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Goldie

Chihuahua

Female, Young
Sun City, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Goldie was given away outside of the grocery store. She is loving with her people but not with our other dog as she is jealous. She would be great as on only pet. She is very good with the groomer. She is about 3 years old and very healthy.
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ROCKY

Pug

Male, 11 yrs 5 mos
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rocky road IMPORTANT!! Due to time and staffing constraints, ALL inquiries/questions MUST BE accompanied by your completed Adoption Application (Matchmaking Questionnaire). See above for the link to the form. Or email directly to CNPSrescue@gmail.com Any inquiries/questions sent without the completed form will NOT receive a response. Thank You for understanding. Rocky Road is a sweet 9 year old 28 lbs tan/black pug. He may be shy at first until he knows his surroundings. Rocky Road goes with the flow. Laid back. He is not really playful but has a sweet personality and enjoys hanging out with you. He loves affection, especially having his head and back scratched. Once in a while he coughs. Thoroughly tested by the veterinarians, and he has been pronounced in good health; the cough does not slow him down a bit or affect his quality of life in any way. His adoption fee of $150 includes his neuter, shots, and microchip Good with nice dogs
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CA/Betty

Brittany

Female, Adult
Glendale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Betty is an approximately two-year old Brittany with a tail.  She is very energetic, loves people, is very affectionate, and gets along well with other dogs and cats. When Betty came into rescue she had a painful, chronically infected, congenitally blind eye.  After consultation with the vet, NBRAN had the defective eye removed and Betty has thrived now that she is out of pain.  Because of the blindness in her one eye, we will not place Betty in a home with young children or overly active dogs who could startle her.   Betty is a bigger brit and weights close to 50 pounds.  She is current on her vaccinations, HW negative, spayed, housebroken, and crate-trained.     Betty will need a home with a good-sized yard with a secure 6-foot physical fence so she can run her favorite zoomies.  A yard with trees and bushes for birds would be heaven for Betty because she is very birdy and loves to go on point.  She will need an active adopter or family that will provide the daily exercise she needs.  Betty would do well with a regular walker or runner.  Her new owner will be expected to continue working with her on leash work and manners.  The adoption fee for Betty $400.00 which helps to offset our vetting and allow NBRAN to rescue more of these wonderful family members. If you are interested in making Betty a member of your family, please visit www.nbran.org and complete the on-line adoption application form under the Adopt tab.  Once the application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by your state coordinator.  A phone interview, home visit, and vet check will be required as part of the approval process.  Please realize that all our dogs are placed in the most appropriate home for their individual needs.  We do not operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Betty is eligible to be transported through our canine railroad up to 1400 miles from central CA with the adopter being responsible for at least the last 100 miles.March 16, 2025, 11:19 pm
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OR/Lucy (bonded with Susie)

Brittany

Female, Senior
Glendale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi everyone – I’m Lucy, a very mischievous 12 year-old.  I love my daughter Susie and we go everywhere together so I’m looking for a home where we can be adopted together. Why Lucy and Susie are such a perfect pair and will only be adopted together: They are bonded at the hip and literally don’t like to go anywhere without each other.  They love being together and caring for one another. They love everybody! They are great with other dogs and humans of all ages. (Ok maybe they love cats a little too much to share a home with them.)  Golden years but with loads of energy!  Don’t be fooled by their ages – while they are mature, sweet-natured, and well-socialized companion dogs, they both still have plenty of spunk and love to play, run, and explore even while they like their quiet time and snoozing by your side. They are Brittanys with the dial turned down just a tad.  Perfect for the Brittany lover. They represent all the classic traits of the breed. Cuddle masters? Check. Outdoor adventures? Yes please. Pulling on the leash? No way!  They have mastered good leash manners with their twice daily walks (mandatory for their well being and good manners).  Exploring their yard and lounging in the sun?  Absolutely.  Well-behaved and able to be left uncrated in the house when their parents are away?  Mastered.   These two will need a home with a good sized yard surrounded by a sturdy 5-foot fence that is secured at the bottom. They are spayed, current on their vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Lucy’s corner: Not to brag, but my foster parents say I am pure sweetness.  I like to think of myself as the matriarch of the house:  confident, curious, and tail always wagging.  You’ll often find me  waddling around the house checking on everyone in the family.  Who are you calling old:  The vet says I’m in excellent health!  Twelve years young. Did I tell you I’m rather adventurous?  I love to explore the yard and initially looked for escape routes to go on walkabouts.  My twice daily walks with my foster parents have tempered my desire to roam, although I do need a yard with a fence that is secured at the bottom. Lucy’s adoption fee is $250.00 (their combined adoption fee is $500.00).  Note Lucy and Susie are eligible for the senior-to-senior adoption fee of $150.00 per dog for qualified adopters ($300.00 combined senior-to-senior adoption fee).   If you are interested in making Lucy and Susie members of your family, please visit www.nbran.org and complete the on-line application found under the Adopt tab. Once the application has been completed, you will be contacted by your state coordinator.  A phone interview, home visit and vet check will be required as part of the approval process.   Please realize that all our dogs are placed in the most appropriate home for their individual needs.  We do not operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lucy and Susie are eligible for our canine railroad and can be transported up to 1400 miles from Portland OR with the last leg (100) being driven by the adopter.      March 2, 2025, 2:00 pm
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CO/Figge

