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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.

Tillie

French Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 4 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,

Story

***REDUCED ADOPTION FEE***Tillie has been here for over three months with NO interest. No applications, no phone calls, not a single meet and greet, nada...and she's honestly turned into the BEST girl!Tillie is a five year old French bulldog mix but, like, industrial-sized. Like someone saw a regular French bulldog and went, you know what this needs? More EVERYTHING.And thus, Tillie was born.At a little over 50lbs, she's a hefty lady with an even heftier personality. She's a princess and she KNOWS IT but she's also not afraid to get down and dirty - she'll rough house and tumble around with the best of them and she'll chase a tennis ball all day long if you let her. Luckily, as far as her breed goes, her breathing isn't TOO terrible - it's definitely still loud and you'll hear her coming a mile away but...we've seen and heard worse.(You'll know that Tillie REALLY likes you when she puts her face six inches away from yours with her mouth wide open and breathes directly into your sinuses. It's great...truly. 10/10 stars.)You've NEVER been loved the way Tillie will love you, we promise. This is DEVOTION. It may take several meets for her to trust you completely but once she does? Soulmate status.Tillie's biggest, hardest boundary - she does not like other animals. She MUST be your one and only. She will not budge on that boundary, don't try and convince her otherwise. We love a queen who holds her ground ✨Fair warning, she's also smarter than most people. She's a quick learner, especially if food is being used as motivation. She will need continued training because she's been doing SO well with it and showing amazing progress.Adult only home. Breed/similar breed experience 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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Mylo

Shih Tzu

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos

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

Meet Mylo!Mylo is literally a teddy bear. He looks like a teddy bear. He acts like a teddy bear. It's like a little kid made a birthday wish for their favorite teddy bear to come to life and the universe went, you know what, why not.And thus Mylo was created.(Insert obligatory "we are being facetious, he is not literally a teddy bear, he is a sentient creature with actual feelings and thoughts and who requires actual care, living animals are not toys, etc".)Mylo is a 4.5 year old shih tzu, weighs a little over 15lbs, and he's a certified 100%, Grade A good boy. He loves people, he loves attention, and he has no reservations about hopping all over your legs or jumping right into your lap like he's known you forever. He's great on a leash but can be a little pully, especially when he's excited, and he DOES get excited! He can be prone to zoomies, just like any dog, and he's definitely NOT a couch potato.Mylo LOVES other dogs and does this silly little excited dance when he sees them. He DOES have the tendency to jump on other dogs so bear that in mind - if you have something tiny and fragile at home, Mylo won't be a good fit. He would also do well with dog-friendly cats. We're not too sure that he knows what a cat actually IS, but he didn't fixate or instigate and just kind of wandered off on his own when he got bored of having his soul stared into. Kids 8+ would be fine as long as they have dog manners. He has shown some excitement for plush squeaky toys and will probably hoard them like a tiny dragon. He knows "sit"...selectively. When he wants to. He is a shih tzu so he will require regular coat maintenance and grooming.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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Lady Luck

Bichon Frise Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

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

***SPONSORED/WAIVED ADOPTION FEE***You've never experienced true love unless you've experienced Lady Luck's love.The way this dog loves is with her entire heart and soul. She loves hard. She loves fiercely. She is loyal and devoted and will worship the ground you walk on. No one will EVER be happier to see you than she is. She's the kind of dog that will imprint on you like a baby duck. She's the kind of dog that you can call your soulmate because the connections she makes with people? Unmatched. Once this girl bonds with you? There's no breaking that bond.She needs time and patience. She's already been done the disservice of being promised time and patience only to be given up on less than 24 hours later. She doesn't need that kind of heartbreak again.If you're firm and consistent with her and you make it clear that you won't tolerate her shenanigans, guess what? HER SHENANIGANS STOP. She's a boundary-tester. She's an envelope-pusher. But if she respects you and you respect her? She stops testing you.Lady Luck is good on a leash and LOVES her walks. She's a fetch expert and pretends she's not. She's good with other dogs and wary of cats. She does not like kids - she's done her time with them and she's over it (probably why she doesn't like her mustache/beard touched at first). She loves car rides and she loves water. She's a 43lb bichon mix. Mixed with what? Sunshine, that's what.Literally all Lady Luck wants is to be with her person. That's it. She does have some separation and crate anxiety which may dissipate as she settles in. She's partially deaf (higher pitched noises are easier for her to hear) and endearingly clumsy (like, trips over her own paws clumsy).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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Thomas

