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Lita

Australian Cattle Dog Chihuahua

Female, Young
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention,
Story
Lita came in as a stray early November who was never claimed by her owners. She is now ready to find a forever family and hopes to never land in a shelter again! When Lita first arrived at the shelter, everyone thought she was a young puppy due to her size and excitable nature, but we were WRONG! Lita has all of her adult teeth and is at least a year old. If you're looking for a dog who will be forever young, Lita is your girl! She is definitely a go with the flow type of pup, and everything she does has a bit of spunkiness to it. Lita just loves life, people and wants to soak in all the experiences she can get. We won't lie, she can be a little over the top with her energy at times, but she is treat motivated and willing to learn. Lita just has a lot of drive with nowhere to put it, and would do really great if she had a job to do or could live with a family who had a pretty active lifestyle already. The BEST thing for Lita would be for her to live in a house with other dogs who she could play with. She really enjoys canine company, and would make a great pal to the dog you may already have. Despite her energy, she is pretty great with kiddos as well. December 25, 2023, 12:06 am
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Roxy

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Roxy girl came in after being seized from her owners in Stanton, TN. This sweet girl and a few of her siblings had been heavily neglected for weeks. Thankfully, someone cared enough about this girl to call the shelter so we could take her in and deal with her previous owners. There has been a bit of an adjustment period for sweet Roxy. It was difficult to trust anyone due to how badly she was mistreated, but slowly she came around. She's doing great now, and even got to make her debut this past weekend at our Tractor Supply Adoption Event! Volunteers and shelter employees have witnessed this scared little pup's personality change into a confident and even sassy dog. Roxy adores being around people, being doted over and will speak her mind if she believes she isn't getting enough attention from you! She is may still be a little reserved at times, but for the most part she is spunky and ready for whatever. Roxy is dog friendly and enjoys playing with other dogs. She is also pretty great with kids and would make an amazing family pet. December 25, 2023, 12:06 am
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Baby

Labrador Retriever Australian Shepherd

Female, Young
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention,
Story
Baby came into the shelter as a stray who unfortunately was never claimed by her previous owners, While we are sad that no one ever came for her, we are hopeful that her stay at the shelter will be short and she will find her forever family soon. Baby is one of those shelter dogs who really knows how to pull on heartstrings. The way she presents herself so gently and sweetly to visitors makes it hard to believe she's even been passed up this long! Baby has one of the sweetest demeanors and is adored by every one she meets! She has the cutest awkward puppy smile and body wiggles. Not only is she adorable, but she's goofy! Even on the darkest days, we know Baby can bring a nice light to any family that needs a furry companion they can love and trust. She isn't a good fit for a home with other dogs , but would be a good fit for a home with kids or elderly! Baby is gentle, but does have a few bad manners such as jumping up on people, but she's very receptive and we think this could be trained out easy. Please consider adopting Baby into your family! Baby is 10 months old and weighs 38 pounds at this time. She may weigh around 45 pounds as an adult, She has been vaccinated, treated for internal/external parasites and is heartworm negative. December 25, 2023, 12:06 am
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Tibbs

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Please meet adoptable Tibbs! As you can probably guess from his name, Tibbs was found as a stray on Tibbs road here in Haywood County. He is yet another pup whose owners never attempted to claim him, and now that his stray hold is up, this guy is ready to find a forever home! It is a mystery how Tibbs would've become separated from his previous owners in the first place. He is an INCREDIBLY loyal dog who never likes to leave your side. He even gives hugs! Tibbs loves people of all shapes, sizes and varieties. While some dogs are easily excitable and may be jumping all over the place all the time, Tibbs is laid back and just wants to be close to you. We could see him lounging on the couch with you while you binge watch your favorite Netflix show. Due to his sweet nature and gentle disposition, we could see him making an excellent therapy dog or emotional support animal as he LOVES socializing and could bring a smile to even the saddest of faces. He is also a great match for children or elderly. A home with other dogs would be no issue for Tibbs as he gets along with every dog that we've ever introduced him to. Tibbs leads relatively well on a lead, and is motivated to learn anything you may wish to train him. PLEASE consider coming and meeting this guy, you won't leave without him!    Tibbs is about two years old and 70 pounds at this time. He has been treated for internal/external parasites, vaccinated and has tested NEGATIVE for heartworm disease in shelter.     December 25, 2023, 12:06 am
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Casanova

Labrador Retriever Boxer

Male, Young
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Casanova!  Casanova was found as a stray in Haywood County and was never reclaimed by his previous owners. While we wish he could be reunited with his previous family, we know that there is likely a fantastic family out there who would love give him a home for the holidays! Casanova adores people, but doesn't know how to express that sometimes due to being a anxious pup. You can tell that he would LOVE to run up to everyone he meets and beg for pets, but he just seems to have been mistreated in the past so he holds back or cowers down. Trust is important for Casanova, and once he knows that you aren't going to hurt him... he's all over you and ready to be good friends! He loves to lean up on your legs to receive ear scratches, and is like a little shadow the way he follows people around. Casanova is a gentle guy with pretty good manners and an ability to melt anyone's heart! The shelter is a scary environment for any dog, and we think that this guy will really shine as a dog once he gets out of here. There's just so many people, noises and dogs barking all the time that it makes it hard for him to feel safe. He is a wonderful dog who would do great in a home with other dogs, cat and kids if someone will just give him a chance!    Casanova is 10 months old and 50 pounds at this time. He has been treated for internal external parasites, has been vaccinated and is heartworm NEGATIVE! December 25, 2023, 12:06 am
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Gronk

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Brownsville, TN
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Declawed,
Story
Please meet Gronk!  Gronk came in as a stray out of Haywood County. We believe he definitely belonged to someone at some point due to a bit of scarring on his face which appears to be from sliding under a wire fence or something of that nature. He is an incredibly sweet dog, and we can't believe someone isn't missing him! Either way, he is ready for a new home to save him from the loud/busy shelter. Gronk is an all around friendly pup who appears desperate to please! He loves everyone he meets, and would make a fantastic family dog. He is a patient pup who waits eagerly for you to notice him before he wiggles his way into your heart with his sweet disposition. We've noticed that he really loves treats, and would likely be easy to train because of this. Gronk can be excitable at times, but for the most part he's just a couch potato type of dog. While he is eager to learn, he is not great on a leash and will need a family that is willing to work with him on that to make him a little easier to handle on expeditions. He is calm and gentle, so would make a great match for younger or older kids who need a forever pal! As far as other dogs go, he would love to go to a home with other dogs he can play with or snuggle up to if a human isn't available.   Gronk is 47 pounds and about a year old. He has been vaccinated, treated for internal/external parasites and has tested NEGATIVE for heartworm disease.  December 25, 2023, 12:06 am

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Lauderdale County Animal Shelter

3265 Curve Nankipoo Rd., Ripley, TN 38063

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C.A.R.E.

POBOX 415, Covington, TN 38019

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Angels 4 Siberians

Brownsville, TN 38012

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Brownsville Haywood County Animal Shelter

217 S Russell Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012

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Boondocks Dog Rescue

Brighton, TN 38011

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Tipton County Animal Shelter

8621 Hwy 51 South, Brighton, TN 38011

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Angels Among Us Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 613, Brighton, TN 38011

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Open Arms Animal Rescue

Brighton, TN 38011

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Dyersburg Dyer County Humane Society

1120 E. Court Street, P.O. Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38024

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City of Osceola Animal Shelter

2501 W. Semmes Avenue, Osceola, AR 72370

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