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Marley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
North Ridgeville, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Marley is a young, 11-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix looking for a more active lifestyle. He was originally found as a stray and adopted by my mom, but as a senior, she hasn’t been able to provide him the stimulation he needs for his energy levels. We are looking for an adoring family who can dedicate the time, energy, and love that he deserves.Marley is:• 26% Pit Bull with shepherd, terrier, and hound mixes• The cuddliest and most emotionally in-tune dog I’ve ever met• Great with other dogs and loves playing fetch • Neutered, fully vaccinated, and micro chipped• A water lover who enjoys trips to the riverMarley would do best with an owner who can spend time playing and training in a medium to large yard. While he is hesitant with strangers and protective of his home, he has no history of aggression and is a loyal companion. With the right family, he will make an excellent family and protection dog.Rehoming fee (simply to deter bad applications): $80

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Elsie

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Oberlin, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
this sweet girl ended up at our local dog pound with a severely mangled leg.She had to get her leg amputated. She is now a tripod, but gets along just fine on 3 legs. Pls visit our website and fill out an application for her and send it in to our email address. oasisanimalshelter.net oasisanimal@wmconnect.com

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Little girl

Jack Russell Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Elyria, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This little gal is a playful pup. We got her from the apl at the end of August and she is super friendly and loving. She loves to cuddle and sleeps on my pillow or on me most nights. She needs ongoing training with housebreaking, but she is VERY food motivated, which has helped that process. She gets along with our other dogs for the most part. We have a dog that just has not warmed up to her totally. They have issues with food as she is pretty aggressive with it when the other two are around. I do feed her in a separate room and also have a slow feeding bowl for her. (which she thinks is also a chew toy!) The other dog also has allergies which seem to have worsened while we've had Little Girl (her name was Lexi at the apl.) Im very disappointed that this isn't working out as she is such a sweet little thing, but I'd rather do what's best for her and our other dogs.

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Lola

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Elyria, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
**Meet Lola ❤️🐾** Lola is a sweet, loving Labrador/Pit mix who is about 7–8 years old and has so much love left to give. She’s energetic, playful, and happiest when she’s with her people. She loves toys, walks, car rides, and being part of whatever you’re doing. She’s wonderful with **kids, dogs, and cats**, is fully house-trained and potty-trained, and has never bitten a person or another animal. When she meets someone new, she gets very excited and shows her love with lots of kisses and enthusiastic greetings! I’m going through a very difficult time in my life and, with a heavy heart, I’ve realized I can no longer give Lola the life she deserves. This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, because she means so much to me. I’m not looking for just any home for Lola. I’m looking for **her person**—someone who will love her, keep her safe, and give her the happy life she deserves. In return, Lola will give you a lifetime of unconditional love, loyalty, and kisses.

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Tigger

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Elyria, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tigger! He is a two year old Boxer mix. He is a very friendly / calm dog. He knows sit and down. He is the perfect lap dog and wants nothing more than to snuggle up on the couch. He is potty trained / crate trained. Walks well on a leash and completed a 3 week training program at the dog wizard. He does have some separation anxiety. He has done okay with our current dog, but may need slow introductions to other animals. Will include a leash / crate. Must go to a loving home. Any questions please feel free to reach out.

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Marley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
North Ridgeville, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Marley is a young, 11-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix looking for a more active lifestyle. He was originally found as a stray and adopted by my mom, but as a senior, she hasn’t been able to provide him the stimulation he needs for his energy levels. We are looking for an adoring family who can dedicate the time, energy, and love that he deserves.Marley is:• 26% Pit Bull with shepherd, terrier, and hound mixes• The cuddliest and most emotionally in-tune dog I’ve ever met• Great with other dogs and loves playing fetch • Neutered, fully vaccinated, and micro chipped• A water lover who enjoys trips to the riverMarley would do best with an owner who can spend time playing and training in a medium to large yard. While he is hesitant with strangers and protective of his home, he has no history of aggression and is a loyal companion. With the right family, he will make an excellent family and protection dog.Rehoming fee (simply to deter bad applications): $80

