Please give these animals a chance! The animals listed below are not a part of or associated with Independent Animal Rescue (IAR), including IAR’s adoption and/or fostering programs. The information listed for each animal was provided by individual caregivers and was not generated or verified by IAR. IAR makes no representations related to these animals. As with all adoptions, IAR encourages potential adopters to gain as much information as possible before adopting these animals, including but not limited to temperament testing, consultation with a trainer, and consultation with a veterinarian. As always, IAR encourages you to spay and neuter your pets.
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Deuce
Listing Date: January 6, 2025
Birth Date: January 1, 2020
Breed: DSH Cat
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: White and gray tabby, on the bigger side.
Personality Description: He is rather timid and takes a day or two to warm up to new people, but is very affectionate and chatty after that. Seems afraid of dogs.
History: His owner recently passed away unexpectedly. He is currently living with another cat (Blackie) who he gets along well with. He is FIV/FeLV negative according to his vet.
If interested in Deuce, contact Janine at janine.jenzano@gmail.com.
Blackie
Listing Date: January 6, 2025
Birth Date: January 1, 2025
Breed: DSH Cat
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Mostly to all black, kind of chubby (really chubby), beautiful yellow/green eyes depending on the light, male.
Personality Description: Friendly, affectionate, not timid around dogs, quiet little meow. Prefers to be with his person and follows you around.
History: Mostly unknown, owner recently passed away unexpectedly. Has lived with another male cat (Deuce). FIV/FeLV negative according to his vet.
If interested in Blackie, contact Janine at janine.jenzano@gmail.com.
Carmen and Diego
Listing Date: January 2, 2025
Birth Date: January 1, 2023
Weight: 70 pounds
Breed: GSD Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Current
Physical Description: Carmen and Diego are two bonded larger working dogs. They'd do very well on a ranch space with lots of area to run!
Personality Description: Extremely friendly with people, lots of energy. May not be suitable with small children, will need training to be around other dogs/animals - at this time they should be the only dogs in the home. Although I don't want to split them up, as Diego is extremely attached to Carmen, I'm out of money to continue paying their boarding and at this time am willing to do anything to avoid taking them to the shelter. If you'd like to foster or can network them to other rescues, I will pay all their expenses.
History: Found wandering the desert in February 2024.
If interested in Carmen and Diego, contact Alyson Montez at dogerachirescuegroup@gmail.com.
Reba
Listing Date: December 27, 2024
Birth Date: December 9, 2020
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Walker Coonhound
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: DHLPP & Rabies
Physical Description: Walker coonhound girl with a sturdy build. Medium sized dog. Tricolor with a silky coat and long ears.
Personality Description: Reba is a rambunctious, goofy girl who loves people and is indifferent to cats. She likes to run with other dogs at the dog park. She is very food motivated and is always on the hunt for treats. She will walk on a leash and do zoomies in the yard. She will jog with an owner, hike, or walk long distances. She likes to wrestle and play and then nap next to people in the evening. She loves chewing in bones or looking outside for animals. She will chase chickens and has a prey drive for birds.
History: Rescued over a year ago from Vance county animal shelter and the treated successfully for heartworm. She has been negative for heartworm for a year. Spayed and vaccinated. Microchipped. She is crate trained. She bonds closely with her caretakers and does not like being left alone outside. She was surrendered by her adopter several weeks ago who had a change of job and life situation. Not a great fit for apartment dwellers or those who would have to leave her for the majority of the day. She is best suited to someone who is home a lot, or likes to take their dog with them.
If interested in Reba, contact Tamara at transamara@gmail.com.
Mamie
Listing Date: December 13, 2024
Birth Date: January 4, 2015
Breed: Longhaired
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Indoor cat
Physical Description: Polydactyl (front paw thumbs), Long hair, short legs, very fluffy. Petite, looks like Maine coon but very small, maybe 8 pounds
Personality Description: Very curious, skiddish with loud noises or new people or sudden movements. Very sweet , very chatty and vocal, cuddles on her own terms, does not like to be held. Best for quiet home. Loves to look out windows. Food driven. Does not get along with children or other animals. Loves to rub on your leg and greet you in morning.
