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American Bulldog puppies and dogs in Columbus, Ohio

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Debo

American Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Lewis Center, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Debo! He's a big giant baby and thinks he's a lap dog. His owner found himself homeless living in a condemned building. He agreed to surrender Debo considering his living conditions.He's great with other dogs but not yet cat tested.Debo has also had two weeks of intensive training. He has learned to walk beside his person, sit, stay, lay, and go to his place.House-trained, crate-trained, fully-vetted & microchipped.Debo does have a fear of certain strangers and needs to be kept safe by his owner when meeting new people.Apply to meet this handsome guy at ricopetrecovery.org
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Bella

American Bulldog Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Lewis Center, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bella and her two puppies were pulled from a county shelter. Bella's foster mom says she is good with other dogs, crate-trained, knows how to sit and loves snuggling in soft blankets. She loves to follow her foster mom around! Bella will be spayed on Feb 5 and is ready for her furever home! Apply at ricopetrecovery.org to adopt this gorgeous girl. Her fee is $250. Apply now to add her to your family!
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LuLu

American Bulldog Springer Spaniel

Female, Adult
New Albany, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lulu   Lulu is 1.5 year old Bulldog and Springer Spaniel mix! This unique combo is what makes her the cutest panda bear on the block   Along with being extremely cute, Lulu truly has the best personality! She loves her people and does great with other dogs. Lulu is affectionate and even good meeting strangers Lulu is currently enrolled in our prison training program to learn her commands and so far is doing well. She will complete the program at the end of March and be ready for adoption then. We have learned that she does not like cats so her future family will need to be cat-free! &#226&#157&#140 One important thing about Lulu though, is she does have pretty severe allergies. The poor girl came to us with a really bad yeast infection and irritated skin, but with allergy shots and a prescription diet we’ve managed to get her all cleared up   Lulu’s future family will need to understand the financial commitment required, for her allergies, to keep her healthy but we think it’s 100% worth every penny for this amazing girl! Thank  She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and HW negative.    If you love Lulu as much as we do, please apply at www.prodogsohio.org/adoptables   Her adoption fee is $350  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We appreciate your support, in order to help us continue to rescue dogs! Donations can be made via our PayPal account - info@prodogsohio.org. You must be willing to commute to the location that the pet is being fostered in order to be eligible to adopt. We do not ship our pets. We also require that you personally bring the pet back to us should the adoption not work out.   We do NOT negotiate adoption fees. All money goes to support our rescue operation. We are 100% volunteered based. We require your current dog(s) to be current on vaccines and heartworm prevention.  Apply online at www.prodogsohio.org, under the Adoptables tab. Due to the volume of apps and inquiries, we may not be able to respond to everyone.April 13, 2024, 9:05 am
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Ma’am

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Canal Winchester, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Ma’am. Although her coat indicates otherwise, she is not deaf or hard of hearing. She is a sweet girl, and she loves people. She does have a strong prey drive, and can be stubborn. For the most part she is eager to please. She doesn’t have to be in a crate during the day, she loves to snuggle and snooze. Amazing with children. Would recommend going to a home where she is the only pet, definitely no cats. She is very tense around other dogs, but body language is positive. We have not tried to have her approach other dogs because of the intensity of her excitement.
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Bert

American Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Marion, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bert is a playful boy with a pleasant demeanor. He is perfectly content entertaining himself and would play in the bonding room for hours if we let him. He’s friendly and affectionate and as sweet as can be! He came in with another dog, and he seemed to be the more dominant of the two. We do still require a meet and greet with any kids or dogs in the home and can cat test upon request!
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Cooper

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Marion, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
walks well on a leash, housebroken, barks when left alone, submissive urination, likes cats, likes dogs, needs a home without children, previously kept indoors,More information? Call Marion Area Humane Society at 740-389-6548 or email at manager@mahspets.org

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Miss Bea

English Bulldog

Female, Young
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Fill out an Adoption Application Is your shadow letting you down? Is it proving to be just a fair weather friend? Are you looking for a new shadow? Well look no further! Meet Miss Bea, aka Meatball. She will happily take the place of your shadow (even on those rainy, gloomy days). She’ll never let you down! Likes: Miss Bea loves food, her people and belly and rump rubs. Pretty much any attention you give Miss Bea, she eats right up. Dislikes: According to Miss Bea, all vacuum cleaners need to die. Otherwise, Miss Bea complains about nothing. She has yet to meet a stranger (well, maybe the vet is just a teensy bit suspicious). Personality: Miss Bea is all wiggles and kisses. Temperament: Happy, happy, happy! Miss Bea is fine with brushing, though she can be wiggly happy during her spa sessions. She is also fine with having her nails done. Energy level: Even with her confirmation issues, Miss Bea is one energetic young lady…if only all that energy could be harnessed, dogs like Miss Bea could very well be the answer to the energy crisis! Favorite activities: Being with her people; eating; sleeping; snoring; chewing safe bones; stuffed and squeaky toys will be met with a swift death. Good with cats, dogs, and kids (over 6)?: Miss Bea has a high prey drive and, therefore, would not do well with cats or other small, non-canine critters. She has not yet been tested around young children, however, due to her enthusiasm and mouthiness, she would probably do best with teenagers.  Miss Bea does quite well with other dogs both male and female, big and small. However, she can initially come on a bit strong (think freight train). She would do best in a home with another dog that can keep up with her exuberance. Not good with: (Cats? Dogs? Strangers? Men? Kids?) - Cats and other small critters (she thought the chickens would make for fun, chaseable, squeaky toys). Housetrained: Yes Crate trained: Yes. Bribe her with a piece of cheese and she will go right in and settle down quickly. Requires a fenced yard (physical fence and/or invisible fence)? Yes Walks well on a leash? Miss Bea pulls a little but listens well and is very eager to please. Challenges: Dyson vacuums have nothing on Miss Bea! She will need a slow feeder bowl (the slower the better). Miss Bea is working on her mouthiness; taking treats gently; sharing toys; leash manners and jumping up. Any Medical issues? Miss Bea will be having an ortho consult to address her confirmation issues (which don’t slow her down or seem to affect her running and playing). She is currently receiving a daily Cosequin pill to help her joints stay as healthy as possible.  What would be the best kind of home? One with another doggie friend that matches her energy to play and cuddle with. Though she does well in her crate, someone who works from home would be an added bonus as Miss Bea adores her people. Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy: Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include, but are not limited to: pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed. Our rescue policy requires the following: Adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina. We will not adopt a giant breed dog to homes where the dog will have access to highly varnished hardwood steps inside the home. Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit. Methods or devices using pain or force on the dog to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior is prohibited. Applications for giant breed dogs must be submitted by the property owner. Homes with children under 6 years of age will not be approved for adoption. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care. Veterinary records will be checked. All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permitted at the foster home. All family members must be present during the home visit to the applicant's home. Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being considered, before any adoption can be completed. Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption. Exceptions to this policy can be found on the Adoptable Dog Page. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 25, 2024, 7:38 pm
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Gypsy from TEXAS

