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Loki

Shar Pei Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Avon, CT
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
Hi, I’m Loki. I am a one year old, cream colored Lab/Shar Pei mix, around 50 lbs. I prefer hanging with adults, so I’d be a better fit in a house without little kids. I’m a bit of a leaner … okay maybe I’m a huge leaner but I love to cuddle when you pat me. I like playing with other pups, and I really like the ladies (wink, wink). I have medium energy, so it would be great if my new family has a yard. I’m working on my manners, house and crate training. My foster mom thinks I’m really smart. I already know how to walk on a leash and LOVE car rides. Are you looking for that very special boy to join your family? I’m right here and can’t wait to meet you. *All of The Right to Live dogs are fostered locally in San Antonio Texas and will be transported to other states to their new families upon adoption. We believe fostering dogs and not having them decompress in a kennelled environment is more beneficial for the dogs and builds their trust and companionship in a family situation. Adoption fee includes transportation costs, previous/current medical treatment (spay/neuter, etc.) and a health certificate for cross-state travel*
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Cherry

Shar Pei

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Meet Cherry, a lovable 5-year-old who is living proof that second chances are worth it! Once on the shelter`s kill list due to her emaciated condition and lack of space, Cherry has made a stunning recovery and is now a healthy 70-pound bundle of joy. Despite her size, she’s still a big puppy at heart, full of energy and affection.Cherry does great with other dogs, especially when introduced slowly, and she’s a fantastic companion who will always keep you smiling. While she’s a friendly and loving dog, she does have a strong instinct to chase smaller animals, so a cat-free home is a must.Cherry is housebroken, spayed, and up-to-date on all her vaccinations, making her ready to move into her forever home.If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, and devoted companion, Cherry might be the perfect match for you! Let her bring love, laughter, and a whole lot of happiness into your life. Will you be the one to give this amazing girl the loving home she truly deserves?Located in Houston, Texas. Transport to most states available for an additional fee of $300.
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Lizzie JuM

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX only)
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Alice JuM*

Shar Pei Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you ever heard on the TV, well a hoarder's house has been raided and ... animals have been seized and sent to the pound or rescue organizations in the area.... WELL, we are FROM just that kind of situation :( The good thing is we were SAVED... the bad thing is that we had to ENDURE the neglect and disgusting home. The BEST thing is we were ALL SAVED by a rescue group who REFUSED to leave even ONE behind...... 30 dogs/pups ALL AT ONCE has been taxing and motivating for the rescuers. If you watch our video, the situation was very very challenging but our rescuers worked their butts off to save us. We are almost all ready for adoption, all the pups are social and ready for their furever homes! The young adults and adults are a little more shy but have been working really hard with our rescuers to be ready for YOU!! We are a unique "breed" mix, lol. Aunts/Uncles/Parents/SIblings... all "living" together. We have Shar Pei, Scruffy dogs, Pit Bull, and maybe Spaniel mixed in there :D We are all pretty much medium sized, 20-50# and cute as HECK!! If you have ever wanted to adopt a rescued dog that NEEDS the best home, WE ARE WAITING RIGHT HERE!!! Please watch our video, empathize with us AND our rescue family and ADOPT!!!! SO SO SO MANY LIVES DEPEND ON IT!! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX)
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Chula

Shar Pei Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.From Tragedy to Hope — Meet Chula Currently in Texas | Transport Available Born: Senior | ⚖️ Weight: 61.2 lbs Special Needs: Daily thyroid meds Adoption Fee: $200 (or $300 if adopted with her best friend, Chance) Apply: www.adoggie4you.org One minute, Chula was living the dream—riding in her dad’s truck, snoozing beside his recliner, and sharing the bed with her brother. Then, everything changed. Her dad passed away unexpectedly, and for three long days, Chula stood guard beside him, confused and heartbroken. Strangers broke in, and in her fear, Chula did what any loyal dog would—tried to protect the only home she'd ever known. What followed was terrifying: a catchpole, a loud kennel, and separation from her brother, Booger. Chula's world fell apart. But her journey didn’t end there. When our team finally brought Chula and Booger to the rescue, they were deeply traumatized. For months, Chula only trusted one person—Pat—who she knew from her previous life. Slowly, she began to open up, and her healing truly began when she was introduced to Chance, another long-time resident who had also faced a tough life. Together, they brought each other back to life. Now, Chula runs and plays, walks on leash, and enjoys meeting new people—on her own terms. Her friendship with Chance has given her a second chance. Why Chula Will Steal Your Heart: Beautiful Shar Pei/Lab mix with soulful eyes House-trained and tidy—never soils her kennel Loves toys, playtime, and curling up to watch TV Gets along with other respectful dogs, especially larger ones Would thrive in a calm home with a fenced yard Needs an experienced, patient adopter who will let her bloom Takes thyroid pills twice daily (easy to manage) Chula is looking for a quiet, loving home—ideally with Chance, but she would also thrive with another friendly companion dog. She's not suited for homes with small children, cats, or tiny dogs due to her past and her cautious nature. ✨ Chula has spent enough time waiting. Now she’s ready to be someone’s loyal companion again—could it be you? Transport Available to WA, OR, Midwest, and East Coast (excluding RI & MA) Transport Fee: $225 (if applicable) ➡️ Apply now at www.adoggie4you.org and let Chula know what it feels like to be truly home.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 5, 2026, 2:44 pm
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Cruz FJ