History: Adopted from rescue as 6 month stray. Lived on streets of Northern Virginia. Lived with current owner since then. Difficult to trim nails, does not like the vet so has not been in a while. Healthy and happy overall. Does not do well with children or other animals. Best suited as only pet with small family (1-2 OWNERS).
If interested in Mamie, contact Rose Keller at Rturley521@gmail.com.
Meggie
Listing Date: December 13, 2024
Birth Date: April 7, 2014
Breed: Domestic short hair, Tabby
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on Rabies, indoor cat, so other vaccs not needed
Physical Description: Grey Tabby, green eyes
Personality Description: Meggie is a sweet and timid adult cat who has lived in a quiet home with one elderly woman her entire life. She might tolerate another pet, but she wouldn't thrive in house where she was afraid of other pets. She hides after transitions (like the move from my mom's home to my house). Her new owner will need to be patient while she acclimates. Once she has a few days to warm up to you and feels comfortable in her surroundings, she will be vocal and will seek out petting. She prefers to come to you or be pet or brushed in place. She is not fond of being picked up/carried, but tolerates it.
History: She lived her entire life with one other cat and an elderly woman in a quiet home until the owner passed.
If interested in Meggie, contact Natalie Shaw at natalie@nataliebshaw.com.
Rocket
Listing Date: December 9, 2024
Birth Date: July 7, 2021
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: Alaskan malamute
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: up to date
Physical Description:
Personality Description: high every, very playful and loving with adults- NOT good for young kids
History: does well with most dogs, does not do well with cats
If interested in Rocket, contact leanne at Leanneturner1109@gmail.com.
Nugget
Listing Date: December 3, 2024
Birth Date:
Breed: Cat; domestic shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Current on rabies vax.
Physical Description: Tuxedo
Personality Description: While a little shy at first, Nugget is extremely playful and talkative. As soon as you get home, she can't wait to tell you about her day. She's also extremely affectionate and appreciates attention.
History: Largely unknown. We took her in just before Thanksgiving but are sadly unable to keep her.
If interested in Nugget, contact Shannon at Snicole_smith@yahoo.com.
Gabriel and Blade
Listing Date: December 3, 2024
Birth Date: February 16, 2018
Breed: Norwegian Forest mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date/fully vetted
Physical Description: Long hair gray tabby
Personality Description: Affectionate Clever Curious Food-motivated Playful Snuggly
History: Meet Gabriel and Blade, a bonded pair of brother Norwegian Forest mixes. They were rescued as feral kittens around 6 weeks old. They are now about 6 years old and need an owner who understands cat behavior. They both extremely dislike the vet (as most cats do) so they need a calming medication before they go for visits. If they become too stressed, they have urinary issues. Both are very loving and sweet. They both enjoy spending time on a screened in porch, but that's as much outside experience that they get. Looking for someone to love and care for them and give them the attention they desperately deserve.
If interested in Gabriel and Blade, contact Carissa Clute at caclute@gmail.com.
Frappuccino
Listing Date: December 1, 2024
Birth Date: April 13, 2017
Breed: Siamese X
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated
Physical Description: Snowshoe
Personality Description: Sweet, playful, fiesty at times, great companion, prefers women, fearful of large dogs, has always been an only cat, acts fearful and at times aggressive towards other cats.
History: Frappe was found as a kitten and lived with her owner, my mother, only for about 5 years before we had to move her and my mother in to my house when my mother developed Alzheimer’s. For the past 2 years she has lived in an upstairs bedroom with bathroom with little company. My heart breaks for her and the isolation and loneliness she has had to endure being shut in a small room for so long. Regardless she is a purr box that loves to be held and pet and played with. She deserves to be in a home with free rein and a human that can spend more time with her and give her the attention she deserves.
If interested in Frappuccino, contact Megan Moore at Megamoore17@gmail.com.
N/a
Listing Date: November 29, 2024
Birth Date:
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: Doberman / Boxer mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Assumed yes, looks well taken care of.
