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Blu

Bulldog Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 11 yrs 7 mos
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Howdy! My name is Blu! I am a Handsome , 10 year old bulldog mix . I am fully vetted and potty trained. I am not only smart but active & I love to go for walks, explore! I have alot of energy for my age so you will get your steps in for sure! I LOVE LOVE to just snuggle & am always ready to watch movies or share dinner ! I will chase a ball & will entertain you with my witty personality! I walk well on a leash, knows "sit" "stay" "wait" "back" and "down" "leave it". I wait to go out of the house and come back in. He loves to watch the world go by out the window. He needs a 6' fence so he can zoom. I love humans & I dont mind older children (over 15 )who are respectful. I definetely need a home committed to giving me exercise! I loves hiking, walking, & I sleep very well when worn out at the end of the day! PS I don love to nap in the sun too! I sometimes have anxiety if I do not get the daily exercise so please know I will settle in with an active lifestyle.. I even have my very own trainer to help me acclimate to my new home!!!——— Text for a meeting with Blu! 440.773.1707
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Tina

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✨🐾 Meet Tina! 🐾✨ 🐶 1 year old and 40 lbs of sweetness wrapped in a wiggly Pit Bull mix package 🐕 Dog-friendly and happy to make new canine friends 👧🐱 Hasn’t met kids or cats yet, but she has an incredibly gentle soul 🚽 Potty trained ✔️ 🛏️ Crate trained ✔️ 🧠 Smart cookie who already knows sit, down, and stay 🎾 Obsessed with squeaky toys, fetch, and fun playtime adventures 💕 Affectionate, loyal, and always wants to be close to her people 🤝 Calm, polite, and well-mannered when meeting strangers 🌟 Eager to please and ready to keep learning with her forever family Tina’s story started in heartbreak. She came to us covered in severe sores and clearly had not been shown the love and care every dog deserves. But despite everything she endured, Tina never stopped being gentle, trusting, and loving. 🥺💖 Now that she’s healing and learning what safety and kindness feel like, her beautiful personality is shining brighter every day. Tina is blossoming into a happy, affectionate girl who simply wants a soft place to land and humans to love forever. 🏡✨ If you’re looking for a resilient sweetheart with a heart of gold, Tina may be your perfect match. 🐾 Age: 1 year Adoption Fee: $350 Tina will come with a training requirement, there will be a $200 deposit that will be returned after proof of at least (3) sessions with a Fear Free Trainer. MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters.
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Ellie

Pit Bull Terrier Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾💕 Meet Ellie! 💕🐾 After spending 6 wonderful years in a home, Ellie found herself back with the rescue through absolutely no fault of her own. 💔 She may not understand why her world changed, but she hasn't let that stop her from being the happy, loving, goofy girl she’s always been. Ellie is ready to find the family who will make her “forever” truly forever. ❤️ ✨ Ellie’s Favorite Things & Superpowers: 🐶 6-year-old Pit Mix with a whole lot of love to give! 🏡 Potty & house trained — she already knows how to be an excellent house dog! 🐕 Dog friendly and loves having fun! 👧 Kid friendly and ready for family adventures! 🐱 Cats are a definite NO, thank you! Ellie has a high prey drive, so a cat-free home is a must. 🎓 Smart girl alert! Ellie knows sit, stay, down, wait, spin & come! 👏 🎾 Ball & frisbee fanatic! Throw it and she’s ready to play! 🧸 Loves playing tug with her stuffies and showing off her toy skills! 🥎 Excellent at playing catch — whether it’s a toy OR a tasty treat! 😋 🚶‍♀️ Loves her walks! She is currently working on ignoring distractions and staying focused while out exploring. 👀 Because of her prey drive, Ellie may become interested in things that move, but she’s working hard on learning to keep her focus on her humans. ⚖️ Ellie is carrying a few extra pounds, but she's officially on a get-fit plan! 💪 Her love of walks will definitely help those pounds come off. ❤️ Loves scratches, affection, and hanging out with her humans — but she's also wonderfully respectful and knows when it's time to give her people some space. 🍽️ No dinner-table diva here! Ellie doesn't beg while her humans are eating. 🙌 🛁 Baths? No problem! Ellie is very good for baths and nail trims. 👗 Dress-up approved! She patiently tolerates being dressed up like the good sport she is. 😂💕 🛏️ Crate trained — and she'll happily go into her crate when asked! 💖 Ellie is such a special girl. She's smart, affectionate, playful, well-mannered, and happiest when she's included in her people's lives. She knows how to have fun, but she also knows how to settle down and simply enjoy being near her humans. She gave her first family six years of love, and now she’s hoping someone will give her the one thing she deserves most: a forever home that won't give up on her. 🥹❤️ 🏡 Ellie is ready. Her bags are packed. Her frisbee is waiting. Now she just needs YOU. 🐾💕 Age: 6 years Adoption Fee: $250 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters
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Sparks

