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Puppies and dogs in Lancaster, New York

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Bubba

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Lancaster, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Bubba from the spca. He’s 11 months old and loves to snuggle and play! His favorite toys are tugs and nylabones. He loves people, is really close to being 100% potty trained and knows basic commands (sit, paw, leave it) pretty well. He is crate trained and loves to sleep in a sweater throughout the night. He allows nail filing with a little encouragement of treats and loves walking in the shower! He doesn’t love a full sized pool but enjoys a kiddie pool on a hot summer day and takes baths without a problem. We need to re home because he is not good with our cats. He loves our other dog but can be aggressive with stranger dogs. We’ve found he can be good with other dogs when given a slow proper introduction. He started with treat training and is now using an e collar and we’ve seen big improvements!We’ve think he would do best in a house where he’d be the only pet or possibly with 1 dog that is larger than him. He should not be in a home with cats.
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jabari

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Depew, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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Vaeda

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Depew, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Vaeda is a rescue from Texas, now in Buffalo with current owner. She is 2 years old, about 50lbs. Vaeda is house trained, leash trained, knows some basic commands. Vaeda is crate trained as she sleeps in the crate and is crated when left unsupervised. She is a calm, loving dog with a little spunk in her when excited. She loves to snuggle and loves attention, especially when it comes to scratches. Vaeda does have anxiety as she is scared around new dogs at first(tucks her tail and may pee a little), but she will warm up with time. She also can be scared around loud sounds and new activities, but warms up with some baby talk and treats. She does well around people and cats. She does not show any aggression. Vaeda needs a home with a backyard, a loving family to give constant attention and snuggles.
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Carrie

Beagle

Female, Adult
Elma, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Carrie! This sweet, gentle 17lb Bluetick Beagle mix (~3 years old) adores friendly dogs and gains confidence from them. She needs a quiet, low-traffic, kid-free home with a confident dog to play chase with.Carrie experienced trauma in her 1st year. She is a flight risk and may flee or freeze when startled. She is totally non-aggressive, but this sweet girl is scared of human handling, so she needs a patient home willing to build trust at her pace! She occasionally accepts pets from people she trusts! She barks minimally, and loves her crate!Carrie has made some great progress in my home over two years, but children and frequent visitors ultimately leave her in survival mode. I believe she'll blossom more in a calmer home! When safe, her spunky side shines—she wags her tail, runs fast, and takes treats from your hand! She knows how to potty outside but occasionally has nervous accidents on soft surfaces. Fully spayed and vaccinated. $75 adoption fee; 100% donated to a local rescue
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Pooka/Luna

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Senior
Elma, NY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pooka was a rescue to me 3 yrs ago. A very sweet girl that will do anything for praise and treats. She came unfixed and with allergies at age 7. Now at 10 shes fixed and has allergies under control with daily meds and probiotics. She is also moving to a whole/cooked food diet which has helped her allergies and weight. But also graises dry kibble. She has a sweet temperament and loves her cat brother. Loves sleeping on the couch with her blanket and going for slow walks so she can sniff all the things. Pooka does NOT like big dogs, not sure about small dogs. She doesn't bark at small dogs as much as big dogs
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Rolo

American Bulldog American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Clarence, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rolo is about 9 yrs old. He is a rescue dog. I adopted him in Colorado when he was about 3. He was originally rescued in Texas. He has been healthy since owning him. He is very affectionate and will be a lap dog and snuggle buddy if you let him. He tends to be everyone's favorite that meets him. "Buddy Boy" is one of his nicknames. He has been pals with my other dog, a female German Shepherd (he was also pals with a German Shepherd at the rescue shelter before adopting him). Rolo likes to sunbathe, even if it's inside near a window that the sun shines through. He is very good "off leash" around the yard, he knows to stick close by. I hope that he is able to be in a home that gives him the attention, affection, and activity that he needs every day. Preferably a home that has someone home with him during the day.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lancaster, New York

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Lancaster Dog Control

3789 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086

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New England Brittany Rescue

Buffalo, NY 14043

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Awesome Paws Rescue

Alden, NY 14004

Pet Types: dogs

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Speaking Out For Animals, Inc

10335 clarence center rd, clarence, NY 14031

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Caffeinated Canine Rescue - NY transport

Meet Transporter, 1999 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Pet Types: dogs

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Nickel City Canine Rescue

5637 Harris Hill Road, Williamsville, NY 14221

Pet Types: dogs

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SPCA Serving Erie County

300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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SPCA Serving Erie County - Offsite Locations

West Seneca, NY 14224

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Pets Alive WNY

Buffalo, NY 14226

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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