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Delilah

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Portland, OR
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
How is she still not adopted! Delilah is one of the sweetest and most loyal dogs here at the rescue. She’s been here way too long. She’s raised her last litter over 2 years ago and now she needs you to give her the love she’s patiently been waiting for. Pleae open your heart and home to her WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org 🌟🐾 Meet Delilah — A Loving, Lively Girl Ready for Her Forever Adventure 🐾🌟 Delilah is a Shepherd/Cattledog mix (best guess), born 10/01/2021, weighing in at a healthy 55 lbs, and bursting with personality, affection, and zest for life. If you’re looking for a dog who will love you wholeheartedly and keep you smiling, Delilah might just be your girl. She is sweet, affectionate, and eager to please, soaking up attention like sunshine. Belly rubs? Yes please. Cuddles? Absolutely. A game of fetch or a splash in the water? Even better! Delilah thrives on interaction and loves being part of the action. Delilah does great with other dogs and enjoys their company, though she prefers to dine solo — a girl likes her personal space at mealtime, after all. No issues with people around her food or toys, just a polite request for her own bowl. She’s still polishing up her manners (sometimes those paws get a little excited!), but she’s learning quickly and wants to do right by her people. Because of her energy level and curiosity, Delilah would do best in a home without cats and with a secure, tall fence. She’s an explorer at heart and would love an active family who enjoys outdoor time, play sessions, and giving her the mental and physical stimulation she thrives on. 🐾 Delilah’s Highlights: ✅ Born 10/01/2021 ✅ 55 lbs of love and personality ✅ Sweet, affectionate, and people-oriented ✅ Great with other dogs ✅ Loves water, fetch, and belly rubs ✅ Active and playful ✅ Eats separately from other dogs ✅ Needs a secure yard Delilah is the kind of dog who will make you laugh, keep you moving, and remind you every day how special the bond between a dog and their person can be. With the right home, she’s going to absolutely shine. ✨ Apply today at haydudeequine.org and give Delilah the loving home she’s been waiting for. 🐾💛
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Daisy Mae

Great Pyrenees

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please note that we are a foster based rescue in TX. All of our dogs reside in foster homes in TX. We transport them to new states once adopted. ALL ADOPTERS MUST BE 21+. Our app can be found at haydudeequine.org Hi there. I’m Daisy Mae. I’m a four-year-old Great Pyrenees girl, about 85 pounds of fluff, dignity, and selective listening. I’m super sweet and I genuinely love people. I’ll lean on you, follow you from room to room, and act like you’re the most important human who ever existed… until I decide the backyard needs patrolling or that squirrel needs a full security briefing. Then suddenly I have somewhere very important to be. I’m good with other dogs, though I can be a little bossy. I prefer things run my way. I’m a classic Great Pyrenees in all the best and worst ways: loyal, calm, affectionate, and majestic when I want to be… and independent, stubborn, and convinced I know better than you when I don’t feel like cooperating. I come with the full Pyr package. I was found with another female, a male dog, and a whole crowd of 18 puppies. It was a lot. I made it through, and now I’m ready for a quieter, more predictable life. I’m looking for a home that understands Great Pyrenees (or is at least willing to learn). Someone who can appreciate a big, loving guardian who also has strong opinions about how the world should work. If you’ve got patience, a sense of humor, and room for a fluffy supervisor named Daisy Mae, we might just get along. Ready when you are, Daisy Mae
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Vaquero

Chihuahua Rat Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Portland, OR
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please note that this dog is currently located in TX and will be transported once adopted. Our application can be found at haydudeequine.org. 🐾 Meet Vaquero! 🤠 **Rat Terrier Mix • Born May 15, 2026 • 7 lbs of pure puppy perfection** ### Here's what the humans have to say about me: Please note that we are a foster-based rescue in TX. All of our dogs reside in foster homes in TX. We transport them to new states once adopted. **ALL ADOPTERS MUST BE 21+.** Our adoption application can be found at **haydudeequine.org**. Now that we've gotten the boring human stuff out of the way… **HI! I’M VAQUERO!** 🐶 I may weigh only 7 pounds, but I have apparently decided that I need to fill every available inch of your heart, your lap, and possibly your home. I am a **Rat Terrier mix puppy**, which means I come with an impressive combination of adorable, playful, curious, and just the right amount of *“What’s that?! I MUST INVESTIGATE!”* 😂 I love wrestling with my brothers, chasing toys, exploring everything I can possibly find, and generally making sure nobody in the house gets too comfortable. I believe puppies should be busy. There are toys to chase! Things to sniff! Brothers to tackle! But after all that important puppy business, I am very happy to clock out and report for **snuggle duty**. ❤️ Give me a warm lap and a cozy spot, and I will happily curl up in your arms for a nap. I am basically a tiny adventure buddy who comes with a built-in cuddle setting. I'm also doing **really well with my potty training** and am eager to keep learning. I'm a smart little guy, and with a family willing to keep teaching me, I'm going to make an excellent companion. I get along wonderfully with **dogs of all sizes** and do well with **cats**, too. I love people, I love adventures, I love playtime, and I REALLY love being loved. So whether you're looking for a hiking buddy, a playmate, a couch potato, a professional snuggler, or someone who will make you laugh approximately 47 times a day… **Vaquero has submitted his application for the position.** 🐾 I'm small right now, but I've got a **BIG personality and an even bigger heart**. All I need now is a forever family to grow up with. **Come meet me. I have a feeling we're going to be best friends.** ❤️
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chico/taco

