Big Dogs Don't Cry

Animal rescue in Merrilliville, Indiana

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Merrilliville, IN 46410

Contact

Krystal Zamora

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Adoptable Pets at Big Dogs Don't Cry

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Forrest

Black and Tan Coonhound/Beagle

Male

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Cane

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Candy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Pearl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Scarlett

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Clyde

St. Bernard/Great Pyrenees

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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Cornelius

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Bambi

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention
Story
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Mookie

American Bulldog

Male, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Rescue FAQs

We are a compassionate foster-based pet rescue organization located in Merrillville, Indiana, committed to saving large dog breeds while also extending our resources and kindness to all pets in need. Our heartfelt initiative is supported by our wonderful local community, allowing us to provide a nurturing environment filled with love and hope. Together, we can change the lives of these animals one paw at a time. Discover how you can contribute to our mission and help bring joy to deserving pets.
Northwest Indiana, Chicago, and Chicago Suburbs
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Please see adoption process above.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Big Dogs Don't Cry

Humane Society of Hobart, Inc.

2054 E. State Road 130, Hobart, IN 46342

Everything’s Going to be Alright Rescue and Rehabilitation

2807 Crescent Hill Dr NE, Crown Point, IN 46307

Save A Dog Rescue

Crown Point, IN 46307

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Bentley

Chihuahua

Male, Senior

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Norah

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Gus Gus

American Shorthair

Male

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story

Animal Charities in Merrilliville, IN

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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