Redbone Coonhound puppies and dogs in Gardner, Massachusetts

EJ is a fun, young hound. He needs someone active, with a big outdoor life that will take him on adventures. He is affectionate and loyal to those who show him love. He would prefer to be the only dog as he doesn't like to share. He is not good with cats or other smaller animals or small people. He really wants to be a working dog.   For more info about EJ and our adoption process please enclose your phone number with your inquiry or call Jacki at 941-587-4612. November 2, 2024, 2:03 pm

Her name is Reba, she is gentlest, red-glowing baby hound girl with a soft spirit that will melt your heart from first hug, and yes, she gives full-on hugs. Right now she is mastering the art of a move that causes spontaneous sessions of sun-up belly rubs. Reba is estimated to be about 5 months old, weighs around 30 lbs and is growing, and she is likely some kind of hound mix (best guess, as always with rescue pups). Reba’s gentle nature and soft approach to everything means she can come across as shy when you first meet her but within a beat she has warmed up to your heart and is offering sweet little kisses. Insider tip- treats do help her feel brave and fast-tracks the love. Want to see Reba in action? Head to YouTube for “Reba | Belly Rub Baby” https://youtu.be/_r3pwsqaN3k Reba is a growing puppy so of course she is still growing and learning new skills. Currently, Reba is building her confidence on leash. In familiar areas she can walk along just fine, but in new places she likes to take it slow and does occasionally decide its time for a little sit-break to observe. The encouraging part is how quickly she is learning and we can see that she isn’t a “nope” girl, she’s a “give me a minute” girl, and practice will go a long way. With other dogs, she is polite and gentle, while being a little reserved with the big, high-energy dogs. She is happy to meet them and stands for sniffs before rolling onto her back just so everyone knows she is gentle and sweet. With smaller dogs though she perks right up and immediately shows her playful side and has a gentle balance of respect and softness- a great sign of her puppy social skills. Reba did well meeting our house cat Biggie, she was curious and respectful while still showing her interest. Right now, she’ll need thoughtful introductions and clear boundaries if there’s a cat in the home. Having another dog in the home will help keep her interest in the cat respecful instead of seeking a playmate. Reba will do best in a home with a yard and a calmer environment where she can keep building confidence at her pace, so busy city life probably isn’t her jam. A medium-energy dog pal would be a great match for play and companionship, and like any puppy, she’ll thrive with structure and continued training. Underneath the puppy uncertainty is a truly sweet, gentle girl who is growing into her bravest self. Ready to welcome Reba home? Apply today! https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62cc8e128b02916730334440/697000a482247073500e8edd Questions? Email kristin@threelittlepittiesrescue.org We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue run USDA certified transport system, ensuring every pet travel safely and comfortably with 24/7 care. Our transport includes drop off locations, in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, WI and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY or Brattleboro, VT for for Canadian adopters). You will have the opportunity to track their journey in real time, see photo updates, learn fun facts, connect with fellow adopters and fosters through our private Facebook event page! Before the adoption is finalized, you will meet your pet through a video call, creating a fun and personalized experience! The adoption fee is $1000 and includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter, flea prevention, a 12 month heartworm preventative injectable, heartworm test and treatment if needed, a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, a health certificate deeming the pup healthy for travel, cost of transport*, and priceless years of love and loyal companionship! We proudly have over 17,000 successful adoptions and excellent Google Reviews: https://g.co/kgs/UQ5Pyai We care deeply about creating lasting matches between dog and family for long term success, and take the time to ensure each adoption is a fit through our matchmaking process. At our 2 acre Texas based property, we assess every animal with trainers on staff, we modify behavior as needed, and create individualized behavior plans to help prepare dogs for their future families including crate training, potty training, leash walking, etc. Our fosters are able to attend group training and socialization play groups helping them stay confident, well rounded, and adoption-ready. Our on-site trainers are dedicated to each dog’s growth and we enjoy seeing their progress! We go above and beyond to ensure every animal receives exceptional care. Veterinarians consistently praise our medical standards. From routine care to advanced treatments, each dog receives personalized attention. Hard costs for a healthy dog range from $804-$920; heartworm-positive dogs or those needing specialized care can exceed $2,000+. Adoption fees help cover a portion of these expenses, but without government funding, we rely on fundraising to bridge the gap—ranging from $100–$1,000+ per dog. Our adoption fees reflect the extensive care and resources that go into each animal we save. The adoption fee is a donation to the mission and goes far beyond getting a fully vetted pet. It doesn’t stop there! Our adopters also receive these SPECIAL PERKS: Extensive behavioral testing and information from trainers on our staff to ensure the perfect fit for your family Discounts on Embark DNA test kit- $30 off of Breed ID test or $50 off of Breed ID plus Health test 30 day trial of pet insurance with Trupanion A free private online dog training session with GoodPup, plus low pricing for future sessions Access to multiple dog trainers in your area, along with $40 off of your first session of in person dog training through Rover Training 70% off of your first order of Fetch, a delicious PNW based fresh dog meatballs subscription Coupons for a fun visit to Petco 20% off of Dr. Cuddles pet first aid and hygiene solutions Discounted heartworm, flea prevention, and monthly dewormer Access to our exclusive FB Adopters page, where you can network for play dates, resources, and connect with other adopters that share their passion for their adopted pup! The Greater Houston area faces one of the highest stray and overpopulation rates in the U.S. We’re a nonprofit on a mission—to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs at risk, while promoting spay/neuter outreach in the community. When you adopt, you save more than one life— the one you adopted, and the space opened up to save another. Follow our journey and stay connected! 🌐 threelittlepittiesrescue.org 📘 facebook.com/threelittlepittiesrescue 📸 instagram.com/threelittlepittiesrescue Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your life? APPLY TODAY and become a hero for pets in need! *Due to rising transportation costs, a $87 surcharge applies. DISCLAIMER- Breed type is determined based on general appearance and behavioral characteristics, and cannot be guaranteed without DNA testing. NOTE- Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

