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Leia

Great Pyrenees Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 6 yrs 10 mos
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Leia 🩷 📍 Fostered in: Westerville, OH 🐶 Good with dogs: Yes 🐈 Good with cats: Yes 👧 Good with kids: Yes 🏠 Housebroken: Yes 📦 Crate trained: Yes 🐾 Leash trained: Working on it! ⸻ Hi, I’m Leia 👋🏼 I am an estimated 6-8 year old large mixed breed in search of my final destination. My foster family DNA tested me and I am 50% Great Pyrenees, 20.1% Cane Corso, 19.6% American Pit Bull Terrier, and 10.3% American Bulldog. More importantly, I am 100% the best girl! My early days started with being kept crated 24/7, used for breeding and hardly cared for. Finally, my “family” abandoned me, which may have been the best gift possible. I was found as a stray and taken in as an emergency due to my condition. Between the help of many rescuers, I made my way to CO•PAW and have transformed into my absolute best self. From skin & bones to healthy & playful! I love sleeping on the couch, sometimes trying to scooch my way onto a lap if I’m allowed. I just learned how to play with my foster brothers and I love running in the yard with them, too. I love my food and treats! I am working on basic commands and definitely food motivated. I prefer to be fed away from other pets. After having been starved, I can get a wee bit protective of my foods. I REQUIRE... A fenced in yard or lots of walkies! If you have a flimsy fence, that might not work for me. If I see a deer or a rabbit, I want to try to get it. 👀 My foster mom had a weak spot in her fence, and I went on a bit of a walk about. Once that was fixed, I have been fine! ⸻ 🩺 Veterinary Care Provided All CO•PAW dogs are: ✔️ Spayed/Neutered ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Heartworm tested (1+ year) ✔️ Given preventatives and initial vaccines If booster shots have not yet occurred, they may be completed for free at our Columbus, OH clinic—or at your own vet, at your expense. ⸻ 📝 Adoption Info •Must live in the State of Ohio •No transport available—adopters must travel for the meet & greet •Meet & greets are scheduled only after application approval •Please come prepared to take your new best friend home if it’s a match! Bring a collar, leash, harness, and crate for safe travel.
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Ellie

Labrador Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, 8 mos
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,
Story
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: 🩵 Ellie Mae 🩷 9-12 month old Black Lab/German Short Haired Pointer Mix 📍 Fostered in: Pataskala, Ohio 🐶 Good with dogs: Yes 🐈 Good with cats: Unknown 👧 Good with kids: Yes 🏠 Housebroken: Yes 📦 Crate trained: Yes 🐾 Leash trained: Yes 👋🏼 FROM MY FOSTER FAMILY: 🏠 Life at Home Ellie is a total "A+" student when it comes to house manners. For a young pup, she is remarkably advanced: Crate Trained & Housebroken: She sleeps soundly in her "house" at night and even runs there happily when she sees her food bowl coming. The Routine: She eats twice a day (in her crate to prevent "bloat") and is learning to wait patiently while other dogs are served. Manners: She already knows Sit, Shake, Lay Down, and "House." She’s a fast learner who mastered her name in just one day! 🎾 Energy & Play Ellie is a high-energy girl who would thrive with an active owner or a fenced-in yard where she can let out her famous "zoomies." Favorite Games: She is a world-class tug-of-war champion and loves a good Kong toy. The "ADHD" Charm: She has a typical puppy attention span and a curious mind. She’s quiet (she doesn’t even bark at the neighbor’s cat!), but she does like to stay busy. Note for Adopters: Ellie is a "heavy chewer," so she prefers metal bowls and tough rubber toys over plastic or plushies. 🐕 Social Life Dogs: She is wonderful with other dogs! She currently lives with five others and loves to play. She would do best with another high-energy, good-tempered dog who can match her play style. People: She is a "social butterfly" with a sensitive soul. The Car: Ellie likely has some "car trauma" from her past, but she’s getting braver every day. Once inside, she likes to lean against you and put a paw on your arm just to make sure you’re staying with her. 🩺 Health & Needs Up-to-date on Rabies and core vaccines. Tested negative for Parvo and is on monthly heartworm prevention. Future Needs: Ellie is not yet spayed (estimated to go into heat soon) and will need a microchip to ensure she never gets lost again. Ideal Home: A family with a fenced-in yard who understands the "puppy brain" of a Pointer/Lab mix. Someone who will continue her training, give her lots of chew toys, and let her lean on them during car rides. ⸻ 🩺 Veterinary Care Provided All CO•PAW dogs are: ✔️ Spayed/Neutered ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Heartworm tested (1+ year) ✔️ Given preventatives and initial vaccines If booster shots have not yet occurred, they may be completed for free at our Columbus, OH clinic—or at your own vet, at your expense. ⸻ 📝 Adoption Info • Must live in the State of Ohio • No transport available—adopters must travel for the meet & greet • Meet & greets are scheduled only after application approval • Please come prepared to take your new best friend home if it’s a match! ⸻
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Lucky

