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Puppies and dogs in Fall River, Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Fall River, Massachusetts. 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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Mighty Mouse

Chihuahua French Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Mighty Mouse!Mighty Mouse is another pup that's going to need a very special someone that understands how particular, bossy, and sassy chihuahuas can be. Mighty Mouse is about two years old, absolutely gorgeous (as you can see) and also very, very deaf. VERY deaf. This means he can't really hear himself bark so he tends to bark loudly and incessantly when he gets riled up so shared walls/apartment complexes may not be the best environment for this shouty little man. He's a little under 14lbs but what he lacks in size he makes up for with an attitude the size of Texas. He takes a bit to warm up to people but once he does, he definitely plays favorites. He does well with other dogs but not with cats. He's sweet with people (once he likes you) and loves going for walks. He also loves his treats/snacks and likes to bury them and then forget they exist. With the right amount of sweet talking, Mighty Mouse will be your best friend...but you need to be willing to GO SLOW with him. He isn't the kind of dog that you can just swoop down and scoop up right away because he can and will throw hands while screaming vulgarities (probably). If you've had a difficult dog in the past and are used to the attitude and the judgmental side eye, Mighty Mouse might be the guy for you. We're looking for an adult only home (older teenagers should be fine as well) that has the patience and the drive to put in the effort with him...because he is incredible once you melt that icy Fight Club exterior.

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Maui

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Maui!Maui is a super sweet, super smart senior gal seeking a soft place to land and live out her golden years in luxury ðŸ’œMaui is a nine year old shepherd mix that weighs in at a solid, sturdy 50lbs. Her previous home obviously put a lot of time and effort into her because she's even-tempered, mild-mannered, and incredibly well-trained. She walks like an absolute dream on a leash and will stay right by your side but she can be prone to typical old lady stubbornness and will dig her claws in when she's determined to sniff something out. It's fine, she's earned the right to stop and smell the roses. She can do whatever she wants.She's understandably a little anxious but it hasn't stopped her from being an absolute sweetheart. She likes to show off all of the cues she knows (and she knows A LOT) and she likes duck jerky, tennis balls, and plush toys. Despite her nervousness, she's always willing to engage and socialize with people though she won't be super lovey-dovey right away. She'll give you a few cursory sniffs and then move on to the next thing that interests her. You gotta work for her attention because she's a queen! Maui doesn't care one way or another about cats and would do fine with older kids. She probably wouldn't enjoy the quick movements and loud noises of smaller kids. We haven't tested her with other dogs just yet but another dog that matches her speed (ranges from dilly-dally to brisk walk) and temperament would probably be fine. She hasn't shown a single sign of aggression or resource guarding and is, overall, a very, very good girl.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

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Ruby

Doberman Pinscher Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Ruby!Ruby is the kind of girl that you're going to have to work for. You're going to have to put in the time and effort for her affections. You're going to have to prove yourself because Ruby knows exactly what she deserves which is nothing less than absolutely everything. We love a girl who knows her own worth! Ruby is a four year old Doberman mix weighing just over 50lbs. She's a high energy girl that's going to need A LOT of exercise to keep her happy and healthy. She loves toys, especially balls and plushies, and is pretty good on a leash except for when she gets excited and then all bets are off. Strangers are tough for her and multiple meets to get her comfortable with you is going to be a MUST but once Ruby likes you? No one will ever love you better. Ruby does well with other dogs and would do best with a confident, outgoing pup that can match her energy levels but also knows how to disengage when she's had enough. She's very nonconfrontational and has shown that she'll choose to walk away over any other kind of reaction. She would do well with dog-friendly cats, but she's been pretty neutral in the face of a cat hissing/swatting at her. An adult only home with minimal strangers coming/going would be best to keep her stress levels to a minimum. Basically, Ruby is a gorgeous, strikingly smart, incredibly loyal girl that will completely devote herself to the people she loves. To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

