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Puppies and dogs in Gloucester, Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Gloucester, 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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Puck

Bernedoodle

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Beverly, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
While we love him and hate to part with Puck, we struggle to provide him with the care and lifestyle he needs. He is a healthy, strong, playful, loyal, and energetic dog that enjoys walks and playing fetch in a fenced in yard. He is good with familiar people and needs slow intros to unfamiliar people. He has a lot of bark, but never a bite. He does incredibly well with our nine and six year old boys who he knows well, while he can be spooked by the fast movements of smaller children/rabbits/squirrels. He needs exercise daily and a yard/open land to run and play. Beginning as a puppy, and he has had training with other dogs. He is excellent with our other dog (11 yr. old, 25 lb Lhasapoo) and does well with other dogs when he has boarded. He could improve his on leash behavior, esp. when other dogs walk by. He is very food motivated, and when on walks he can sit and stay for food while other dogs pass. Puck needs a home without small children, without other pets, and with someone home
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Aby

Poodle (Standard)

Female, senior , Special Needs
Marblehead, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Aby joined my extended family in 2015 when she was adopted from Qatar by my sister. In her home, she received excellent care, and I loved her right away. When my sister and her husband chose to pursue foster care with DCF, we identified Aby's reluctance towards children as a safety concern, and I have been caring for her for 2 years. Aby is a smart, communicative and sweet dog, but she comes with special needs that are beyond m abilities. In addition to being 100% deaf, she is also visually impaired. While this is great during July's fireworks season, the visual impairment means that she can be surprised easily, which can result in reactivity. She does not generally get along with other dogs, especially those her size and/or color. She responds best when she has ample interaction in between daytime naps. My reason for rehoming is due primarily to increased work requirements. She is a lovely girl, and I want her to have the best life I can give her.
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Percy

Beagle Basset Hound

Male, adult
Swampscott, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I adopted Percy from the northeast animal shelter in Salem MA when he was four months old. Percy just turned 6 years old in August. He's been with me for so long now, but sadly, I cannot properly take care of him anymore due to my own personal health reasons, as well as my work schedule. I would describe Percy as laid back, quiet, very loving, likes to cuddle next to you, likes chilling out/napping on the couch but also enjoys the outdoors. He has gotten shyer with other dogs over the years, but he is amazing with people, very affectionate and loving even with people he doesn't know, including kids.
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Buster

Boxer

Male, adult , Special Needs
West Newbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Buster is the kindest, most affectionate and most loving dog we have ever met. He is 4 years old and is a rare purebred reverse brindle (black) Boxer. Why We are Rehoming: We recently welcomed our first child into the house and Buster is struggling to adjust. Sadly, Buster has suddenly started being aggressive towards our other dog. While Buster would never hurt our baby (Buster loves all humans), his aggression towards our other dog has become a safety risk for both the baby and our other dog. Experienced Dog Owners Only: Buster could be a great match for an experienced dog owner who doesn't mind putting in the extra work to manage his dog aggression. Buster is a treasure - he loves nothing more than walks and cuddles and lap time with his family. Buster has special needs and we are going to vet his placement carefully. Before applying to adopt Buster, please visit: https://busterswebsite.godaddysites.com/
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Bentley

