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Puppies and dogs in Lynden, Washington

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Lynden, WA
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,
Story
We took this sweet dog for a family member but we’ve recently adopted a deaf child and we are at capacity and need to lessen our responsibilities. Buck is great with kids but nervous around toddlers. He has never bitten but gets a little nervous when they are yelling. I think he’s better with older kids. He loves to run and fetch and hike. He does not chew on things and he is totally potty trained. We are sad to rehome him and really want him to have a happy family and life
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Milo (Joker)

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Ferndale, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
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Pixie (Aspen)

Pug Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Ferndale, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
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Cookie

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Ferndale, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 Meet Cookie! 🐾 This tiny sweetheart is a 1-year-old female Chihuahua who is ready to find her forever home. Cookie is spayed, current on vaccines, and microchipped—all set to start her next chapter. Cookie is what we lovingly call a “velcro dog” 💕—she wants to be close to her person as much as possible. If you’re sitting down, she’s there. If you’re under a blanket, she’s definitely under it with you snuggling right in. She’s not much of a barker, but she is a chewer, so plenty of appropriate chew toys/chewies will help keep her happy and busy. She’s not currently interested in stuffed toys, though that may simply be new to her as she explores the world. Cookie is mostly potty trained, with only a couple of accidents as she adjusts to recent big life changes—very normal as she settles in. 🐶 She loves following the other dog in her foster home and would likely do best with a canine companion to help her feel confident and included. Cookie is sweet, affectionate, and ready to bond deeply with the right person who will let her be their little shadow. If you’re looking for a constant cuddle buddy who will happily be your warm little sidekick, Cookie might just be your girl. 💛
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Hope (bonded pair with Luna)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr
Ferndale, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
💕 Hope & Luna Are Looking for Their Happily Ever After 💕 Some dogs don't need saving from their past...they need someone willing to give them a chance to believe in their future. Hope and Luna are a bonded pair who have been through enough that the world can feel like a scary place. Because of that, they'll need a very special family—one that understands that trust isn't built overnight, but is earned with patience, kindness, and consistency. These girls have already shown us what they're capable of. In their previous foster home, they made wonderful progress, learned routines, and became much more comfortable with their people. Unfortunately, when they were moved in preparation for another rescue to take them, everything changed. The move caused them to backslide, and they're once again feeling unsure and scared. That's important for potential adopters to understand. They will likely take a step backward again when they move into their forever home. That's not failure, and it doesn't mean they won't come around. It's simply how fearful dogs cope with big changes. Once they realize they're safe, they'll begin making progress all over again. Their dream home would be: 🐾 Adults only 🐾 A quieter home without a lot of noise or chaos 🐾 Someone who will let them settle in at their own pace 🐾 A family that celebrates the little victories instead of expecting perfection These girls aren't looking for someone to "fix" them. They're looking for someone to love them exactly where they are and help them discover that people can be safe. The most rewarding moments won't happen on day one. They'll happen the first time they choose to come sit beside you. The first tail wag when you walk in the room. The first time they ask for affection instead of running from it. Those moments are priceless because you'll know you earned every ounce of their trust. Hope and Luna have already proven they can learn to trust. Now they just need someone willing to give them the time, patience, and unconditional love to get there again. If your heart has room for two deserving souls and you believe that the best relationships are built with patience, Hope and Luna would love to meet you. ❤️
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Bear

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Husky

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Ferndale, WA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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Dane Outreach

P O Box 803, Lynden, WA 98264

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Nooksack Animal Hospital

302 W. Columbia St., P.O. Box 4240 , Nooksack, WA 98276

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Poodle Rescue of Western Washington

3429 Unick Road , Ferndale, WA 98248

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Main Street Mutt Rescue

Ferndale, WA 98248

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Rescued Hearts Northwest

P.O. Box 2764, Ferndale, WA 98248

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Misunderstood Mutts Rescue

PO Box 6082, Bellingham, WA 98227

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Alternative Humane Society of Whatcom County

PO Box 2321, Bellingham, WA 98227

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Canada Society

Langley, BC V3A 7N2

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Heart of a Border Collie Rescue - Seattle

Bellingham, WA 98229

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