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Honey

Great Pyrenees Labrador Retriever

Female, 6 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Honey!Honey is ridiculously cute and she knows it.This sweet girl is just about six months old and she's a lab/pyr mix. Right now, she weighs 36lbs but definitely still has time and room to grow and fill out so she'll be a big girl when all is said and done!Honey is your typical bouncy puppy that wants to say hello to everyone she meets and then immediately be best friends. She's a 100% certified silly goose, a purebred good girl, and she loves everyone she meets. She's all about jumping all over you to drown you in kisses, trying to climb into your lap, and being the most excited puppy on the planet. She loves her walkies but does still need some help in the leash manners department because she sort of just zigzags everywhere all at once but she listens to redirection very well. She is HIGHLY motivated by praise and is eager to please. She's also very, very smart and picks up on things quickly so training her should be a breeze if you do it right.Honey loves other dogs but does have A LOT of energy so any potential canine housemates need to be able to keep up with her or, preferably, match her wild child energy. She would be great with kids 8+ but would probably knock over smaller kids because she has no sense of personal space. Honey does NOT do well with cats. She thinks they're toys. Honey would be the perfect companion for an active family looking for an extra daily boost of serotonin. She will make you laugh every single day, shower you in kisses always, and be the perfect snuggle bug when she decides it's time to settle down for a nap.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

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Basil

Boxer American Bulldog

Female, 11 mos

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Basil!Sweet baby Basil is just a pup at only eleven months old. She's a sensitive gal which is understandable because coming to the shelter from a home can be a big, confusing transition and it can be overwhelming. Basil is a boxer/American bulldog mix and weighs about 60lbs.While it takes a minute or two to win her over, she immediately becomes a big goofy blockhead with all of the zoomies! She's genuinely just a big baby that needs all of the coddling, all of the reassurance, and all of the snuggles. She's a bouncy bean that is a big hammy ham for attention. She loves her walkies and loves rope/tug toys but can and will turn the rope toy into a dangerous weapon when she starts swinging it around like a medieval mace. She'll take you at the knees/ankles if you're not careful. Anyone remember the Skip-It and how it would smash your ankle bones? Yeah, like that.Basil is fantastic with other dogs and lights up like a Christmas tree when she sees them, especially big goofy male dogs. (She seems to have a type.) She's all play bows and zoomies trying to get them to chase her. She's afraid of cats because big dogs afraid of cats seems to be trending here lately. We are looking for an adult-only home (or teenagers and adults). Since she's a "restricted breed", you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

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Penelope

American Bulldog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs

Fall River, MA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Penelope!This zoomy snow bunny is a five year old American bully mix weighing in at 55lbs. She's a social butterfly, a happy girl, and absolutely would have been voted prom queen in high school.It is a necessity for Penelope to say hello to everyone she comes across. She has no issues approaching strangers and making fast friends via tail wags and happy snorts. She's a super smart girl that knows all of her cues like a pro and loves to show them off. She's the hammiest of hams and thrives on attention...especially belly rubs, obviously. Any sort of attention turns her into a wiggle worm that just can't stay still. She's a strong girl with a lot of enthusiasm and excitability so she can be a bit pull-y on a leash but she definitely isn't terrible. She's smart, eager to please, and a quick learner so consistency will be your best in correcting that. Her favorite thing to do, other than zoom around in the grass (or the snow), is to sploot with her legs out like a Thanksgiving turkey. Penelope does well with other dogs and doesn't even really seem to mind if they lack boundaries or personal space. She's just happy to say hello! Penelope does not like cats, does not appreciate that they have sharp and pointy bits, and does not appreciate the noises they make. So, no cats. We would prefer kids 12+ just because we don't have a history of her with small children. Since she is a "restricted breed", you must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. To apply, visit foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download our application. Once complete, you can email it to us at fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to us at 508-677-9175.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Fall River, Massachusetts

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Forever Paws Animal Shelter,Inc.

300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721

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

Shelter

Faxon Animal Care & Adoption Center

474 Durfee Street, fall river, MA 02720

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Bristol Animal Shelter

10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Project Safe Pet

Bristol, RI 02809

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Warren Animal Shelter

Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Are We Home Yet?

Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Altruistic Dog Rescue

67 Serpentine Rd, Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Carlton Rescue - Operation Puppy Love

Warren, RI 02885

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Town of Swansea Animal Shelter

68 Stevens Road, Swansea, MA 02777

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

Rescue

Barrington Partnership for Animal Welfare

Barrington, RI 02806

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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