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Watching Bentley learn how to “dog” has been a joy for his foster mom who adores him. We are seeking an adopter who has a soft spot for the underdog, is patient, and will be an extension of the rescue process. Bentley is very sweet and special and is just about a year old and 50 pounds. He has come SO far and we are so very proud of him! After months of learning that the world is not always scary, Bentley is ready to make that final big adjustment to his forever new home! BENTLEY IS PART OF OUR NEW "SHELTER DOG SUCCESS PROGRAM"!  His adoption comes with training! 50% of his adoption fee is transferred to a  dedicated trainer who zooms with you 1st, to prep you for his pick up. Followed by two additional zooms, as needed, with text support in-between! Each zoom is an hour long and at the end of your program, she will make a recommendation on best next steps for your training plan. It's important to us that our adult dogs have this second chance and this new program sets them and your household up for success too!  When Bentley came into rescue, he was afraid of his own shadow--every sound and every new smell simply scared him. His foster mom says It has been incredibly joyful to watch him learn and master (over a period of months) the simple things that all young pups should know––playing with toys, going for walks, and even just getting some love! He is food motivated and trains easily. He is crate trained and knows ‘sit’ and “shake paw” “give kisses” “drop it” and does his business on command too! His face goes from worried to joyful when he knows you are his person and that he is safe. He loves to be at your side and walks well on a leash in familiar territory. Bentley’s best life will be in a rural or suburban setting with fenced in yard for a safe place to have zoomies (a must!), a low traffic home where life is predictable (no kids for this reason) and possibly a chill older dog. FUN FACT––surprisingly the one noisy thing Bentley isn’t afraid of is the vacuum cleaner! Bentley can still be cautious of new situations and he will look to his person for support. His new family should be committed to maintaining his medication regiment (simple and inexpensive meds help him enormously!).  Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption process and other adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs All of our pups come with the following:  Spayed or Neutered Age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) Dosed with flea/tick + heartworm preventatives New martingale collar with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30 days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian Microchip with free registration for your new pup, but also for any other pets in your household too! Our southern dogs, 6 months and older, come with a **Proheart 6 injection which provides 6 months of Heartworm protection (approx value of $100)  **dogs surrendered to us in MA do not recieve the Proheart 6 injection but do go home dosed  with  flea / tick / heartworm preventative so there is no lapse in protection Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.  ##1560309##
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Mardi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Amesbury, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
The bestest of girls who is the life of any party, meet MARDI! She is the queen of the pool, master of zoomies, expert bunny hunter, and all with a smile that will light up any room. " "! Her adoption comes with training! 50% of the adoption fee is transferred to a dedicated trainer who zooms with you 1st, to prep you for her pick-up. Followed by two additional zooms, as needed, with text support in-between! Each zoom is an hour long and at the end of your program, she will make a recommendation on best next steps for your training plan. It's important to us that our adult dogs have this second chance and this new program sets them and your household up for success too!  Mardi is a special girl who is with one of our team members and best foster homes. Mardi was another momma dog who was lucky to land in rescue. She was rescued along with her pups who have all found their forever homes and now it is absolutely Mardi's turn. Mardi is an independent girl and can be an only dog but she does enjoy her male canine friends and thinks a lanky rescued coonhound is pretty cool and special friend. She is a big girl (70 pounds + 2 years old) and is best with adults or older kids as though they don't happen often, her yard zoomies could inadvertently take a small kiddo down.  Says her foster mom––“MARDI is adjusting to her new foster home very well. Coming from a home where she was an only dog to our crazy place is an adjustment for any dog and MARDI is doing so well. She has appreciated the opportunity to have time and space as she acclimates to having other doggos in her world. MARDI is very loving of her people and enjoys hanging out with us, where ever that may be. She is a well mannered house guest. No accidents, chewing, barking etc. She eats in her crate and sleeps in it as well with the door open. She can be crated with the door closed but we don’t need to. She will often get her zoomies out and enjoys wrestling with the big guy, BO. We love having MARDI as part of our family while she waits for her own!” MARDI IS PART OF OUR NEW "SHELTER DOG SUCCESS PROGRAM"!  Her adoption comes with training! 50% of his adoption fee is transferred to a dedicated trainer who zooms with you 1st, to prep you for her pick up. Followed by two additional zooms, as needed, with text support in-between! Each zoom is an hour long and at the end of your program, she will make a recommendation on best next steps for your training plan. It's important to us that our adult dogs have this second chance and this new program sets them and your household up for success too!  Should this pup receive an adoption commitment prior to your application being processed, we will share with you the other arriving pups that are not yet posted online. THIS PUP IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS LISTING––we pull listings down after receiving 2 - 3 viable applications to minimize adopter disappointment. Please do not email, simply submit an application link here www.rescueinc.dog/adopt and we do respond to every application within 48 hours.  Read through our adoption process and other adoption FAQs here www.rescueinc.dog/FAQs All of our pups come with the following:  Spayed or Neutered Age appropriate vaccinations + dewormed + 4DX test (if older than 6 months) Dosed with flea/tick + heartworm preventatives New martingale collar with 6' lead + temp ID tag 30 days free insurance to be activated within 24 hours of your wellness visit with your veterinarian Microchip with free registration for your new pup, but also for any other pets in your household too! Our southern dogs, 6 months and older, come with a **Proheart 6 injection which provides 6 months of Heartworm protection (approx value of $100)  **dogs surrendered to us in MA do not recieve the Proheart 6 injection but do go home dosed  with  flea / tick / heartworm preventative so there is no lapse in protection Ages listed can be approximate and breed mixes are a best guess based on physical characteristics.  ##1642285##

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Ipswich Humane Group Inc.

P.O. Box 873, Ipswich, MA 01938

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City of Beverly Animal Services Dept

191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915

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Friends of Beverly Animals

PO Box 3378, Beverly, MA 01915

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Friends of Marbleheads Abandoned Animals

44 Village St., Marblehead, MA 01945

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Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc

347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

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Katnypkare

Peabody, MA 01960

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Saving Grace for Dogs

Middleton, MA 01949

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Rescue Inc

Amesbury, MA 01913

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