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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Buddy

Standard Poodle/Weimaraner

Male, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female

Merrilliville, IN

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Merrilliville, IN

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Blake

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

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
Needs special attention
House-trained
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Hector

American Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

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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Stitch

Husky/Pomeranian

Female, Adult

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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Kai

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult

Merrilliville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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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.

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Rocky

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 9 mos

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Scooter

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Kira

Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs 5 mos

Crown Point, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story

Animal Charities in Merrilliville, IN

HeARTs Speak

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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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