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Puppies and dogs in Lowell, Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Lowell, Massachusetts. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Isabelle's adoption status with email updates.
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Isabelle

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Chelmsford, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
From our Queens Litter- ISABELLE 🩷🖤 is ready for adoption! Cutest girl arrived this week, and is currently fostered with kids, other dogs, cats, and chickens(very curious of 🐓). She’s already learned sit and is kenneled at night and when her foster family has to leave the home. She is an expert snuggler and soaking up love we vote is truly her favorite thing. Currently fostered in a “Taylor Swift” friendly home and has watched the concert movie twice with zero remorse🎤. We’d say she’s sharpening up to be a real Swifty. Isabelle is smaller than she appears in photos, under 20 lbs and 5 months old! Her speckling and markings are unique and pretty adorable! To be considered for her placement: https://fs19.formsite.com/bigwavedogrescue/BWDRADOPT/index Email missy@bigwavedogrescue.com
We'll also keep you updated on Elizabeth's adoption status with email updates.
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Elizabeth

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Chelmsford, MA
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
Queen Elizabeth 🐶✨ Love a dog with markings like her! And like her siblings, she’s doing exceptionally well with her foster family! Only one accident in the home since arrival, she enjoys human bonding and snuggling, along with following around and learning from the resident dog in the house! This Mississippi girl is seeking a home ready to show her adventure ! Kids and dogs 👍 Spayed, vaccinated, 5 months old. https://fs19.formsite.com/bigwavedogrescue/BWDRADOPT/index Email missy@bigwavedogrescue.com
We'll also keep you updated on Kingston's adoption status with email updates.
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Kingston

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Chelmsford, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
KINGSTON 🤴🐾♟️ We are so thrilled with his first foster check in! Handsome boy arrived in foster yesterday, and is settling in well and getting use to life inside a home! From lost to shelter to now a home, Kingston and his siblings have been through it! Dogs are so resilient and we are so happy with how they are doing! From his Foster: ❤️ “Kingston is a sweetie. He’s cautious but loves to jump around and play. Curious about cats but not chasing them. He cried in his crate for a few minutes but once I settled him in it next to my bed he calmed down and slept through the night. No accidents. This morning I put him in it to bring my kids to school and didn’t whine or bark once. So he’s getting used to it. Great with my kids and loves following my big dog around. So far no real issues with the leash.” Kingston is a male mixed breed puppy, the only boy in his litter! He is altered, up to date in vetting, and about 18 weeks old! To apply: 🖥️ https://fs19.formsite.com/bigwavedogrescue/BWDRADOPT/index Email desi@bigwavedogrescue.com
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

American Staffordshire Terrier Curly-Coated Retriever

Female, Adult
Billerica, MA
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
We got Willow as a puppy and have had her for 7 years. She has been great with people and dogs (including our other dog) for 7 years but recently she is having dominance issues with our other small dog. She has bit her twice. They are still ok around each other 99% of the time but since there has been two incidences they can no longer be unattended together. Because she has higher energy, I think she would be best in a home with older kids and maybe no small dogs. She would definitely need a home that could exercise her whether its going on walks or throwing the ball outside in the yard. Because she was a stray, she is very food driven and uses a slow feed bowl. Willow loves being covered with a blanket and is crate trained. She is a very loving and affectionate dog.
We'll also keep you updated on Popeye's adoption status with email updates.
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Popeye

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Billerica, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Popeye here! I am a fun 4 year old guy looking for my forever family! I am super goofy and will do anything for treats and bum scratches. I am crate trained, food motivated, and super smart! I would love someone who will continue teaching me to be the very best boy as I love to learn! I tend to get over aroused when I see dogs and am working on being calmer everyday! I actually really like other dogs and enjoy playing with my pittie foster sister! I absolutely love my toys - especially ones that hide treats in them - and I love, love, love my snuffle mat, stuffed kongs and peanut butter bones too. I cant wait to meet my forever family! Get in touch with the humans and we will meet soon I hope! I love meeting new people!
We'll also keep you updated on Elle's adoption status with email updates.
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Elle

American Pit Bull Terrier Whippet

Female, 8 yrs 10 mos
Billerica, MA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi I’m Elle! I am sweet and smart itty bitty Pittie mix who can’t wait to meet you! No one can give me any good reason for why, but I ended up spending 5 years at a local animal control facility in MA before this rescue got me into a foster home. Good news, I am so grateful to live in a home now and know exactly what to do and how to act because I’ve been dreaming about this my whole life! I love to snuggle up with humans and take long naps. I also really love to play ball! I am on a foster home with two crazy 2 legged humans - I think you call them toddlers - they like to give me treats and even taught me how to play hide and seek with treats so that’s kinda fun! They like to snuggle too! As long as I get to have some fun each day, I’m a laid back gal in the home and a very easy keeper! Outside, I get a bit overstimulated by the world, especially small animals, dogs and even cars sometimes. I’m a work in progress there but a fenced yard would make it very easy for me to have fun outside without worrying too much! I know I am going to meet an amazing family soon, and it will probably be awesome, but I’ll keep being patient for now. Could it be you?

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lowell, Massachusetts

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

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Lowell Humane Society

951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854

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

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Ruff Tales Rescue

119 Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Pet Types: dogs

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Big Wave Dog Rescue Inc.

Chelmsford, MA 01824

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dracut Animal Control

11 Spring Park Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Network of New England (ARNNE)

P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH 03076

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tewksbury Animal Control

999 Whipple Rd, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescued Rottweilers United with Friends & Family, Inc.

PO Box 4129, Westford, MA 01886

Pet Types: dogs

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Billerica Animal Control

Avila St, Billerica, MA 01821

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bullied Breeds Rescue

PO Box 225, Billerica, MA 01865

Pet Types: dogs

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Great Dog Rescue New England

9 Barlet St. #316, Andover, MA 01810

Pet Types: dogs

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