EJ is a fun, young hound. He needs someone active, with a big outdoor life that will take him on adventures. He is affectionate and loyal to those who show him love. He would prefer to be the only dog as he doesn't like to share. He is not good with cats or other smaller animals or small people. He really wants to be a working dog.   For more info about EJ and our adoption process please enclose your phone number with your inquiry or call Jacki at 941-587-4612. November 2, 2024, 2:03 pm

THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY IN A FOSTER HOME WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE OF OUR KENNEL IN WOBURN, MA. ONCE A POTENTIAL ADOPTER IS MATCHED WITH A DOG AND GOES THROUGH OUR REFERENCE AND INTERVIEW PROCESS WITH AN ADOPTION COORDINATOR THIS DOG WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO MEET BEFORE ADOPTION. IT IS OUR GOAL TO GET ALL LOCAL DOGS TO THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES WITHIN 7 DAYS ONCE MATCHED. *Please read Penny Ruby Rose's entire profile, which includes a link to the adoption application. Thank you!** Meet Penny Ruby Rose, a 7 or 8-year-old Redbone Coonhound mix, weighing 80 pounds (as of 2/4/26). This gorgeous chestnut girl was sadly given up by her owners because they sadly don't have time to care for her and don't want to leave her at home for 12+ hours a day. While Penny loves and appreciates their efforts, she's an old girl who's looking to enjoy her days with an easygoing homebody with lots of treats! Penny is calm and quiet around the house. She's a Southern lady with exquisite manners. When it comes to toys, Penny is not impressed. This mellow girl prefers to go on walks in the great outdoors to sniff around like a detective! If you've got a large, fenced-in area and have time to go on multiple walks a day, even better! Penny's ideal owner is someone who's also enjoying their retirement years so you can both ease on through the day together. She plays well other dogs and actually tends to prefer smaller ones over the larger ones. She'll even help babysit your kids as she loves them and will give them kisses. What a doll! Penny has experience with crates and rides great in a car if you ever need a companion to go grocery shopping. She might not be able to fit in the shopping cart though. Penny's not a fan of loud noises like thunderstorms or fireworks and will get nervous, so she hopes her future owner will have some patience with her which is fair, because those noises are scary! We'd be afraid too! While she's housebroken, Penny sometimes struggles with accidents and asks that her future family has patience to help her adjust to a new environment. She hasn't had obedience training, but knows "sit, leave it, and down" which, for this chill girl, is probably all you need. Because of her rough beginnings being tied up (prior to being adopted), Penny's teeth are worn down. She also takes a monthly heartworm preventative medication. This sweet and chill girl is looking for an equally sweet and chill owner! If you've got loads of time on your hands and want a loving companion (or a companion for your lonely grandparent), Penny is the girl! Adopt her today! All dogs are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. All dogs require professional training to become the best family member they can be. To adopt or learn more about Penny Ruby Rose, you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, copy and paste this URL into your browser: WWW.GDRNE.COM/ADOPTION-APPLICATION [Adoption Fee: $425] ** PLEASE READ: If a dog is listed, then s/he is currently available for adoption. Their information is correct to the best of our abilities and the information we have been given as of the day of posting. Please note, GDRNE does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated that we have run DNA. All breeds listed are educated estimates. Our dogs are rescued from various situations. It is most likely that both their parents were strays and even if not, mixes of some sort and that their grandparents were mixes as well. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them a breed all their own - a True and adorable American MUTT. If you are interested in this dog, you must submit an application. Great Dog is not a shelter so there is no building you can visit. Our dogs live in private foster homes until adopted. To learn more about our *shelterless* rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website at WWW.GDRNE.COM

