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Puppies and dogs in Athens, Texas

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Athens, Texas. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Callie

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos

Athens, TX

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

This poor girl was taken in by a city animal control along with 3 others and put at a vet clinic till they could find somewhere for them to go but no one wanted them so the vet was going to euthanize them and I was able to get homes for 3 of them but no one wanted Callie because she was pregnant, I picked her up on a Friday and she had her pups that next morning 6 healthy babies. Callie needs a soft landing and lots of love she is a great dog.

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Sadie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Larue, TX

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

Sadie is a 5-year-old mixed breed with a lot of love to share. She came to live with us because her family could no longer keep her. By fostering her we can ensure she finds a great home rather than going to a shelter.Sadie is:Fun-loving and sweet naturedHouse trained and crate trainedA graduate of beginner training (with certificate)Microchipped and DNA profiledGreat with other dogs and loves day campCalm indoors and happy to relax on her pillow, while watching her familyFavorite snack, diced carrotsShe was born on Valentine's Day, raised as a city dog and is slowly adapting to country living. We are looking for a family that can give her love and a fun-filled life she deserves. She thrives most playing with other dogs and prefers short walks where she can take in all the neighborhood smells.If you are a fun-loving family and have room in your home and hearts for a companion like Sadie, then she is your gal!

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Blade

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Trinidad, TX

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

Blade is a 2 1/2 year old lab mix. He is full of energy and always looking to play. He needs more attention than we are able to provide him with our busy schedules. He is neutered and caught up on shots. We are looking to move sometime in late spring or early summer and since he is 40 lb, he is too big for all the places we have found so far. He has lived with another dog his whole life, he is used to small/med dogs. He loves going on walks, and enjoys playing fetch. Blade plays with smaller children fairly well, he just gets a bit to excited at times and can knocked them over. Blade is house trained but prefers to be out doors more than anything. He is very lovable. He can be quiet when he wants to be. He loves treats especially when he does what is asked of him. Other than that he is a very loving dog and he would make anyone love him as well. He has a crate, leash, collar, some toys and food bowl and a whole bag of dog food that will be going with him.

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Kai

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Canton, TX

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Kai is a beautiful, young German Shepard/kelpie mix. She is only 10 months old, so she still has all the playful energy of a puppy, while being old enough to start settling into a routine.She is very loving, smart, and quiet. She loves to be outside, lounge around, and play with her toys. She is incredibly smart and knows commands “sit” and “shake”. She would do best with a family who has time to give her attention, exercise, structure, and continued training.She would make a wonderful companion for someone who wants an active dog and is willing to continue working with her as she grows.Kai has a medical condition called megaesophagus, which means she needs to eat in an upright position so her food can safely reach her stomach. She eats using a Bailey chair (provided) that has become part of her normal routine. Once you understand her routine, her care is very manageable.My job requires a lot of travel, so I am unable to give her the time she deserves.

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Rhea

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Senior

Tyler, TX

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Please contact Tonya Griffith (TMSGriffith@aol.com) for more information about this pet.Posted 8/23/15, and pictures taken 8/4/15. The owner died on 6/26/15 in Ben Wheeler, TX. The mother was a Blue Heeler. While we had the dogs at the man's house posted for the family to try to find homes for them, someone let the gate open to the dog pen, letting her mother and three siblings out, and her mother and one sibling were killed by something or someone. Rhea was the third one that was missing, but she was found on 7/17/15, and reunited with her sister Rayna. She can dig under a fence if she wants to, so she will need to be in a secure yard, or crated when gone. Rhea is more social with people than Rayna, but they are both very sweet and making very good progress with us. They both come up to me, and loves treats. D.O.B.: ? 2009Weight: 31.1 - 7/23/15 $25 adoption fee.March 17, 2026, 3:04 pm

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Cora

English Pointer

Female, Adult

Tyler, TX

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Please contact Tonya Griffith (TMSGriffith@aol.com) for more information about this pet.Posted on 10/13/23, and the pictures were taken on 10/6/23. Cora was at the Smith County, TX Animal Shelter for 30 days, so we tagged her, and picked her up on 9/23. She is very energetic, so may not be good around smaller children. We don't know if she is house or crate trained, she does well on a leash, but needs more work, and is good with other dogs. We have not seen any signs of her trying to dig or climb over the fencing. We don't know how she is with cats. She was estimated to be 1 year 6 months old on 8/28/23 weighing 49.6 pounds. She will be spayed on 10/18/23, and his heartworm negative. $25 adoption fee, since donations were made for her vet care.October 24, 2026, 12:16 am

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Dog shelters and rescues in Athens, Texas

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Rescue

Tank's Legacy Rescue

Athens, TX 75752

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Sweet Heart Ranch Horse Rescue

6501 County Road 4802, Athens, TX 75752

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals, horses

Shelter

Athens Animal Rescue Shelter

901 W College, Athens, TX 75751

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Fera Templum

Eustace, TX 75124

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Twisted Branch Aussie Ranch

Malakoff, TX 75148

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Adopt A Happy Tail, Inc

P.O. Box 1303, Mabank, TX 75147

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

Shelter

Canton Animal Shelter

cr 3120, Canton, TX 75103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Tonya Griffith's Animal Rescue, Inc.

Tyler, TX 75704

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Brooklyn's Home for Unwanted Bullies Inc.

Flint (Serving North and East TX), TX 75762

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

East Texas Animal Rescue Fund

CR 1113, Tyler, TX 75709

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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