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Portland, OR
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Chico/taco has had a rough life, yet all he wants is to be loved. He’s an owner surrender and came with a really bad skin infection. He’s on the men’s and looking great now and ready for his forever home. He mostly had to fend for himself where he came from and ran with two big labs. Amazingly once I brought him into my home, he has never had an accident in the house and uses the doggie door. He’s good with all sides of Dogs and has no issues with Cats. Please open your heart and home to him so he won’t ever have to worry about being loved again. Please note: we are a FOSTOR based Rescue in Texas all of our dogs reside in Texas. We transport them to new states once Adopted. All Adopter must be 21 years or older. Our application can be found at www.haydudequine.org.
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Milo

Carolina Dog Husky

Male, 8 mos
Portland, OR
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
Hay Dude Equine Rescue is a foster-based rescue in Texas. All of our dogs live in foster homes in TX and are transported to their new states once adopted. All adopters must be 21+. Applications can be found at haydudeequine.org. 🐾 Meet Milo! 💛 Hi, I'm **Milo**, an 8-month-old, 45-pound Husky mix, and I'm here to tell you that I am **just a genuinely good boy.** I have a fun, playful puppy side, but I also have something pretty special for a young dog: an **amazing off switch!** When it's time to play, I'm ready to go. When it's time to relax, I'm perfectly happy to settle down and hang out with my people. Basically, I'm the best of both worlds! My story is a little sad, but it has a very happy ending. I was found wandering along a highway late one night. Two other dogs had tragically been hit by cars—likely my companions—and I was staying close to them, desperately trying to avoid the traffic. Thankfully, traffic was light that night. When my rescuer pulled over and called to me, I walked right up without hesitation. I let them put a leash on me and even picked me up and put me in the car. **From the very first second we met, I showed everyone what a sweet, trusting boy I am.** ❤️ And my personality? Well, I am pretty much everyone's dream dog! I'm **wonderful with babies, kids, dogs, and cats.** I may occasionally try to convince a cat that it would be fun to play with me, but I'm not aggressive at all. If the cat gives me a hiss or a swat, I immediately understand the assignment and politely back away. 😂 I'm also **exceptionally quiet** and rarely bark. I'm incredibly easygoing and adaptable, so I could fit into just about any home. A calm household where we go for walks and have some daily playtime would make me happy. But if your home is busy and lively with kids, dogs, and lots of activity, **I'm totally down for that too!** As long as I'm with my people, I'm a happy guy. When I'm not busy being adorable, you'll probably find me playing with my **stuffed plush toys**. My current favorite is a BIG stuffed yellow duck. 🐥 And if you really want to make me happy, rub my face! I absolutely love it and will gently lick your hands while you give me my favorite face rubs. 🥹 I'm young, healthy, happy, friendly, quiet, great with everyone, and have a fantastic ability to settle when the fun is over. After everything I went through, I think I deserve a family who will show me just how wonderful life can be. **If you're looking for a truly good boy who can be your adventure buddy, your playmate, AND your professional couch companion, I might just be your guy.** 💛🐾
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Chula

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs
Portland, OR
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org Meet Chula! ☀️🐾 At 9 years old and 13 pounds, Chula is proof that the best things in life come in small, perfectly seasoned packages. 💕 This sweet girl is looking for a quiet, loving home where she can enjoy the simple things in life — sunshine, interesting smells, and a person to call her own. Chula would be an especially wonderful companion for someone who is retired or looking for a calmer, easygoing best friend. She loves nothing more than finding a cozy sunny spot and basking in the warmth. ☀️ But don't let her age fool you — Chula still has plenty of curiosity and personality! Give her a yard and a squirrel, and you've got entertainment! 🐿️ Chula enjoys chasing squirrels and loves taking her time investigating all the fascinating smells the world has to offer. She'd be happy to stroll around with her nose to the ground, taking in all the neighborhood news. When it comes to other dogs, Chula can take a little while to warm up, so she would prefer to be the only dog in her forever home. She'd love having all the attention to herself and being someone's special little companion. Chula isn't looking for a hectic lifestyle or endless excitement. She's looking for a peaceful home, a soft place to nap in the sun, and a person who will appreciate her for the wonderful older girl she is. ❤️ If you're ready to give a sweet senior girl the relaxed and loving retirement she deserves, Chula would love to meet you! 🐾☀️ 🐾 Age: 9 years ⚖️ Weight: 13 lbs. ♀️ Sex: Female 🏡 Ideal home: Calm, quiet home — a retired person would be wonderful 🐶 Other dogs: Prefers to be the only dog ☀️ Favorite things: Sunbathing, squirrel chasing & investigating smells

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Hay Dude Equine Rescue - OR transport

Portland, OR 79201

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Mangum Animal Shelter

Mangum, OK 73554

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

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Southwest Oklahoma Animal Network

Altus, OK 73521

Pet Types: dogs

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