Puppies and dogs in Hoquiam, Washington

He’s old and really sensitive. Has stinky breath and doesn’t like puppies

ADOPTION FEE GENEROUSLY PAID FOR BY ANONYMOUS DONOR.Jojo is the sweetest potato you will ever meet. She loves her toys but loves cuddling more. She will crawl right into your arms if you let her. Jojo rides amazing in the car and would be the perfect companion for someone who goes on small adventures or just wants a gigantic lap dog to keep them company at home. She prefers to be the queen of the castle with no other dogs or cats in the home. She has had multiple successful play sessions other dogs on site and does great but please keep in mind that she would still need guidance if she were to live in a home with another dog. She is VERY selective and might not make friends with any other dog. Although she is six years old, she is a young pup at heart. Her ideal castle would consist of endless toys and belly rubs! In JoJo's words ..."Helloooooo nice person! I'm Jojo; who are you? You say you're looking for a dog??? That's amazing! Because I am a dog! You say you knew that? That you came here looking for ME? Truly? Who needs someone JUST LIKE YOU to be totally happy for the rest of their life? Well, isn't that amazing! I guess that means we're going to be best friends FOREVER! Just you and me. Forever and ever and ever and ever. No one else. Just us. No, I will not share. Look into my eyes. You don’t need anyone else. Another dog? No thank you. A Cat? Absolutely not. Human friends? …..FINE as long as they have treats, don’t wear uniforms or ride things with wheels. I don’t trust those kinds. Obsessed?? Me? No way! I call it commitment, *passion*, undying love, life debt! You get it. I’ve got it all, and you and me will go on adventures together, have all the couch cuddles (YES, I’m a lap dog. They don’t call me a potato for nothing!), share snacks, and live happily ever after."Please apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org

