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Puppies and dogs in Fall River, Massachusetts

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

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Mina!Mina is a diamond in the rough. If you're looking for something easy, continue scrolling because this girl is going to take time, patience, and effort but we can promise that the payoff is well worth it!Mina is a lab/pit bull mix a little over a year old. She's about 45lbs so not too big, not too small, just a pretty fantastic example of a good, solid, medium-sized dog. When we tell you that Mina was TERRIFIED when she came to us, we mean it - and we can't accurately put into words just how petrified she was. No amount of words in any language will be able to express her terror at being uprooted from what she knew and plunged into the shelter setting. She's been with us for about two months now and she's nearly done a complete 180. THIS Mina is not the terrified girl that came to us. THIS Mina is nervous, yes, and she's shy, but oh the tail wags and the kisses and the face rubs she gives now were just a distant dream when we first met her. Mina does well with other dogs and she is (still) petrified of cats. Because she's a shy, nervous girl, we would STRONGLY prefer kids 12+ and, because she's a pit mix, you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. You need to be prepared to work for this girl's trust and you also need to be prepared to play fetch for hours on end because that's a surefire way to make her your best friend. She isn't terrible on a leash but could do with some more help on her manners (like most dogs, really). We know that the right family for Mina is out there. They just need to be willing to put in the work because once Mina sees you putting in effort, she'll match that energy tenfold. 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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Elphelt

Beagle Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Elphelt!If the goofy ears and the big puppy dog eyes don't win you over then we're not sure what to tell you but it sounds like you might be broken and should have that checked out 😬Elphelt is the sweetest four year old beagle/pittie mix (all of her paperwork says beagle mix) and she's a perfect medium size at about 42lbs. Her goal in life is to be friends with everyone and everything. Once she makes eye contact with you, that's it, you're best friends. Sorry, we don't make the rules. It's Elphelt's world and we're just living in it.This girl's enthusiasm is endless! She loves walks, loves people, loves other dogs, and probably loves you too! She can be a bit pully on her leash when she's first brought out of her kennel but that's just the enthusiasm talking - she calms down quickly enough and then she gets a bouncy trot going with those ears flopping, having the time of her life at your side! When we say she loves other dogs, we mean she LOVES other dogs. She's a bouncy bundle of excitement right off the bat and can come off a bit too strong for some dogs so someone that can match her joy and also doesn't know boundaries would be the best match for her. Same with cats - she's fine with cats as long as they're dog-savvy and aren't going to run away or slap her. Since she was found as a stray and we don't have much of a history on her, we would prefer kids 12+ though could potentially be okay with kids as young as 8yo with the right family. Elphelt can entertain herself for HOURS playing with her toys, she doesn't mind baths, and she's super cute 😍 This girl has no red flags. None. Zip. Zilch....Except maybe for the fact that she can't always read the room but whatever. It's fine.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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Petunia

Brussels Griffon Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Petunia!If this isn't an actual gremlin, we're not sure what is.Petunia is a three year old Brussels Griffon mix weighing in at about 14lbs. This little lady puts on a good show of being aloof and indifferent at first but melts like butter in no time at all.Petunia is the perfect sort of dog for a single person or an older couple looking for a companion. She walks great on a leash and hardly pulls (if she even pulls at all). She's a curious little girl and will start any meeting by thoroughly sniffing and investigating the surroundings before she approaches anyone to politely make their acquaintance. She accepts head pats pretty quickly but you need to work a little harder to get further than that or pick her up. Give her some time (and some snacks) and you'll see a different side of her! Suddenly she's all play bows and silly slaps and a big crooked smile!We're looking for an adult only home where Petunia can be the center of attention and the princess that she deserves to be. She has shown some mild possessiveness when it comes to toys and treats but you reeeeeeally have to push her and get on her nerves in order for her to react. Just to be safe, we would like for her to be an only child because apparently she was never taught that sharing is caring. Basically, if you want a goofy, scruffy little gremlin to share your space with and take on some bouncy walks, Petunia is your girl. She'll be your best friend, the apple of your eye, and your ride or die ❤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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Odette

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Guess who's on the mend and looking for her forever home?!Sweet girl Odette has had her leg surgery and is healing wonderfully in a foster home. She's up to about 45lbs now and she's every bit the loving, playful, spunky puppy that we all knew she would be! Her ears are still ridiculous and she's still absolutely stunning and she's growing into an incredible, magnificent dog despite her rough start to life.Odette is your typical rambunctious puppy with endless energy, even more so now that she's having an easier time moving around. She's only seven months old so that's to be expected; we'd be more concerned if she WASN'T absolute chaos in a pretty little puppy body. So here's the thing: Odette LOVES other dogs. She is obsessed with them. A playmate for her would be fantastic but she does tend to come on a little strong and play a little rough so a dog of similar size to her would be ideal. However, we don't want a dog that will play TOO rough because her leg is still healing and we don't want her to reinjure it because she thinks she's invincible. She's probably too much for cats so we would prefer a home without them. Kids 10+ preferred though 8+ might be okay if the family is dog-savvy and has experience.She is going to be an active girl but she's going to love you and snuggle you JUST as hard as she plays!Because she is a pit bull, you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. To apply, you can 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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Gnocchi

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Charlie

Beagle

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, my name is Charlie!My story is a bit of a sad one. My owner passed away so her daughter took over care of me and my sister, Sammy, for a while. Unfortunately, she also fell ill and could no longer care for us. I'm in a foster home with my sister and we're doing well with the other dogs in the home! I kind of move at my own pace and I'm pretty go-with-the-flow so not much bothers me. Don't let my age fool you because I've still got plenty of personality to show off and plenty of love to give! While Sammy and I aren't TECHNICALLY bonded, we've been together since Sammy was a puppy and the shelter is trying really, really hard to keep us together.

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Animal Control center

593 Montaup St, Fall River, MA 02724

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Forever Paws Animal Shelter,Inc.

300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721

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Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center

474 Durfee Street, fall river, MA 02720

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Project Safe Pet

Bristol, RI 02809

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Bristol Animal Shelter

10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809

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Carlton Rescue - Operation Puppy Love

Warren, RI 02885

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Are We Home Yet?

Warren, RI 02885

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Altruistic Dog Rescue

67 Serpentine Rd, Warren, RI 02885

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Warren Animal Shelter

Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885

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Town of Swansea Animal Shelter

68 Stevens Road, Swansea, MA 02777

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