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Ranger

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 4 yrs
Bowling Green, KY
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Ranger is a fun-loving 4-year-old boy who is always ready to get out and enjoy the day! He’s an energetic dog who loves to play, explore, and make the most of every adventure. ????If you’re looking for a companion who will keep you moving and bring plenty of fun into your life, Ranger could be your perfect match! He’d love a family who will give him plenty of opportunities to stretch his legs, play with his favorite toys, and enjoy some outdoor adventures together.Ranger has lots of love and energy to share, and he’s hoping his forever family is out there waiting for him. Give this playful boy a chance, and you just might find your new best friend! ??????
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Merle

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Bowling Green, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Some dogs come to the shelter scared and confused, wondering why their family never came back.Merle`s story is different.When Merle arrived at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society on May 5, 2026, we quickly realized that being brought to the shelter may have been the very thing that saved his life.He had been surviving as a stray, carrying the weight of unimaginable pain every single day. Two of his legs were severely injured, while the other two had been forced to do all the work. His body was exhausted.But somehow...his spirit wasn`t.The kind people who found Merle told us something we`ll never forget. Despite the pain he must have been feeling, every afternoon he would run to the end of their driveway, eagerly waiting to greet their children as they got off the school bus. He didn`t know those kids. He didn`t owe anyone his trust. Yet through all of his suffering, he still chose love.We rushed Merle to the veterinarian, hoping there was something that could be done. The news was heartbreaking.After years in veterinary medicine, the doctor told us Merle had the worst bone infection she had ever seen. His chances of surviving were slim.But Merle had other plans.After thousands of dollars in medical care, countless treatments, surgeries, weeks of hospitalization, and more determination than we could have ever imagined, Merle beat the odds.He fought.He healed.He survived.Today, Merle is finally back at the shelter, and for the first time in his life, he`s ready to find what he`s been missing all along—a family.Because of everything he`s endured, Merle is still learning how to simply be a dog. Spending so much of his recovery confined to a kennel has made him vocal and reactive when he`s inside one. He`ll need a patient family willing to teach him that the world is a safe place. He`ll benefit from continued leash training, structure, and positive socialization with other dogs. Due to his history, he cannot live in a home with cats.Merle isn`t looking for perfection.He`s looking for someone who sees past his scars.Someone who understands that healing doesn`t end when the wounds close.Someone who is willing to invest the time, patience, and love he has never truly had.In return, you`ll gain a dog whose heart has never stopped believing in people—even when people gave him every reason not to.Me
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Fancy

Labrador Retriever Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Bowling Green, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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