I'm a FREEDOM TAILS PROGRAM graduate! Fill out an application today! Info about the Freedom Tails Program: https://pawsgh.org/freedomtails/Application Link: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=ks0654&method=online_form_html&formid=13March 13, 2024Hey Guys! Today I woke up to all this fluffy white stuff on the ground and man oh man, I didn't know what to make of it! I put my paw down and felt it press around it, bringing a shiver up my leg. It was cold! I looked up at my handler to try to read his face but he was just watching me with a smile. I took another cold step and bent down to give it a quick sniff, a little nibble and started running all around. The stuff was so much fun! My handler kept trying to gather it up into a big ball, but when he did, I just jumped on top and bit it all to pieces. Ha, ha, ha! I loved it so much. Even when my whole body began to shiver and my handler was trying to take me back inside, I didn’t want to leave. We played games like fetch and find-the-treat in this amazing stuff. I really liked it when the birds would land and I would try and catch them. I’m not as fast in this stuff but that’s okay. I won’t stop trying. One day, I dream of catching one even if it’s just so we can be friends.My handler thought it would be a good idea to list my tricks so all of you guys know what I am capable of: I can “shake”… with both hands!I can “wave”… with both hands!I can “close the door” when a rope is tied to the handleI can grab and hand you my leash (“get your leash”)I can do a “circle” on cueI can “crawl”I can “speak” on cueI can “rev” (growl) on cueI can weave through your legs in a “figure eight”I can “weave” through your legs while you take wide stepsI can “touch” my paws to places you pointI can place my chin on places you point and “visit”I am learning how to “sit-pretty”I can go under objects “through”I can jump “up” and “off” platformsI can place my front paws on raised platforms “paws up”I can have my paws up on a raised platform and spin around it while keeping my front paws on it “orbit”I can get a rag, hand it to you, then while you hold it, I can “clean my face” with it. I’m pretty slobbery sometimes so my handler thought you would all appreciate this oneWhen I am facing one direction, I can “turn” to face the opposite directionWhen you point to your cheek and say “kiss-kiss”, I can come give you a nice kiss … when I’m in the mood thoughI’m still learning new things every day until I get my forever home. I believe if you all give me a chance, you will fall in love with me the way all my friends here at Stafford Creek have. So don’t give up on me okay?Until next time, take care.12/2023 - I know, I know, you're all probably wondering what I'm doing back again, and what can I say ... I really missed my friends in the Freedom Tails program so much, I just had to see them all again. Plus, some things in life are just best experienced twice, so I'm told.I wanted to let you all know that I have been doing a lot of soul searching this time and am really trying my best to make my handlers proud by finding someone who I can bond with and show all the love and loyalty that not too many people get to see in me. I'm selective with who I let in my inner circle, and may take a little while to warm up to someone, but that just makes choosing you so much more special.Although I have nothing but good intentions, I am built to protect and will make my new home Scooby-proof from any bad intruders. In the mornings, I promise to bring you all of my favorite toys so you can always wake up and start the day off with a smile, because who needs coffee when you can have a chewed up rope, or a slimy ball right in the face. I mean come on, what's better than that, right?I promise not to take it upon myself to play hide the table food in my belly without permission, and I'm not into stinky feet, so all your socks and shoes will be safe around me.Although I love playing with dogs smaller than myself, I am slow to get to know big dogs. I am very playful outside, but I'm a man who likes my space so I have to be the only pup in the home.Anyway, I guess my handler is saying it's bath time so I got to go. I don't know what's wrong with muddy paw prints every where - it brings character. So until next time,Take care everyone!Scooby Doo A.K.A. Doobers5/12/22 - It’s me, scooby!I wanted to let you all know I have been trying my best to learn as much as I can with my friends at Stafford Creek. I love playing with my fellow puppy students almost as much as I love my snuggle time after I eat and fill my belly. Once I complete this class, that I am finding to be a breeze, I will make a wonderful addition to your home. So please keep me in mind when deciding on adding a new addition to your pack! Sincerely, Scooby5/24/22 - Hey everyone, it's Scooby again! I wanted to stop in and let you know how things have been going so far. I recently discovered I love to scuba dive my face into water buckets to get to the loose grass at the bottom! I love blowing lots of bubbles and trying to catch them with my mouth and paws before they vanish. I haven't caught one yet, but boy do I love trying. I also learned that when I roll over when asking by my handler I get showered with lots of love and treats. Now who’s really training who? He! He! He!Here's an update from Scooby : 2024I know, I know, you're all probably wondering what I'm doing back again, and what can I say ... I really missed my friends in the Freedom Tails program so much, I just had to see them all again. Plus, some things in life are just best experienced twice, so I'm told.I wanted to let you all know that I have been doing a lot of soul searching this time and am really trying my best to make my handlers proud by finding someone who I can bond with and show all the love and loyalty that not too many people get to see in me. I'm selective with who I let in my inner circle, and may take a little while to warm up to someone, but that just makes choosing you so much more special.Although I have nothing but good intentions, I am built to protect and will make my new home Scooby-proof from any bad intruders. In the mornings, I promise to bring you all of my favorite toys so you can always wake up and start the day off with a smile, because who needs coffee when you can have a chewed up rope, or a slimy ball right in the face. I mean come on, what's better than that, right?I promise not to take it upon myself to play hide the table food in my belly without permission, and I'm not into stinky feet, so all your socks and shoes will be safe around me.Although I love playing with dogs smaller than myself, I am slow to get to know big dogs. I am very playful outside, but I'm a man who likes my space so I have to be the only pup in the home.Anyway, I guess my handler is saying it's bath time so I got to go. I don't know what's wrong with muddy paw prints every where - it brings character. So until next time,Take care everyone!Scooby Doo A.K.A. DoobersMarch 7, 2024Hey Guys! Today I woke up to all this fluffy white stuff on the ground and man oh man, I didn't know what to make of it! I put my paw down and felt it press around it, bringing a shiver up my leg. It was cold! I looked up at my handler to try to read his face but he was just watching me with a smile. I took another cold step and bent down to give it a quick sniff, a little nibble and started running all around. The stuff was so much fun! My handler kept trying to gather it up into a big ball, but when he did, I just jumped on top and bit it all to pieces. Ha, ha, ha! I loved it so much. Even when my whole body began to shiver and my handler was trying to take me back inside, I didn’t want to leave. We played games like fetch and find-the-treat in this amazing stuff. I really liked it when the birds would land and I would try and catch them. I’m not as fast in this stuff but that’s okay. I won’t stop trying. One day, I dream of catching one even if it’s just so we can be friends.My handler thought it would be a good idea to list my tricks so all of you guys know what I am capable of: I can “shake”… with both hands!I can “wave”… with both hands!I can “close the door” when a rope is tied to the handleI can grab and hand you my leash (“get your leash”)I can do a “circle” on cueI can “crawl”I can “speak” on cueI can “rev” (growl) on cueI can weave through your legs in a “figure eight”I can “weave” through your legs while you take wide stepsI can “touch” my paws to places you pointI can place my chin on places you point and “visit”I am learning how to “sit-pretty”I can go under objects “through”I can jump “up” and “off” platformsI can place my front paws on raised platforms “paws up”I can have my paws up on a raised platform and spin around it while keeping my front paws on it “orbit”I can get a rag, hand it to you, then while you hold it, I can “clean my face” with it. I’m pretty slobbery sometimes so my handler thought you would all appreciate this oneWhen I am facing one direction, I can “turn” to face the opposite directionWhen you point to your cheek and say “kiss-kiss”, I can come give you a nice kiss … when I’m in the mood thoughI’m still learning new things every day until I get my forever home. I believe if you all give me a chance, you will fall in love with me the way all my friends here at Stafford Creek have. So don’t give up on me okay?Until next time, take care.March 22nd Hey everybody! Time for another Scooby update! Guess what everybody? I made a new friend! His name is Big Boy Beef Stew, and he is the first big dog I decided I really like playing with! Turns out there may be some hope for me living with new dogs after all!Now I won’t lie, I wasn’t sure about him at first, and even tried barking in his face to see what he was made of. You know what he did? I couldn’t believe it! He just turned around and gave me his back to get a sniff. I was so confused. I thought he was going to bark back but all he wanted to do was play! Once I realized this guy wasn't looking for trouble I was able to get comfortable enough to let him give me a sniff. A few minutes later we were running around wrestling together! We’re total besties now–we even drool the same!!! I just know how to clean my face when it gets to be a little too much. All in all, with the proper, slow introduction to a new dog, there is a chance for me to be running around drinking out of the same bowls and having a blast. So if you were turned away by the idea of not having me live with your current puppy pal, there may be some hope yet!Wish me luck guys, Hope to meet you soon!Please apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org

