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Eryn

Rottweiler

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Avon, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I’m Eryn 🌻 and yes, I’m as pretty as I sound ☺️ I’m about 2 years old, which means I’m the perfect mix of “let’s play” and “let’s nap immediately after” 😉 I take approximately zero seconds to fall in love with humans, so if you have a face, I will kiss it. If you have arms, I will hug you 🥰 Other dogs… I like to keep things a little mysterious 🧐 at first. I’ll take a minute, do some judging, and then BAM 💥 besties ❤️ Once I warm up, it’s full play mode like I’ve known them my whole life 🎾 I do great with both male and female dogs 🐾 I am also a very important household employee 😌 Professional bed tester, I sleep at the foot of your bed 💤 Certified snack inspector, I check your counters for safety 😋 Fetch enthusiast, returns may vary unless snacks are involved 🎾 Now let’s talk about food 🦴 because I LOVE food 🤤 deeply, emotionally, spiritually. I’m working on my manners, but for now just know what’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is… something I’m very interested in. My humans say I’m improving every day, especially with structure and guidance ☺️ I just need someone patient to keep helping me be my best self. I’m actually super smart 🧠 I learned the doggy door just by watching my dog friends 👀 I know how to sit, and I try really hard to wait for my food… but sometimes the excitement wins 🫣 We’re working on it, okay? A few of my adorable quirks 🥰 I do the cutest little frog sploot when I lay down 🐸 I like my human to go first into new rooms… you know, for safety reasons 🦺🥽 I stay close to my people once I love you, which takes about 0.2 seconds 💕 I’d do best with older, respectful kids and a home that understands my breed and is willing to give me structure, consistency, and love. I don’t need perfect, just someone willing to guide me 🥹 Because underneath my goofy, snack-obsessed, slightly dramatic personality is a really, really good girl who just wants to love her people with her whole heart 💜 So… are you ready for kisses, cuddles, and a little bit of counter supervision? 😉
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Abby

Mastiff Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Avon, OH
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
💕 Hi there… I’m Abby! 💕 I’m a 4-year-old sweetheart with a heart as big as my adorable puppy dog eyes 🥹 Life wasn’t always easy for me. I spent a long time fending for myself and dreaming 💭 about what it would be like to have a family of my very own. But those days are behind me now, and I’m ready for my happily ever after 📖🏰 Everyone says I’m the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet, and honestly… I think they might be right 🥰 My favorite thing in the whole world is being close to my people. Whether we’re snuggling on the couch 🛋️ taking a stroll 🐾 or getting cozy at bedtime 💤 I just want to be wherever you are. If you move, I’ll probably follow. If you sit down, I’ll probably join you. It’s called commitment 💕 I’m fully vetted, house trained, and working hard on my leash skills. I have wonderful manners, a gentle soul, and enough love to last a lifetime ❤️ I’d be perfectly happy soaking up all the attention as your one and only princess 👑 or I could share my kingdom with a young, friendly dog who wants to be my buddy 🐾 My rescue friends say I’m grateful for every soft bed, every belly rub, and every kind word. I don’t take love for granted… I treasure it 💝 After spending so much time on my own, all the little things mean so much to me. What I’m really looking for is a family to call my own 🏡 A place where I never have to wonder if I’m safe, loved, or wanted ever again. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, professional cuddle expert, and best friend who will adore you with her whole heart, I think we might be a perfect match 🥹 Love, Abby 🤍🐾 P.S. I’ve spent long enough wishing for a family. Maybe my forever home is with you? 💕🥹🐾
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Kiko

