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Puppies and dogs in Lexington, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Lexington, 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 Arlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Arlo

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Adult
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Four year-old male doberman pinscher. He would do best with no animals in the house. Someone with active lifestyle. Walking, hiking, car rides. He doesn’t do well with intact male dogs. He is housebroken, listens when called. Knows basic tricks, sit, paw, down, roll over. He loves to cuddle.
We'll also keep you updated on Mazie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mazie

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, Puppy
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
*𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙪𝙥𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.* I adopted Mazie and have been fostering her for about a month. During that time, I’ve learned a lot about her and worked consistently with her. She knows basic commands, has learned patience with food, and has shown steady improvement with structure and routine. Mazie is approximately 8 months old, and to my knowledge, is a purebred Black and Tan Coonhound. She is extremely friendly, affectionate, and people-loving, and gets along well with other dogs. Like most young hounds, she is energetic and still maturing, but she has great potential with consistency and time. Unfortunately, due to a changing work schedule, I’m unable to continue providing the stable daily care she needs. This decision is being made in her best interest so she can go to a home with more time and consistency. Please reach out if interested or if you’d like more details.
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Samson

German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
We've had him since he was 3 months old. He is currently 7 years old. He loves to be inside or outside. He can sometimes be anxious in new situations but usually is fine after he adjust. He does well in crate but it needs to be a strong crate. He has broken out of soft crates and plastic crates. He's a good family dog and has never been aggressive. We have his pedigree papers also.
We'll also keep you updated on Moira Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Moira Rose

American Pit Bull Terrier Great Dane

Female, Young
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Moira is a very sweet and smart pup. She is fully house broken but has issues peeing in her crate. She seems to have confinement anxiety as she does well being left out (in terms of anxiety). She has recently taken to chewing the rug and has destroyed a pet bed when being left out and we can no longer trust her out. We have been through so much stress trying to get her crate potty trained that we thought leaving her out was worth a try. She loves walks and our other dog but has shown fear aggression around strange dogs. She definitely needs an experienced handler. We have her trained to recall, all other basic obedience and to walk on and off leash and has no potty accidents in the house outside of her kennel. It breaks my heart to give her up but with our schedules and lifestyle she just isn’t fitting all the way in. She would do well in an environment where she is mostly around her human with only limited time in a kennel.
We'll also keep you updated on Memphis's adoption status with email updates.
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Memphis

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
* High energy.* Very playful and goofy.* Loves going for walks.* Dog Friendly.* No cats.* Good with children.Weight: 57 poundsIntake Reason: Return - Cannot afford Adoption fee of $95 includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, and microchip.If you would like to be pre-approved to adopt from our shelter, you can submit your application online prior to visiting the shelter at:https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/FormCenter/Animal-Shelter-12/Adoption-Application-76Davidson County Animal Shelter490 Glendale Rd Lexington, NC 27292Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM - 5PM, Saturday 11AM - 3PM336-357-0805davidsonanimalshelter@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Zoie's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Lexington, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
UPDATE: We are in the process of losing our house. The dogs need to be rehomed ASAP. Zoie is good with other dogs. She listens well and is a very joyful, excited dog. One of her favorite things to do is cuddle with her people. Zoie is still figuring out how to play with toys (she came from a hoarding situation with no toys.) Once she figures out how fetch works she will be ready to frolic all afternoon with you and/or your kids. She has been spayed.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lexington, North Carolina

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Independent Animal Rescue Organization ( I.A.R.O.)

Broadway Rd, Lexington, NC 27295

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

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Boyd Rescues

Lexington, NC 27295

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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H.A.R.T. Foundation

2540 Becky Hill Road, Lexington, NC 27295

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Davidson County Animal Shelter

490 Glendale Road, Lexington, NC 27292

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

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Friends In Need Animal Rescue Inc.

Lexington, NC 27292

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brigadoon Kennels Rescue

702 Fred Miller Road, Lexington, NC 27292

Pet Types: dogs

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The Humane Society of Davidson County

P.O. Box 1791, 1120 Piedmont Dr., Lexington, NC 27293

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ruff Love Rescue and Foster Care

P. O. Box 2013, Thomasville, NC 27361

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ginger's Fund FOS-DCNC

PO Box 1036, Thomasville, NC 27361

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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