Physical Description: Breed: Boxer/Doberman mix Coat: Brown/orange, lean build Age: Young and still growing into his paws Other Details: Fixed, soft paw pads, had a green cinch collar when found
Personality Description: Super friendly and energetic A little skittish at first but warms up quickly Playful and enthusiastic, runs headfirst with lots of energy Trained to sit and lay down Startled by loud noises
History: Found on the side of the road in an obvious clearing Was sitting calmly with a yellow Kong toy filled with peanut butter Chipped, but no registered information on file
If interested in N/a, contact Christian at williamanderson6789@gmail.com.
Cali
Listing Date: November 27, 2024
Birth Date: November 25, 2021
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Pitbull Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: White and brown Pitbull mix
Personality Description: Cali is an active and healthy 4-5 year old pitbull mix. She is crate and potty trained (she loves her crate!). She loves daily walks, truck rides, playing fetch, is a great cuddler, and very loyal and connected to her owner. She is vocal when someone comes to the door, but otherwise very quiet and not a barker. She loves being outdoors exploring and sunbathing. The only time we hear her bark outside is when she sees a squirrel (not a fan!).
History: We began fostering Cali from a local shelter in October 2023 and recently adopted her. When we 1st got Cali, she showed territorial behavior with our other dog over food, toys and her crate. We were consistent the 1st 2 months in keeping them separate when playing with toys and eating, and now they are best friends, sleep together and can be left alone without any issues. Recently, as I was bending over her, Cali bit me (more gave me warning with a head butt and grazed my lip). I believe she was giving me a warning that I was in her space. We have a 7 month old granddaughter and have come to the decision we can no longer keep Cali in our home. Cali is NOT a vicious dog and has never nipped or bit anyone else while in our care. We are hoping that someone gives this sweet girl a 2nd chance and can share some new adventures with her. We believe Cali would do best in an active adult only home.
If interested in Cali, contact Karen Conlisk at karenconlisk@aol.com.
Juniper
Listing Date: November 15, 2024
Birth Date: May 14, 2020
Breed: Cat (short hair)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on all - no feline distemper shot
Physical Description: Medium-sized domestic short hair cat with green eyes
Personality Description: Juniper (Juni) is a very affectionate cat who loves people and loves to play. She is about 4 years old. She doesn't seem to understand social cues from other cats and as such other cats tend to hate her (which is why we are rehoming her). She is very sweet and social with people. She will greet you every day when you come home. She is a good cuddler and very emotionally supportive. She loves to play and will run and jump all over to get a toy. Her other main interest is cat food. She only eats kibble and doesn't tend to like wet cat food. Her only behavioral issue is she tries to eat plastic and any human food she can get to. She also gets the occasional late-night zoomies and is very vocal if she isn't able to cuddle with anyone at night. You are also welcome to all of her cat accessories. She loves to nap in her pictured plush whale and has a favorite bird toy.
History: Juni was found as a stray and taken to the pound in Hazard Kentucky. I then adopted her from the Kentucky Humane Society and brought her to North Carolina. I have had her since around 2021. She doesn't get along with significant other's cat though.
If interested in Juniper, contact Andrew at smithme2000@gmail.com.
Kratos
Listing Date: November 10, 2024
Birth Date: October 5, 2023
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Mixed breed (pit/husky primarily)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: All shots up to date
Physical Description: He is a smaller statured little fella. Black and tan, and has the cutest eyebrows. His head is very pit shaped, and he definitely forgets it sometimes coming around corners and bonks himself.
Personality Description: Kratos is a very, very sweet boy. We are working through some anxiety, and some training. He sees the trainer weekly for lessons, and is making great strikes! He's very food motivated so makes training easy. He loves giving kisses and, typical of his age, has a lot of energy. He has leash reactivity we're working on towards dogs and some strangers. He'd do best in a home we believe that has a yard with a small family with no other pets.
History: He was adopted from a kill shelter on the day he was not supposed to be with us (Franklin County Animal shelter).