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Avon, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Hi, I’m Kiko. 💙 I’m pretty sure I was supposed to be someone else’s dog a long time ago. I spent far longer in the shelter than dogs usually do. The kind of long that doesn’t make much sense. Every day I watched dogs get adopted or end up on the euthanasia list. Somehow, the staff never gave up on me. They kept believing there was something special about me. 🥹 Turns out, they were right. 💙 I’m the kind of dog who makes himself at home in your heart almost immediately. 🥹 I’ll also make myself at home in your bed because, respectfully, I have no interest in sleeping anywhere else. 🤭 I’m sweet in a way that’s hard to explain until you meet me. 🧁 I hand out kisses like they’re free, give hugs whenever I can, and somehow manage to be both a goofy class clown 🤡 and the world’s biggest cuddle bug. 🥰 My foster laughs every single day because of my signature gallop. 🏇 When I come bouncing out of my kennel, my legs seem to have plans of their own. It’s impossible not to smile watching me. ☺️ Speaking of kennels… 🙄 I’m still working on that whole crate thing. It’s not exactly my favorite place. I’d much rather be wherever my people are, preferably with a squeaky toy 🎾 nearby and belly rubs waiting for me. Life is exciting, and I’m determined to experience all of it. 😁 Walks are wonderful. Chasing a ball is even better. Bringing it back, Well… I think that part is optional. 😉 I’ll happily go get it, but then it becomes a team building exercise because you have to come get it too. I’m really just looking out for your cardio. 😋 Water… 🚿 baths… 🛁 rain… 🌧️ I haven’t quite decided how I feel about all that yet, but I’m definitely going to investigate. 👀 Now, about cats… 🐈 I know everyone always asks. I’m not looking to chase them. I just have questions, okay 🙃 We can be curious together. Squirrels, though 🐿️ I’m convinced they’re up to something. Weird little things 😟 I absolutely adore other dogs. 🐶 They’re usually my favorite introductions, and I would love a home with a canine best friend. I play nicely, I’m submissive, and having another dog helps me feel confident while I’m still figuring out this whole “being a family dog” thing. I’m house trained, I ride great in the car, 🚙 I know how to sit, and I’m learning something new every day. I’m curious about everything, determined to keep trying, and sweet enough that you’ll forgive the occasional puppy mistake. 🫣 One of my funniest habits is carrying pieces of my food somewhere else before I eat them. 🦴 Apparently dining rooms are overrated. I also gently nibble my toys 🧸 instead of destroying them, and when I finally settle down, you’ll probably find me asleep upside down with all four paws in the air. 💤🥱 My perfect home is one with people looking for a true best friend, at least one playful dog, and a family that enjoys a morning adventure followed by a cozy evening on the couch. I have energy to burn, but once I’ve had my fun, I’m more than happy to curl up beside you because being close to my people is my favorite place to be. ☺️ I’ve waited longer than I ever should have. Now I’m just waiting for the family who will finally look at me and say… “There you are.” 💙 Maybe that’s you. I sure hope it is. 🤍 Love the bestest boy, Kiko https://www.realrottweilerrescue.com/dogs/kiko-heyv
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Sandy Dee

Rottweiler

Female, 11 mos
Avon, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
I’ll take the microphone here. 🎤 Hi, I’m Sandy Dee. 😊 I’d like to clear up a few things... First of all, these are my real ears. No, I don’t know why they’re so big. No, I cannot fly. ✈️ I’ve tried. And my tongue? 👅 Listen... I didn’t ask for it. 🙃 It’s so big that half the time it’s just hanging out because it refuses to fit in my mouth. I drool a little, I smile a lot, and I look like I just finished eating the world’s largest peanut butter sandwich. 🥪 Now let’s talk about my breed. Your guess is as good as mine. German Shepherd? Maybe. Rottweiler? I’ve got the eyebrows. Bat? 🦇 Also possible. The nice people at R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue looked at my little Rottie eyebrows and said, "Eh... she qualifies." So here I am. 😉 Before rescue, I was found by the sweetest baker. 🧁 Which, if you ask me, was the greatest missed opportunity of my life. 😒 You’re telling me I was rescued by someone surrounded by fresh bread, 🍞 cookies, 🍪 donuts, 🍩 and cakes 🍰... and I STILL ended up eating dog food? 🤢 I feel like I was robbed. 💰 Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep me, so they made sure I got somewhere safe. Now I’m hanging out with rescue while I search for people who appreciate a dog with satellite dishes 📡 attached to her head. Despite my comedy 🎤 career, I’m actually a really good girl. 🤩 I LOVE treats. If snacks were a college degree, I’d have my doctorate. 🎓 I’m young, eager to learn, and every time you teach me something new, I act like I just solved world peace. 🌎☮️ I’m also working on my food manners. Turns out I don’t have to inhale every meal like someone is about to steal it. Who knew? Every day I’m learning that my food isn’t going anywhere, and I’m getting better and better. 😋 I love adventures. 🛣️ I love walks. 🌳 I love people. 🧍‍♀️🧍 I love naps. 💤 I love being told I’m pretty... 😉 even if my ears enter the room five seconds before the rest of me. 🤭 What I’m really looking for is someone who doesn’t mind laughing every single day. Because life is simply more fun when your dog has ears that could catch satellite TV, a tongue with its own zip code, and enough love to fill your entire house. 🥹❤️ Adopt me. I promise I’ll always listen... Mostly because it’s physically impossible not to with these ears. 👂😂 I really hope to meet you soon! Cya later! 🐊💕 https://www.realrottweilerrescue.com/dogs/sandy-dee-zkde
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Wren

