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Puppies and dogs in Massachusetts

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Photo of Pisces (bonded with Gemini)

Pisces (bonded with Gemini)

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
North Reading, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
*Name: Pisces*Age: 11 weeks  *Current Weight: 7 pounds*Rescued from: Puerto Rico*Adoption fee: $650 (includes $50 refundable positive training commitment deposit)*Health: Up to date on vaccines Meet the Celestial Dozen: A Zodiac-Inspired Puppy Extravaganza! We are thrilled to introduce our stellar litter of 12 adorable puppies, each named after the enchanting signs of the zodiac. These charming pups are ready to bring joy, love, and cosmic companionship into your homes! They were rescued at just 1 day old along with Momma Zodiac. While we don't know much about dad, we believe they will be on the smaller side of medium, as they are just tiny nuggets right now.  This crew is gearing up for their next chapter in New England, and they can't wait to find their perfect match. The Celestial litter will be ready to go home around 3/28. Let the stars align, and open your heart and home to one of these wonderful pups!  To apply to adopt, fill out an application at www.rescueallthedogs.org/adopt. Please note that RnR is a volunteer-based organization. While volunteers review applications as quickly as possible, it is helpful if you review the following information about our adoption process:LISTED BREED(S) & AGE: We are taking our best guess on age, breed, and size when fully grown, based on the dog's physical appearance and what we might have learned about one or both parents. We rarely know a dog's exact age or full breed mix of dogs, as our information is usually limited.RNR’s ADOPTION PROCESS: The first step in adopting or meeting one of our adoptable pups is to fill out an application at www.rescueallthedogs.org/adopt. Once we receive your application, one of our volunteers will contact you, review our adoption process, and answer any additional questions you may have. It is important to note that we do not go on a first-come-first-serve basis for adoptions but on the best fit for a family and, most importantly, the dog.MEETING ADOPTABLE DOGS: Meet and greets will not be scheduled until your adoption application is submitted and reviewed.APPLYING ONLINE: When completing an application, please do so from a computer (not a mobile device); make sure you answer ALL the questions in as much detail as possible and that you receive a confirmation email. ##1986995##
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Braxton Barnes

Shiba Inu/Chow Chow

Male, Adult
Boston, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VTGood with dogs: Yes, with proper intros Good with cats: Unknown, likely noGood with kids: Yes, older childrenCrate trained: Working on itHouse trained: YesBraxton is a very sweet, energetic boy, with a love for attention and meeting new people. Filled with energy, love, and an endless capacity for hikes and adventures, Braxton can’t wait to find his new home! Braxton is incredibly food motivated and loves to train. He does agility jumps/tunnels at his current foster home, and has so far learned sit, down, and spin. With proper exercise, Braxton is a great cuddle buddy!Braxton loves his people so much that being away from them is sometimes hard for him. He's working on being quiet in the crate and is doing very well overnight. With patience and dedication, Braxton will thrive in mastering his crate, and feeling safe and comfortable settling down in the house. Because of Braxton’s energy and vocalization, no apartments or sensitive neighbors for this guy! Braxton is still learning how to properly read social cues from other dogs, and can sometimes have overly energetic and jumpy introductions, and can be a bit of a food thief! With a strong prey drive, cats might not be Braxton’s best friend, but with time and patience, he surely could thrive with fellow dogs, and older-kid friends. With a loving, and patient home, Braxton is sure to grow into a confident, fun, loving pup, ready to take on life with his humans by his side. He can’t wait to go to his forever home! Please Note: All dogs currently available for adoption are posted on our website. If you cannot find a particular dog on our website, he/she may be on a temporary foster hold. All dogs are otherwise posted until they are officially adopted. This dog may have other interested adopters in line. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application.April 26, 2024, 6:21 am
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Vivie

Labrador Retriever/German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, 2 mos
Framingham, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Age: ~12 weeks DOB 2/2/24   Breed: 1/2 Chocolate Lab/1/2 German Short Hair pointer (mom and dad were both pure need breeds/papered)  Current size: 12 pounds Size potential: medium to large. Potential to be 50 pounds, tall and lean.  Leash trained: Just received her, we are working on it!  Crate Trained: Last night was her first night her, she whimpered a little at first, maybe 5-8 minutes worth. Once the bedroom lights went out she crashed! Didn’t make a peep all night and no accidents in her crate!  Potty trained: Just received her, we are in training. But she is SOOO smart! Treat motivated. So we are doing lots of praise and tiny training treats and she is definitely catching on!  Kids: Great with kids!  Other animals: amazing,  we have dogs from 5 pounds to 120 pounds, she makes #18 in the house She’s done great with all of them! Loves to play and rough house.  Loves toys! Ropes, squeaky babies and playology bones. (foster owns animal sanctuary) Energy level: Playful, puppy energy. Spunky! Walking beside you she likes to do twirls and jumps!  House or apartment: prefer she’d have a yard  Story/background: one of my patients came into the office and she has a home health patient that she had to go visit. The couple is in their middle 80s and she noticed that they had a new puppy. And she asked them about it. And they said that their grandkids dropped it off, but they couldn’t take care of it. The story was that the grandkids have a purebred AKC registered lab. And a purebred German shorthaired pointer. I guess Dad, the German shorthaired pointer, got into mom’s kennel and they had an “accidental” litter.  They sold all of the other puppies for quite a bit of money. But they weren’t able to sell Vivian, because she didn’t come out chocolate or looking like a “pointer” color. And in their words, they didn’t want to have to “put her down since they couldn’t sell her” I told my patient to get the dog if she could and I would find the dog a transport out of state or I would give it a home. Ideal home/family lifestyle: I’d love for her to have at least another playful dog to play with. Someone who enjoys hiking or parks to play fetch? She’s going to be very smart with her breed combination and will like activity. ##2038147##
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Sassy Cassie