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Tots

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Grafton, 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
🐾💙 Meet Tots! 💙🐾 🎾 A ball-chasing, people-loving, cuddle-craving good boy! 🎾 🐶 Tots is a 29-pound Pit mix, born 03/13/26, who has already been through more than any puppy should. He and his brother were left together in a crate on the streets of Cleveland, but thankfully, their story didn't end there. ❤️ 💕 A Few Things to Know About Tots: 🐶 Good with dogs 👧 Good with kids 🐱 Good with cats 🚽 Potty trained 🏡 Crate trained — he may voice his displeasure when he can't be right beside his people, but don't worry… he settles down quickly! 😂 🧠 Knows sit and no 🎾 LOVES to play fetch and will happily chase a ball until he's ready for a cuddle break! 🥰 Total people pleaser who wants nothing more than to be near his humans 🧠 Super smart and a quick learner 🐾 Loves to play, but once the zoomies are over, he's perfectly happy curling up beside you for a cozy nap. 💤❤️ 💙 Tots can be a little sensitive to quick movements and loud noises or voices, which can make him cringe. He's learning that the world can be a safe and happy place, and his sweet, trusting nature shines through with patience and reassurance. 🥹 ✨ Tots is the whole package—playful, smart, affectionate, and eager to please. He'll play ball with you, learn whatever you're willing to teach him, and then happily snuggle up for a nap by your side. 🎾❤️ Fetch, cuddles, and a forever family… Tots thinks that sounds like a pretty perfect life! 🐾 DOB: 03/13/2026 Adoption Fee: $500 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters

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Ellie

Pit Bull Terrier Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Grafton, 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
🐾💕 Meet Ellie! 💕🐾 After spending 6 wonderful years in a home, Ellie found herself back with the rescue through absolutely no fault of her own. 💔 She may not understand why her world changed, but she hasn't let that stop her from being the happy, loving, goofy girl she’s always been. Ellie is ready to find the family who will make her “forever” truly forever. ❤️ ✨ Ellie’s Favorite Things & Superpowers: 🐶 6-year-old Pit Mix with a whole lot of love to give! 🏡 Potty & house trained — she already knows how to be an excellent house dog! 🐕 Dog friendly and loves having fun! 👧 Kid friendly and ready for family adventures! 🐱 Cats are a definite NO, thank you! Ellie has a high prey drive, so a cat-free home is a must. 🎓 Smart girl alert! Ellie knows sit, stay, down, wait, spin & come! 👏 🎾 Ball & frisbee fanatic! Throw it and she’s ready to play! 🧸 Loves playing tug with her stuffies and showing off her toy skills! 🥎 Excellent at playing catch — whether it’s a toy OR a tasty treat! 😋 🚶‍♀️ Loves her walks! She is currently working on ignoring distractions and staying focused while out exploring. 👀 Because of her prey drive, Ellie may become interested in things that move, but she’s working hard on learning to keep her focus on her humans. ⚖️ Ellie is carrying a few extra pounds, but she's officially on a get-fit plan! 💪 Her love of walks will definitely help those pounds come off. ❤️ Loves scratches, affection, and hanging out with her humans — but she's also wonderfully respectful and knows when it's time to give her people some space. 🍽️ No dinner-table diva here! Ellie doesn't beg while her humans are eating. 🙌 🛁 Baths? No problem! Ellie is very good for baths and nail trims. 👗 Dress-up approved! She patiently tolerates being dressed up like the good sport she is. 😂💕 🛏️ Crate trained — and she'll happily go into her crate when asked! 💖 Ellie is such a special girl. She's smart, affectionate, playful, well-mannered, and happiest when she's included in her people's lives. She knows how to have fun, but she also knows how to settle down and simply enjoy being near her humans. She gave her first family six years of love, and now she’s hoping someone will give her the one thing she deserves most: a forever home that won't give up on her. 🥹❤️ 🏡 Ellie is ready. Her bags are packed. Her frisbee is waiting. Now she just needs YOU. 🐾💕 Age: 6 years Adoption Fee: $250 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters

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Tater

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Grafton, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🥔 Meet Tater — your new best friend and professional cuddle buddy! 🥔 At just 6 months old and 25 pounds, Tater is an incredibly sweet, gentle boy who is happiest when he’s with his people. This adorable little guy is ready to find a family who will love having a four-legged shadow following them everywhere! ❤️ 🐾 6 months old & 25 pounds 🥔 Sweet, gentle & incredibly loving ❤️ Loves cuddling with his people 👀 Professional little shadow — he wants to be part of everything you do! 🐶 Friendly and submissive with other dogs 🎾 LOVES to play fetch — tennis balls are his absolute favorite! 🦴 Enjoys chewing on bones 🚗 Rides beautifully in the car and makes an excellent travel buddy 🏡 Potty trained 🛏️ Crate trained 🦮 Walks nicely on a leash 🎓 Knows sit & down 🧀 Very treat motivated and eager to please 😋 Working on taking treats more gently because sometimes snack excitement gets the best of him! 🐕 Would love a canine friend to play with 🐱 Has not met cats yet 👧 Has not met children yet 🤪 Has some goofy puppy moments because, well… puppy! 💖 Loves to settle down for some serious cuddle time after playtime ✨ Eager to learn, eager to please and full of love to give Tater is already showing what a wonderful young dog he can be. He has great puppy manners, a sweet personality, and the perfect combination of playful energy and cuddle-bug charm. Give him some toys, a tennis ball, a cozy spot beside you, and plenty of affection, and Tater is one happy boy! 🥰 If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, cuddly puppy who wants nothing more than to be your best friend, Tater would love to meet you! 🥔❤️🐾 DOB: 3/13/26 Adoption Fee: $500 MBR holds monthly adoption events on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Tractor Supply in Columbia Station, 24100 Royalton Road from 11 am - 2 pm. Questions can be emailed to rescue@mbrohio.com If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, the first thing to do is submit an application for approval. All dogs available for adoption are in foster homes. Please do not visit the rescue location as it is a privately run boarding, training and grooming facility. Individual meet and greets are scheduled by appointment only for approved adopters