German Shepherd Dog Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Avon, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Hi, I’m Wren. 🤍 Before anyone knew my name, I was just another little dog trying to survive. I wasn’t alone, though. I had my best friend, Winnie. 🥹 We did everything together. We searched for food together, slept curled up beside each other when the nights were cold, and faced a world that wasn’t always kind. She was my family. As long as I had her, I felt brave enough to keep going. Then everything changed. 💔 Kind people found us and fought so hard to save her. Winnie finally got to know what it felt like to have a warm bed, a full belly, and people who loved her. She had six beautiful days of being someone’s dog. It wasn’t enough. I never got to tell her goodbye. One day she was beside me, and the next I was alone. I ended up at the shelter, scared and confused, listening to barking dogs and wondering why the only friend I’d ever known wasn’t coming back. I didn’t understand any of it. I just kept waiting. 😔 Then someone looked at me and decided my story wasn’t end there, too. The same rescue that saved Winnie. They named me Wren. 🥹 I like to think maybe Winnie left a little piece of her courage behind for me because, even though I’m still shy, I’m trying so hard. 🥹 The truth is, I’m not the dog who’s going to race across the room and jump into your arms. I wish I could be. I just need a little time to believe that I’m finally safe. At first, I’ll probably watch you from across the room. I’ll quietly learn your routine and listen to your voice. Then one day, you’ll notice I’m following you into the kitchen. The next day, I’ll choose to nap nearby. Before long, you’ll catch me looking at you with my whole heart, and you’ll realize you’ve earned something incredibly special. My trust. I don’t get snappy when I’m scared. I don’t lash out. If something feels overwhelming, I simply step away and wait until I feel safe again. After spending so much of my life surviving, I’m still learning that love doesn’t disappear overnight. The good news is I’m already house trained, crate trained, and I walk nicely on a leash. I also happen to think treats are pretty wonderful, so I’m always happy to learn when snacks are involved. 😋 I love other dogs, too. They make the world feel a little less scary, and I’d be so happy to have a confident canine friend to help show me that everything is going to be okay. More than anything, I’m looking for someone patient. Someone who understands that healing isn’t measured by giant moments, but by tiny victories. A wag that wasn’t there yesterday. A gentle nudge of my nose. Choosing to sit beside you because I’ve finally realized you’re home. I survived life on the streets. I survived losing the only family I had. Now I’m ready for something I’ve never really had before. A family that’s forever. 😊 If you choose me, I can’t promise to love you loudly right away. But I can promise that when my heart finally belongs to you, it will be the quietest, deepest, most grateful kind of love you’ve ever known. Maybe Winnie was always meant to save me. 🥹 Maybe her story is the reason mine gets to have a happy ending. Love, Wren 🤍 https://www.realrottweilerrescue.com/dogs/wren-vnnf
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Violet

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Avon, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Hi, I’m Violet 🪻 I’m a beautiful 2-year-old Doberman with a soft heart 💜, a silly personality, and enough love to fill an entire couch. I absolutely adore people. When I first meet someone, I might take a minute to decide if you’re friend-shaped, but once I do, you’re stuck with me forever 💕 I’m the kind of girl who loves snuggling up next to you while you watch TV, preferably as close as physically possible. Personal space is just a suggestion, right? 🫣 I also love other dogs 🐾 Honestly, having dog friends makes me feel brave. If I have a buddy by my side, I’m ready to tackle life’s big adventures like walking through a doorway I’ve never seen before or investigating that suspicious leaf blowing across the yard 🍃👀 When I’m not cuddling, you can usually find me wrestling with my dog friends, zooming 💨 through the dog door like I’m training for the Olympics, or searching the house for snacks, specifically beef sticks 😋 My foster says I’m very smart 🧠, which is great news because I already suspected I was a genius. I learn quickly, I’m house-trained, crate-trained, good on leash, and I don’t destroy things. I prefer to keep my talents focused on being adorable rather than redecorating your home 😇 I can be a little submissive, and sometimes new situations make me pause and think things through, but I’m getting more confident every day. Having kind humans and dog friends around helps me remember that the world is actually a pretty wonderful place ❤️ What I’m looking for is simple. A family who will laugh at my giant airplane ears ✈️🙃 A couch with room for one snuggly Doberman 🛋️ A pocket full of beef sticks 🐄 And maybe a dog friend 🐾🐾 or two to help me feel brave while I continue learning that life is pretty amazing 🤩 What you get in return. I promise to provide endless love, top-tier cuddles, professional zoomies, and entertainment whenever my ears catch a strong breeze 🌬️ One final note 🎵 I know my ears look like they could fly me wherever I need to go, but unfortunately they are for decorative purposes only. They are excellent for listening though. I listen to commands, I listen when you tell me I’m a good girl, and I will even listen to all your problems after a long day. Honestly, I’m a pretty great listener 💕 The point I’m trying to make is that transportation is available because, despite appearances, these ears are not FAA certified. So if you’ve got room for one sweet Doberman, I’m ready for takeoff immediately ✈️ If you’ve made it this far and you’re smiling ☺️ we might already be a perfect match. Go ahead and apply for me before somebody else realizes how awesome I am! https://www.realrottweilerrescue.com/dogs/violet-qx0g

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FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc

Avon, OH 44011

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R.E.A.L Rottweiler Rescue

Avon, OH 44011

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Love-A-Stray Dog Division

Avon Lake, OH 44012

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Weeping Willow 2nd Chance German Shepherd Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

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North Coast Boxer Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

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Hunter's Hope Dog Rescue

Cleveland, OH 44145

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The Rescue Inn

P.O. Box 246, North Olmsted, OH 44070

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Midwest Border Collie Rescue - Ohio

North Olmsted, OH 44070

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A New Leash on Life Rescue

North Olmsted, OH 44070

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Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1594, Elyria, OH 44036

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