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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Marlborough, 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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Buddy

Dachshund American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Marlborough, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Me and My family had gotten Buddy when he was 5 weeks old from a private seller he came right up to me and sat on my lap and I knew immediately it was gonna be him coming home with us. Buddy has been with us for the last 3 years as we went through the troubles of being homeless and then family issues who then made us board him and unfortunately he became different during his time there. Buddy is truly an amazing dog but with us just now getting back on our feet as well as a new-apt, it’s unfortunately too much
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Titan

Boxer Bullmastiff

Male, Young
Marlborough, MA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I’m looking for a very specific home for my dog, Titan—a 4-year-old boxer/bullmastiff mix (about 65 lbs). Titan is incredibly loyal, affectionate, and forms strong bonds with his person. Once he trusts you, he is calm, loving, and wants to stay close. He does best in a structured environment with clear boundaries and consistency. He is not a dog for everyone. Titan is wary of strangers and needs slow, controlled introductions to new people. He is most comfortable in a low-traffic home without frequent visitors. There was a past incident where he bit a family member’s hand during a high-stress situation when multiple people were around him and he was being handled near his face. The injury required medical attention but was not severe, and there has not been a pattern of repeated incidents. With proper structure and awareness of his boundaries, he has been manageable and stable. Titan would do best in:
• An adult-only home (no children)
• A low-traffic environment
• Someone experience
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WI/Griff

Brittany

Male, Young
Northborough, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Please contact Marie for more information about this pet.Griff is a 2-year-old liver & white Brittany who loves prowling the yard for critters.  He loves to play with his chuckit frisbee and does very well at catching it before it hits the ground.  He knows sit, stay, come and does not jump.  His previous owner sent him to hunting and obedience training and is supposed to be a good hunter.  With the way he is in his fosters yard, he sure seems like he would be.  He is e-collar trained and has excellent recall.  He is a good rider in the car and UTV.  He is very well trained and would be an asset to any family.  Hi, I’m Griff and I am full of energy! I am looking for a home that will give me a lot of exercise with a large fenced yard so I can run and chase all the critters. I will also need off leash runs to get my energy out. When I came to my foster’s home, I wouldn’t cuddle at all, but I have learned that I really love to cuddle up on my foster’s lap in the morning while she has her coffee and sometimes in the evening.  I sleep in my own bed at night and do not even attempt to jump in my foster’s bed.  However, when their grandkids are here, I jump in bed with them and settle next to them for the night.  If I would be going to a home that has another dog, they cannot be the alpha or it will not work.  If the other dog, wants to play on my terms we will get along just fine.  I absolutely love my chuckit frisbee and need this to be thrown at least two times a day if not more.  Although I do like to play tug with my chuck it, if you ignore me, I will drop it at your feet so you can throw it again for me.  I am a very smart boy. Griff will need a lot of daily exercise with his new family and a lot of attention. Griff would be most happy in a home that has somebody with him most of the time as he doesn’t like it when he is not with you.  There should be a male figure in the household as he seems to be really attached to males.  He does not get kenneled when the fosters leave, but they do have a huge fenced in back yard that he roams when by himself.  He doesn’t try to climb the four-foot fence or dig under it.  He has anxiety and has been put on a daily pill, which has helped him tremendously with his anxiety.  He’s been checked from nose to tail and is up to date on all his vaccines, micro-chipped, neutered, heartworm negative and on preventative meds.  Now all that’s missing is his Furever Home! If you are interested in me, please fill out an NBRAN adoption application at: https://nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application and reference my name, Griff. My adoption fee is $400 to help offset the expenses associated with getting me (and other fabulous rescued Britts) in excellent condition for a fabulous new home. You do not need to live in Wisconsin, where I am currently located, to adopt me. NBRAN will transport me up to 1400 miles to my forever home. If you have further questions, please contact the Wisconsin State coordinator at minnesotabrittany@gmail.com. .  Up-to-date with vaccinations   Preferably an only dog   Good with cats-Unknown   Needs to be with teenage or older children   Good with adults   Reaction to new people: Good   Birth date: 5/21/24   Color: Liver and White   House trained-Yes   Tail: Short   Activity level: Highly Active   High energy level   Exercise needed: High   Yard required   Owner experience needed: Breed   Shedding: Moderate   Grooming: Moderate   Indoor/outdoor: Indoor and Outdoor  October 5, 2026, 10:20 am
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TN/Hank Jr