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 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
Omg what a doll!! Meet SASSY -- an adorable 2-3 month old small breed mix! Mom is @17 lbs and she's a sweetheart 2-3 mo small breed mixvery dog friendly sweet & social cuddlebug spayed , vaccinated + microchipped ______________ready for forever 4/25 - apply today !  please remember we are all volunteers, incomplete applications will not be processed If you are interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application and we will reach out to you within 48 hours to start the approval process. https://galsbestpal.com/adoption/ It’s ok if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, we are experts in matchmaking and can talk with you and figure out what PAL would be a good fit for your home! If you would like to inquire about saving a life & becoming a FOSTER HERO, please fill out an application and a FOSTER HEROES TEAM volunteer will reach out to you to go over our lifesaving foster based rescue program! https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission, and to join our mailing list go to https://galsbestpal.com/ Follow us on FB and Instagram for extra photos, updates & videos of our available dogs. We are constantly posting new content every day! Thank you for considering a rescue PAL, there are so many in need right now! XO, THE GBP TEAM PS - Please keep in mind, our bio's are based on feedback we have received from the current foster home the dog is in. We can never guarantee how a transition will affect the dog. GBP is here to help make the transition as easy as possible but time + patience are also important when adopting a new PAL.  Breed Mixes & Ages are a best guess and can not be guaranteed** ##2018744##
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Simone

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Saugus, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Sweet, silly SIMONE hopes to find a loving home This brindle beauty is @1 yo/48 lbs. SIMONE loves being loved on and is the queen of snuggle sessions. She is fostered with several other dogs and she loves having canine friendships!  Simone’s  Highlights1 -2 yo/48 lbs Dog Friendly Walks Well on Leash Crate TrainedMedium EnergyRides Well in Carthe silliest girl - just darling  ______________________ fostered in Saugus -- APPLY TODAY !!  please remember we are all volunteers, incomplete applications will not be processed  Apply to FOSTER or ADOPT today & get approved to bring a dog home. It is a simple & easy process - help us save lives ! If you are interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application and we will reach out to you within 48 hours to start the approval process.   https://galsbestpal.com/adoption/ It’s ok if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, we are experts in matchmaking and can talk with you and figure out what  PAL would be a good fit for your home!  If you would like to inquire about saving a life & becoming a FOSTER HERO, please fill out an application and a FOSTER HEROES TEAM volunteer will reach out to you to go over our supportive foster based rescue program! https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission, and to join our mailing list go to https://galsbestpal.com/ Follow us on FB and Instagram for extra photos, updates & videos of our available dogs. We are constantly posting new content every day! Thank you for considering a rescue PAL, there are so many in need right now! XO, THE GBP TEAM   PS - Please keep in mind, our bio's are based on feedback we have received from the current foster home the dog is in. We can never guarantee how a transition will affect the dog. GBP is here to help make the transition as easy as possible but time + patience are also important when adopting a new PAL. Breed Mixes & Ages are a best guess and can not be guaranteed** Adoption Application ##1863847##
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FLURRY

Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Brewster, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet Flurry!This snow white bundle of joy came to us from the south. He is one handsome dude with those dark eyes against the pure white coat. He is exploring his new world, especially the playtime part. He is a sweet angel and gives the most gentle kisses eva, and he loves to cuddle.If you are interested in Flurry call or stop by our Brewster location.Flurry is currently up to date on all vaccinations, has been spayed/neutered, microchipped and been seen by our vet team.For more information on Flurry or any other animal currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, please call us at 617-426-9170. We welcome adopters from NH, RI, CT, and NY. However, we will be unable to facilitate same day adoptions due to state regulated paperwork requirements. Also, be sure to check out our:* WEBSITE: https://www.arlboston.org/* TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ARLBostonRescue* FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueLeagueofBoston* INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/arlboston

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Kitty Connection

Medford, MA 02155

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Poodle Rescue New England

PO Box 441447, Somerville, MA 02144

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Legacy Rescue Inc

Arlington, MA 02474

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Happy Tails Pet Rescue

Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

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Safe Harbor for Animals

2 Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

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Last Hope K9 Rescue

71 Commercial St, #184, Boston, MA 02113

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New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue, Inc.

ME, VT, NH, CT, RI, NY, MA 02201

Pet Types: dogs

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Save-A-Heartbeat Kitty Rescue

Revere, MA 02151

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Animal Umbrella Inc.

320B Charger St., Revere, MA 02151

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Westie Rescue Of New England

2 Brigham street, East Boston, MA 02128

Pet Types: dogs

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