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Pedro

Pug

Male, Adult
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Pedro, who smiles when greeting you. Pedro’s life changed through no fault of his own when his family was deported back to Mexico, leaving him in need of a new place to call home. It’s heartbreaking when circumstances beyond anyone’s control separate a family, and now this sweet boy is hoping for a second chance with a family who will love him forever. Pedro is a fun, happy, loving, and gentle boy who has so much affection to give. He loves sharing hugs and kisses with his people, lounging around and enjoying the simple things in life, or heading out for a nice walk. He isn’t an overly active guy, so he would be happy with a more relaxed lifestyle, but don’t let that fool you! Pedro still has a playful side and knows how to have a good time. He gets along well with other dogs. We are unsure how he is with cats. Potty training is also something that may need to recorrect on, as he came in unaltered and unsure of his marking in home.  Pedro is the kind of dog who would love to be part of your everyday life, whether that means joining you for a leisurely stroll, relaxing beside you on the couch, or giving you sweet hugs and kisses after a long day. He doesn’t ask for much, just a safe home, a loving family, and someone who will never give up on him. Pedro is neutered, 4DX tested (He is  heartworm positive right now, but has started treatment. He has been on antibiotics and going through the ProHeart 12 protocol approved by the American Heartworm Society. The good news is that with this treatment, he should test negative in about 8–10 months) , microchipped, and current on vaccines. He is also current on ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention and Bravecto for flea and tick prevention. His adoption fee is $350. Pedro is currently in Texas but can travel to Washington, Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, Kentucky, and locations along the East Coast. If transportation is needed, there is an additional $250 transport fee. Due to state regulations, dogs cannot travel to Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Apply to adopt at www.adoggie4you.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 10:23 am

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Pedro

Pug

Male, Adult
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Pedro, who smiles when greeting you. Pedro’s life changed through no fault of his own when his family was deported back to Mexico, leaving him in need of a new place to call home. It’s heartbreaking when circumstances beyond anyone’s control separate a family, and now this sweet boy is hoping for a second chance with a family who will love him forever. Pedro is a fun, happy, loving, and gentle boy who has so much affection to give. He loves sharing hugs and kisses with his people, lounging around and enjoying the simple things in life, or heading out for a nice walk. He isn’t an overly active guy, so he would be happy with a more relaxed lifestyle, but don’t let that fool you! Pedro still has a playful side and knows how to have a good time. He gets along well with other dogs. We are unsure how he is with cats. Potty training is also something that may need to recorrect on, as he came in unaltered and unsure of his marking in home.  Pedro is the kind of dog who would love to be part of your everyday life, whether that means joining you for a leisurely stroll, relaxing beside you on the couch, or giving you sweet hugs and kisses after a long day. He doesn’t ask for much, just a safe home, a loving family, and someone who will never give up on him. Pedro is neutered, 4DX tested (He is  heartworm positive right now, but has started treatment. He has been on antibiotics and going through the ProHeart 12 protocol approved by the American Heartworm Society. The good news is that with this treatment, he should test negative in about 8–10 months) , microchipped, and current on vaccines. He is also current on ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention and Bravecto for flea and tick prevention. His adoption fee is $350. Pedro is currently in Texas but can travel to Washington, Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, Kentucky, and locations along the East Coast. If transportation is needed, there is an additional $250 transport fee. Due to state regulations, dogs cannot travel to Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Apply to adopt at www.adoggie4you.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 10:23 am
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Tex PF

