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Puppies and dogs in Elizabethton, Tennessee

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

German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Young
Elizabethton, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I got Cain from someone in my family. Cain hasn't done anything to make me rehome him; he's a good dog. We can't afford the vet anymore. I think he's a GSP. He's over a year old now, I'm not exactly sure but I got him when he was around 6-8 months old. I would like him to go to a home with a yard or someone who can work out the energy he has, which is a lot. He's pretty friendly with kids, but he doesn't spend enough time around them for me to say if he's good with them or not. I'd say he's a least somewhat reactive to other dogs and cats, he is not able to ignore them even when they're far away and the one time another dog got close, it lunged at him. Cain is goofy, genuinely. He loves to jump really high; he goes up to my shoulders sometimes. He is also really protective, he doesn't bark a lot, but he makes it count when he does. And he loves to cuddle or just be in your space with you.
We'll also keep you updated on Shady spots's adoption status with email updates.
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Shady spots

American Pit Bull Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Johnson City, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Shady spots was in a litter of puppies from our male blue champagne Ghotti mix American pit bull terrier breaking into a crate that a female hound mix was in because she was in heat. When she was weemed, my mother in law took her home. She had 11 plus kids ranging from babies to 18 around her daily. In 2021 my father in law passed away, my mother in law caught her home on fire in 2024 twice and then sold the house. In August 2024, my mother in law dropped her off in our yard with a note to please take care of her. We have tried to make it work for her to stay, but we have 2 male American pitbull terrier brothers, and even though she is spayed, our boys have been getting aggressive towards each other since she got here. We thought it would get better with time, but instead it has gotten worse. Because of this we need to find her a good loving home that is able to give her plenty of attention and love. UPDATE: Shady spots just got her updated rabies shot October 11, 2025 have
We'll also keep you updated on Ella's adoption status with email updates.
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Ella

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Johnson City, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If you have any questions please contact me 516-252-2455 Ella is the sweetest girl ever she is very high energy and needs a yard to play in. She does have a little separation anxiety that we have been working on and she is doing so much better but she will Need time to adjust to her new home I adopted her from someone who had an accidental litter and I now fell on some hard times and rather her be in a stable environment and I also have to move to a more affordable place to live and the pet restrictions are very strict
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Goldendoodle

Male, Adult
Johnson City, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I acquired Tucker at a local breeder. I do not have papers on him. He is 5 years old and crate trained. I need to find a new home for him because I am moving and cannot take him with me. I am looking for a good person or family that has a yard where he can run and play because he is very active and energetic. He has not been good around small children. He is fine with older children.
We'll also keep you updated on Mela's adoption status with email updates.
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Mela

German Shepherd Dog Alaskan Malamute

Female, Young
Johnson City, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mela is a very sweet 1 1/2 year old dog. I have been fostering her, but I work too much to give her the attention she needs. If you adopt her, she comes with a crate.
We'll also keep you updated on Eivor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eivor

Irish Wolfhound German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Johnson City, TN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Eivor is playful and loves people, including strangers, he is very attached to his people. He adapts well to change and easily falls into a routine. He has always had a fenced in yard and "lives" with his people, our furniture is his furniture. He is allergic to fleas and has skin allergies, which he takes vitamins for. At about 1 year old, he became aggressive with our oldest male. We had him neutered, and kept them separated for a while, but no change in the interactions. He was fine with our other two males, until last year, in which he started attacking them as well. They have been separated since. When it comes to people though, he is the sweetest, most loving, and protective dog we have ever had. He has never been home without someone there, and isn't the biggest fan of the car.

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Johnson County Humane Society, Inc.

919 Pine Orchard Rd, Butler, TN 37640

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Misfit Hounds

Elizabethton, TN 37643

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Elizabethton Carter County Animal Shelter

135 Sycamore Shoals Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643

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Washington County-Johnson City Animal Control Center

3411 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Ziggy's Second Chance Network

Johnson City, TN 37601

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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FURSUTHERNLUV RESCUE

231 Hwy 19E, Bluff city, TN 37618

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Canine Hope All Breed Rescue

Johnson City, TN 37604

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Appalachian Highlands Humane Society

2101 W. Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Gray, TN

PO Box 1676, Johnson City, TN 37615

Pet Types: dogs

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