Brittany

Male, Young
Northborough, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Hank and I am approximately 18 months old. When I got to NBRAN, I visited the vet and got all my vaccines and I was neutered. I am heartworm negative and I take my monthly heartworm preventatives like a good boy! I am a very handsome male French Brittany, if I do say so myself. Actually, everyone that meets me says I am very handsome! The only thing cuter than my adorable looks is my bigger than life comedic personality. My foster mom thinks I am hilarious! At 30 lbs., I am a little guy. I can be very shy, but I can also be very loving. At times, I get intimidated by loud noises. I lived in a kennel with a concrete floor and did not play or walk in the grass much. That makes going to the potty on the grass at my foster home confusing for me. I am modest when I do my business, so I like my foster mom to look away and give me privacy. I am almost totally housetrained, but my foster mom lets me wear a belly band to keep me from getting the urge to hike my leg in the house. I am extremely smart and I really like to please my human. I would love a home with a doggie friend that would help me learn the ropes and be my playmate. I have never been around cats, but I do not think I would like them very much! My foster family loves me but wants me to have a family of my very own. I want a home with a fenced backyard to run in, and a doggie door would help me get 100% housetrained (only 10% to go), although it is not a “must have.”  I am more motivated by affection than food, even though I love chicken and pupperoni sticks. Before bed I even like a Milkbone! I walk politely on a leash, enjoy riding in the car and I am not destructive. While I can be reactive to loud noises, I am not particularly scared of thunderstorms. Do you think you would like me to be part of your family? If you have patience and a loving home where I can have fenced yard, I would love to come live with you! My adoption fee is $400 to help offset the expenses associated with getting me (and other fabulous, rescued Brittanys) in excellent condition for a fabulous new home. You do not have to live in Tennessee, NBRAN will transport me up to 1400 miles to my furever home. Please contact Suzanne Horsley ztasuzanne@gmail.com or Debbie Tuthill agilitybrits@gmail.com to find out more about me! To submit a NBRAN adoption application, please click https://nbran.org/adopt/adoption-applicationOctober 5, 2026, 10:20 am
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Darling

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Framingham, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an all-volunteer, foster home based rescue. Adoption Fee: $500 Our information is current if you are interested in adopting please read our  Adoption Policies before filling out an Adoption Application. https://www.pittieloverescue.org It is the easiest way to start the communication and adoption process.  Meet Darling!  Darling truly lives up to her name. She came to us from our friends @bostonanimalcontrol after being found as a severely emaciated stray. When she first arrived, it was clear she had been through so much—she was broken, frightened, and badly mistreated. She couldn’t make eye contact, walk down the stairs, or even wag her tail. But within just one day, her foster family began to see something beautiful happening: a little light starting to come back . . And now? Darling is SO HAPPY. Her whole body wiggles with excitement, she gives endless kisses, and she’s discovering that the world can actually be a wonderful place.  She’s still learning how to “dog” but she gains confidence every day. She loves to frolic, prance, play, and explore, but she also settles beautifully and is perfectly content curled up in her person’s lap while they work or read. She’s a true cuddle bug who wants to be wherever her people are—and yes, she absolutely needs to sleep in your bed.  Darling is learning about toys and has recently discovered tug, chasing balls, and the joys of chewing on a good pig ear. She walks nicely on leash and she would LOVE a fenced yard where she can zoom and prance to her heart’s content. She’s also been good with cats!  She is still working hard on house training, so her new family will need to continue helping her learn. Most importantly, Darling needs someone who understands her journey and will continue showing her that she is safe, loved, and never needs to be afraid again. And perhaps the best thing about Darling? After everything she’s been through, she chose love. She wakes up every morning ready to wiggle her entire body, shower her person with kisses, and celebrate another day of being safe. Her foster says her morning routine brings endless joy—and we can absolutely see why.  Darling is ready for a family who will give her a safe home, a yard to frolic in, a bed to sleep in, and a whole lot of love. This sweet girl has so much happiness left to discover.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.www.pittieloverescue.org Please consider a donation so that we may continue the important work we do. October 5, 2026, 8:06 am
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General Application - Not Listed Yet

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female
Framingham, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. PittieLove Rescue, Inc. a 501c3 orgainization is an all-volunteer, foster home based rescue. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.www.pittieloverescue.org Please consider a donation so that we may continue the important work we do. October 5, 2026, 8:06 am

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The Underdog Connection - MA

Marlborough, MA 01752

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Halfway 2 Furever

Berlin, MA 01503

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NBRAN Massachusetts

Northborough, MA 01532

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PittieLove Rescue, Inc.

P.O.Box 3532, Framingham, MA 01705

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As Sweet As A Peach Animal Rescue

72 Nicholas Rd Apt 34, Framingham, MA 01701

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St. Bernard Rescue Foundation/New England

64 Tanbark Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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Buddy Dog Humane Society

151 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

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Save A Dog

604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

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Poodle Rescue of New England

P.O. Box 47, Sudbury, MA 01776

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Animal Rescue Front, Inc.

PO Box 704, Groton, MA 01740

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