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Puppies and dogs in Hillsboro, Ohio

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

Bull Terrier Boston Terrier

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Hillsboro, 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
Meet Laguna, the little dog with big dog skills and an even bigger heart. 💛Laguna is friendly, playful, and absolutely lights up around other dogs. Chase, wrestling, zoomies — she’s here for all of it! We haven’t found a dog yet that she won’t play with. She’s gentle, patient, and wonderfully tolerant with her canine buddies. Having another confident, social dog in the home would be a huge benefit for her and truly help her thrive.But when it comes to new people, Laguna needs a gentler approach. She can feel “trapped” behind a fence, behind a door, in a kennel, on a leash, or even just in a home with unfamiliar guests. In those moments, she may view strangers as “bad people” until she has time to see otherwise.Laguna needs adopters who listen to and advocate for their dogs — people who understand that trust is earned, not forced. Her family will need to help her by:• Giving her time and space to approach new people when she feels ready• Stepping between her and a stranger if someone isn’t respecting her boundaries• Not allowing strangers to put hands out, lean over her, or try to pet her before she feels safe• Letting her build trust slowly, like you would with a timid child who simply needs nurturing and patienceWith her people and dog friends, Laguna is all love — a joyful, affectionate, goofy little mix (Staffy/Boston/Frenchie/Bull Terrier blend!) who weighs about 30 lbs and stands only a foot tall. She’s fully grown, rides wonderfully in the car, and is house-trained (she may just need a few days to learn the new household routine).Laguna brings sunshine wherever she goes. She’ll chase away your winter blues, fill your home with laughter, and reward your patience with the most loyal love.If you’re ready to help this sweet, lively girl bloom — and you have a friendly, confident dog to show her the ropes — please consider opening your home to Laguna. 💛🐾🐕 Dogs: Yes🐈 Cats: Unsure (try our 1-week foster trial!)👧 Kids: Yes, with calm and respectful childrenLaguna is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm & Lyme negative, and on flea/tick prevention. She’s ready to find a patient, loving home that will give her the time she needs to truly shine. ✨💙 Laguna's adoption fee: $225📍 Apply online at www.highlandhumanesociety.orgOr visit the shelter:• Tues–Fri: 12–5 pm• Sat: 11–3 pm(Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.)🐾 Ask about our foster-to-adopt program! Take any dog 4 months or older home for a week to make sure it’s the perfect fit.
We'll also keep you updated on Barbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Barbie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Hillsboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🎀 Barbie — The “Barbie Girl” Come to Life! 🎀🎶 “Life in the doggie world — it’s fantastic!” 🎶Meet Barbie, our one-year-old Staffordshire Terrier sweetheart who’s ready to be your best friend and partner in fun! At just 34 lbs and shorter than your knee, she’s a real-life Barbie girl — cute, confident, and full of heart. 💕Barbie is great with other dogs, adores people, and we’re sure she’ll think kids are “Ken”-tastic! She’s a bubbly, affectionate girl who greets you with a smile that could light up the room and a joyful little butt wiggle that says, “Come on, let’s go paw-ty!” 🐾💖🦴 Barbie is fully vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, flea & tick treated, on heartworm prevention, and tested negative for heartworm and Lyme.🐕 Dogs - Yes!🐈 Cats - No - seems like great things to chase👩‍❤️‍👨Kids -Yes we think she'll be great with kids, please bring your kiddos to meet her!🏠 House trained - keeps her inside kennel clean🚶Walks -walks well on a leash, pulls some but could easily be trained not to. If you’re ready for a world of love, laughter, and cuddles — hop in, adopter! 💕 This Barbie is ready to go home! 💅🐶Barbie's adoption fee is $225. Take advantage of our foster-to-adopt program, where you can take any dog 4 mos and older home for a week to make sure it is a good fit before committing to adoption. You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.
We'll also keep you updated on Santa's Fell's adoption status with email updates.
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Santa's Fell

Jack Russell Terrier Poodle (Standard)

