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We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Magoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Magoo

American Staffordshire Terrier English Bulldog

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Avon Lake, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Mr. Magoo!! This charming, blind dog is one of a kind! He is approximately 8 years old and weighs 50 lbs. He has a wonderful personality! Mr. Magoo was named after the volunteer's favorite cartoon! Check out the video, sampling treats at the Grateful Dog Bakery ;-). Mr. Magoo is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows his basic commands. He is a super laid-back guy. Mr. Magoo is happy chewing a bone on his dog bed or being a lap dog HA!! He is dog friendly and loves all the people he meets. Mr. Magoo does require daily eye drops, but he takes them like a champ. He navigates well and mainly hangs around his dog bed and crate. His temporary foster said he actually does not need a crate, because he does not "wander around" but he is also very comfortable in a crate. We are looking for a retirement home for him and a fenced in yard would be a HUGE bonus. He was originally rescued from the LCDK, he needed treatment for pneumonia and after he recovered Love-A-Stray had him completely vetted at the Avon Lake Animal Clinic. Please consider offering this special guy a forever home or a temporary foster home. Love-A-Stray provides everything needed for the foster program. If you are interested in Mr. Magoo, please submit an online application, so we can learn a little about you to make sure Mr. Magoo 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 $50.00 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: Mr. Magoo, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi-Meet Me 2/7/26's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi-Meet Me 2/7/26

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 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
Please stop by to meet Lexi at the Avon Hollywood Feed, Saturday February 7th 11am-2pm!! Lexi is a beautiful, sweet Black Lab mix. She is small at 47 lbs. Lexi is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and on monthly preventatives. She was found as a stray with her brothers Luke and Duke. Lexi is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows "sit" but will need some basic training. Lexi is very smart and learns fast. She loves other dogs and is currently in doggie day care at Paws by the Lake. She is a little shy at first but once she gets to know you - she is your best friend! Lexi would do best in a home with a fenced in yard, not electric. If you are interested in Lexi, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Lexi 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: Lexi, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on Ghost's adoption status with email updates.
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Ghost

Siberian Husky

Male, 2 yrs
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
Ghost had a trial adoption, but it did not work out. He needs a fenced in yard to run and play. Ghost is approximately 2 years old. He is a beautiful Siberian Husky weighing 40 lbs. Ghost was found as a stray. Love-A-Stray had him neutered, vaccinated and microchipped at the Avon Lake Animal Clinic. Ghost's foster said he is really a wonderful dog! He is housebroken and knows a few basic commands. His foster has offered to take Ghost to obedience training. He is dog friendly, but cats are unknown, so a cat-less home is best. Ghost has dark ice-blue eyes, and he often looks like he is smiling when taking a walk--he LOVES to go for trail walks and does well on lead. Ghost also loves to ride in the car. He is a pleaser and thrives on praise and is very trainable. We always suggest adopters are familiar with the Husky. A fenced in yard is a must for this active breed and a really good vacuum cleaner since they do shed LOL. If you are interested in Ghost, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Ghost 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: Ghost, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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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.
We'll also keep you updated on Duke-Meet Me 2/7/26's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke-Meet Me 2/7/26

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
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
Please stop by to meet Duke at the Avon Hollywood Feed, Saturday February 7th 11am-2pm!! Duke is a handsome Black Lab mix. He is 58 lbs. Duke is neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and on monthly preventatives. He was found as a stray with his two litter mates Luke and Lexi. Luke is house-trained, crate-trained, and knows "sit" but will need some basic training. Luke is very smart and learns fast. He loves all people and other dogs. Duke is currently in doggy daycare at Paws by the Lake. Duke would do best in a home with a fenced in yard, not electric, so he could run and play. If you are interested in Duke, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Duke 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: Duke, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
We'll also keep you updated on Luke's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 mos
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 Luke! Luke is a super sweet and smart Lab Shepard mix. He is 60 lbs and approx. 9 months old. Luke is neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Luke was found as a stray with his brother and sister, Duke and Lexi, also posted for adoption. Luke is eager to please his human and very trainable. Luke is in a fantastic foster home and has learned all his basic commands; sit, paw, heel and stop. He will sit patiently in his place for his food and is working on new commands daily. Luke walks well on lead and loves to play fetch. Luke is crate trained and goes to his crate well. He sleeps in it overnight and surprisingly likes to sleep in! He is housebroken too. Luke has energy spurts and zoomies like all young dogs, but for the most part he is happy playing with a toy at your feet, or cuddles up for long naps in your lap or his favorite spot. He is pretty low key for a 9 month old dog. Luke will chew on items left on the floor (a house is a new environment for him) but he is quickly learning what he can and can’t have. For now, though, he can’t be left free in the house unattended, he should be crated. Luke would do well with another dog or a bustling family with kids or a couple that has time to play! He’s a pretty adaptable dog. If you are interested in Luke, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Luke 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 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: Luke, 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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