Beagle Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Thomas!Thomas is a young beagle mix - we say mix because he's way too tall to be full beagle. We don't know exactly what he's mixed with but it's definitely some kind of hound. He's only about a year old so very, VERY much still a crazy goofy goober with puppy-like energy and behaviors. He's about 35lbs so a good medium-sized boy...just with very long legs.Thomas is all things beagle - he has the big beagle bark, the need for speed, and the neverending urge to chase rabbits and squirrels. He does well with other dogs and just wants to play with them immediately so any other dog in the home will need to match the ✨vibes✨ We are looking for a home without cats - he'll be an instigator and pester them incessantly at the absolute minimum.Unfortunately for Thomas, he is heartworm positive. He will be starting treatment soon so we are looking for a "foster to adopt" arrangement. Treatment will be handled by us at one of our local vets so adopters must be prepared and be able to reliably make it to and from appointments. He also needs his activity restricted - leash walks are okay but, much to his displeasure, the speed demon antics need to be put on hold for now. He isn't terrible on a leash but does have the tendency to zigzag.Thomas is a sweet, affectionate, outgoing guy that loves people, attention, and all kinds of affection. He'll run right up to anyone and be their best friend - stranger danger is not a concept he knows and he doesn't care to find out. He's just looking for his partner in crime 💜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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Calamity Jane

Catahoula Leopard Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

***SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE***Another desperate attempt to get Calamity some attention because she's honestly the best girl and we don't know why she's still sitting here.Is she a large dog? Yup. She's a 78lb catahoula leopard dog mix. She's a large lady but she KNOWS that she's a large lady. She's not a bull in a china shop, she's not chaos incarnate, she's not the ringleader of a three-ring circus that's on fire. Despite her name, she's a polite, even-tempered girl with actual MANNERS. She's definitely a sporty girl and she's athletic and will need regular exercise but she's not the kind of dog to parkour off of you or bounce off of the walls. Calamity is about 5.5 years old so she's full grown and a mature, responsible adult...she would pay taxes if she could. She's extremely intelligent, knows her cues, and she's fantastic on a leash, especially for a girl of her size. She LOVES toys and will literally play fetch with herself. She's an attention-seeker and LIVES for attention from people and has no issues with befriending strangers.Calamity does NOT like cats and she's choosy about the dogs she gets along with but has been fine with them for the most part. We're asking that any kids in the home be 12+ just because Calamity was found as a stray so we have very little history on her and don't know if she's ever been around children.Calamity is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. She's also been tested for heartworm, lyme, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichia and is negative for all four.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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Malasadas

Podengo Portugueso

Male, 1 yr 4 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Malasadas!Malasadas is a very, very special case that is going to need a very, very specific type of home.He is an 15mo Portuguese Podengo and, if we had to guess, he came from a hunting bloodline. However, he CANNOT be an outside pet. He has never been an outside pet, has always lived indoors, and would not adjust well to being an outside pet. He would do best somewhere rural, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with a big fenced in yard or acreage that he can call his own. He is very territorial and very protective of his home and has a high prey drive for wildlife (especially squirrels) which would probably also brim over into cats as well.With people? He's a lovebug. He's social, actively seeks out affection and attention, and looks to his handlers for direction. He's a great listener and he's been doing very, very well with his leash training. He's goofy and silly and snuggly, loves walks, and loves being with people.The thing is...he's okay with dogs here. He really wants to interact with them to the point that it can come off as intense and obnoxious but he isn't aggressive. He's a bouncy, barky puppy. The reactivity doesn't come into play until he feels like he has "territory" to protect. He might be fine in doggy day care. He might be fine with the occasional playdate. However, when he is on his land and feels like he has something to protect? That's when the reactivity will come into play. Malasadas needs someone with experience, with time, and with patience. He needs to be the only animal in the home. Older kids (12+) would be fine because, again, he LOVES people. He's loyal and intelligent and will snuggle up to you like a 35lb weighted blanket. He just needs a very specific set of circumstances to set him up for success.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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Dog shelters and rescues in Fall River, Massachusetts

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Shelter

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Project Safe Pet

Bristol, RI 02809

Pet Types: dogs

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Warren Animal Shelter

80 Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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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Altruistic Dog Rescue

130 Franklin St., 0001, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: 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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Barrington Partnership for Animal Welfare

Barrington, RI 02806

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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