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Puppies and dogs in Franklin, Ohio

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Franklin, Ohio. 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 Ralphie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralphie

Doberman Pinscher

Male, Young
Springboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ralphie was rescued from a kill shelter in New York City. He was dropped off at Animal Care Centers of NY on Nov 24, 2023. Happy Go Lucky Mastiff Rescue (located in Maryland) sponsored a foster in Albany, NY to get him out of the shelter in early December. The foster caregiver had to relocate, so I picked Ralphie up in Albany, NY on May 1, 2024 and brought him to Ohio. Ralphie is microchipped, but his name was not available, so we used his shelter ID (RAL188002) and after referring to him as Ral so often, I suggested we just call him Ralphie. Ralphie was neutered in April before I picked him up and he received all shots required in New York. He has all shots required for Ohio. Ralphie is reactive to other dogs and pulls very hard whenever he is on a leash. Ralphie is young and energetic and often gets the zoomies. I am unable to work with Ralphie to fix his behavior issues, but he really is a good boy!
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Australian Shepherd Border Collie

Female, Adult
Springboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lady is a very energetic and loving dog around older kids and adults. She has anxiety and does not like large crowds or small children. She hasn't bitten anyone but gets nervous and growls and bare teeth at little ones who don't know to give her space and not grab at her. She love playing Frisbee and is house broken, knows most tricks like shake, leave it, stay and what not as she is very intelligent. She needs daily time outside either it be walks or Frisbee.
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Chance

Border Collie

Male, Puppy
Middletown, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
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Henry

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Middletown, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Henry is a nearly 2 year old wonderful, energetic, loving dog. He jumps around a lot to play with toys, especially balls. He enjoys cuddling and will lick all over the person he is with. We got Henry from another home where there was an aggressive older male, and wanted to give him a warm, welcome home where he could be happy and healthy. We had a puppy introduced into the house, and now at 5 months old the puppy is starting to go through significant changes. Unfortunately, Henry has become aggressive to the new male pup, and bit him on his ear quite badly when the puppy approached him the other day. It was shocking, as he had not shown any kind of aggressive behavior since we got him. There were indications of food hoarding and jealousy when our other dogs received attention. I am looking for a happy home without another pet where Henry can live his best life. He deserves all the love in the world, and as devastating as it is, I don't think he can be happy with another pet.
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ajax

Boxer

Male, Puppy
Middletown, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ajax is a good smart dog. good with kids housebroken nose commands like sit and stay. I just don't have enough time to give him the love and home that he deserves
We'll also keep you updated on Chai's adoption status with email updates.
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Chai

Pitsky

Male, Adult
Middletown, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Chai is a good dog house trained great with kids not other animals, I took him in to help our friend and thought I would have been able to keep him. Unfortunately this last year has been extremely hard and we have to downsize our home and where we are moving to the dog is not welcome. He is very loving will cuddle and play. Crate train and come with crate. Please help him find his new forever home

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Dog shelters and rescues in Franklin, Ohio

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Franklin, Ohio. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Shelter

PAWS Adoption Center

6302 Crossings Boulevard, Monroe, OH 45050

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Schnauzer Rescue Cincinnati

Sharonville, OH 45342

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Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue OHIO

Dayton, OH 45342

Pet Types: dogs

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Dachshund Rescue of Ohio

3214 Oregonia Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036

Pet Types: dogs

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Countryside Animal Hospital

1063 Oregonia Rd, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, OH 45036

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Warren County Humane Association

230 Cook Road, Lebanon, OH 45036

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All Paws Matter rescue (Ohio)

P. O. Box 694, Middletown, OH 45042

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Joseph's Legacy

P.O. Box 3, Middletown, OH 45042

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals

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Greater Dayton Siberian Husky Rescue

PO Box 811, Dayton, OH 45343

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Tri-State Shiba Inu Rescue Inc.

PO Box 1705, Miamisburg, OH 45343

Pet Types: dogs

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