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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Arcadia, Florida. 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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Riza

Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Punta Gorda, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Riza, a beautiful 6-year-old Labrador Shepherd mix, with a heart full of love and a clever mind. Riza has a brown coat with a black stripe, weighs 65 pounds and is in need of a new, loving home due to unfortunate family circumstances. About Riza: Personality: She's smart, loves food puzzle toys, and does great with cats! Health: Riza has seizures - but has been seizure free for more than 11 months thanks to daily medication. Needs: Riza needs a patient and understanding owner who can give her time to adjust. She can be defensive on a leash, so a Gentle Leader works best. Riza is up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and in generally great health. She needs a calm and loving home where she can feel secure. Please feel free to share to help her find a perfect forever home! Her medications are affordable and easily accessible, I can answer any questions you may have.
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Charlie

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Punta Gorda, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I adopted Charlie at the shelter, they estimated that he was 1. I have had him for two and a half years now. I am looking to rehome him because me and my family are moving and will not be allowed large dogs in our new house. He is a very sweet dog, he just needs an owner who will be a leader. He is microchipped and up to date on shots. He is very protective and can be a bit reactive. There was an incident last year where he bit my neighbor. He does good with other dogs after getting to meet them. He is tolerant of small children, but he would be better with a family that had older kids.
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Bonnie and Clyde

Great Pyrenees

Female, Puppy
Punta Gorda, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bonnie and Clyde are sweet. They have been outdoor dogs on a mini farm. Bonnie would try to be a lap dog if you let her, Clyde does more of his own thing but still aims to please. They're young still, just a year old, lots of energy. Great with our 2 year old and 3 year old daughters. They listen when our girls say "no" but may forget their names when they're romping around with freedom. They're good with the large farm animals but need work around chickens. They are protectors and their bark will run off animal predators and unfamiliar people. No dietary restrictions. We would prefer to send Bonnie and Clyde together, they have a strong bond and don't like to separate.
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Hannibal

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Port Charlotte, FL
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
Hannibal is a 4-year-old male, blue-nose pit bull. (08/2020) He was rescued from a fence in Georgia and is currently in Florida with us now. Hannibal has always been a great listener, he does commands like lay, sit, paw or shake(either paw), gentle, kiss, and if you say I love you in the right way he howls trying to say it back to you. We think he would be best for a household without kids, and not a lot of other dog competition, (he has a French Bulldog brother currently), they play a bit ruff together, but its all love. Hannibal is 85lbs and likes to play & will make someone a great soul mate, or best buddy, he is very loyal to his human. We wish circumstances were different, but we can't keep him, we have to move and we are renters, its hard to get landlords to let you stay with a Pitbull, but he deserves the best, and we want to find him a good forever home.
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Sailor

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Port Charlotte, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sailor is a amazing dog. He is healthy and very loveable and not aggressive, but he is protective once he gets to know you. He is a pure bred German Shepard and AKA registered. He does require a lot of attention. Once he bonds with you he will be your shadow. He does tend to have separation anxiety and will chew things if left alone for too long. So it's better to leave him in his cage if you have to leave him alone. He loves to play fetch. He knows some commands and would properly would do well with more obedience training. I have been fostering him for a couple of weeks. But do to some of my health issues and up coming surgeries I need to find him a good home soon.
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Ethika

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Port Charlotte, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi my name is ethika. I love to cuddle and I love to run. I’m really a sweet nice dog I just seem to not get along with some animals. I do like chihuahuas and dogs way smaller then me but I don’t like dogs that are bigger then me. I like to bark and chase my shadow. I have a great personality. I am 7 and I still act like I’m 2. I’m definitely a lap dog. I’ve been with my owner for my whole life. She knows everything about me. If you want to know anything don’t hesitate to ask. She’s crying even having to make me do this.

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Canine Castaways, Inc.

PO Box 3295, Arcadia, FL 34265

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DeSoto County Animal Control

2048 NE McKay St, Arcadia, FL 34266

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Little Angels Rescue

3288 SE Hansel Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Punta Gorda, FL Chapter

PO Box 1676, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

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Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County

3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Animal Safehouse Program --Tampa Pups

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Fairytail Endings Rescue

Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Adoptable Greyt-hounds of Florida

North Port, FL 34286

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United Yorkie Rescue - Z - FL - North Port

North Port, FL 34286

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Trust Again Pet Shelter Inc.

2646 Merle Langford Road, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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