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Puppies and dogs in Maryland

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Maryland. 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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Rossi RW

Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello from the mother land :) and by that I mean EARTH :) My name is Rossi and I am likely one of the most pupular breed mixes in TX- that would be Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees!! Now, me and my siblings didn't arrive with a mama or daddy with us so based on our size, fur, characteristics and markings the rescue deduced our fantastic breed mix! We may have some CHIHUAHUA in the mix as well, you never know when puppies come off the streets without parents :( Yes you heard that right... we were bottle babies taken to the pound at about 2 weeks old ;( It makes you wonder where the humanity is these days :( HOWEVER, we were saved by a wonderful bottle baby mama who fostered us for the rescue. And NOW LOOK AT ME!! I am a big sweet cuddly loving fluffy pup with years of love to give!! You can look at my siblings too- two already adopted but take a gander and Morgan, Millicent, Riley, or Reid! We are a beautiful group of pups looking for our one true loves! maybe that is you :) ADOPT ONE OF US SOON :) We are waiting!!! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Reid RW

Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Hello from the mother land :) and by that I mean EARTH :) My name is Reid and I am likely one of the most pupular breed mixes in TX- that would be Anatolian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees!! Now, me and my siblings didn't arrive with a mama or daddy with us so based on our size, fur, characteristics and markings the rescue deduced our fantastic breed mix! We may have some CHIHUAHUA in the mix as well, you never know when puppies come off the streets without parents :( Yes you heard that right... we were bottle babies taken to the pound at about 2 weeks old ;( It makes you wonder where the humanity is these days :( HOWEVER, we were saved by a wonderful bottle baby mama who fostered us for the rescue. And NOW LOOK AT ME!! I am a big sweet cuddly loving fluffy pup with years of love to give!! You can look at my siblings too- two already adopted but take a gander and Morgan, Millicent, Riley, or Rossi! We are a beautiful group of pups looking for our one true loves! maybe that is you :) I personally LOVE WATER!! In fact most of my siblings LOVE WATER TOO!! So if no pool in the back yard we will play in our water bowl!! :D I am a big BEEFY BOY with lots of fluffy fur, just a perfect companion for kids or another dog or just YOU :) ADOPT ONE OF US SOON :) We are waiting!!! Local adoption fee is $250 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)
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Morgan RW

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Great Pyrenees

Male, 2 mos
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Morgan - vivacious, loving, curious, not afraid to play with the bigger dogs, almost paper trained, likes tug-of-war Reid- loves water, if there’s no pool, the water dish will do 🤣, watchful/observant , very chill, beefy boy and fluffy, will sing the song of his people with the cutest howl Rossi- relaxed and easy going cuddle bug, playful, super sweet, beautiful face Gideon- always happy with a smile on his face, loves human interaction, very adventurous, energetic, always looking to have a good time I’m really bad at this, but I hope this gives you something you can use. Gotta get these kids adopted.
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Fallon

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Port Deposit, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Fallon is a super sweet, quiet, affectionate, and adventurous little soul. She loves to sit on laps, go on walks, and run around outside. She does not bark or whine. I am fostering her for my mother who developed dementia and cannot keep her anymore. I am house-training her - she has had no accidents in the week I have had her. She eagerly goes to the grass to do her business when I put her outside, which I do every few hours. She gets along very well with other small dogs and generally ignores my large male dog. She is crate trained. She spends most of her time in a large crate with another senior chihuahua I am fostering for my mother. I also have her outside on a tie line when it is cool and there is shade, as well as in the kitchen on a leash when I am doing things in the kitchen. It would be ideal if she and Rory - male chihuahua, 17 - were adopted together. She is 14.
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Rory

Chihuahua

Male, Senior
Port Deposit, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Rory is an affectionate and fierce little soul. He loves to sit in laps and go on walks. He loves to run outside and play. He is generally quiet - not an incessant barker. He does bark when strangers come to the house and when my large male dog gets too close. I am fostering him for my mother who developed dementia and can no longer keep him. I am currently house-training him - I have had him a week and no accidents in the house so far. He eagerly goes to the grass to do his business when I put him outside, which I do every few hours. He is crate trained and spends most of the time in a large crate with another chihuahua I am fostering for my mother. I have him outside on a tie line when it is cool and there is shade. I also have him in the kitchen with me on a leash when I am doing things in the kitchen. He gets along very well with other small female dogs. It would be ideal if he and Fallon - female chihuahua, 14 - were adopted together. He is 17.
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Koda Bear CMc

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Baltimore, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
🎉 Meet Koda – Mr. Playful! 🎉 Howdy! I’m Koda, and I’m all about fun, games, and making new friends. I love to wrestle and romp around with my siblings—especially my sister! When I’m not playing with them, I’m hanging out with my foster family and learning the ropes from my big foster brother, Goliath. He’s showing me how to be the best boy I can be! Breed: German Shepherd/Pittie mix Working on house and crate training Food and toy motivated – always eager to learn Quick to pick up routines If you’re looking for a playful, lovable pup to join your pack, Koda is ready to bring the fun and be your new best buddy! Local adoption fee is $250(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Shelters & rescues in Maryland

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

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Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue

P.O. Box 353, Mt. Airy, MD 21771

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Northeastern Boxer Rescue - Maryland

Woodbine, MD 21797

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Brave Babes Animal Rescue

New Market, MD 21774

Pet Types: dogs

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Bring Home the Brindle Dog Rescue

Ijamsville, MD 21754

Pet Types: dogs

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Finally Home Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 174, Sykesville, MD 21784

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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FVAR MD Transport Stop

Fredrick, MD 21701

Pet Types: dogs

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Jasmine's House, Inc. - MD Chapter

23219 Stringtown Road, #271, Clarksburg, MD 20871

Pet Types: dogs

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