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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Gainesville, 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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Nina

Mutt

Female, Young
McIntosh, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nina loves to snuggle. She's most happy snuggled up being pet and given love. My father recently died and we have had to move in with my mom and her dog and unfortunately she is not doing well with the dog. We want to find her a good safe loving home with no other pets. She is strong and her worst feature is that she pulls on the leash. Her best feature is she can't give enough kisses. She is not yet 2 years old so she still has puppy energy and love to play.

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Jackson

Catahoula Leopard Dog Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Orange Lake, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Updated 2/2/2025: Jackson is a sweet, silly hound mix. He was born in late June 2022 and has reached his full-grown size at about 75 pounds. We do not know his exact breed mix. The adoption fee for Jackson is $200. He has been neutered and microchipped. He's receiving monthly flea and heartworm prevention. Jackson did fantastic with crate training as he recovered from his neuter. He's quite smart and followed another dog through the doggie door right away. He's friendly and picks up on things quickly. Jackson is patiently waiting for a forever family. He was first listed here in November 2022; he's been in the foster program so long that he recently had another annual exam and received his 3-year rabies and distemper/lepto vaccines. Jackson is a playful, adventurous and athletic pup. He'll need some continued work on leash-walking. (He hasn't had much practice and can be a bit of a bowling ball - but he's certainly willing to learn!) His ideal home would have a large, fenced yard (6-foot) so he can sniff, explore and zoom. (He has not been introduced to young children or cats.) He lives with his sister, Sioux, and can be a bit food aggressive towards her. He might do best as an only dog. There's a video of him romping with 3 of his siblings here: https://youtu.be/BoszRFevA7M (He has one sister, Sioux, who is also still available for adoption.) If you want more information about Jackson, call or text Jody at 352-316-5155 or email her at SCRWestLevy@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest in adopting - and for your patience as we are an all-volunteer rescue! (We do keep our posts current! Sometimes we have to repost a pup when an adoption falls through. Thanks for understanding.) - - - - - PS. Second Chance Rescue posts our pets on AdoptAPet.com. While we are grateful that AdoptAPet shares their information with partner sites, including Overstock and PetHarbor and others, we don't have any control over how frequently those partner sites update their content. Therefore, if you're interested in a particular animal, we encourage you to visit www.adoptapet.com/2ndChRescue/ for the most up-to-date status, description, pictures and/or video of a particular pet.

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Sioux ("Sue")

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Orange Lake, 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
Updated 2/2/2025: Sioux (pronounced "Sue") is a sweet, silly Lab/hound mix girl. She was born in late June 2022 and is very friendly. She weighs about 60 pounds - and is fully-grown now. (We do not know her exact breed mix.) The adoption fee for Sioux is $200. She has fully recovered from her spay surgery, and has been microchipped and is fully vaccinated. She's receiving monthly flea and heartworm prevention - and had a recent fecal (negative) and heartworm test (negative.) Sioux did fantastic with crate training as she recovered from her spay. She's very affectionate and is quite fond of peanut butter. We've working with Sioux on leash walking - she loves to explore (and choose her own direction) and will need some continued training - but she will pee on leash. Her ideal home would have a large fenced yard so she can sniff, explore and zoom. (She has not been introduced to young children or cats.) Sioux has a brother, Jackson, also currently available for adoption. If you want more information about Sioux, call or text Jody at 352-316-5155 or email her at SCRWestLevy@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest in adopting - and for your patience as we are an all-volunteer rescue! (We do keep our posts current! Sometimes we have to repost a pup when an adoption falls through. Thanks for understanding.) - - - - - PS. Second Chance Rescue posts our pets on AdoptAPet.com. While we are grateful that AdoptAPet shares their information with partner sites, including Overstock and PetHarbor and others, we don't have any control over how frequently those partner sites update their content. Therefore, if you're interested in a particular animal, we encourage you to visit www.adoptapet.com/2ndChRescue/ for the most up-to-date status, description, pictures and/or video of a particular pet.

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Mocha

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Newberry, FL
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mocha is a 1 year old pitt mix who was found on the streets. She is so sweet and loving. She spends her ways cuddling and napping. She also loves chewing toys and kongs filled with peanut butter. Mocha is great with small children. She does not do well with other dogs. Mocha is crate trained and house broken.

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Moose

Miniature Pinscher Chiweenie

Male, Adult
Newberry, FL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Moose is an amazing dog! He loves to run and hang with the other dogs but would much rather crawl in your lap and be loved. He was given to me as a puppy by a marine who got deployed overseas. My parents took him in with over an acre of fenced in yard where Moose roamed freely. My dad spent most of his days outside with Moose as his companion. We lost my father a year ago and Moose has been lonely since. I own two large dogs of my own with a newborn on the way. Moose is living with us but we do not allow the dogs on furniture or in the bedrooms and while the other dogs are completely content with their beds on the floor, Moose just wants to curl in a ball by your feet, head or side. He’s had a hard time adjusting. I want him to have a person again. I have videos of him running in the yard and on the beach, he loves dog parks and is amazing on walks! He is crate trained as well. He loves my teenage relatives! An ideal home for him would be one that can provide a yard or walks regularly.

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Princess

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Newberry, FL
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Her name is princess and she is a very loving dog but my only issue is she started lunging at my daughter and I don’t know why my other kids she doesn’t do that with just my daughter. She needs room to run she loves hunting lizards as well as being able to run around she is very active. Princess is 3 years old and I’ve had her since she was a puppy, I’m not sure 100% sure on the breed. The reason my fee is so high is because of her breed I need to be sure she is going to someone who will be able to handle her. She is crate trained.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Gainesville, Florida

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Kitten Nursery at Earth Pets

404 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Gainesville Canine Academy and Rescue

813 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Pet Types: dogs

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Florida Shar-Pei Rescue

Gainesville, FL 32653

Pet Types: dogs

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Plenty of Pit Bulls

Gainesville, FL 32604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition, Inc. (G)

Gainesville, FL 32611

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society of North Central Florida - North Campus (formerly Alachua County Humane Society)

4205 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Alachua County Animal Resources

3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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SCMR - FL Gainesville

Gainesville, FL 32609

Pet Types: dogs

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Astaire Resource Foundation

Gainesville, FL 32605

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Gator Greyts

PO Box 141023, Gainesville, FL 32614

Pet Types: dogs

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