Brittany

Male, Young
Glendale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Declawed, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Figge, pronounced FIG.  Also affectionately known as Figge Newton.  Figge is a 1 1/2 year old, 45 pound, orange and white, neutered, purebred Brittany with a long tail.  His young spirit requires an active family that will meet his high energy, desire to exercise, and love for fun.  Figge is squirrel obsessed!  Chase them, dart after them, and even clear a 5ft fence if he has the chance.  Figge's yard MUST BE a 6ft fence, iron, cinder block, or a townhome with no fence would be preferred.  This youngster is very athletic and most certainly will keep you on your toes!  But, what young Brittany doesn't?  What does this mean?  Figge needs lots of exercise and someone committed to his future training.     After his physical needs are met, he is Mr. Chill.  He is one of the mushiest Britts you will ever meet.  Figge is extremely affectionate and loves everyone.  He is happy to sit on the couch with you while you read, lay in bed and watch Netflix or just cuddle.  He adores the teenagers at his foster family and would love kids of his own, that are older and considerate.  His spunky nature could easily knock over a young child, so the preference is 10 years and up.  Figge is such a good boy!     Figge needs another dog in the home.  He does not care what breed, but his future sibling must be able to match his energy and play style.  He has learned basic commands like sit, wait, down, and even shake.  He is a fast learner and would make a great companion for obedience or agility.  He is so smart and ready for his next adventure with his forever people.       He rides great in the car, is potty trained, crate trained and is pretty good on the leash.  He acts like a Walmart greeter when out walking, as he loves to say HI! to all dogs and humans.  Since he is a youngster, still in the chew phase, he is only crated when the foster family leaves the house as he is not 100% trustworthy with toys yet.  Figge can only have indestructible toys like Kongs, Goughtnuts, Westpaw, Tuffy, hard rubber ChuckIt balls and supervised puzzle games.   He loves ice cubes and will come running to the kitchen when he hears the dispenser.     The adoption fee for Figge, who lives in Highlands Ranch, CO is $400,  which helps offset our vetting and allows NBRAN to rescue more of these wonderful family members.  If you are interested in making Figge a part of your family, please complete the on-line application by visiting  www.nbran.org .    Your state coordinator/volunteer will conduct a phone interview, home visit and vet check as part of the approval process.  Once all 3 have been approved, we will begin the matching process.        Transportation can be arranged up 1400 miles with the adopter being responsible for at least the last 100 miles.   April 7, 2025, 12:33 am
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CO/Alvin

Brittany Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Glendale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Declawed, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hey, who’s ready to play and have some fun? Me! Me! Me!  My name is Alvin and I wanna have fun and I’m looking for adventures! I love to play and wrestle.  Like I said, my name is Alvin or you can call me Big Al because I’m 56 pounds and one big fluff ball. I was a stray so unfortunately I can’t tell you about my past except for the fact that I’m very sweet and very handsome.  Did you happen to notice my long fluffy tail? Isn’t it gorgeous? I am approximately two years old and the best guess is I am a Brittany herding dog mix. Maybe I have some Great Pyrenees genes since I have double dewclaws on my hind legs.  These dewclaws are going to provide extra traction when I go on hiking adventures with my next family.  Did you see my ears perk up?  I am so smart and ready to please!  Wanna know how smart I am?  I know  sit, touch, and down. I’m very responsive and will listen when you whistle or call my name.  I will need some additional training and would love to continue to learn.   I’m going to thrive in a home that wants to be active and will include me in all that you do. I'm still kinda puppy-ish.  I need to work on my excitement level and bouncing around.  It's best that I don't have small children in the house, because I might knock them over.  Oh, and I need someone strong to hold my leash and work on my pulling when I walk in my harness. I'm a really good car rider, so we can go, go, go!  I'm learning it's OK to sleep in the crate with a blanket.  I spent too much time in a big crate jail so I hope you would prefer to cuddle in bed, because I sure would.  I would love to have a sibling that wants to play and wrestle, but if not, that's OK, just set up some play dates for me.  I'm a beautiful boy that is ready for my forever family.   The adoption fee for Alvin, who lives in Colorado is $325,  which helps offset our vetting and allows NBRAN to rescue more of these wonderful family members.  If you are interested in making Alvin a part of your family, please complete the on-line application by visiting   www.nbran.org   .    Your state coordinator/volunteer will conduct a phone interview, home visit and vet check as part of the approval process.  Once all 3   have been approved, we will begin the matching process.        Transportation can be arranged up 1400 miles with the adopter being responsible for at least the last 100 miles. April 7, 2025, 9:51 am

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Phoenix Paws & Claws Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 6671, Peoria, AZ 85385

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Four Paws Rescue

Phoenix and Maricopa, AZ 85345

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The Barn House

7558 W Thunderbird Rd, #1-616, Peoria, AZ 85381

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Saved From Death

Glendale, AZ 85302

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ForeverFelines/Fidos - Phoenix Area

Glendale, AZ 85302

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Adopt A Dachshund

PO Box 2953, Glendale, AZ 85302

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The Wolf Pack Rescue

Gelndale, AZ 85304

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Forever Loving Hearts Rescue

Surprise, AZ 85372

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