I'm entering the Freedom Tails program and plan to graduate on July 3, 2024! pawsgh.org/freedomtailsBigboi Beef Stew is a great young man who would make a great addition to most homes. He doesn't know his own strengths and can get a bit too rowdy if he gets overstimulated, but calms down with a hug, some chest rubs, and a booty scratch. He adores attention but has never learned the proper way to ask. His go-to right now is to aim for a piece of clothing to try and pull you in and if he goes misunderstood then it turns into a game of tug. There is a certain look that he will give when he needs some extra love and he does great with a hug and a little bit of redirection to a toy. He made his way to us from Hoquiam Animal control where he spent 5-6 months waiting for room with us here at PAWS GH. He has been a joy to get to know while in our care. He is nothing but happy all the time and enjoys the company of anyone willing to say hello. He has made so many new human friends and dog friends here at PAWS and is willing to make many more! He is now one of our long term stays and has been living the shelter life for about 9 months total. He has been patiently waiting for the right family to come along but he is starting to get antsy. He is a very cuddly, loving, smart, playful pup looking for that special home willing to give him a chance to show what a great dog he truly is. Bonus: He has made friends with our most selective dog and longest term resident Jojo! Adopt him with Jojo as part of a AOGO promotion! (Adopt one, get one with no adoption fee)Freedom Tails Update: 4/4/2024Hello, my name is Stewie( for short), and yes I am short too: about 21 inches at the withers–that is the area between my back and my nose in case you were wondering. Today, I weighed in at 80lbs. I am built like a horse, and people say I sound like a horse too. Presumably, they are talking about my heavy footsteps because I am not the whinnying type; I am in fact very quiet most of the time. I will pick-up light barks and whines when other dogs are complaining, but when I am by myself, I am usually very quiet–like I said. Petting me is like petting a horse. All this talk about horses..I suppose I should clarify that I am indeed a bulldog. I imagine you could see that from my stupendous picture. Get it “Stu” pendous-haha.I would really like a new home. I promise I will be good. People say I am super-duper well tempered. I will make an all-around great family dog, Someday…Please apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org

I'm entering the Freedom Tails program and plan to graduate on July 3, 2024! pawsgh.org/freedomtailsThis handsome young man is looking to hire a 24/7 belly scratcher! Dakota has the sweetest heart and the kindest eyes to match. He is still learning some basic manners, but overall, he is such a great companion already. He is a bit shy at times so new experiences take some patience but he is gaining confidence day by day. He has loved everyone that he has met thus far and enjoys going on walks. He CANNOT live in a home with kittens/cats but he loves to make new friends and play with other dogs in our play yard. Have you ever wanted to be able to talk to your dog? And have your dog answer you back?? Dakota loves to express his feelings and tell you what he's thinking! He is a very talkative dog at times so his future family would have to be okay with the occasional husky howl. Huskies are known for their talkative nature and using vocalizations to communicate and his husky side is not afraid to make an appearance when needed. But don't let that scare you away! He also loves to play with squeaky toys, play tug, or even just run around like a goof to get some puppy energy out. As long as he is getting some love and belly rubs he is happy, quiet, and quite content. Dakota is our youngest pup with so much joy and so much love to offer to anyone willing to be on the receiving end. Fill out an application today and scratch that belly!Please apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org

Helena is currently at a foster home, so a completed and approved application is required to meet. We don't know about Helena's past, but we don't think her past few years were very kind to her. However that hasn't affected her view of life in the slightest. Helena is the nicest gal you'll meet, going up to everyone for pets, wiggling her little bitty nub of a tail. She has been in a foster home for the past few weeks working on gaining weight and getting healthy, and is ready to find her forever home to spend the rest of her golden years with. Her foster has nothing but good things to say about her: she's potty trained, has great house manners, and gets along great with the other dog in the home. Are you ready to give this girl a cozy couch to snuggle on? Fill out an application to meet her today!Please apply to adopt at: http://www.pawsgh.org