Boxer Husky

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Columbus, OH
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
Gypsy is located in TEXAS. There are not enough homes for all the unwanted dogs down there, so she is willing to relocate for a good, loving, forever home. Gypsy is a very good girl and is the most obedient dog I have ever seen. She knows how to sit and comes when called. She is housetrained and very well behaved in the house. She likes her crate and sleeps in it with the door open. She walks well on a leash and rides well in a vehicle. Gypsy loves her toys, especially squeaky ones, and she loves playing fetch. Gypsy is active - she loves to run and play with toys and other dogs. She loves water and lays in the wading pool when it is hot, and we bet she would love snow. She gets excited about squirrels, cats, and critters on the other side of the fence. Gypsy does well with all dogs but gets along best with male dogs. She is normally good around small dogs but occasionally mistakes one for a toy when she is over-excited. So she is not recommended for homes with small dogs. She is not too fond of puppies getting in her face either. Gypsy loves human attention and is good with children. She could perhaps use more obedience training with someone firm, patient, and loving. Gypsy is very sweet. She gets attached to her human and likes to lay under my desk when I work on the computer. Gypsy walks well on a leash and rides well in the car. She must be in the house as a loved family member, and she needs a yard with a 6' fence to run and play. Gypsy came from a bad home. She was not being fed and was severely underweight. So the people surrendered Gypsy and her puppies to animal control to avoid animal cruelty charges. Gypsys DNA test results are mostly Boxer, Husky, and German Shepherd. She bounces on her front legs when she is excited and we now know that comes from the Boxer in her. Gypsy is around 5 years of age and weighs 70 pounds (she only weighed 35 pounds when we got her). Gypsy is healthy. She is spayed, tattooed, fully vaccinated (DAPPvL2, Bordatella, rabies), and microchipped. Gypsy had a light case of heartworms when we first got her. We used the slow-kill method (we are happy to explain this) and she is now negative for heartworms and on monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Gypsy's adoption fee includes the cost of ground transport to Columbus, Cincinnati, or Akron Ohio. She is located in Texas and cannot be transported until after she is adopted. Please send an email to 2manydogstx@gmail.com if you are interested in adopting this wonderful dog. Our website is 2manydogsrescue.org and if you are on Facebook, PLEASE visit and LIKE our page: www.facebook.com/2ManyDogsRescue
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Basil

English Bulldog Beagle

Male, 11 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, OH
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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
BasilMaleAge: 10 yearsWeight: 49lbsBreed: English Bulldog/Beagle Mix Hey there, I’m Basil. I am a happy and loving guy who gets along with kids and I really don’t have much interest in cats, so a home with cats would be just fine. I am a little selective with the other dogs I meet. I prefer friendly dogs.  While I am inside, I do wear a belly band. I am house trained and don’t need to be crated when you leave for your normal workday. I am also crate trained and I do well on a leash too (I do pull some with excitement, but my harness helps Immensely). I love to wander around outside and play with friendly dogs, travel with my human, take naps with my human or just nap by myself on a comfy bed or sofa. My foster mom says I am soulful and happy and loving and I just want to be your best friend. I would love to be with you as much as possible. I also love a good bone, all the treats and a stuffed Kong. If you do have another pet in the house, I would need to be fed separately. This includes snacks too. I like to guard my meals. Because of my age I have some worn down teeth and I did have a growth removed, but thank goodness it wasn’t cancerous. At my last vet appointment the doctor might have detected a murmur so, everyone is keeping an eye on that.  But, it doesn’t slow me down at all! I would love to find my forever family who will provide me all the love I deserve! If you are interested in meeting Basil apply at www.causeforcanines.org Adoption fee: $195 Must be an Ohio resident & 23 or older. Children must be 5 years or older.   ##1633287##

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Rico Pet Recovery

Lewis Center, OH 43035

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Rico Pet Recovery

Lewis Center, OH 43035

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Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio, Inc.

PO Box 545, New Albany, OH 43054

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Marion County Dog Pound

2252 Richland Road, Marion, OH 43302

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Marion Area Humane Society

2264 Richland Rd, Marion, OH 43302

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