Male, 4 yrs
Hillsboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Santa's Fell (from the movie the Flight Before Christmas)male2-4 years13 lbsBelieved to be a poodle and a jack russell terrier mixSanta's Fell is a bit shy and barky in his kennel but once you get him out he's very social. Loves treats and pets. He is currently grabbing treats a bit rough so probably no small children right now. He did well with other small dogs and did pretty good meeting a large poodle as well.Santa's Fell is vaccinated, flea & tick treated, tested negative for heartworm, will be tested for Lyme, will be microchipped and neutered before adoption. Tobias's adoption fee is $250. You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.Take advantage of our foster-to-adopt program, where you can take any dog 4 mos and older home for a week to make sure it is a good fit before committing to adoption.
We'll also keep you updated on Garnet's adoption status with email updates.
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Garnet

Beagle Redbone Coonhound

Male, 2 mos
Hillsboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Redbone Coonhound/Beagle Mix Puppies! 🐾8 weeks old • Estimated 30–50 lbs full grownThese sweet red babies are ready to find families to love and grow up with! Their size will depend on whether they take after mom or dad, but we expect them to land somewhere between 30–50 lbs.By adoption time, they will be:✅ Vaccinated✅ Microchipped✅ Flea & tick treated✅ Spayed/neuteredWe have 1 girl and 5 boys still looking for homes:❤️ Amaranth (girl)💙 Vermillion💙 Garnet💙 Merlo💙 Mahogany💙 CardinalCome meet your new best friend and fall in love with one of these beautiful red pups! 🐶🔴💕Their adoption fee is $250, You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.
We'll also keep you updated on Gargoyle's adoption status with email updates.
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Gargoyle

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Hillsboro, 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
🗿🐾 Meet Gargoyle – the sweetest “statue” you’ll ever meet!At almost 2 years old and 46 lbs, this medium-sized cutie is all grown up… unless he finds the snack cabinet, then who knows. 😉Gargoyle has already proven he’s a social butterfly:✨ Great with kids✨ Good with other dogs✨ Loves making new friends (he used to roam the neighborhood looking for them!)But those roaming days are behind him. Now neutered, microchipped, flea & tick treated, heartworm tested negative, and on prevention, Gargoyle is all set to trade his “wanderer” ways for a forever family who will keep him home where he belongs—loved, spoiled, and adored. 💕This boy is funny, friendly, and ready to settle in. Adopt Gargoyle and let this charming “guardian” perch happily on your couch instead of your roof. 🛋️🐶Gargoyle's adoption fee is $225. Gargoyle is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, tested negative for Lyme and Heartworm, and on heartworm prevention. You can apply online for him at www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop in and see him sometime during open hours 12-5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11-3 pm on Saturday. We offer a weeklong foster to adopt program for any dog over 4 months old.
We'll also keep you updated on Oona's adoption status with email updates.
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Oona

Poodle (Standard) Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Hillsboro, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oonafemale4-5 years old12 lbsBelieved to be a poodle/jack russell mix Oona is such a sweetie and so excited to hang out with other dog friends and people. In her kennel she likes to bark at us like she is warning us but then you go in and she is like, just kidding, hold me. Oona came from a home with a lot of other small dogs and has done well with the small dogs we've introduced her too. She even did well meeting a large poodle. Oona also loves her snacks and her begging game is spot on! Oona is leash trained and we imagine this girl would absolutely love to snuggle with you. Oona is vaccinated, flea & tick treated, will be microchipped, spayed in Dec and will be tested for Heartworm and Lyme before adoption. Wilma's adoption fee is $250.You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.Take advantage of our foster-to-adopt program, where you can take any dog 4 mos and older home for a week to make sure it is a good fit before committing to adoption.

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Homestretch Hounds

Hillsboro, OH 45133

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Highland Humane Society

9331 State Route 124, Hillsboro, OH 45133

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In Angel's Paws Rescue

HILLSBORO, OH 45133

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Miracle House Animal Rescue

Lake Waynoka, OH 45171

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Southern Ohio Weimaraner Rescue

7299 State Route 132, Cincinnati, OH 45107

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Pitty Da Bull Rescue

Blanchester, OH 45107

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Clinton County Humane Society

1760 Fife Avenue, Wilmington, OH 45177

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Wilmington Area Humane Society

P.O. Box 968, Wilmington, OH 45177

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PAWS Humane Society, Inc.

5312 US 68 North, Wilmington, OH 45177

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