If interested in Kratos, contact Shayaan Khokhar at Shayaansarfraz@gmail.com.
Omi
Listing Date: November 6, 2024
Birth Date: December 10, 2020
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Cattle Dog Pitbull
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Adorable spotted black and white, short haired dog with a beautiful coat.
Personality Description: Omi (short for Maromi) is a loving, cuddly, and super intelligent girl. She is 4 years old and completely potty trained, knows sit, down, stay, place, drop it, find it, get a toy, and so much more. Omi adores cheek kisses and is totally obsessed with her owner and anyone new that comes in the door. She is vocal when hearing sounds at the front door, but otherwise quiet. Needs a lot of exercise as she’s a heeler (work dog). We have experienced recently some aggression from her, when touched unexpectedly or instances related to resource guarding. Typical of a healer, she snaps at hands if triggered- but her triggers can very well be avoided or trained to give her more confidence. She loves cuddling in bed, chasing tennis balls, and playing games that challenge her mentally. Unfortunately my father isn’t willing to spend time training her out of these behaviors but it seems very possible as she’s so smart & I am desperate to find an adoptee to show her some love instead of putting her down.
History: She was abused as a newborn (someone cut her tail with scissors) and attacked by a dog while on a leash and had to go to the hospital. After this she started having leash aggression towards other dogs and stopped enjoying the dog park, so she doesn’t have as much socialization with other dogs as she should have. Would be so grateful to see her rehomed and trained so she can live a full, happy life. I love Omi so much
If interested in Omi, contact Sophie at sophiebrotman@gmail.com.
Hicks
Listing Date: November 6, 2024
Birth Date: December 20, 2023
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: AMERICAN BULLY MIX
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Cocoa brown with white belly, feet, and a little on his nose.
Personality Description: Super happy and playful. Eager to please. Loves giving kisses and snuggles. He always greets me with big tail wags that gets his whole body wiggling and with a toy in his mouth. He just wants to be everyone's friend. No aggression or resource guarding. Can be a little reactive on leash, but it's easy to break his concentration, and good off leash (at say a dog park).
History: This handsome ~1yo boy was abandoned in Spring Valley NV. I believe I found him the same day, as he was clean, but its become clear no one is looking for this sweet boy. He is potty trained, good on leash and loves walks, great in the car, and loves to play. He knows a few tricks and is very quick to catch on to new commands - very smart. Because of his puppy energy and the fact that he loves to chase, I think he would be best in a cat, small dog, small child free home. He would likely be ok with larger dogs if introductions are done properly, but would be happy being your only baby!
If interested in Hicks, contact Kristen at Kjskvorak@gmail.com.
Rowan
Listing Date: November 2, 2024
Birth Date:
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog (Heeler)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Young 1 year old heeler mix. White with brown/chocolate pattern.
Personality Description: Rowan is a 1yo red heeler mix. He is FULL of puppy energy and never seems to get tired. The only thing he loves more than his ball, is his person and he wants is to be right by your side all the time. Rowan is the definition of a velcro pup. That being said, he also does well by himself for long periods of time as long as he has a chew toy or a puzzle. Rowan is an amateur hiker, camper, and beginner kayaker. He has his obedience training down, is learning basic agility, and has started scent training. He is extremely intelligent and eager to please. Rowan does great in the car and loves UTV rides. This pup is an absolute cuddle-bug and very gentle with his person. But Rowan got all the heeler genes and has a very strong protective streak. He will growl, bark, and snap at the heels and hands of any person, dog, or cat that comes near his person or his place. We are working on training and believe that he can overcome these challenges. Rowan did not receive the socialization or training heeler puppies need. He needs a patient person who can be consistent with his training and preferably has herding dog experience. His prey-drive and herding instincts are strong. Rowan would make an excellent farm or bird dog. Any potential home must have access to a space where he can run off leash. Rowan is the most loyal, intelligent, and loving dog I have ever known. He will make an excellent adventure buddy and companion for the person willing to give him a chance at a better life.
History: Adopted him from a high kill rate shelter in Rupert, Idaho. Wasn't socialized or trained well with other dogs when he was young.