Boxer

Male, 4 yrs
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✨⚡ Lights, Camera, Sparks! ⚡✨ Move over, Hollywood—Sparks is ready for his close-up! 🎬🌟 This handsome guy has already shown he has star quality, and now he’s looking for his forever audience… we mean, family! ❤️🐾 Sparks hasn’t had the opportunity to experience life in a foster home yet, so he’s currently available for Foster-to-Adopt—giving his future family the chance to get to know this special guy while helping him settle into home life. 🏡💕 ⚡ Sparks’ Star-Studded Highlights: 🎬🌟 TV Star! — Sparks has already had his moment in the spotlight and clearly knows how to work a camera! 📺🐶 👦💕 Kid Lover — Sparks absolutely loves kids and enjoys being around his little human friends! 🏡🐾 Crate Trained — He’s got his crate skills down and knows how to enjoy some quiet time. 🐕💙 Dog Friendly — Typically great with other dogs when introductions are calm. If another dog comes in hot, Sparks can feel a little overwhelmed. 🚶‍♂️🐾 Great on Leash — Sparks walks well on a leash and is happy to stroll alongside his people. 😌🐶 Not Reactive to Other Dogs — Seeing other dogs doesn’t send him into a frenzy; he can remain calm around them. 🔊💗 Sensitive Soul — Loud voices and quick movements can make Sparks nervous, so gentle, patient interactions help him feel safe and confident. 🏡👀 Fence Manners in Progress — Sparks has some fence reactivity, but he’s already working with a trainer to improve those skills! 🎓🐾 🧸💕 Certified Snuggle Bug — When the cameras are off, Sparks is happiest curled up with his people getting all the love and cuddles! 🥰 💛 A Work in Progress — Sparks is looking for a family willing to give him patience, consistency, and encouragement while he continues to learn and grow. 🌟 Sparks may be a TV star, but what he really wants is to be the star of someone’s heart. ❤️ 🐾 Available for Foster-to-Adopt! 🐾 Age: 4 years Adoption Fee: $300 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters
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Griswald

American Bulldog

Male, 8 mos
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾✨ Meet Griswald! ✨🐾 Griswald hasn’t had the opportunity to experience life in a foster home yet, so he’s currently available for Foster-to-Adopt—giving his future family the chance to get to know this special guy while helping him settle into home life. 🏡💕 🎃🐶 Griswald is an adorable 8-month-old, 25-pound Bulldog mix who is still getting settled in and showing us his personality! 💙🐾 Griswald's Coming-Soon Highlights: 🧸🎾 Toy Lover! — Toys are definitely his jam, and he thinks life is more fun when there’s something to play with! 🦴👀 Still Learning! — Griswald is a young guy who needs some guidance on what is okay to chew…and what is NOT okay to chew. 😜 📚🐕 Rules & Structure Needed — He’ll thrive with a family willing to provide clear boundaries, consistency, and plenty of positive guidance. 🏡💪 Breed Experience a Plus! — A home with Bulldog experience—or a family that has taken the time to really understand the breed—would be ideal for this handsome little guy. 🐱🚫 No Cats — Griswald is looking for a feline-free home. 👧🚫 No Young Kids — Because he’s still learning and needs structure, we are looking for a home with no children under 13. 🥰🐾 Still Getting to Know Him! — Griswald has only recently arrived, so we’re taking our time learning all about this goofy, lovable boy and what makes him tick. 👀✨ Stay tuned for more Griswald updates as we get to know him better! 🎯🐶 He’s young, he’s cute, he’s got opinions…and he’s ready to learn how to be the very best Griswald he can be! 💙🐾 DOB: 12/18/2025 Adoption Fee: $500 Griswald will come with a training requirement, there will be a $200 deposit that will be returned after proof of at least (3) sessions with a Fear Free Trainer. MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters
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Basil

Border Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾💚 Meet Basil! 💚🐾 This handsome 2½-year-old Border Terrier has been through more than any dog should have to—and now he’s ready to find the person who will show him that life can be pretty amazing. 🥹❤️ 🌱 A Work-in-Progress — Basil had a rough start and spent a long time in the shelter, so he doesn’t immediately trust new people. He needs someone who understands that trust isn’t rushed—it’s earned. ⏳💚 🤝 Slow & Steady Wins His Heart — Give Basil patience, kindness, consistency, and a little time, and he’s learning that people can be safe and that good things can happen. 🥰 🎾 Playtime Approved! — Once he’s comfortable, Basil is a fun-loving guy who enjoys chasing a ball and hanging out with his canine friends! 🐶 Dog-Friendly — Basil does well with other dogs and has shown no aggressive behavior. He loves having furry friends around! 🐕💕 🎓 Smart Guy! — Basil knows his basic commands and is continuing to work on his leash manners. He’s learning that walks are much more enjoyable when we keep those paws moving without pulling! 🐾😄 ❤️ Looking for His Person — Basil isn’t searching for someone perfect. He’s looking for someone patient, understanding, and willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe and secure. ✨ And when Basil finally lets you into his heart? That bond will be something truly special. His love and loyalty will be worth every minute of the wait. ❤️🐾 🏡 Basil deserves a second chance—and someone who will never give up on him. Could you be the patient heart he’s been waiting for? 💚 Age: 2.5 years Adoption Fee: $400 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters

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The Doggie Inn

Grafton, OH 44044

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Multiple Breed Rescue

Grafton, OH 44044

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Berea Animal Rescue Fund

10015 East River Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028

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Rowdy to the Rescue

Columbia Station, OH 44028

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Grateful Paws Rescue

Valley City, OH 44280

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Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 1594, Elyria, OH 44036

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Cosmo's Buddies

Elyria, OH 44035

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Crystals Clefts

Elyria, OH 44035

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K9REZQ

Elyria, OH 44035

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Friends of Lorain County Dog Kennel

301 Hadaway St., Elyria, OH 44035

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