Shar Pei American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Hartford, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Cruz! This handsome big boy has a larger-than-life personality and a heart just as big. Cruz is incredibly loving, playful, confident, and smart. He walks around like he owns the place, making friends wherever he goes and winning people over with his happy, goofy charm. Cruz has been waiting for his forever home since he was just 6 weeks old, and we can't understand why this amazing boy keeps getting overlooked. He has so much love to give and is more than ready to find a family of his own. Cruz is social and does well with other dogs. He loves being around people and is always ready for fun, whether it's going for a walk, playing with his favorite toys, or soaking up all the attention he can get. He's also walking beautifully on a leash and enjoys exploring the world with his people. If you're looking for a dog that will keep you smiling, shower you with affection, and be your loyal sidekick on every adventure, Cruz is your guy. He's a happy, playful, affectionate love bug with a big personality and an even bigger heart. All he needs now is the forever family he's been waiting so patiently to find. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Goldie

English Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs
Waterbury, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is "Goldie". Goldie is about 90% an English Bulldog and the rest maybe American Bully. She has all the characters of an English Bulldog. Goldie is about 6 years old and weighs about 46 pounds. Goldie comes to us with a sad story. Goldie and 2 other dogs (not related) were left behind in an apartment because their owners had no means to take care of them any longer. Someone did take the dogs from the apartment but had no place of his own to go with them. So he was desperate to find a place for these dogs. This is where we came in. We took Goldie. The other 2 dogs were taken by another rescue. All 3 dogs were not starving and they were in good health. Goldie was a little confused at first, understandably so. She is doing much better. Goldie is a sweet dog and she even looks sweet! She is calm, she sits when told and she gives her paw when asked. Goldie is a very good dog. In fact, Goldie is a great dog! Goldie gets along with other dogs and it looks like she gets along with cats. In Goldie's new home, children must be 14 years old or older. You MUST own your own home. You MUST own your own condo. Absolutely no apartments. Goldie came to us already spayed. She went to our veterinarian and she got her shots and tested negative for heartworm. To adopt from us, you MUST have a veterinarian reference. We will not place any animal without a veterinarian reference. We get a veterinarian reference from your veterinarian which is a history of medical care administered by your veterinarian to your present or previous pet or pets. Please do not contact us if you cannot abide by our adoption rules. The adoption fee for Goldie is $100.00 if you are the perfect family with an excellent veterinarian reference. No credit cards. If you are interested in Goldie, please email us at feline55keeper@gmail.com. You can meet Goldie on Saturday at Petco located at 201 Union Street in Waterbury during our adoption hours from 12:00 to 3:00. Goldie will be looking for you! IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE STRESS THAT IN ORDER TO ADOPT FROM US, YOU MUST HAVE A VETERINARIAN REFERENCE...NO EXCEPTIONS !
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Nash

