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We'll also keep you updated on Dexter-Sponsor's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter-Sponsor

Dachshund Standard Schnauzer

Male, Adult
New Castle, DE
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.** Update - We have not been able to find Dexter the right home for him. He will be a long term foster unless that one in a million right home comes along for him. We are looking for sponsors to help cover the cost of his medical expenses. Dexter is on a special diet and needs regular grooming appointments for his skin. To donate towards his care please visit our website  Donate (abuddyforlife.org) Dexter is about 6 years old and 35lbs.  He is very lovable to his person and very protective.  He has some aggresion issues with protecting his home and people.  He needs a dog experienced person who understands this and will not put him in a situation where he will continue this behavior.  He needs to be an only pet in the home.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 22, 2024, 12:58 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Cherry (Cher)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cherry (Cher)

Labrador Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Female, Adult
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **The girls have unique requirements**  My beautiful Chessie/Lab sisters Cher & Sienna. (1) Must be adopted together, and the adoption fee is waived for one of them. They came from a previously severely abusive home when they were pups & (2) are waiting for the perfect family to come along that must have previous experience with abused dogs. They are very sweet and gentle & love kind & tender attention.    Cher is a very shy yet charming canine on a journey to find a patient parent(s) with a relaxed lifestyle. She's looking for someone who can offer gentle guidance to help her come out of her shell. If you treat her sweetly and kindly, she promises to blossom in your care. Meet Our Shy but Sweet Canine Duo - Lab/Chessie Sisters Sienna and Cherry, our Lab/Chessie sisters, have had a challenging start in life. They require a special family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. These pups have unique needs stemming from their traumatic past, akin to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Both Sienna and Cherry are on medication called Clonidine, which has significantly improved their well-being and is affordable at only $10 for 180 tablets from Walmart. Background Sienna and Cherry's journey began when they were rescued at the tender age of 5 months. They were starving and scared but have now transformed into beautiful and loving dogs under our care. Personality While initially shy, these sisters have charming personalities that shine through once they feel safe and loved. They yearn for an home that can provide patience and a relaxed lifestyle to help them fully recover from their past traumas. Requirements We are seeking a family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. Sienna and Cherry need a family that understands their history and is committed to continuing their healing and trust-building journey. Physical Characteristics As of now, both dogs weigh around 75 lbs when fully grown. There are a few videos below so you can see how they react here in their foster home. Witness their incredible transformation in this video, from their first arrival as scared, starving pups to their thriving selves today.  How to Adopt If you have the love, patience, and experience to provide a forever home to these deserving Lab/Chessie sisters, please  read our adoption requirements & if you can meet or exceed them, you can apply online. Your kindness can help them fully embrace the loving life they deserve. Let's give these sisters the second chance they've been waiting for. Together, we can make their future brighter and full of love. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Please Note We have a strict requirement that they can only be adopted by a family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. Our lovely Lab/Chessie sisters were abused in their previous lives in VA. While they've made great progress in their foster home, they are initially nervous around humans. However, with time and patience, they warm up and show no aggression, only a deep longing for trust and love. We accept Venmo, Zelle, PayPal & Credit Cards for the adoption fee.      About LNF Dogs/Puppies: All dogs and puppies have undergone temperament testing. They live in foster homes. They are housebroken (puppies are paper-trained) and crate trained. They have been microchipped for identification purposes. They have been tested for Heartworm, Ehrlichia, and Lyme disease. Each dog is on year-round Heartworm medication while in the rescue's care. They are up-to-date with Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo, and Leptospirosis vaccines. They have been wormed. Adoption Fee: The adoption fee includes 30 days of FREE pet insurance, with an option to purchase additional coverage. The rescue strives to provide the best medical care to ensure the health of the dogs, including spaying or neutering. Adoption Requirements: A minimum physical fence of 4 feet in height is mandatory and must be installed. Some dogs may require a 6-foot wood or vinyl fence, as noted in their profiles. Electric fences are not accepted under any circumstances. These requirements and procedures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of the adopted dogs and to provide potential adopters with healthy and well-cared-for pets. It's important for anyone interested in adopting from this rescue organization to meet these criteria and provide a suitable and safe environment for the dogs.                                                                           Click here to watch a video of Cherry (Cher).Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2024, 10:29 am
We'll also keep you updated on Sienna's adoption status with email updates.
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Sienna