If interested in Rowan, contact Cody Jones at codybrandon70@gmail.com.
Poe
Listing Date: November 1, 2024
Birth Date: October 10, 2014
Breed:
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: UTD
Physical Description: Grey, long haired cat with green eyes
Personality Description: Very cuddly and loving. Will let you lay on/with him for hours. Your next best friend. Playful with handheld toys, not so much string toys. Lower energy (10 years old), but still a rascal at times. Quiet, meows only when getting brushed (in a happy way).
History: Poe has been my best friend for years and such an amazing cat, however due to serious complications with my pregnancy and health issues after, I am unable to give him the care and love he deserves. It is really important to me that Poe does not go to a kill shelter, due to his age I could not bear it. He is in great health and got his yearly check up just 2 months ago and is doing great. UTD on shots and flea medicine.
If interested in Poe, contact Rose at rosehand1998@gmail.com.
Slinky
Listing Date: January 31, 2024
Birth Date:
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: All vaccinations up-to-date (records are available from the Cat Hospital of Durham & Chapel Hill)
Physical Description: All-black and short-haired coat
Personality Description: Slinky is looking for a forever home where he can run and play and snuggle up with a microfiber blanket to make biscuits on. The shelter he came from estimated his age to be 10, but he definitely doesn't act like it! He loves to play with toys and rubber bands alike and bird watch on a screened in porch. He is very trusting, docile, and gentle with people and melts their arms when they pick him up.
History: Unfortunately, Slinky doesn't get along well with one of our other cats. He gets along great with our calm, senior cat and dog and he often snuggles up with them for naps. The other more dominant cat and him just seem to clash, so we're trying to find him a new home where he can be just as loved but also feel a little less anxious. Before we adopted him, he'd been in the shelter for 9 months, so he's been looking for a forever home for a while. We want nothing more for him to find a good home where he'll be well cared for and loved.
If interested in Slinky, contact Caterina at pontorieroc2@gmail.com.
Churro
Listing Date: January 18, 2024
Birth Date: March 31, 2021
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: fully vaccinated
Physical Description: Churro is a gray domestic Shorthair cat with a striped raccoon tail. He's also a bit chunky which is more to love 💖
Personality Description: Churro is energetic, playful, and cuddly.
History: I adopted him in from the streets of Moldova Eastern Europe) as a kitten. Churro is a domestic shorthair cat (2 years old) as well as very sweet and friendly. He is also fully vaccinated and neutered.
If interested in Churro, contact Frank Ilem at frankjilem@gmail.com.
Kilo
Listing Date: January 17, 2024
Birth Date: February 1, 2024
Breed: Blue Heeler Cattle
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status:
Physical Description: Black with white and grey hair.
Personality Description: She is very nice easy to get along with others. She loves to play fetch/catch and loves to give hugs.
History:
If interested in Kilo, contact Ishmael at ishroblesjr@gmail.com.
Bodhi
Listing Date: January 17, 2024
Birth Date: January 1, 2011
Weight: 44 pounds
Breed: Catahoula/Pit Brindle Mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Complete and up to date
Physical Description: Medium sized 44 lb brindle rescue dog. Uncertain mix, possible pit/catahoula/cattle dog. Terrible at taking pictures, lover of butt scratches.
Personality Description: Sweet, mellow and spends a lot of time on his bed. Very affectionate, does very well with puppies and smaller dogs.
History: Fostered and adopted from local shelter. Nursed back to health after being emaciated, healed scars on his side from open wounds. Became incontinent with urine after neutering so he wears belly bands inside. Otherwise, healthy and happy.
If interested in Bodhi, contact Noah Chutz at nchutz@gmail.com.
TabTab
Listing Date: January 13, 2024
Birth Date: November 15, 2018
Weight: 5.84 pounds
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: No known vaccinations at this time. I am afraid of over vaccinations, and the negative effects - with all my pets in my care.
Physical Description: I have a male cream orange tabby cat. He may be a Scottish Fold breed. His right eye has recently been removed.