Australian Shepherd Boxer

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Wolcott, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 ASSISTED PLACEMENT — MEET NASH ❤️ SDBP CT Rescue is currently assisting Nash's family in finding an appropriate new home. Nash remains with his current family and has not yet been formally taken into SDBP CT Rescue. However, if we can secure an appropriate foster or foster-to-adopt home for Nash, we would gladly take him on as an SDBP CT Rescue dog and help him through this transition. ❤️ Sometimes a dog can be deeply loved and still find himself in an environment that is no longer the best fit for him. That's where Nash is today. Nash is an Australian Shepherd mix whose home environment has changed considerably with the addition of a new baby and another very energetic dog. There have been a few incidents of tension between Nash and the other dog, and his family understandably doesn't feel comfortable taking chances with a small child now in the home. As a result, Nash is currently spending much of his time separated from the household, and this isn't the long-term life anyone wants for him. His family has reached out to several rescues looking for help, but the reality is one we're seeing everywhere: rescues are full and foster homes are incredibly hard to find. And that's really the missing piece for Nash. 🏡 WE NEED A PLACE FOR NASH TO LAND We're looking for: ❤️ An adopter — someone ready to give Nash his permanent home. 🐾 A foster-to-adopt home — someone interested in Nash who would like the opportunity to make sure he's the right fit. 🏠 A committed foster — someone willing to open their home to Nash while SDBP CT Rescue takes him on and works toward finding his forever family. We've had the opportunity to personally meet Nash, and our experience with him was very positive. He was friendly and approachable, confident but relaxed, happy to interact with us, and walked very nicely on leash. 🐾 WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT NASH 🐶 Australian Shepherd mix ✂️ Neutered ❤️ Microchipped 🐾 Friendly and approachable with people 🦮 Walks nicely on leash 😌 Confident but relatively relaxed from our personal interaction with him 🐕 Has done well with some dogs, although there have been reactions toward the other dog currently in his home 🚫 No cats 🚫 No small children 💉 Will be brought up to date on vaccinations once appropriate placement is secured We believe Nash would benefit tremendously from a calmer, more predictable environment where he can settle into a routine and enjoy the later years of his life. Could Nash potentially live with another dog? Possibly. Because he has done well with some dogs, we don't want to automatically label him as needing to be an only dog. Any resident dog would need to be an appropriate match, with thoughtful introductions to make sure everyone is comfortable. Nash isn't currently an SDBP intake—but we're willing to change that if someone is willing to give him the safe place to land that he needs. We have the rescue. We have the willingness to help. What we need is the home. ❤️ If you've been considering fostering, this is exactly why foster homes are so incredibly important. Opening your home doesn't just help a dog already in rescue—it can sometimes give a rescue the ability to say YES to a dog they otherwise don't have room to take. If you're interested in adopting, fostering-to-adopt, or fostering Nash, please contact SDBP CT Rescue. We'll be completely transparent about what we know and work with you to determine whether your home could be an appropriate fit. And if you can't take Nash, please share him. His foster, foster-to-adopt, or forever person may simply not know about him yet. Let's change that. ❤️🐾 SDBP CT Rescue Here for the Cause. Here for the Dogs.
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Ranger

German Shepherd Dog Boxer

Male, Adult
Wolcott, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ranger is Ready to Find His Person! Looking for a loyal best friend who just wants to be by your side? Meet Ranger, a handsome 5-year-old German Shepherd/Boxer mix with a heart as big as his ears. Ranger may be a little shy when you first meet him, but give him a little time and you'll discover an incredibly loving, devoted companion. Once you're part of his circle, he'll happily follow you from room to room, join you for a walk, and then curl up at your feet while you relax. Housebroken Crate trained Good with other dogs Has lived with cats Ranger is looking for a calm, low-key, adult-only home where he can truly settle in and thrive. He's not looking for constant excitement—just kind people, daily walks, a cozy place to nap, and someone to love. The best things in life are worth waiting for, and Ranger is one of them. If you can give this sweet boy a little patience, he'll reward you with a lifetime of loyalty, quiet companionship, and unconditional love. Could you be the person Ranger has been waiting for? ##2804466##

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19.2 miles

The Right to Live Rescue - CT transport

Avon, CT 06001

Pet Types: dogs

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Shelter

23.1 miles

Waiting Under the Willow Foundation - CT Transport

Hartford, CT 06105

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

25.3 miles

A Doggie 4 You - CT transport stop

Hartford, CT 06101

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

25.3 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX in CT Transport Stop

Hartford, CT 06101

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

26.5 miles

Last Chance Arkansas- CT Chapter (Dogs)

East Hartford, CT 06108

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

30.3 miles

SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue

46 Sodom Road, Brewster, NY 10509

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

30.7 miles

Our Companions Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 956, Manchester, CT 06045

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

40.9 miles

Project Precious Rescue, Inc.

Stamford, CT 06907

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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