Labrador Retriever Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Female, Adult
New Castle, DE
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
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.                            **The girls have unique requirements**  My beautiful Chessie/Lab sisters Cher & Sienna. (1) Must be adopted together, and the adoption fee is waived for one of them. They came from a previously severely abusive home when they were pups & (2) are waiting for the perfect family to come along that must have previous experience with abused dogs. They are very sweet and gentle & love kind & tender attention.   Sienna is a shy yet charming canine on a journey to find a patient parent(s) with a relaxed lifestyle. She's looking for someone who can offer gentle guidance to help her come out of her shell. If you treat her sweetly and kindly, she promises to blossom in your care. Meet Our Shy but Sweet Canine Duo - Lab/Chessie Sisters Sienna and Cherry, our Lab/Chessie sisters, have had a challenging start in life. They require a special family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. These pups have unique needs stemming from their traumatic past, akin to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Both Sienna and Cherry are on medication called Clonidine, which has significantly improved their well-being and is affordable at only $10 for 180 tablets from Walmart. Background Sienna and Cherry's journey began when they were rescued at the tender age of 5 months. They were starving and scared but have now transformed into beautiful and loving dogs under our care. Personality While initially shy, these sisters have charming personalities that shine through once they feel safe and loved. They yearn for a home that can provide patience and a relaxed lifestyle to help them fully recover from their past traumas. Requirements We are seeking a family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. Sienna and Cherry need a family that understands their history and is committed to continuing their healing and trust-building journey. Physical Characteristics As of now, both dogs weigh around 75 lbs when fully grown. There are a few videos below so you can see how they react here in their foster home. Witness their incredible transformation in this video, from their first arrival as scared, starving pups to their thriving selves today.  How to Adopt If you have the love, patience, and experience to provide a forever home to these deserving Lab/Chessie sisters, please read our adoption requirements & if you can meet or exceed them, you can apply online. Your kindness can help them fully embrace the loving life they deserve. Let's give these sisters the second chance they've been waiting for. Together, we can make their future brighter and full of love. &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Please Note We have a strict requirement that they can only be adopted by a family with personal experience in caring for abused dogs. Our lovely Lab/Chessie sisters were abused in their previous lives in VA. While they've made great progress in their foster home, they are initially nervous around humans. However, with time and patience, they warm up and show no aggression, only a deep longing for trust and love. We accept Venmo, Zelle, PayPal & Credit Cards for the adoption fee.      About LNF Dogs/Puppies: All dogs and puppies have undergone temperament testing. They live in foster homes. They are housebroken (puppies are paper-trained) and crate trained. They have been microchipped for identification purposes. They have been tested for Heartworm, Ehrlichia, and Lyme disease. Each dog is on year-round Heartworm medication while in the rescue's care. They are up-to-date with Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Parvo, and Leptospirosis vaccines. They have been wormed. Adoption Fee: The adoption fee includes 30 days of FREE pet insurance, with an option to purchase additional coverage. The rescue strives to provide the best medical care to ensure the health of the dogs, including spaying or neutering. Adoption Requirements: A minimum physical fence of 4 feet in height is mandatory and must be installed. Some dogs may require a 6-foot wood or vinyl fence, as noted in their profiles. Electric fences are not accepted under any circumstances. These requirements and procedures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of the adopted dogs and to provide potential adopters with healthy and well-cared-for pets. It's important for anyone interested in adopting from this rescue organization to meet these criteria and provide a suitable and safe environment for the dogs.                       Click here to watch a video of Sienna.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 12, 2024, 12:18 am
We'll also keep you updated on Reggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reggie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
New Castle, DE
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Update: Reggie is not ready for adoption at this time. We will be working with him on some behavior modification. He was not properly socialized and now he is showing fear aggression with strangers. We will post updates about him. If you would be interested in sponsoring his training please visit our website to make a donation. Any help is greatly appreciated! Reggie was surrendered to a shelter when his owners could no longer keep him. He is about 1 year old. He is nervous at first and will need someone to understand this and continue to help him gain confidence. He is super sweet when he gets to know you. He is full of energy and loves to play. We are not sure about his breed but he only weighs about 30lbs, perfect size!  He does fine with cats and some other dogs.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 22, 2024, 12:58 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Charli fka Green Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Charli fka Green Bean

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Charli fka Green Bean is ready to make happy memories with her new family. Stop by for an introduction today!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year old +
We'll also keep you updated on Sienna's adoption status with email updates.
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Sienna

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
New Castle, DE
Size
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Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sienna is our wild child. She is a lot of dog in a medium package. We are not sure exactly what she is but maybe Jack Russell/Bully? is a low rider but don't let that fool you she can jump and scale a fence. She was found as a stray and was super nervous in the shelter so we had to get her out. She loves food and warms up to you in no time if you feed her. She has been with us a little over a year now. She is about 3 years old. She is a special girl and needs someone who is active but will understand that she is still a nervous dog. Because she can escape our fence she is either on a leash or in a kennel in the yard. She is good with cats and some other dogs. She would do best with someone who will make sure she feels secure so she will continue to thrive. If you are interested in adopting please visit our website and fill out an application. Abuddyforlife.orgVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 22, 2024, 12:58 pm

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Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington

701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.

P.O. Box 1441, Wilmington, DE 19899

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HFH - DE

Wilminton, DE 19802

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Purrs, Paws, and Claws - DE Chapter

Wilminton, DE 19802

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American Eskimo Rescue of Delaware

Wilmington, DE 19804

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SCMR - DE

Wilmington, DE 19803

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Companion Animal Rescue & Education (NE)

Wilmington, DE 19803

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Faithful Friends Animal Society

165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720

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A Buddy For Life Inc.

New Castle, DE 19720

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LnF Dog Rescue

New Castle, DE 19720

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