Pug Chihuahua

Male, 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Tex Just over SIX pounds of pure tail-wagging happiness packed into one tiny, adorable package! This little guy is a professional snuggler who loves nothing more than wrapping himself around your neck and soaking up all the love. If you’re looking for a shadow, Tex is your guy! He’ll happily follow you everywhere and make sure you never have to do anything alone. Tex is still a puppy, so he's working on his potty-training skills. He can be a little shy or skittish when meeting new people or when things move too quickly, but once he feels comfortable, his friendly, attention-loving personality shines! He's great with dogs of all sizes and does well with cats, too. Tex came into rescue with some skin issues, but he's on the road to recovery and feeling better every day. He's believed to be a Chug (Chihuahua/Pug mix), although he seems to have inherited more of the Chihuahua body style. He's expected to stay a pretty little guy! If you have room in your heart and a spot around your neck for a professional cuddle buddy, Tex is ready to wrap himself right around you! Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)
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Rolo

Pug

Female, Adult
Florence, KY
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
Pug mixRolo is a funny little girl with the silliest “talking” ability. She is crate trained and doing very well with house training. She gets along well with dogs and children...we just don’t know about cats. Please send us your phone number to hear more about Rolo!March 19, 2026, 12:17 am
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Heyy Nova

Pug

Female, Adult
Germantown, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET HEYY NOVA — 5 POUNDS OF PURE, UNFILTERED ATTITUDE! 7 years old. 5 pounds. 150-pound Mastiff mentality. Are you looking for a low-energy companion who will happily spend her days riding shotgun, eating snacks, and holding down the couch? Do you have room in your home for a tiny dictator who has absolutely NO idea she’s small? Then let us introduce you to HEYYYY NOVA! This girl is living proof that size means absolutely NOTHING when you have the confidence of a giant! A LITTLE ABOUT Heyy Nova: Part-time bear chaser, full-time security detail! Nova is the kind of girl who would chase a bear down the street like a tiny can of spicy bear spray. She doesn’t know fear, and she certainly doesn’t know her size! Road trip queen! She LOVES riding in the car. Just don’t be surprised if you stop for gas and come back to find yourself locked out while this tiny security guard barks at you from inside like you’ve got some explaining to do. Food is life! Hey loves to eat, and honestly, who doesn’t love a girl with a healthy appreciation for snacks? ️ Professional couch potato! She’s a low-energy girl who enjoys the finer things in life: relaxing, riding around, eating, and ruling her kingdom from the comfort of her throne. A little obedience goes a long way! She enjoys doing a smidgen of obedience, especially when there’s a good reason to participate. She doesn’t need to run a marathon, but she does need to understand that her new family is in charge! ✨ SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS ✨ Advanced obedience trained Knows RIGHT and HEEL on and off leash E-collar trained Knows her PLACE command Crate trained and potty trained Low-energy companion Loves car rides and relaxing with her people Fully vetted and spayed Tiny body, BIG opinions! She will need a confident, consistent leader who can provide structure, clear boundaries, and guidance. She genuinely believes she’s a 150-pound Mastiff trapped in a tiny pug-mix body, and somebody needs to help her understand that she doesn’t have to run the entire world! What about other dogs? She can live with other dogs, but we believe she’d be happiest as the only dog in the home, where she can soak up the attention and have a little less competition for her royal position. A dog-savvy adopter who appreciates her personality and can maintain structure will be her best match. AND THE SUPPORT DOESN’T END WHEN SHE GOES HOME! Her trainer at Voodoo K9, believe  A adoption is about more than finding a dog a couch. It’s about creating a successful, lifelong relationship so her adopter will receive: Individual training to help you learn how to work with her and build a solid relationship. Maintenance classes to keep her skills sharp and continue reinforcing good manners. Lifetime training support for the life of your dog, because we’re here for you long after adoption day! Apply for Heyy Nova on our website and we will get you in touch with her trainer in Lucasville! All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, microchipped and if over 6 months of age, heartworm tested and on heartworm preventative in their foster home. We require an approved application to meet any of our dogs. We do not have a shelter location and will not arrange a meeting without an approved application. We strive to make sure the bios provided for our dogs are complete and accurate; we do understand that mistakes happen, however, so if you absolutely cannot find the answer to your question in the dog's bio, you can contact us for more information. We require a home visit for each dog we adopt out, so we adopt within a 2 hour radius of Dayton, OH. If you are outside of this radius, we encourage you to contact your local rescue or shelter.   November 10, 2026, 6:33 pm
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CLYDE

