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Puppies and dogs in Avon Lake, Ohio

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Bruno

American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Avon Lake, OH
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
Bruno was adopted in January 2026 and has been living the dream for 9 months in a great home with a dog pal but unfortunately his adopter is moving out of state for a new job that requires travel and can't take Bruno and his other dog Chipley with him. So poor Bruno is searching again for his forever home!! Bruno is approximately 4 yrs 8 months old, Pit/Boxer mix, 63 lbs. Originally this guy was abandoned in Avon Lake, no one claimed him or recognized him? ;-(. We had him neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and he tested negative for HW. He is a great dog! Bruno is housebroken and crate trained. We named him Bruno because he has the moves like Bruno Mars HA!! He is very treat-motivated and knows his basic commands. He likes other dogs and loves to act like a HAM!! He has a BIG smile and awesome personality. He completed a "board and train" program and really needs a temporary foster or forever home. If you are interested in Bruno, please submit an online application, so we can learn a little about you to make sure Bruno would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $ 100.00 If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with the board and train expenses and medical expenses. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Bruno, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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Chipley

Great Pyrenees

Male, 7 yrs
Avon Lake, 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
Meet Chipley!! Chipley is a 7 yr old handsome Pyrenees weighing 80 lbs. Chipley is house-trained, crate-trained and knows his basic commands. He is a super sweet dog that looks like a happy Polar Bear ;-) Chipley is well behaved in the home and can be trusted "home alone". He is great with other dogs and is currently participating in Doggie Daycare at Paws by the Lake. Chipley love all people he meets. Unfortunately Chipley's owner moved out of state for a job that requires travel and could not that Chipley. Chipley is neutered, completely vaccinated and micro-chipped. If you are interested in Chipley, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Chipley would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $ 100.00 If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Chipley, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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Ruby

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Avon Lake, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ruby was found dumped by previous owners. We have fostered her for 2 years and desperately need to find her a new home because of our situation. She is a sweet girl that loves to play and cuddle. She is shy at first, but then overly loving. Her underbite makes her stand out from the rest as it will make you laugh all the time. Her sweet face always changes.
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Poppy

German Shorthaired Pointer English Springer Spaniel

Female, 10 mos
Avon Lake, OH
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
Poppy is back with Love-A-Stray due to the owners new work schedule and no extra time for a young active pup! Meet Poppy!! Poppy is 10 months old (DOB 11/2/25), GSP mix. Her mom was a GSP and DNA test came back with 50% GSP, 25% English Springer Spaniel and 23% Siberian Husky! So her dad was a FUN mix! She weighs 38 lbs. Poppy LOVES everyone. There hasn't been a human or a dog she has met that she doesn't like. She is very happy, very loving and SMART! Poppy is crate trained and housebroken. She knows all her commands including "place". She is a great playful Pup!! Typical of her breed mix she will need a fenced in yard, not electric, and an active home that can offer her exercise and stimulation. A dog friend similar in energy level would be great so she could run and play to help get energy expended. The fenced in yard is a requirement for Poppy based on her love for the outdoors and need to RUN! A dog friend would be a HUGE bonus for Poppy, but not a requirement. If you are interested in Poppy, and you have a fenced in yard, please submit an online application, so we can learn a little about you to make sure Poppy would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $200.00 If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Poppy, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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Suki

Beagle Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Avon Lake, OH
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 8/7/26 Suki did fantastic meeting new dogs, as suspected she is dog friendly ;-) Meet Suki!! Suki is approximately 1-2 years old 43 lbs. Suki is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows "sit". She is definitely some type of beagle/hound mix because her nose is to the ground. She will need work with walking well on a lead. Suki has an amazing personality! Our friends from the Lorain County Dog Kennel asked us to take Suki because she needed entropion surgery on both eyes. Dr Lamb and Dr Roll at the Avon Lake Animal Clinic did the surgery and her sutures came out 7/31/26. Her eyes look great, she gained some weigh and she feels so much better! Her hair grew back from a flea allergy and she looks beautiful. Suki was also spayed, completely vaccinated and microchipped at the ALAC. Now this awesome girl will need a foster home while we search for a forever home! If you are interested in Suki, please submit an online application, so we can learn a little about you to make sure Suki would be a good match for you and your family. It's always a bonus if she could score a fenced in yard ;-) We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $.200.00 If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Suki, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
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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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Love-A-Stray Dog Division

Avon Lake, OH 44012

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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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Hunter's Hope Dog Rescue

Cleveland, OH 44145

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North Coast Boxer Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

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Weeping Willow 2nd Chance German Shepherd Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

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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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The Rescue Inn

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

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PetResQ Ohio

Lorain, OH 44052

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