Slinky is one of 11 hound mixes that rescuers in rural SW Oklahoma saved from a property where they barely had any shelter and fed inconsistently. Several rescues stepped in to take the dogs. I took 3. They are about 11 months old. And despite their horrible start in life all 3 of them have wonderful personalities and are super sweet. They are very big, calm and great with other dogs and cats. Shy at first but always friendly. They do bark at the fence if another dog is on the other side but that's pretty common with a lot of dogs. If you want a chill dog that is big, Slinky is your match. He is currently still in Oklahoma where he was rescued but he can only be adopted out of state where people treat animals well. He has to be prepaid and picked up directly from transport at one of our transport drop off locations below. If things don't work out for some reason, which rarely ever happens, we will either find a local foster to take him in or he will go back to Oklahoma on our next transport until a new home is found. Note: No dogs are advertised as potty-trained because most dogs need at least some re-training in a new environment and after being in a shelter/rescue environment/strays. www.facebook.com/desideratarescue (copy and paste into a new browser window) Transport locations: - Washington State (Kennewick, Spokane, Tacoma, Lynnwood/Edmonds, Bellingham) - Oregon (Portland and Springfield) - Colorado (Ft Lupton) - Idaho (Heyburn and Boise/Meridian) - Utah (Ogden) - Wyoming (Evanston, Rock Springs, Laramie) - Montana (Missoula) - Illinois (Vandalia, Springfield, Chicago) - Indiana (Spiceland, Burn Harbor) - Michigan (St Joseph, Battle Creek, Ann Arbor) - Wisconsin (Madison, Wausau, Eau Claire, Appleton, Milwaukee) - Minnesota (Minneapolis/St Paul) - Iowa (Des Moines) - Ohio (Columbus and London) - Pennsylvania (Erie, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg) - New York (Buffalo and Albany) - Connecticut (Enfield) - New Jersey (Bedminster) - Vermont (Brattleboro) Vetting: neutered, microchipped, rabies vaccine, bordetella vaccine, dhpp vaccine x 3, lepto vaccine x 2, dewormed several times, on monthly flea and tick prevention, on monthly heartworm protection, heartworm tested (negative). Adoption fee: $450 (includes the $250 cost of transport from Oklahoma and all vetting listed above) Adoption application (copy and paste into a new browser window): https://form.jotform.com/82677586784176 FAQs (copy and paste into a new browser window): https://docs.google.com/document/d/12eb_SRtk1AzaBl87UltcLJ24MjH9UhQm_LE77iWZEQA/edit?tab=t.0 Desiderata Rescue is Oklahoma Licensed Rescue #95