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Puppies and dogs in Fall River, Massachusetts

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Tillie

French Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You know who has been a VERY good girl?Tillie. Tillie has been the BEST girl.The progress that Tillie has made in the 40 days that she's been with us has been UNREAL. It's been nothing but up with her and she just continues to improve by leaps and bounds. She has responded SO well to training and we're all so, so proud of her for coming so far! She's listening to corrections, learning to trust new people, and running through her cues like a champ!Don't get us wrong, she's still a tough cookie. She'll still test your patience on occasion, she'll out-stubborn you by a mile, and she still finds it offensive that other animals exist. She still wants to be your one and only and how DARE YOU suggest that she share space with other non-human living things? Rude.Tillie is a supersized French bulldog mix at a little over 50lbs and, yeah, she could stand to lose a few pounds but the quickest way to get her to like you is through snacks...and the most ridiculous Mickey Mouse-esque baby voice that you can manage. She's also a BIG fan of toys and goes HARD with them. She LOVES her walks and actually does really well on a leash once she gets her zoomies out.And once this girl loves you? Soulmate status.Tillie may be a project - it'll take more than one meet for her to be comfortable with you and she'll need to be enrolled in training ASAP to keep her upward momentum going. Must be the only animal in the home, no kids, breed experience highly preferred.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com.
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Morris

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Morris!While he may have the distinguished white face of a dapper older gentleman, don't count him out just yet!Morris is about seven years old and weighs just around 53lbs. He's a good, solid, medium sized boy and he's a lab/shepherd mix. He's got the sweet, silly, extroverted personality and the overwhelming NEED to be friends with everyone of a lab and the brains of a shepherd.When we say that Morris wants to be friends with everyone, we mean EVERYONE. Other dogs, cats, humans, it doesn't matter. He's been super respectful of itty bitty kittens and, once one of our grumper cats started her grumbling, he turned around and noped right out of the room. Despite being seven years old, Morris absolutely LIGHTS UP around other dogs - it's all play bowing and whining and hopping around because all he wants to do is play with them!He's an absolute sucker for butt scratches and will swing his butt at you until he gets the attention he wants. There is no avoiding the booty bump. He's decent on a leash but can pull a little heavy when he really wants to get somewhere. He knows sit and give paw and will give you both of his paws whether you asked for them or not. He's shown mild interest in tennis balls (will chase and boop them) but doesn't seem all that into toys - he's way more into people and other dogs!If you're looking for a social, sweet, easygoing, gentle older guy...Morris might be your soulmate.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com.
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Cream Cheese

Maltese Bichon Frise

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Maeve

Maltese Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Maeve!This sweet girl didn't have a great start to life. She came to us incredibly matted - so matted that it was painful, she couldn't see, and every touch was terrifying because she couldn't see it coming and didn't know what was happening.She's only about 18mo old. With how matted and overgrown she was, she had probably NEVER been groomed. Considering she is a maltese/yorkie mix, you can imagine how that must have looked/felt for her.Maeve is, understandably, wary of the world. She's only about 12lbs and the world is ENROMOUS and there is a lot that she doesn't understand. It's not her fault. She's just a baby and there are so many things she's never been exposed to and so many experiences she's never had. Getting her used to walking on a leash was a process but one of our dedicated staff members has taken it upon herself to make Maeve her "project" and Maeve has come a long way!Maeve will need a family that has the time and patience to invest into her. They will need to understand that she can and will snap/nip out of fear so going slow with her is a MUST. She does well with other dogs (bouncy, high-energy dogs do spook her so calmer, low-key dogs would be best) and she does well with cats. We are looking for an adult only home but older teenagers should be fine.Once Maeve trusts you, she's a velcro pup. She just wants to be inside of your skin with you. She'll snuggle up in your lap, you can pick her up, touch her all over, etc. You just need to put in the work to get to that point with her.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.
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Bane

Cane Corso

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bane!If you're in the market for a big dopey goofball, Bane is your guy.Bane is a 6yo cane corso and he weighs about 97lbs. He is, essentially, a small horse. For the most part, he is very aware of his size which is a good thing because it prevents the whole "bull in a china shop" thing from happening. He is a little guilty of being pully when he's on a leash, especially when he first gets outside, but once his initial excitement wears off, he's much better about prancing along at your side and listening to corrections. Bane is a 100% certified good boy. He knows lots of cues (and he gives kisses on demand, like, come on, he's perfect), he's obsessed with cars and car rides, and he's good with people. While he comes across stoic and serious at first, he's all about the play bows and treating everything like it's a game. Don't let his age fool you because he is NOT a lazy old man. He's still got plenty of energy for long walks and games of fetch and tossing around plush toys. He's done well with other dogs while he's been here but doesn't seem to really care about them one way or another. He's much more interested in passing cars or his handlers. We're looking for a home without cats and with kids 12+ with a family who has breed, or similar breed, experience.Since he is a "restricted breed", you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.
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Rhea

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story

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Forever Paws Animal Shelter,Inc.

300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721

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

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Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center

474 Durfee Street, fall river, MA 02720

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bristol Animal Shelter

10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809

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Project Safe Pet

Bristol, RI 02809

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Altruistic Dog Rescue

130 Franklin St., 0001, Warren, RI 02885

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Carlton Rescue - Operation Puppy Love

Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Are We Home Yet?

Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Warren Animal Shelter

80 Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Town of Swansea Animal Shelter

68 Stevens Road, Swansea, MA 02777

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

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PAWS NEW ENGLAND

Barrington, RI 02806

Pet Types: dogs

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