Personality Description: TabTab is a male cream orange tabby cat. He may be a Scottish Fold breed. His right eye has recently been removed and neutered on 11-15-23.
History: TabTab was recently previously one of my community cat strays that had been eating from my front door feeder that I feed for the community cats, here in my neighborhood for over a year, for quite some time now. He showed up one night with a terrible eye injury as well as a wound on his leg. Two veterinarians that I had taken the cat to told me the eye needed to be removed and ultimately, the best decision for the stray cat was to be euthanized, especially after being tested positive for FIV. He tested NEGATIVE for FeLV antigen, and NEGATIVE for Heartworm Antigen. I was distraught by this, but the vet told me that he can still continue to have a happy life with FIV, even with other cats that do not have FIV and with other pets. So, I decided to take care of the eye removal and neuter for this cat and help him heal and recover and to help find him a home afterwards. I am rehoming this cat because I already have 2 dogs and a stray cat that I have taken in as well. One of my dogs is animal aggressive and it is already a lot of work trying to keep the peace in my home with the one cat we have and making sure all animals are safe and don't get injured. The birth date I have given is an estimate given from the veterinarian.
If interested in TabTab, contact Margarita at marshirc@gmail.com.
Camille
Listing Date: December 12, 2023
Birth Date: December 1, 2021
Weight: 64 pounds
Breed: Camille
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Full vaccinated
Physical Description: Blue Nosed, smaller, 64lb grey pit with white marking on her chest. Very cute and sweet face.
Personality Description: Very sweet and well behaved dog. Loves people and has a very calm and relaxed demeanor. She's a lapdog that loves to cuddle and watch movies on the couch. She is potty trained. Does not get along with cats but would thrive with most people!
History: My wife and I found her abandoned at a park recently while hiking. She’s extremely friendly and immediately latched onto us, even gave our golden retriever kisses. After we couldn’t find an owner, she jumped into my car and we took her to the vet. She was chipped, but the previous owners didn’t want her when we contacted them. Apparently these fine people ditched her after she gave birth to her puppies. We wish we could keep her but she doesn’t get along with our cat… She would thrive with most people though. Shes even a great walker! Doesn’t pull on a leash. Please contact us if you or know anyone who’d be interested. We’d be happy to arrange a meet and greet anytime. We’ve already taken care of all her shots and spay procedure so she’s fully covered and ready to go!
If interested in Camille, contact Eric at ericmcneely@me.com.
Marbles
Listing Date: December 8, 2023
Birth Date: June 9, 2015
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Calico female cat, medium weight
Personality Description: Very timid sweet girl. Shy but trying to break out of her shell. Loves treats and being lazy. Possibly nervous but not aggressive.
History: Birth date is an estimate. Marbles was my mother's cat so has been used to a single person home for a long time but would be able to adapt in the right environment. No issues with other humans or animals just always hides when she feels uncomfortable. Vaccines should be up to date. May have some trauma due to the nature of my mother's passing and given the fact that Marbles was with her when it happened.
If interested in Marbles, contact Tasha at tashirs151@yahoo.com.
Nikko
Listing Date: December 2, 2023
Birth Date: January 7, 2017
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: He's brown and white, short hair
Personality Description: He's crate trained (actually puts himself to bed in the crate when he's tired at night!) and house trained. If he has to go out outside of his normal schedule, Nikko excels at placing his head in your lap and laying on the puppy dog eyes. Nikko has been a sweet, smart, and funny companion for our 10yr old. When they chase each other around, Nikko loves to 'hide' behind trees, thinking we can't see him, and learn new tricks when treats are involved. At 45lbs, he sometimes thinks he's a lap dog and loves to snuggle. If you have a hoodie with a front pocket, he'll put his nose in the pocket and go right to sleep. We love this good boy but have made the tough decision to rehome Nikko, as he is not thriving here. We have noticed he has some triggers (anxious and overstimulated) specific to certain situations in our very crowded neighborhood that I would love to speak with you about over the phone. He absolutely thrives in rural settings, and we would love to find a home that has that for him where he can have a large space to run and be active!
