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Puppies and dogs in Tempe, Arizona

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Tempe, Arizona. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Beagle Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Phoenix, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Hi, I'm Alice! I am a senior beagle that found myself at the animal shelter. Nice friends from Arizona Beagle Rescue scooped me up, got me to the vet, now I'm back to taking my medicine (I'm a diabetic, you see, but tolerate my shots very well!). I am very happy with my foster mom and doggie siblings, but I am still looking for a home of my own. Do you think you might be that home?Luv,Alice
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Hershey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 12 yrs 7 mos
Scottsdale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you my person? Hershey is still searching. He was obviously well loved once upon a time. He and three other dogs were pushed out of a car in a parking lot, but were thankfully picked up almost immediately. Hershey came to us with pneumonia and has recovered after a course of medications. Our vet says he is healthy and ready to go. Hershey is an older boy, but doesn't act it. Hershey just loves to go for walks and to snuggle in your lap or next to you in bed. He is fully housetrained, gets along with other dogs (although he lets them know to give him space when needed). He is just a darling who would love to have a permanent human to protect and serve. Do you want a dog to look at you with unconditional love in his eyes? Hershey is your guy. Like all Lucky Dog Rescue dogs, Hershey is fully vetted, up-to-date on shots, neutered, and chipped. If you would like to meet Hershey, please visit his bio on luckydogrescue.org and fill out an application. His adoption fee is $275.
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Karlo

Bluetick Coonhound Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Scottsdale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cute, smart and playful, Karlo is everything an active owner would want in a puppy. He sleeps soundly through the night. He is a year old. . Karlo is a playful affectionate boy. Being mostly hound and herding dog mix he is energetic and requires lots of activity. Karlo gets along well with people and other dogs. He is house-trained and is working on his basic commands. He is a smiler and will smile and wag his tail when greeting you. Karlo enjoys swimming in the pool. He would do best in a home with a yard to play in and another dog to play with. An alternative would be an owner willing to take him to daycare three or more days per week. Karlo's DNA test revealed he is 50% hound, Coon hound and treeing walker hound, also a few herding breeds were found like Aussie and Border Collie. Because of his hunting hound instincts a home with no cats, chickens or pet birds is a must. His foster takes him to daycare and he does ok with smaller dogs but his play style may be too much for the smallest breeds. He will be a medium to large size dog, around 55 to 60 pounds. No apartment or condo for this active boy. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, micro chipped and we run bloodwork on all our dogs. If you are interested in meeting him, please fill out an application on our homepage www.luckydogrescue.org or email us at info@luckydogrescue.org Karlo's adoption fee is $450.
We'll also keep you updated on Fender ""COURTESY""'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fender ""COURTESY""

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Scottsdale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fender is 6 years old and neutered. Crate and potty trained He loves car rides and LONG naps on the couch. He is an expert at keepaway, and loves new bandanas and collars. He is really mellow but enjoys a good game of chasing zoomies. He isn’t very keen on small children, but does well if they are 10+. We think he would be best suited for an active family with no current pets (cats/dogs/horses). Fender has good manners in a home and is a very nice boy. He comes with a basket of his favorite toys, a fully filled container of food (~20lb), food and water dish, all of his beloved collars and bandanas, a doggy bed, the remainder of his treats, a car seat cover, and a leash. With all the stuff he is coming with, and to ensure he goes to a good home, would like a $150 rehoming fee. ***THIS IS A COURTESY POST** if you are interested in meeting Fender or learning more about him, please visit our website luckydogrescue.org and click on his picture. There will be a link to an fill out an application below his bio.
We'll also keep you updated on Jameson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jameson