Pug

Male, Adult
Lake Waynoka, OH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for love an a great home. Clyde owners we're unable to keep him because their older dog wanted to hurt him. Clyde is up todate on vaccines, micro chipped with Home Again, heartworm/lyme test and negative on both, on Heartworm/flea prevention and neutered. If you have room in your heart and home for this sweet baby or any of our other wonderful, beautiful babies please email Miracle House Animal Rescue with your name and telephone number to miraclehouserescue@gmail.com. We are a foster based rescue with foster in Cincinnati, Kettering and east of Cincinnati, Ohio, out Rt 32 in Brown County and Adam's County. We work by appointment only, after you are approved. Thank you.
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Penny AC

Chihuahua Pug

Female, 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Penny! This sweet girl may be a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, her personality really starts to shine! Once she feels comfortable, she’ll happily share her thoughts and get a little vocal to let you know she’s there. She’s wonderful with other dogs and does well around cats, too! Her biggest wish is to make friends with absolutely everyone and turn every introduction into a playdate. With a little patience, love, and time to warm up, you’ll discover a playful, loving girl who just wants to be part of the fun. Penny is crate trained, working on leash training and is pretty well about going potty outside but still may have accidents. Penny ids also VERY food motivated! Could you be the one to help her come out of her shell and show her what forever love feels like? Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Trixie

English Bulldog Boxer

Female, Adult
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Trixie  Trixie’s story didn’t start the way any dog deserves. This sweet girl found herself abandoned on a leash outside a veterinary clinic, left behind and waiting for someone to give her a chance. Now, she’s ready to leave that chapter behind and find the loving forever family she deserves! Trixie is a very well-trained and mannered girl. She is potty trained, does well on leash, very loving and happy to meet new people. She knows basic commands, is quiet and loves her time on walks. Based on her demeanor, she would most likely do fine with kids, too. We are unsure about cats, but based on how she reacts to the outside cats, she may not do okay with them.  Trixie is spayed, 4DX negative, microchipped, and current on vaccines. She has also received ProHeart 12 for heartworm prevention and Bravecto for flea and tick prevention. Her adoption fee is $300. Trixie is currently in Texas but can travel to Washington, Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington, Kentucky, and locations along the East Coast. Additional $250 transport fee. Due to state regulations, Trixie cannot travel to Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Ready to give Trixie the happily-ever-after she deserves? Apply to adopt at www.adoggie4you.org.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 10:23 am
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Duke

Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Cincinnati, OH
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
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 Duke! There's a new star in town, and this one has four legs! Meet Duke, a handsome 10-month-old, 45-pound Bulldog/Staffordshire Terrier mix (our best guess) who is ready to find his forever family. Duke is a happy, playful, people-loving pup who thinks everyone he meets is a potential best friend. He's wonderful with other dogs and loves having a canine buddy to play with. His favorite game? FETCH! He'll happily chase a toy, bring it back, and do it all over again. And if there's water involved? Even better! Duke absolutely loves the water, so a family who enjoys outdoor adventures, swimming, or just watching a goofy dog have the time of his life would be right up his alley. At 10 months old, Duke still has plenty of puppy fun in him, but he's also incredibly sweet and eager to be part of a family. He's looking for a home where he can get plenty of love, playtime, and adventures—and maybe a comfy couch for those post-fetch naps. If you're looking for a fun-loving, water-loving, dog-friendly goofball to add some excitement (and a whole lot of love) to your life, Duke might just be your guy! Apply to adopt Duke at haydudeequine.org!
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Rockelle

