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Puppies and dogs in Maryland

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Maryland. 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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Henry

Collie

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Cambridge, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Miko

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Greenbelt, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Miko is a happy little bundle of cuteness!  He is a loving, affectionate 2 year old miniature aussie-doodle. His ideal weight is 15 pounds and he is presently 6 pounds - and needs support to reach his optimal weight. We need to get Miko up in weight in order to get him spayed and finish his vaccine series.  We are looking for a foster who is willing to give him TLC and work with us on care.  He will need to be an only dog for now. Miko loves long walks and has excellent leash manners. As a young dog, he has a good amount of energy, likes to be active and isn’t a couch potato. Miko likes to say hello to everyone he meets - he is very friendly to everyone. Miko’s favorite place to nap is on the sofa and at night he is used to sleeping in bed with his human. He does very well as a snuggly bed-mate overnight - no incidents - and does not need to be crated. Miko loves snuggling - he is a morning snuggler especially! - and likes being held. He is playful and would enjoy living and playing with another dog. Cats are an unknown; he seems friendly towards them. Miko is a selective eater and prefers meat. His adopter will need to be prepared to feed him high quality products and meat. PAW places dogs in the DC/ MD/ VA/ PA area. ##2231032##
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Boone

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Silver Spring, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Meet Boone, 1 year old yellow lab, 70lbs and needs to put on a few more. He had one of our foster volunteers so mesmerized that she drove 3 hours to pick him up from an animal care facility in PA and drove 3 hours back with him to MD. His foster mom says his temperament is impressive and refreshing. He's pretty much good with everyone he meets, non reactive and over all a happy playful puppy. We do not know how he is with kids, but we can guess he'll be just fine, while keeping in mind his massive size. Dogs that we pull from shelters are not adoptable till their two week foster evaluation is completed (December 4th). If you're within a maximum of 60 miles of zip code 20906 and would like to meet him then please fill out an application at this link: https://bit.ly/4d7XoKd
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Special Needs
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Ariana

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Derwood, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter,
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Ariana is currently 9 weeks old. She has a special needs and is strong and healthy in everyway except that she was born deaf. With 3 other dogs in the house, I simply cannot give her the time and attention that she deserves. Looking for a special person that is responsible, loving, kind and has patience and is willing to commit themselves to providing her a forever home. She is mostly pad trained and I have started training her using hand signals. Finding someone that has experience with deaf dogs is my biggest wish for her.
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Benji

Yorkie Poo

Male, Young
Huntingtown, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Benji is a very sweet 1 year old Yorkiepoo [best guess] weighing in at 11.5 lbs. He is neutered and up to date on shots. He is fostered in Huntingtown, MD. Benji does well with other dogs. He is NOT housetrained and will need some focused attention. Benji was pulled from the PG county shelter and has red paint all over his coat. It will need to grow out and will disappear after a couple more groomings. Benji is very handsome and affectionate. He loves to snuggle and lies still on your lap. Benji is ready to find his forever family! He promises to provide endless entertainment and kisses! Please Note: We review veterinary care for applicants. This includes regular well visits, core vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm, and tickborne tests, as well as regular monthly heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention. Please contact your veterinarian’s office to give them permission to speak to us before we call them. Applications are available at www.puppypawsrescue.org If your application meets our adoption criteria, we will contact you within 1 week. At that time, you will be contacted (usually by email) to schedule a phone interview and a virtual home visit (Facetime, Skype, etc). Due to the volume of applications, applications that do not move forward to an interview may not receive a reply within that time frame.
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Bam Bam

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Elkton, MD
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Please contact Darlene at 302-312-5129 (fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com) for more information about this pet.  This dog is located in Newark, DE. Visit us on the web at https://fur-everpaws.com/fur-ever-paws-adoption-application/ to submit an application. Please contact the foster directly at 302-312-5129 (text or call) or via email at fureverpawsdogrescue@gmail.com Fur Ever Paws Dog Rescue is a small no kill rescue operating in the Delaware/Maryland area. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rescues and places homeless, neglected or abused dogs from high-kill shelters in the south into loving, responsible committed and permanent homes. We feel our comprehensive adoption process which includes not only taking the time to match the dog to the prospective new owner but helping to educate that owner in responsible dog care, allows us to find the best homes for our little buddies and the best companions for you! Each week we use USDA certified transports to bring dogs from high-kill shelters in the south to our fosters where they all receive the appropriate medical care and are placed in nurturing loving homes while they await placement in their forever homes. Interested in one of our dogs? Great! Now that you've seen them here you'll need to go to our website where you'll find our list of adoptable dogs (updated every week). Then, it's just a simple process of finding a dog you're interested in and filling out an application on our site. Once we receive your application, whoever is fostering that particular dog will contact you and do a short over the phone interview to complete your application process. If everything works out, they will set an appointment with you so come out and "visit" with the dog you're interested in (we want to make sure that not only are you a good fit for the dog but that the dog will fit with you). If everything works out, you'll be able to take rover (or spot, or jax) home with you that very day. A couple of things you should know: We can't hold dogs over the phone or via email. Adoption fees vary based on breed. All of our dogs have been vet checked and dewormed (if possible due to age, additional treatment may be needed). We provide a spay or neuter voucher to all of our adopters. &#226&#128&#139 November 20, 2024, 9:19 pm

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Shelters & rescues in Maryland

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

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Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

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

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Lonely Hearts Animal Rescue

1275 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Welfare League of Frederick County

1202 East Patrick Street, Suite 13-A, Frederick, MD 21773

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Double Dog Dare Rescue

Walkersville, MD 21793

Pet Types: dogs

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Secluded Hearts Rescue

PO Box 15, Chewsville, MD 21721

Pet Types: dogs

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German Shepherd Rescue of Maryland

P. O. Box 3872, Frederick, MD 21705

Pet Types: dogs

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Toy Breeds In Need Rescue

Frederick, MD 21705

Pet Types: dogs

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Precious Petz Rescue MD

Frederick, MD 21705

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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