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Puppies and dogs in Bridgewater, Virginia

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

Boxer

Female, Young
Harrisburg, VA
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,
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TOFFEE IS IN HER FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO VA ONCE ADOPTED!   Miss Toffee, with her beautiful brindle stripes, sweet personality is looking for her forever family. Toffee is a 1 year old boxer mix that weighs about 38 pounds. Toffee would love having another dog to play with in her new home. She enjoys running around, playing with other dogs in her foster home. A securely fenced yard is required. Adopters with a history of excellent care for current or previous pets will be considered. Toffee walks good on a leash. She is house broken and kennel trained. Toffee is waiting for you apply to adopt. She is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all puppy vaccinations. Her adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to VA. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Toffee up north to her new family.   If you have any questions, please email us at:  newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Toffee here:  www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 24, 2025, 9:48 am
We'll also keep you updated on STAR's adoption status with email updates.
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STAR

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Harrisburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
STAR IS IN HER FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO VA  ONCE ADOPTED!   Say hello to Star!  Star is a beautiful 3-year-old girl bursting with love and personality! She’s a wonderful, nurturing companion who’s ready to brighten your life. Star walks well on a leash and absolutely loves going for car rides — she’s always ready for an adventure! Pick up a leash, and she’ll light up with excitement. She enjoys fetching balls, toys, and sticks, and she’s crate-trained, too. This sweet 65-pound girl will sit politely at your feet and bark to let you know when she needs to go outside. Star adores belly rubs and neck scratches, and she’s fantastic with children — a perfect family dog! Star loves spending time with her foster family and cuddling on the couch.  If you’re looking for a loyal, fun-loving friend, adopt Star today and let her love light up your life! She is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all puppy vaccinations. Her adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to VA. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Star up north to her new family.   If you have any questions, please email us at:  newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Star here:  www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET!             Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 29, 2025, 8:00 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Beauty's adoption status with email updates.
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Beauty

Cane Corso Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 yrs
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*UTD/MICROCHIPPED/ ON MONTHLY FLEA AND TICK AND HEARTWORM PILL/SPAYED *good with cats *no kids under 12 ( she is very fast when she runs) *non- reactive dogs are best to pair her with *loves chew toys and tennis balls!! On Feb 08, 2024, Beauty was found wandering all alone in Sweetwater, TN near the dump by a Good Samaritan who posted on Facebook in a lost and found group but no one came forward to claim her. :( Our animal control officer, reached out to us for help with this situation and connected us with the finder. At the time, the Monroe County shelter was over capacity and euthanizing on intake. When she arrived at woofwoof fosters it appeared something strange was going on with her eyes. Turns out, she had a condition called Entropion which caused her eyelashes/eyelids to grow inwards! We scheduled her for surgery ASAP as this can lead to blindness if left untreated! Beauty has since recovered from surgery and is now ready for adoption! We have dog tested Beauty at our dog trainers place in Athens, TN and found out that she is good with non-reactive dogs ( we have been pairing her up with non- reactive dogs at our rescue for play) .She would do best in a home without young children as she has a LOT of energy, young kids could unknowingly get in her way. She loves to run and play and will require mental stimulation in her new home as well as frequent physical stimulation. We think some simple scent trail training or possibly snuffle mats may help meet her needs as she has a curious snout! Her most favorite toy is a tennis ball! if you have two, that would be great or else you WILL go through ALOT of them because she will chew them up right away! We are teaching her to bring it and leave it and wait for us to toss her second ball. sometimes, we will work with her on just one ball....but that is a lot more work vs having a second one ready haha! We do believe she is house broken as she has not made any messes in our home or the dog building. **We do offer foster to adopt to do a trail run** ( PLEASE ASK US FOR MORE INFORMATION AS WE TAILOR TO YOUR NEEDS/ REQUESTS AS NEEDED, THE BEST WE CAN) If you have any questions, please feel free to get ahold of us through here, or through our website at www.woofwooffosters.org . Thank you, woofwoof fosters -team This animal is being fostered in the South but transport to a location near you is included in your adoption fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.
We'll also keep you updated on Ducky's adoption status with email updates.
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Ducky

American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This sweet girl is one of many dogs who's fate it was to be abandoned here in the south. People are throwing sweet dogs out day and night in this economy. Ducky is one of the lucky ones that was picked up by a kind stranger and brought to a rescue that was able to find a foster! She is Spayed and UTD on required vaccines. Ducky likes other dogs but is rambunctious. She loves everyone she meets so older children would be fine. She is close to housetrained and will just need to get comfortable with her new routine. If you would like to add this sweet and very pretty girl to your forever family, please email omlc7@hotmail.com and we will send our info and app. If you do not see a response, be sure and check you junk folder.
We'll also keep you updated on Roxanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Roxanne

Cattle Dog

Female, 4 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Roxanne! This sweet cattle dog mix is such a cuddle bug! At just four months old, she is already keeping her indoor area clean and goes outside to potty. Roxanne does well with other dogs and cats and loves attention. At this time, she is not a fan of being crated but does well outside of her crate. Roxanne’s current foster says she is absolutely precious and she could just hold her all day long. If this sounds like the pup for you, please complete an application at https://www.saveastray.org/forms/form?formid=3635 Once the application is approved, a FaceTime will be set up for a virtual meet and greet. Since we are located in Mobile, AL, this will give you the opportunity to see the pet interact with other dogs, people, and see a bit of their personality. Transports leave every week alternating between the NE and the Great Lakes. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. Thank you for your interest in a Save a Stray pet.
We'll also keep you updated on Bojangles's adoption status with email updates.
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Bojangles

American Bulldog

Male, 5 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bojangles! This loving bully mix is just five months old and already the happy go lucky kind of dog that people dream of having. While adventuring and floating on the river are his favorite activities so far, this fella is also down for playing with other dogs. Despite his adventurous nature, Bojangles will also settle well in a crate and is totally up for snuggling with his person. If this sounds like the pup for you, please complete an application at https://www.saveastray.org/forms/form?formid=3635 Once the application is approved, a FaceTime will be set up for a virtual meet and greet. Since we are located in Mobile, AL, this will give you the opportunity to see the pet interact with other dogs, people, and see a bit of their personality. Transports leave every week alternating between the NE and the Great Lakes. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. Thank you for your interest in a Save a Stray pet.

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New Beginnings Animal Rescue - VA

Harrisburg, VA 22801

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Furever Homes-Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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Valley Rescue Allies

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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Katie's Roadside Rescue Strasburg

Harrisburg, VA 22801

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Rescue Riders Cooperative VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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Compassion In Action - Harrisonburg VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22803

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Baker Bridge Rescue - Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22803

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Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

2170 Old Furnace Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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

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Golden Meadows - East

Staunton, VA 24402

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K Kids Dachshund Rescue Inc

PO Box 1367, Staunton, VA 24402

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