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Puppies and dogs in Shelbyville, Kentucky

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Shelbyville, Kentucky. 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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Addie

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Great Pyrenees

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Finchville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Addie is a two year old female Shepherd mix that is as charming as she’s beautiful. Addie is very sweet and playful. Loves to play and burn off youthful energy but then she turns into the biggest cuddle bunny in the world. Plan a meeting with Addie and you can add this beauty to your family.
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Arlo

Labrador Retriever Great Dane

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Finchville, KY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Arlo is such a good boy. He just spent 5 moths in a shelter where we rescued him from. He is neutered, up to date on shots, and very housebroken. He is about 70 lbs and 2 years old, so fully grown. He is very well behaved and good on a leash. He can have his active moments, but settles down quickly. He would love a place with room to run and an active owner to take him for walks and hikes. He is great with people, kids, and other dogs, but he does have a prey drive, so no small animals or cats. He is very chill around the house and happy to just sit with his person. He is an excellent protection dog. He is very intelligent, and responds very well to training and structure. We dont really know his breed, but he acts like a cross between a lab and a small Great Dane. If yoou are looking for a great companion and adventure dog, you cannot do better than Arlo. Please call if you have an interest. Thanks.
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Brodie

Labrador Retriever Dutch Shepherd

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Finchville, KY
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
Brodi is a very good boy and a sweet young dog. He was rescued from a shelter in kentucky and is living with us here at Redwing Dog Refuge. Brodie is a super good dog who, although he ca be exuberant, has very good manners. He is very sweet and loving and good with people and other dogs. He is housetrained and good on a leash. He is smart and knows his basic commands and will come when called. He loves to chase balls that are thrown for him. He could potentially be an excellent Frisbee dog. He is physically very robust and would be a great dog to take along on adventures. He will make a wonderful dog for a family. If you are interested, please give us a call at 502-445-2749 and we can set up a visit. Thanks.
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Chop

Rottweiler

Male, Puppy
Taylorsville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bought chop from a breeder in may of last year. He is an awesome dog. Always wanted a Rottweiler growing up. Unfortunately we also have 7 kids and all of them are into some type of activities. (I know it wasn’t very responsible of me). This dog deserves better than what we can provide. He is a sweet and loving dog who is great around kids and who is super playful and loving. I want him to be with a family that will have time for him. We’re never home between working full time and being at some type of practice or game till in the late afternoon.
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Boo

Belgian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Crestwood, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Boo was adopted as a puppy at 8 weeks and has been with us ever since. He is laid back around our immediate family, but as that family has grown he does not get the time and attention he needs. He is 9 years old with a birthday at the end of May.
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Macy

German Shepherd Dog Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Louisville, KY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Macy is a stunning 6 ish year old German Shepherd x Cattle Dog mix. Macy was part of a litter born to a semi-feral Shepherd in rural Kentucky. Macy has spent her entire life bouncing around foster homes after being trapped as a 5 month old pup - although her siblings and mother were adopted years ago Macy has continued to linger in rescue.    Macy is extremely affectionate with people she knows but despite being a house-dog her entire live Macy is still very skittish and shy with new people. Macy has great house manners and is very routine oriented but prefers her routine to include more hiking and less cuddling. Unless it is belly rubs in which case she will always accept those. Macy has slowly expanded her social circle over the years with various foster homes and volunteer outings and does tolerate the trappings of domestic dog live pretty well. However, she is not the sort of dog that declares love at first meeting and she still makes new people work for her trust. She is well worth the work as she is just an amazingly smart and sweet girl. Macy does not do well with children under 10 ish years of age - she finds them very in need of herding.    Macy does phenomenal with other dogs and is very dog social. She loves to romp and run in the yard with other dogs and is a very appropriate communicator with the younger dogs. Macy takes a lot of her social cues from other dogs and does best when she has a steady, confident dog to follow. Macy has lived with cats at various times and does well with both indoor and outdoor cats. She does sometimes try to herd a new to her cat but is easily redirected and respects the boundaries once they are set.   Macy is a sweet soul that is looking for a loving home that will appreciate her quirky, slightly-feral ways and give her the stability she needs to adjust and trust a new home. If you have a place in your heart and home for Macy please email Tierhavenrescue@gmail.com for an adoption application or visit Tierhaven.rescuegroups.org for more information. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 30, 2024, 6:23 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in Shelbyville, Kentucky

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Shelby County Humane Society

400 Hudson Blvd, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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

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Tyson's Chance Animal Foundation

Shelbyville, KY 40065

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses, rabbits

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Shelby County Animal Shelter

266 kentucky street, shelbyville, KY 40065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kentucky Greyhound Placement

Email KyGreyhounds@yahoo.com for more info, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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RedWing Dog Rescue

7325 Taylorsville Road, Finchville, KY 40022

Pet Types: dogs

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Spencer County Animal Shelter

22 Spears Dr., taylorsville, KY 40071

Pet Types: dogs

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Tier Haven Rescue

Louisville, KY 40245

Pet Types: dogs

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The Animal Care Society

12207 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40245

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pawsibilities Unleashed

363 Versailles Road, Suite E, Frankfort, KY 40601

Pet Types: dogs

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L.i.F.E. House for Animals

14 Fido Ct., Frankfort, KY 40601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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