Siberian Husky

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Scottsdale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jameson has been with us a year now and we are still struggling to find the right home for this sweet boy, who is so endearing and very adoptable! Jameson was saved from the e-list at MCACC where he was listed for being too scared. One of the first things we learned about Jameson after he arrived is that he actually survived distemper as a puppy. This is a VERY rare disease to survive, so this lucky boy has cheated death twice now! His teeth are a little worse than normal for his age (typical of distemper survivors) and he has some minor neurological traits that are remnants of the disease. For example, his tongue sticks out a little bit, and he can struggle with walking up stairs – though not for lack of trying! Jameson is a very lovable, goofy boy with so much personality. He is more high-energy and loves to play with other dogs and to chase lizards in his yard. He does well with the other large dogs and he likes running up and down the fence with his neighbors’ smaller dog – he may be ok in a home with small dogs, but we haven’t tested a play date yet. He loves walks and walks very well with minimal pulling. He has not shown any desire to escape his fenced-in yard and his foster says he even has great recall, which is more rare for a husky. He does fine in a crate but will whine as he does not like to be confined to that small space. With a yard he is very independent and can keep himself busy. Jameson has some minor resource-guarding issues with treats that have improved leaps and bounds since he came to us. He had just one resource-guarding bite, and after this we sent him to a board and train program. He has not had a single incident since then, and with warning from his foster will allow her to take things from him with no issues now! Jameson loves food and treats, so positive reinforcement works great for him. His trainer left us with some very helpful notes on him at the conclusion of his training: Jameson is a super sweet and funny boy that tries to do things right. His future owner just needs to be patient because the neurological damage is definitely a bit of a handicap at times. I know Jameson knows the commands but I do give him time to put his body in the right, most comfortable position. So, he might not fall down the instant I ask him to lay down or sit but he is obeying and I can tell he tries. He gets distracted easily but all it takes it a little reminder, a second command, and he is back in business. Jameson has never tried to be a brat or very sassy. Jameson is very affectionate and loves to cuddle up on you once he gets to know you. He has done well around teenagers in his foster home and new strangers. He’s also talkative and loves to sings the husky song, especially around people and cars. He needs someone who is active but also patient. He’s a very good boy but just needs someone who is willing to understand and work with him. A home with one or more other active dogs would be ideal an outlet for his energy. If you’re looking for a sweet, fun-loving adventure buddy, Jameson is your guy! https://azhuskyrescue.com/adoption-application/
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Buckeye

Siberian Husky

Male, Young
Scottsdale, AZ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Buckeye! This big (70+ lb) husky mix was another pull from the euthanasia list at the Maricopa County shelter. Buckeye was placed on the e-list simply because he was scared in the shelter environment. He was frozen and shut down, refusing to walk on a leash and even eat hot dogs. Luckily, he was given a second chance by one of our amazing fosters. Like many fearful huskies, he has started to come out of his shell now that he’s in a safe, quiet home. When he was fresh out of the shelter, Buckeye was very shy and indifferent to the two other dogs in his foster home. But within a week or so, he started going up to the females in the home to seek out attention. He now plays well with the other dogs and even enjoys playing with toys! He does still get scared easily if he is touched on his neck, especially around males. However, he is making great progress and allowing himself to be pet more every day. So far, Buckeye has displayed medium energy. He will alternate between playing with the other dogs and staying to himself. He does not seem to rely on the other dogs for cues or pack habits. He has grumbled at other dogs if they approach one particular bowl he likes, but he does not bark, show teeth, or otherwise act aggressively. He responds well to verbal correction. We believe that Buckeye is still adjusting to life in a loving home and will continue to improve as he learns to trust. As he becomes more comfortable, his fosters plan to work on harnessing and walking on leash, as those are areas where he continues to be fearful. Although Buckeye was dealt a tough hand in life, he has so much love to give. He loves treats and belly rubs. His personality is starting to show, and he’s a smiley boy who enjoys attention from people he trusts. He has done well with the teenagers in his foster home and even does well in a crate. We do think he would be most suited for a calmer home, with mellow dogs or as an only dog. We also recommend caution around young children, not because of any aggression, but because he can still be jumpy around quick movements or people walking towards him. Like so many huskies we see, Buckeye was truly just not meant to live in a shelter. With some time and patience, we are confident he will learn to trust people and show his real self. If you’re ready to open your home and your heart to this big sweetheart, fill out an application today. https://azhuskyrescue.com/adoption-application/

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Fur The Paws Inc

Tempe, AZ 85282

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Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

2323 S. Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

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Arizona Beagle Rescue

PO Box 61193, Phoenix, AZ 85082

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Pound PuppyZ

6426 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283

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Dream Team Angels Rescue - AZ

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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AZ Husky Rescue

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Lucky Dog Rescue

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Better Days, Inc.

Scottsdale, AZ 85261

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Integrative Veterinary Oncology

2501 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

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Baja Dog Rescue - AZ Transport Stop

Phoenix, AZ 85008

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