History: Nikko is a sweet, loving Treeing Walker Coonhound who we rescued 5 years ago after being abandoned as a puppy and on his own for the first year of his life.
If interested in Nikko, contact Kristina at kristina.bowman01@gmail.com.
Becket
Listing Date: November 30, 2023
Birth Date: August 31, 2023
Weight: 20 pounds
Breed: Aussiedoodle
Spayed/Neutered: No
Vaccination Status: Not yet. Just got him
Physical Description: Adorable brown and white Aussiedoodle
Personality Description: Sweet puppy. Very loving. Smart.
History: Just received from breeder. We are seniors and cannot accept this level of responsibility. Sadly.
If interested in Becket, contact Leah at Leah.e.hahn@gmail.com.
Wrinkles & Buddy
Listing Date: November 26, 2023
Birth Date:
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Bulldog Golden Lab mix
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: will be current
Physical Description: Wrinkles and Buddy are medium, smooshy faced pups. They are about 45 pounds. They have teeth that sometimes catch on their lips giving them an adorable grin. Wrinkles is a girl and Buddy is a boy. They are about two years old.
Personality Description: They are sweet, goofy, loving, and playful. They were living on a farm together but have been abandoned.
History: Wrinkles and Buddy were abandoned by their owner and are now living in the yard of the vacant house. Despite their abandonment, they are so loving to people and other animals, and just want a home to call their own. They are being spayed/neutered and vaccinated this week.
If interested in Wrinkles & Buddy, contact Amy Haynes at amyhaynesphotography@gmail.com.
Appa
Listing Date: November 10, 2023
Birth Date: March 26, 2020
Weight: 85 pounds
Breed: Golden Retriever (English Cream)
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date
Physical Description: Appa is a beautiful Golden Retriever. He is large and strong with a gorgeous white coat.
Personality Description: Appa is an affectionate and loving dog 99% of the time. He is somewhat anxious and quirky, but in an endearing way. He loves to bring you pillows and slippers when you come home and tries to imitate ambulance sirens! He loves to go on walks and to be outside, but less so in the Florida weather. Unlike many Goldens, he is also a good guard dog. He is wary of strangers but can be fairly easily won over with treats. He is very food motivated. He has resource guarding issues with other dogs. We have to feed him separately from our other senior dog. He has had no experience with cats.
History: Despite all of his endearing traits, Appa also has a bite history. While these incidents have been rare (a few times a year), we have not been able to eliminate them. He suffers from recurrent ear infections -- it is possible that these incidents are related to pain, but it remains a mystery to us. We have eliminated chicken from his diet (a suspected allergen) and more recently started him on daily benadryl (in case there are also environmental allergens). Although he loves our sons, he needs a home with no children, no other dogs, plenty of outside exercise, and someone who will impose a clear hierarchy in the home. He has been trained on the e-collar but we haven't used it consistently.
If interested in Appa, contact Tracy Lynn Lochbryn at haileytl@hotmail.com.
Yoshi
Listing Date: November 7, 2023
Birth Date: July 17, 2019
Breed: Domestic short hair
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccination Status: Up to date on all vaccines
Physical Description: Yoshi is a beautiful blotched tabby with distinct black and brown markings and very soft, sleek hair. He is a stocky 11-12 pounds.
Personality Description: Yoshi has a vibrant personality with a bit of attitude, a lot of playfulness, and is very social with humans. His favorite past times are chasing ribbons, cuddling with his favorite humans, sitting in boxes, and eating! He was rescued in 2019 from a feral situation but has lived comfortably in a multi-cat and dog household since then. He plays rough so would be best in a household with a young male cat or a dog. He is well-mannered, uses his litter box, eats very well, and is up to date on all vaccines.
History: Yoshi was rescued from someone trying to throw him away at the city dump. Thankfully city workers heard him and saved his life - he is a lucky boy! He has since been neutered and is up to date on all vaccines, spending the past 4 years in a loving and multi-animal household. Yoshi has no medical issues, aside from being a bit food-motivated.