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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 Jam's adoption status with email updates.
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Jam

Chihuahua

Male, 2 mos
LEXINGTON, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
These five puppies were born to Tinsley by emergency c-section on December 13th! We had just gotten Tinsley on December 7th, as she was living outside, no shelter, little food and pregnant! She was living up in the mountains, so while it was cold, here in the Piedmont, it was even more frigid, up there. Tinsley is posted at the last photo, so you can see what mom looks like. We have no idea what dad is. Mom weighs about 25#. Meet Jam! The ALL-AMERICAN slugger! Jam and his siblings are almost ready for adoption! They will be 8 weeks on February 14th! They will have had their first (single) vet exam, first vaccine and fecal. They will be ready for their forever homes on February 14th! If you are interested in adopting Jam, please go to our website and complete an adoption application. https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html Fig's adoption fee is $350. This will cover the first vet exam (with us), his first vaccine and fecal, with us. Then, it will cover his second and third vaccine, with his new family, his rabies vaccine, chip and his neuter, when of age. His neuter must be done by age 6ms and with one of our vet partners, for it to be covered under his adoption fee. We have vet partners, all over.
We'll also keep you updated on Nora's adoption status with email updates.
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Nora

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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
This beautiful girl is Nora. She came from a recent cruelty case, here in the county, along with her two puppies. Her puppies have since found their forever homes. Nora is a beautiful one year old Siberian Husky. She is considered a miniature husky, which we haven’t heard of, but it was what the owner was breeding. She weighs about 35# and is full grown. Nora has separation anxiety from the previous situation. Her foster family is working with her to improve her confidence that she will not be abandoned or left. She is great with other dogs. Nora is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention. Nora is spayed and mostly housetrained. She sleeps in bed with her foster parents. Nora LOVES people! An ideal home is a family or person home much of the time. A fenced yard is required. To be considered for our sweetheart, please go to our website and complete the adoption application https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html Adoption fee: $100
We'll also keep you updated on Tinsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinsley

Chihuahua Corgi

Female, Adult
LEXINGTON, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet our sweet Mama Tinsley! Tinsley came to us on December 7th, VERY pregnant, cold, scared and with no hope of ever having someone to love her, again. Tinsley had been living outside, no shelter, little food and had had litter after litter. Discarded now. One of our rescue partners sent her to us and we couldn't say "no". She needed us as much as we needed to help her, but the funny thing is, we fell so in love with her. She is the sweetest girl! On December 13th, she had to have an emergency c-section and delivered 5 healthy puppies and was spayed at the same time. She is a great mama, but she is done with having puppies and she is ready to move on to a new family! Tinsley is very attached to her foster mom. Her foster mom is the only thing that Tinsley has ever known as having a safe place. For Christmas, she traveled with her foster family to their Christmas festivities in another state. She is absolutely no trouble at all. She wants to only be close to you and be loved. Her foster takes her wherever she goes. The girl has been around the US! She has loved every moment of it! Tinsley is about 8-10 years old. She will be around 25#, once her milk dries up. She is up to date on her vaccines, heartworm negative and now on monthly prevention. She is spayed and chipped. She will pee on a pee pad inside but not if you are watching her. She will also go outside and potty. If you would like to give this sweetheart the forever home that she deserves, please go to our website and complete an adoption application. Her new family must be home a lot or be able to take her with them. She is great with other dogs, but they aren't a requirement. She would love a retired family who she can be with a lot. We only want the best for our sweet girl! She deserves the world! Tinsley's adoption fee is $250. This only partially covers what we have spent on her and her puppies to date. We have spent almost $8000 with her vet care since she came to us. Her emergency c-section was $3500. She is worth it! Adoption application can be found here: https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html
We'll also keep you updated on Tully's adoption status with email updates.
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Tully

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 4 yrs
LEXINGTON, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Tully is a 4 yr old miniature poodle weighing in at 15 pounds. She got her name from being a mom to 5 beautiful pups that have been adopted. Tully is now waiting her turn to find her forever family. Tully came from a hoarding situation and takes her time in trusting. She will take time to get comfortable with a new home and family, but she is worth the work and wait. Tully is the sweetest girl who loves to play. Her ideal home is with another dog. She thrives best with a buddy. She cannot be adopted without another dog in the home. Tully is crate trained, but still working on her house training. A home with a fenced yard is required as she is not leash trained. Her favorite position to sleep in is on her side with her feet in the air. A home with no children would be best. Tully is looking for the home she has always deserved. As you can see, she LOVES belly rubs! Tully is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and on monthly prevention. She is on monthly flea/tick prevention, as well. Tully is now spayed and also chipped. If you're interested in bringing this sweetheart into your home, please complete the adoption contract, below. https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html Adoption fee: $295
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Shih Poo

Male, 9 mos
LEXINGTON, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This boy is ENERGETIC Toby! He is a beautiful Shih Tzu mix. Our guess is either ShihPoo or Yorkie/Tzu mix. He was found wandering on the train tracks in a neighboring town. No one ever came for him. He had Velcro tied around his neck and loosely around his back legs. We don’t know what this was all about. Toby is a very happy dog. He loves people and other dogs. We have not kid tested him yet. He will chase cats. Toby weighs 8.5#. Toby is not housetrained but working on it. He is now fully vetted. He is up to date on his vaccines, heartworm negative and on monthly preventative. He is on monthly flea preventative as well. He is neutered and chipped. He walks beautifully on a leash. This unless he sees a squirrel or a bird. Toby is ready for his forever home. His adoption fee is $550 which covers all vaccines, exam, neuter and chip. To be considered, please go to our website below. https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Boxer

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
LEXINGTON, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our beautiful Gracie Ann... what can we tell you about her in this short bio? She was found some months back, dumped in a grocery store parking lot. Alone and scared. No idea why she was dumped, no idea what she had done wrong to be deserted. One of our rescue partners called us and we jumped into action! While, we normally cannot take dogs larger than 35#, we couldn't say "no". She needed us! Gracie joined the pack of one of our fabulous fosters and fell into the role of loving life, indoors and warm! When Gracie came to us, we thought she was pregnant. Her stomach was full like she was ready to give birth. We waited. No puppies. She ate a lot.... still no puppies. We took her to the vet and confirmed, not pregnant but was in heat. Her foster mom would be out of town for a few weeks, and we would have her spayed when she returned. Gracie started losing weight rapidly. We rushed her to the vet and found out that she had pyometra. This is life or death! One vet wanted to put her to sleep because the procedure is so costly! For a rescue, $5k is a lot to absorb! We got a second opinion and are so glad that we did! Our vet gave us hope! Gracie had the surgery that afternoon and it was touch and go for a while. She stayed in the hospital for days. Today, she is fully healthy! Her bloodwork is perfect! Gracie is 2 years old.. She is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and on prevention. She is spayed and chipped. Gracie is housetrained and can be trusted outside of a crate. She is such a great dog! She will do best in a home with another dog as she LOVES to play, and we do not feel that placing her without a companion is in her best interest. If you have room in your home and your heart for this sweetheart of a girl, please complete the adoption application, below: https://acfrescue.weebly.com/adoption-foster-and-volunteer-applications.html Adoption fee: $100

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lexington, North Carolina

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Boyd Rescues

Lexington, NC 27295

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H.A.R.T. Foundation

2540 Becky Hill Road, Lexington, NC 27295

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Animal C.A.R.E. Foundation

6138 Old US Highway 52, LEXINGTON, NC 27295

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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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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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

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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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The Humane Society of Davidson County

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

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Ginger's Fund FOS-DCNC

PO Box 1036, Thomasville, NC 27361

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