Husky Pomeranian

Male, 3 yrs
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Lucky Age: 3 yrs | Weight: 55 lbs | Breed: Pomsky (Pomeranian/Husky Mix) Status: Neutered, Fully Vaccinated, Up-to-Date on Preventatives Lucky is a vibrant, healthy, and loyal companion who has been a cherished member of his family since he was just six weeks old. Due to worsening allergies in the home and an unavoidable change in work schedules, Lucky is looking for a foster (or forever) home where he can trade his crate for more "zoomie" time and companionship. 🌟 Personality & Temperament Lucky is the perfect blend of his breeds: independent, curious, and deeply affectionate. He is a "people dog" who has never shown aggression toward humans or other animals. Vocal & Communicative: In true Husky fashion, Lucky likes to talk! He may give a low growl when it’s time to go into his crate—not out of aggression, but as a "vocal protest" because he’d much rather stay out and play with you. Everyone’s Friend: Lucky is great with other dogs, we are unsure how he does with children and cats. Alert & Attentive: He takes his job as a doorbell notifier seriously and will bark at strangers or footsteps at the door, though household sounds like the vacuum don't phase him. A Little Storm-Shy: While he’s fine indoors during bad weather, loud environmental noises like thunderstorms or large garbage trucks can make him anxious while on walks. 🏡 Life at Home Lucky is a "good boy" when it comes to house manners. He is house-trained and is not destructive when left alone. Crate Profile: He is fully crate-trained and sleeps there comfortably at night (usually starting around 8:00 PM). He currently spends 6–8 hours in his crate during the workday, but he is looking for a home where he can have more freedom and activity. Energy Level: High! Lucky loves his fenced backyard and enjoys being active. He is manageable on a leash but is always ready for an adventure. Training: He’s a smart pup who already knows Sit, Hug, High-Five, and “Let’s go outside.” 🏥 Health & Wellness Lucky is a healthy boy with no known allergies or chronic conditions. Monthly Maintenance: He stays protected with monthly Simparica trio (flea/tick/heartworm). Veterinary Records: All records are up-to-date and available for his new caregivers. 🛌 Ideal Foster Match Lucky would thrive in a home where: Someone is home more often or has a shorter workday. There is a fenced yard for him to burn off his Pomsky energy. The family enjoys an active lifestyle and can continue his basic training. A Note from the Family: "This was not an easy decision. Our goal is simply to find a home that can give Lucky the time, exercise, and attention that fits his wonderful personality. He has been loved since day one, and we want to see him flourish."
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Macie

American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🩷 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Macie 🩷 📍 Fostered in: Lewis Center, OH 🐶 Good with dogs: Yes, medium/large only 🐈 Good with cats: No 👧 Good with kids: Older kids 🏠 Housebroken: Yes 📦 Crate trained: Yes 🐾 Leash trained: Yes 👋🏼 FROM MY FOSTER FAMILY: “Looking for a loyal, loving companion with just the right mix of playful energy and cuddle-up charm? Say hello to Macie, a beautiful 2-year-old bully mix with a heart as big as her smile! 💕 Macie can choosy about her dog company but adores playgroup time with her medium to large dog friends – she’s a social butterfly who thrives in the company of her chosen canine crew. She walks well on a leash and is working hard on appropriately meeting new people and house manners. Smart, eager to learn, and incredibly food- and affection-motivated, Macie will do just about anything for a treat or a belly rub! 🦴🐶 She’s happiest when she’s around her people, lounging in the sun in her fenced yard. She would enjoy being an only pup or sharing space with a compatible canine friend but needs a home without cats – she prefers to keep her feline friends at a distance. If you're looking for a sweet, goofy, and affectionate dog who’s ready to be your shadow and your sidekick, Macie is your girl. Come meet her and see why everyone falls in love with her big personality and even bigger heart.” ❤️ ⸻ 🩺 Veterinary Care Provided All CO•PAW dogs are: ✔️ Spayed/Neutered ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Heartworm tested (1+ year) ✔️ Given preventatives and initial vaccines If booster shots have not yet occurred, they may be completed for free at our Columbus, OH clinic—or at your own vet, at your expense. ⸻ 📝 Adoption Info •Must live in the State of Ohio •No transport available—adopters must travel for the meet & greet •Meet & greets are scheduled only after application approval •Please come prepared to take your new best friend home if it’s a match! Bring a collar, leash, harness, and crate for safe travel. ⸻
We'll also keep you updated on Libra's adoption status with email updates.
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Libra

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Canal Winchester, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Libra was born oct 5th 2023 he is a very good, he likes to play and be spoiled but don’t let him sleep on your bed because he would start to think it’s his bed and never want to sleep anywhere else, Libra like to get dressed up but don’t like to take off the close lol he is one of a kind. Libra wasn’t raised to be a mean dog even tho he’s a pitt he also never got until any fights…he never had a girlfriend but that’s what I think he needs sometimes because he think I’m his lol. Libra is a protector he like to sit but house door or room door. Libra never bit up shoes or wires only ate socks when he was little, he likes dog parks but being that he’s not fixed I had to stop taking him, he also love to bath. Libra has a allergic reaction to chicken…his favorite shampoo is from coat defense he also like when you put the powder on him from that company…Libra still needs some training but he knows what sit means he knows the word Go and No or come here, also know how to give you his paw.
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Nile

Labradoodle

Female, Adult
Canal Winchester, 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,
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Jack of Hearts

3710 London Lancaster Rd, Groveport, OH 43125

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Ohio Pug Rescue Inc

Columbus, OH 43207

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STL (Save their Lives) Dog Rescue

columbus, OH 43207

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Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare

3897 Great Southern Court, Columbus, OH 43207

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ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center

Columbus, OH 43232

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Central Ohio Poms and More Rescue

PO Box 63, Canla Winchester, OH 43110

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Friends For Life Animal Haven, Inc.

P.O. Box 7, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Second Chances Dalmatian Rescue and Sanctuary Inc

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

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Yorkshire Pet Mercantile

364 E. Whitter, Columbus, OH 43206

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