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Puppies and dogs in Forest City, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Forest City, North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie (Courtesy Post)

Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills for information. Contact information is provided in the description below.Bonnie is a one-year old dog who has grown too big for her current home. She has been spayed and microchipped, and is very sweet.If you are interested in Bonnie, please email krobinson4202@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Bitsy (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bitsy (Courtesy Post)

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided in the description below.Bitsy is a 4-1/2-year-old, spayed female lab mix. Her owner recently passed away, and she needs a new home. She is about 60 lbs., sweet, and just wants to hug and receive love. She is good on walks, but has mostly lived in a home with a fenced-in area where she plays and goes potty. She in indoors most of the time.If you are interested in Bitsy, please email rebecca.head1@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Patches (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Patches (Courtesy Post)

Australian Cattle Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This is a courtesy post. Please do not contact Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue for information. Contact information is provided below.Patches is a young blue heeler/pit bull terrier mix. She is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. She is very friendly, loves dogs, and plays with children and cats. While she can be somewhat hyper, she can follow basic commands such as sit, howdy, and lay down. The owner has trained her not to jump on her, but when company comes, she gets excited and will jump. She loves to show affection by licking. The owner unfortunately cannot deal with her hyperness in the house, so she is chained up outside. Her chain reaches all the way to the front porch, and she has a small front yard. She uses the bathroom outside, but when she was smaller, she was kept in the house and she was fully housebroken. When the owner's health permits, Patches goes for walks. She walks well with a training collar. The owner feels that Patches would be happier in an environment where she could have more freedom (e.g., a fenced-in yard), and with people who have more energy to deal with her. She is a very loving dog that just needs the right people.If you are interested in Patches, please email stephanie@heartofthefoothills.org
We'll also keep you updated on Roqui's adoption status with email updates.
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Roqui

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Previous owner only spoke Spanish.
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
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We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Rutherfordton, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org

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Dog shelters and rescues in Forest City, North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Forest City, North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Blue Ridge Pets

Forest City, NC 28043

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pitiful Pits - Pitbull Rescue

po box 892, forest city, NC 28043

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New Leash on Life

Spindale, NC 28160

Pet Types: dogs

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Howlin4Spirit Companion Animal Rescue - Rutherfordton NC Chapter

P O Box 711, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Pet Types: dogs

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Rutherford County Humane Society - Rutherfordton, NC

P.O. Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Community Pet Center of Rutherford County

Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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

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Rutherford County Animal Control Services

545 Laurel Hill Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue

380 US HWY 221 N, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jasper's Legacy

Bostic, NC 28018

Pet Types: dogs

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Ararat's Doxie Haven

Chesnee, SC 29323

Pet Types: dogs

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