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Morris

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs
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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Neptune

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Neptune!Whoever adopts this pup is going to have to do a DNA test because honestly...everyone who looks at him sees something different. Lab...greyhound...pittie...maybe? All we know is that he is 1000% baby.Neptune is about six months old and weighs just under 35lbs. We genuinely have no idea how big he will get because we don't know exactly what breeds make up this smorgasbord of cute, so keep that in mind.While he starts off shy, Neptune is an absolute LOVE. All it takes is some time, patience, and a whole lot of baby talking and he'll be somersaulting into your lap in no time. He is a bouncy guy and immediately wants to jump up to kiss your face which is a habit we're trying to break but it's proof that there's a silly, happy puppy under all of that nervousness and insecurity. Once he's comfy with you, he just wants to be in your lap or snuggled up against you.He isn't TERRIBLE on a leash but does have the tendency to lag behind you or pancake if something freaks him out which is...often. He's not big on approaching people first but responds well if you approach him...with a treat. And the aforementioned baby talk. He's just a pup still learning the ways of the world and will need basic training as any puppy would.Neptune does well with other dogs and he's afraid of cats because of course he is. He's a big chicken, even with teeny tiny kittens. He would probably be fine (eventually) with dog-friendly cats. We would prefer older kids (10+) as he was a stray so we have absolutely no history on him. As gentle as he is, he does have that tendency to jump up and try to smother your face with kisses.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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Tillie

French Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
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,
Story
Meet Tillie!Tillie would tell you that, no, it actually DIDN'T hurt when she fell from heaven...but it WAS mildly uncomfortable and extremely inconvenient when she used that hard head of hers to break through the earth's crust on her way up from the underworld.Tillie is many things but an angel is not one of those things.First and foremost, Tillie is going to be a project...probably a lifelong project. She WILL need training. She WILL need consistency and discipline. She WILL test your patience, your mental fortitude, and occasionally, your will to live. She will out-stubborn you any day of the week and twice on Sundays. She will HATE YOU until she loves you (and then she REALLY loves you)...or until you give her pancakes.It's like the universe heard M.I.A. sing "live fast, die young, bad girls do it well" one time and went, you know what, I'm gonna make that verse into a dog! Tillie is a Frenchie mix built like a military tank operated by a gremlin that was DEFINITELY fed after midnight. She's about five years old and weighs 50lbs and...yeah, she needs a bit of a diet but good luck telling her that. She's highly food motivated and the fastest way to make friends with her is, obviously, with food and the most over the top, embarrassing baby voice that you can manage. The more ridiculous you sound, the more she likes you, so just go ahead and humiliate yourself, she loves it.Tillie has VERY strong feelings about her toys. When she plays, she's more intense than a teenage boy playing Call of Duty. Tillie in general is just a very intense lady. She has very big feelings about most things and doesn't do anything halfway. Her perpetual state of being is "zoom". You'll know she likes you when she sits in front of you with that big mouth wide open, breathing (loudly) directly into your face and making noises that would make a demogorgon cry.She has a SEVERE case of only child syndrome. She does not like other animals. She doesn't appreciate the fact that they exist at all. In fact, their mere presence is offensive. She has a blood feud with every living creature besides humans. We are looking for an adult only home (obviously). No other animals. Brachycephalic breed experience preferred, project dog experience REQUIRED. You will either need to have a relationship with a dog trainer already or be willing to schedule training sessions prior to adoption.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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Lady Luck

Bichon Frise Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lady Luck is just under two years old and she's 35lbs of scruffy, bouncy perfection. Her beard game is unmatched and her big brown doe eyes will guilt you into doing anything and everything she wants. She's a bichon/terrier mix...which is where all the scruffy snuffleupagus-ness comes in.She can be wary of new people at first but once she warms up to you, boom. She's gonna imprint on you like a baby duck and be OBSESSED with you. She likes to pretend that she doesn't know how to play fetch. She absolutely knows how to play fetch. She's, like, a fetch expert. She just likes to try and hustle you.She LOVES car rides! She's good on a leash but does get the zoomies. She loves our agility course and will zoom up and down the ramps all day. She does well with other dogs and is terrified of cats but may do well with a dog-savvy cat that won't bully her.She is not a fan of small children or having her beard/mouth touched. She will attempt to push boundaries and be a brat but she listens to corrections very well, she's SUPER smart, and she's the best sunshine princess in all the land. She's the absolute happiest girl in the world and almost always has that big goofy smile on her face.This dog will LITERALLY be your best friend. She is going to be someone's soulmate, we just need that person to see 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.
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Jolie

Poodle (Standard) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Fall River, MA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Jolie!Jolie came to us as some sort of unidentifiable mop-like thing She was just...a tumbleweed.After some TLC from Grooming by Crystal (facebook.com/crystaldoggroomer), we were like, oh yeah. That's a poodle.Jolie is about a year old and weighs around 10lbs...maybe a little less now that most of her matting has been shaved off. Now, she may be a year old, but she acts like she is MUCH younger - think crazy, hyper puppy that spins in circles and zooms around and through your legs for fun. Like, just watching her will make you TIRED. She is 1000% a tripping hazard so not ideal for people who aren't steady on their feet because she WILL try and boobytrap you with her leash. She WILL need basic training.Not only is she pretty and has the personality of actual sunshine, she's also the happiest girl in the world. We don't think we've ever seen her tail NOT wagging. She LOVES people and will try to climb straight into your lap or into your arms as soon as she meets you. Her response to everything is to wiggle. She is a velcro dog that wants to be under your skin. She'll worm her way as close as possible and, if unsuccessful, will spin herself in excited circles until you make the mistake of making eye contact with her and then she's all about trying to attach herself to you again. She can be VERY barky when excited (which is almost always) so not ideal for shared walls.Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 8+.She is a poodle so WILL require regular grooming and daily coat maintenance. Poodles are also EXTREMELY intelligent so she'll need constant physical and mental stimulation - this is not a dog that you can put on a pillow or in your purse and expect her to be fine. This is NOT a dog meant for a sedentary lifestyle.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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Bane

Cane Corso

Male, 6 yrs 5 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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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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Bristol Animal Shelter

10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809

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Project Safe Pet

Bristol, RI 02809

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Are We Home Yet?

Warren, RI 02885

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Altruistic Dog Rescue

130 Franklin St., 0001, Warren, RI 02885

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Warren Animal Shelter

80 Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885

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Carlton Rescue - Operation Puppy Love

Warren, RI 02885

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Town of Swansea Animal Shelter

68 Stevens Road, Swansea, MA 02777

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Barrington Partnership for Animal Welfare

Barrington, RI 02806

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