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Puppies and dogs in Barnstable, Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Barnstable, Massachusetts. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on BAILEY's adoption status with email updates.
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BAILEY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet Bailey!This handsome, sensitive guy has been through a few big transitions and is looking for a patient, dog-savvy home ready to help him settle in at his own pace. While he did well in his familiar bubble — including daily playtime with a neighbor’s dog — Bailey has shown us that new people and new places can feel overwhelming at first. He’s a slow burn who needs time, structure, and understanding as he adjusts.Bailey is a total foodie, which makes him a fun and eager training partner! He already knows cues like sit, paw, and down, and he loves a good game of catch. Once he’s comfortable, his playful and engaging personality really shines.Bailey’s first few weeks at home should be calm and predictable, with a small social circle and plenty of space to decompress. He’s looking for adopters who can read his body language, respect his need for space, and use positive reinforcement to help him build confidence. He would do best as an only dog while he settles in, though a dog-savvy cat may be possible with slow introductions.If you have patience, a sense of humor, and enjoy training and enrichment, Bailey could be an incredibly rewarding companion. Come chat with our team to see if he might be the right fit for you!
We'll also keep you updated on ALIA's adoption status with email updates.
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ALIA

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Alia! This striking lil’ lady is both a great leash-walking and office buddy. She can be worried when meeting new people, so would like her social circle to be kept small as she’s adjusting to a new home. Once she`s warmed up, Alia has shown herself to be a loving and loyal companion. Alia is sensitive when it comes to veterinary visits and close handling (she says no thank you to being picked up without asking her first, please!), so she’ll need a gentle, patient hand and an owner that can be an advocate for her. Alia could potentially go to a home with older children that can follow her management plan and practice petting consent.In her previous home, Alia was able to regularly share space with another dog, but she generally prefers not to stop and say hi to dogs on leash. It’s possible she may be able to go home with a well-matched dog with a slow intro, but she may also prefer to be an only pup. She has no history living with cats, so full separation and a slow intro will be the best way to help her be successful!Alia may start off a little cautious, but give her time and a cozy spot to settle in, and you’ll see her personality shine!
We'll also keep you updated on INDIGO's adoption status with email updates.
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INDIGO

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
* My adoption fee will be waived February 13-15 * Indigo is currently in foster care &#8211: if you are interested in meeting Indigo please fill out this inquiry form and a member of our foster team will be in touch to coordinate a meet up! Meet Indigo, a sweet, slightly shy senior pittie who enjoys naps, calm companionship, and being close to her people. She&#8217:s an easygoing, affectionate dog who would do best in a quiet, low-key home. Indigo has a few manageable medical needs and will need a future knee surgery, but she&#8217:s otherwise a gentle, content companion. She could live with a respectful dog who understands her shy tendencies, would do best in a cat-free home, and is looking for humans who can practice calm, considerate interactions. If you&#8217:re searching for a relaxed, loving dog who&#8217:s happy to take life at a slower pace, Indigo may be the perfect fit.
We'll also keep you updated on CHUCKY's adoption status with email updates.
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CHUCKY

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Chucky! He`s a smart, active, silly guy who loves training and sniffy walks. Chucky is a foodie, and will happily settle down with a long-lasting chew after a nice walk or game of fetch. He walks great on leash with a harness, and enjoys zooming around our yards with his dog or human friends. Chucky has had mixed experiences with other dogs, and generally does well during supervised play but should ideally be the only dog in the home. If you`re excited about positive reinforcement training, have a good sense of humor, and don`t mind a bark that sounds *exactly* like a seal, Chucky could be the dog for you!
We'll also keep you updated on TYSON's adoption status with email updates.
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TYSON

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This handsome fella is Tyson, a 4 year old dog hoping to head to a home where he can show off his great manners and leash walking skills, and get plenty of butt scratches along the way!When Tyson first came to us, he had a wound of unknown origin on his ear, so this poor kiddo has been in quarantine for 4 months! We don’t know a lot about his history, but know that he was living with a large amount of dogs in an overcrowded home environment. As a result of his atypical background and all the big changes he’s been through over the past few months, Tyson will do best with adopters who are ready to support him as he adjusts to the routine of living in a new home. He can be worried in busy, crowded environments or when there’s a lot of activity in the house, so would do best in a lower-traffic home. Tyson is a great walking buddy who loves to train, and he’s enjoyed going on social walks with his dog friends while in our care. He might like to go to a home with a well-matched dog with full separation to start.Tyson has been through a few transitions recently, and may need a gentle start, but once he feels secure, he’ll reward you with endless love and loyalty!
We'll also keep you updated on ZEUS's adoption status with email updates.
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ZEUS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Centerville, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Are you ready to add a little dynamo to your life? Then look no further than Zeus, the pint-sized powerhouse who’s bursting with energy and charm! Zeus can sometimes start out a little shy with new people, and will do best with an adopter who can read his signals for when he’s worried or uncomfortable. Once he’s feeling safe and secure, though, Zeus is a playful ball of affection and cuddles that’s ready to light up the room!Adopters should be ready to help him continue working on his manners, like meeting new people without jumping, using positive reinforcement training (good news is, he’s a foodie who loves to train!). He has lived with a young child in the past and may be able to do so again, especially in a home where children can understand his enthusiasm and are comfortable around a sometimes jumpy dog.Zeus has some great experience under his belt already—he’s crate trained and did well living with a cat in his previous home. At the shelter, he’s met a few dogs and enjoyed going on walks with his dog friends, and he may be able to live with another dog after a thoughtful introduction. Zeus could also live with a dog-savvy cat who is comfortable around an energetic dog.Zeus is ready to bring a whirlwind of fun and a splash of chaos into your life, so stop by the shelter today to inquire about him if you are interested in this squishy pocket pittie.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Barnstable, Massachusetts

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

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New England Society for Abandoned Animals (NESAA)

89 South Main Street, Unit 1, Centerville, MA 02632

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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MSPCA - Cape Cod Adoption Center

1577 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA 02632

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Scargo Wags and Wiggles Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 812, Dennis, MA 02638

Pet Types: dogs

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East Coast Adoption Agency - Cape Cod, MA

East Sandwich, MA 02537

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Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch

3981 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rover Dog Rescue

PO Box 252, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Pet Types: dogs

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A Helping Paw

P O Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Sunny Paws Rescue

36 FAITHS WAY, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536

Pet Types: dogs

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Friends of the Plymouth Pound

P.O. BOX 578 , Manomet, MA 02345

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Adopt A Greyhound Inc.

682 Sandwich Road, P.O. Box 512 , Falmouth, MA 02541

Pet Types: dogs

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