateral FHO surgeries altered, vaccinated & microchipped ready for forever 12/17 apply today on our website galsbestpal.com *Please note: We're an all-volunteer organization, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.* If you're interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application through the link below. A member of our team will reach out within 48 hours to begin the approval process. www.galsbestpal.com/adoption Not sure which dog is the best fit? No worries! We're matchmaking experts and can help you find the perfect PAL for your home. Interested in saving a life and becoming a FOSTER HERO? Fill out an application, and a member of our FOSTER HEROES TEAM will reach out to discuss our life-saving foster-based rescue program. https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission or to join our mailing list, visit us at https://galsbestpal.com/ Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos, updates, and videos of our available dogs. We're always sharing new content! Thank you for considering adopting a rescue PAL —there are so many amazing dogs in need right now! With love, The GBP Team PS: Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster home. We cannot guarantee how a transition will affect the dog, but GBP is here to support you. Time and patience are key when adopting a new PAL. Please note that breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2600788##

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Redford

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos

Saugus, MA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Introducing Redford, the biggest of the three brothers at a whopping 9 lbs — and he carries that “big brother energy” with pride! This handsome Chiweenie mix puppy was born at the end of September and came into rescue with his mama and two siblings after they became homeless. Their amazing mom has already found her forever home, and now Redford is ready for his moment to shine. Redford is bright, playful and full of happiness & puppy kisses. He loves to explore and soak up attention, and he’s already working on all the important puppy basics too!! If you have the time, energy & love to guide a puppy through all the fun puppy basics then apply today - this boy is going to grow into a wonderful little companion. 2-3 mo chi- weenie mix - so cute!! loving personality and gives endless cuddles Altered, Microchipped,Age-appropriate vaccines Working on puppy basics Will be sm- medium sized dogs available for pickup on 12/17 Amesbury, MA — get your application in today! *Please note: We're an all-volunteer organization, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.* If you're interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application through the link below. A member of our team will reach out within 48 hours to begin the approval process. www.galsbestpal.com/adoption Not sure which dog is the best fit? No worries! We're matchmaking experts and can help you find the perfect PAL for your home. Interested in saving a life and becoming a FOSTER HERO? Fill out an application, and a member of our FOSTER HEROES TEAM will reach out to discuss our life-saving foster-based rescue program. https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission or to join our mailing list, visit us at https://galsbestpal.com/ Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos, updates, and videos of our available dogs. We're always sharing new content! Thank you for considering adopting a rescue PAL —there are so many amazing dogs in need right now! With love, The GBP Team PS: Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster home. We cannot guarantee how a transition will affect the dog, but GBP is here to support you. Time and patience are key when adopting a new PAL. Please note that breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2599960##

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Willow

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/English Setter

Female, Young

Newton, MA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Willow is one of the most loving, affectionate, in-tune, gentle, loyal, and soulful dogs you'll ever meet. She bonds quickly and deeply with her people, and she's the type of dog who endlessly gazes at you like you're her whole world. She is the most in-tune, people-orientated pup. She is remarkably emotionally attuned to her people; she is so attentive and eager to connect. People stop her on the street all the time because she radiates such calm, sweet affection. She truly is a special, endlessly loving dog. Petite, 18-lbs, 17 months old Completely house trained, easy to care for Perfect, easy walker; no pulling, no reactivity Very adaptable energy level; easily settles, loves to lounge at home; but also always up for a walk or hike Fantastic with kids and all people Great with other dogs (friendly, playful) Very loving; would thrive in a home where she can soak up affection 6177945691

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BAILEY

Maltese

Male, 15 yrs

Centerville, MA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

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Murphy

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Uxbridge, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Murphy is going to be 8 years old on February 28th. He is a very good boy. We adopted him in the Phoenix metro area when he was 8 weeks old. He moved with us to Oregon, Washington, and then finally Massachusetts. He is very social and needs more than we are able to provide right now. We currently live with my sister in law who is allergic to dogs which means he is largely restricted to the basement. We have 3 young kids and have been struggling to prioritize Murphy’s needs. We are re-homing him with the hope that he goes to a home that will love him as much as we do, but is also able to give him the attention he deserves.

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Shelters & rescues in Massachusetts

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Massachusetts. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Dakin Humane Society

171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105

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

Shelter

Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

FACES Inc.--Dog Adoption

P.O. Box 704, W. Springfield, MA 01090

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Mutt Rescue

102 Grove Street, Chicopee, MA 01020

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Ludlow Animal Control

612 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056

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

Rescue

Healing Hound Lodge Incorporated

Southwick, MA 01077

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

White River Animal Rescue - MA

Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Westfield Animal Control and Shelter

178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085

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

Rescue

ASRI / Positive Options

P.O. Box 1815, Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Rover Starts Over Dog Adoptions

P.O. Box 113, Granby, MA 01033

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Boxer Beagle Dachshund Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd Maltese Husky Jack Russell Terrier Poodle (Miniature) American Bulldog Border Collie Pomeranian St. Bernard Goldendoodle

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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