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Shadow

American Pit Bull Terrier Whippet

Male, Young
Lorain, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My wife brought him home from a place he wasn't be cared for. As a puppy acted as a puppy should,playful,full of energy. We didn't think he would get as big as he is.We also at the time we acquired Shadow we had 3 other dogs. 1 male and 2 females.One day while I was at work my wife told me that Shadow and our other male dog got into a fight.At first the water bottle trick broke them up,however as more and more of the fighting continued it became more difficult to break them up.Luckily I was the only that got bit in the process of breaking them up.My step daughter her child and boyfriend lived with us and witnessed the fights. He never showed aggression towards their child.They found a house to live in close by,so they said they would take Shadow to live with them.I would go sit with him when they had people over,because they were not sure how he would act towards strange people.He is very protective and as my wife puts it "a great cuddler". Will explain more to adopting people.

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Ripley

American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos
Lorain, 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
Before her rescue, Ripley was a devoted mom to a litter of puppies. Now, it’s finally her turn to be pampered and spoiled. She loves people and greets everyone with tail wags and enthusiasm—sometimes a little too much excitement, but with some gentle reminders, she’s quick to learn. Ripley is a spirited, high-energy 4-year-old who’s ready to find a forever home that matches her zest for life! This athletic girl lives for movement—she loves to run, play, and will gleefully destroy any toy that crosses her path. She’s fantastic with other dogs and adores children, making her a great match for an active family with kids or playful pups. Ripley thrives in a home that’s always on the go—whether it’s hikes, runs, or backyard zoomies, she’s all in. A quiet, laid-back lifestyle just isn’t her thing; she’s looking for a household that’s as energetic as she is. Ripley is crate trained, housebroken, and knows basic commands like “sit.” She’s also super smart and very treat-motivated, so training is a breeze with the right snacks and consistency. Important note: Ripley cannot be in a home with cats or small animals. She has a strong prey drive and takes her “squirrel patrol” duties very seriously—your yard will be rodent-free! If your home is filled with energy, love, and adventure, Ripley just might be your perfect match. Ready to make her part of your pack? ##2223382##

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Elsie

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Oberlin, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
this sweet girl ended up at our local dog pound with a severely mangled leg.She had to get her leg amputated. She is now a tripod, but gets along just fine on 3 legs. Pls visit our website and fill out an application for her and send it in to our email address. oasisanimalshelter.net oasisanimal@wmconnect.com

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Tigger

Boxer American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Elyria, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tigger! He is a two year old Boxer mix. He is a very friendly / calm dog. He knows sit and down. He is the perfect lap dog and wants nothing more than to snuggle up on the couch. He is potty trained / crate trained. Walks well on a leash and completed a 3 week training program at the dog wizard. He does have some separation anxiety. He has done okay with our current dog, but may need slow introductions to other animals. Will include a leash / crate. Must go to a loving home. Any questions please feel free to reach out.

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American Pit Bull Terrier shelters & rescues in Elyria, Ohio

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9.8 miles

Multiple Breed Rescue

Grafton, OH 44044

Pet Types: dogs

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12.3 miles

Storm's Angels

PO Box 259, Lorain, OH 44052

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

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15.5 miles

Berea Animal Rescue Fund

10015 East River Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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15.8 miles

R.E.A.L Rottweiler Rescue

Avon, OH 44011

Pet Types: dogs

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18.3 miles

Love-A-Stray Dog Division

Avon Lake, OH 44012

Pet Types: dogs

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20.7 miles

Forget Me Not Animal Rescue

PO Box 360573, Strongsville, OH 44136

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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21.9 miles

Mercy's Door Pet Rescue, Inc.

Medina, OH 44256

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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21.9 miles

Medina County Dog Shelter

6334 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256

Pet Types: dogs

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24.1 miles

CLE Dog Rescue Crew

11337 Blossom Drive, Parma Heights, OH 44130

Pet Types: dogs

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25.4 miles

Medina County SPCA

8790 Guilford Road, Seville, OH 44273

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

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