French Bulldog English Bulldog

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Come meet me and 100+ of my adoptable friends at Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue's MEGA adoption event, Home for the Holidays! Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at the Warren County Career Center from 11am - 3pm! Can we just take a moment to appreciate how absolutely GORGEOUS this girl is?! Meet Rockelle, a 5-year-old, 30 lb French Bulldog/English Bulldog mix with one of the most unique and beautiful coats we've ever seen! Her stunning brindle coloring, with its gorgeous mix of smoky grays, charcoal, and silvery tones, makes her a true one-of-a-kind beauty. And that adorable little underbite? Those expressive eyes? That permanently unimpressed bulldog face? Perfection. But Rockelle is so much more than a pretty face. This sweet girl spent the first part of her life as a breeder in an Amish puppy mill. After years of being used to produce puppies, it's finally Rockelle's turn to be someone's beloved baby. And she's more than ready to embrace the good life! Rockelle has discovered that life outside a puppy mill is pretty darn wonderful. She's a big fan of zoomies, rolling around in the grass, and enjoying all the little things she was missing out on before. Watching her wiggle and roll in the grass, just enjoying being a dog, is enough to melt your heart. And when she's finished with her outdoor adventures? Rockelle is ready to clock in for her second job: Professional Couch Potato. This girl LOVES being on the couch with her people. Snuggles, lounging, and simply being close to her humans are some of her favorite things. Whether you're watching television or having a lazy Sunday afternoon, Rockelle would be delighted to keep you company. She also enjoys hanging out with her foster siblings and being part of the pack. She's learning just how wonderful it is to have furry friends, loving humans, and a home where she's valued for who she is. Rockelle's Dream Home Rockelle is looking for a family who will give her all the love, comfort, and happiness she deserves. A fenced-in yard is required so she can safely enjoy her zoomies, grass rolling, and outdoor adventures. A comfy couch with room for one more bulldog. Humans who appreciate snuggles, silly bulldog antics, and a little bit of sass. A home where she can continue enjoying the companionship, security, and affection she's discovered in foster care. Rockelle has already given five years of her life to someone else's benefit. Now she's ready for the years ahead to be all about HER. She doesn't need anything fancy. Just a safe yard, a soft place to land, people who adore her, and plenty of opportunities to roll around in the grass like the beautiful, goofy girl she is. Rockelle's breeding days are behind her. Her spoiled-rotten princess era is just beginning. If you're looking for a stunning, snuggly, slightly goofy bulldog girl with a face you can't help but fall in love with, Rockelle might just be your perfect match. Let's help this beautiful survivor find the forever home she's always deserved! Apply to adopt Rockelle or share her story to help her find her people! Rockelle is fostered in the Cincinnati area. Her adoption fee is $450.00. To adopt this animal, please visit https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt All of our animals come spayed or neutered, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped, heartworm negative, current on flea/tick and heartworm prevention, dewormed, and treated for any ailments found upon veterinary examination. The adoption fee covers a portion of these services, and makes it possible for us to continue rescuing animals. For more information on the adoption fees and the adoption process, please complete our adoption application here: https://www.louieslegacy.org/adopt - an application allows us to get to know your family better so we can assess whether the animal you are interested in is a good match for your home. An application does not obligate you to adopt. Please understand that due to the volume of applications some animals receive, we are unable to contact all applicants. If your application is considered a good fit for the animal you are interested in, or even a different pet, a volunteer will give you a call as soon as possible. We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location where animals can be seen during the week. Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LouiesLegacy for our weekly adoption album if you are interested in meeting an animal in person. Not all animals attend every adoption event, please check our Facebook page for animal event times and locations before you make a trip to meet a specific animal.

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A Doggie 4 You - OH transport stop

Cincinnati, OH 45201

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God's Dogs Rescue of TX in Ohio Transport Stop

Cincinnati, OH 41073

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Ozark Homeward Bound KY Chapter

Florence, KY 41042

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Adopt A Pit Rescue

PO Box 137, Germantown, OH 45327

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Miracle House Animal Rescue

Lake Waynoka, OH 45171

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