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Puppies and dogs in Memphis, Tennessee

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Memphis, Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Special Needs

Meri

Rat Terrier

Female, Adult

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown how long they were living there, as the property was only visited by the owners sporadically. When the landowners found them, it took quite a while to coax them out into the open where they were eventually trapped. Both were very skinny, dehydrated and terrified of people. And both are still very wary and untrusting of new people and new situations.  On occasion, both dogs still nip their rescuers when they are stressed or excited.  This is not to say that they would not warm up to other people.  But it will take a "dog-savvy" person with great patience, love and a very calm, low activity home. Once the level of trust is earned, either Jeri or Meri would be a sweet companion and friend.  Meri and Jeri will NOT be good with seniors, children or cats because of their unpredictability and their terrier tendencies. They should probably be adopted separately in order to fully bond with the new owner(s). Jeri is neutered, vaccinated and on Heartworm preventative. Meri is spayed, vaccinated, and on Heartworm preventative. You can speak to his foster parents to learn more by calling 662-342-9448 or emailing: info@desotoanimalrescue.orgApril 24, 2024, 12:20 am

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Special Needs

Jeri

Rat Terrier

Male, Adult

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

When Jeri and Meri were found, they were essentially feral. They were hiding under a shipping container they had adopted as their home. It is unknown how long they were living there, as the property was only visited by the owners sporadically. When the landowners found them, it took quite a while to coax them out into the open where they were eventually trapped. Both were very skinny, dehydrated and terrified of people. And both are still very wary and untrusting of new people and new situations.  On occasion, both dogs still nip their rescuers when they are stressed or excited.  This is not to say that they would not warm up to other people.  But it will take a 'dog-savvy' person with great patience, love and a very calm, low activity home. Once the level of trust is earned, either Jeri or Meri would be a sweet companion and friend.  Meri and Jeri will NOT be good with seniors, children or cats because of their unpredictability and their terrier tendencies. They should probably be adopted separately in order to fully bond with the new owner(s). Jeri is neutered, vaccinated and on Heartworm preventative. Meri is spayed, vaccinated, and on Heartworm preventative. You can speak to his foster parents to learn more by calling 662-342-9448 or emailing: info@desotoanimalrescue.orgApril 24, 2024, 12:20 am

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Piper

Mixed Breed (Medium) Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 10 mos

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Careful, this girl will steal your heart just as she has with the Horn Lake staff. Piper is sooo ready for her own family. She loves walks and toys. She can sit and shake. She is good with most dogs. She will be a great companion for anyone :) Approx. one to two years old

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Special Needs

Brutus

German Shepherd Dog Mastiff

Male, 5 yrs 10 mos

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,

Story

Brutus is a absolute beauty. He is dog selective and goes in a play group with other dogs every day. He would be best suited for a female adopter. There might be something in his past that makes him not immediately trust men BUT with time and very slow male introductions, he can learn to trust...as he has with the male staff at the shelter. To the staff, he is a big goofball and soaks up all attention given to him. He just needs his right person. Special Needs-Experienced Female adopter that is sensitive to his non-trust issues with males and will take introductions to new people very slowly. This can help Brutus to be more confident and help his adoption to be successful. Approx. 3 years old

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Blackie

Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Black is a handsome fella. Don't know why he gets overlooked. He could not be a better dog. He COULD use a big dose of confidence. He is people friendly but takes a little time to warm up and then he is mush in your hands. He is dog friendly and goes in a play group with other dogs during the day. Black would benefit greatly from an adopter who would make him feel safe, loved, and who would work on building him up to feel like the good boy that WE KNOW HE IS. UPDATE-Black has recently gone on a weekend field trip to see how he behaves in a home. The weekend fosters said he was absolutely wonderful, a little shy at first but so loving and a great house guest. He even let them give him a bath. Black is waiting for his much deserved forever home.

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Sissy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Horn Lake, MS

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Sissy likes dogs and people who spend time getting to know her. She is a wonderful girl but will make you work just a little to earn her trust. She is a big fan of treats and has learned to walk on a leash. Please set up a long appointment to get to know this sweet girl. The perfect adopter would have a quiet home, no kids, and perhaps another dog for her to pal around with. Sissy certainly deserves the good life and would make the truest companion.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Memphis, Tennessee

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Memphis, Tennessee. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Good Samaritans for Animals

Memphis, TN 38116

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

North Mississippi Great Dane Rescue

P.O. Box 91, Memphis, TN 38101

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue - Memphis Chapter

Memphis, TN 38101

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Mid-South Pet Adoptions

Memphis, TN 38103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

BICHON RESCUE

All Areas, TN 38103

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Open Paws Pet Rescue

Memphis, TN 38103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue

Memphis, TN 38103

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

MAC Rescues

733 E. Parkway S., Memphis, TN 38104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SOS DOGS W.TN

Memphis, TN 38104

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

All Heart Animal Rescue - TN

Memphis, TN 38104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

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Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

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Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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Puppies and dogs in Memphis, Tennessee

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Memphis, Tennessee. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

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Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Memphis, Tennessee

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

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Popular dog breeds

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