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Latte

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 mos
Moncton, NB
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Come visit me at PAW!Adoption fee $390 **Meet Latte!**Latte is a fun loving pup with a personality as strong as her name! Latte was adopted and returned due to behavior concerns. She is currently in foster care with dog trainer April Saulnier and has made great progress in just a short time. Latte can be defensive around strangers, so she’ll need an experienced owner who can continue to provide her with the necessary training and socialization she needs to feel more at ease. While she may be wary of newcomers at first, once she trusts you, she’s fiercely loyal and ready to protect her loved ones. She has also displayed guarding behaviors in her previous home with what she feels is hers such as her owner`s bed. Training with this behavior will be very important as well. Latte thrives on play and excitement, and she’s always up for a challenge! If you have a strong, loving hand to guide her, Latte will grow into an amazing companion! Are you ready to help her become the best version of herself? If you think Latte is the right fit for you, stop by or reach out to the shelter today to speak to an adoption counselor about setting up a meeting with her!*Latte did not do well in her previous home with cats so she is looking for a home without cats. She has however been socializing with dogs in her foster home and has done well. She has the potential to do well in a home with other dogs with proper introduction and training to ensure there are no issues with her guarding her things from the other dog(s).

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Angel

Shar Pei

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Moncton, NB
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Come visit me at PAW - Adoption fee $390 - Hey friends, I`m Angel! I was brought to the shelter as a stray. I am a roughly 10 year old lady that is slowing down in her old age. I am hopeful to find a family that has the same energy levels as me... low! I do enjoy a walk but a short one at a slow pace is fine by me. I have made lots of friends at the shelter and enjoy doing so. Even though I am an older gal I do have a few tricks up my sleeve. I know sit, shake, switch, and I come when I`m called. I would do well in a home with children, but I can be dog selective at the shelter so lets make sure we do a meet-and-greet with any potential dog siblings! I cannot wait to meet you and be adopted to my new family. I am looking forward to the last few years of my life with wonderful people! Angel will not be suitable in a home with cats.

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Jasper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Moncton, NB
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Come visit me at PAW - Adoption fee $390 - Hey friends, I`m Jasper! I was brought to the shelter as a stray so who knows what I will be like in a home setting. Luckily for you for my friends at the shelter learned my personality well! I am the type that has a larger than life personality, up for any adventure! I enjoy spending time with people, playing with toys and living life to the fullest! I could use some help with obedience and some leash manners but I am willing to learn for the right treat. I can be jumpy and come across as ``a little much`` according to the humans so I guess some help in that regard would be nice so I can meet people calmly and appropriately without jumping up and getting you in the chin. I can`t help being so excited! I do know sit and shake so I am practically the goodest boy in all the land. - Jasper will need regular grooming due to his coat. He will need to be the only pet in the household. He prefers human friends rather than animal friends.

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Scoobie

Mastiff Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Moncton, NB
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Come visit me at PAW - Adoption fee $390 - Hey friends, I`m Scoobie! I am on the lookout for someone who will play with me with any kind of toy, enjoy outdoor activities as much as I do, and will take me along for a car ride. (I love those) I was brought to the shelter due to my medical needs. I was having seizures in my previous home. I have been doing well in the shelter environment but unfortunately I had another seizure after my neuter. That could have been caused by a lot of different factors. We may never know but what I do know is I still deserve a home and a family that will love me regardless. I have a lot of personality and can`t wait to show you! I am a good boy when I am left alone, I do well with kids, I know my basic commands, I am a wonderful cuddle buddy in bed at night, and I am a fantastic companion. I used to watch Heartland in my previous home and I really enjoyed the show so I am hoping I can binge it with my new folks on the couch! I am hoping my new family will take things slow with me in the beginning stages as I get nervous easily around new people but I do warm up over time and let my colours shine! If you think you have a space in your heart and home big enough for me please come to the shelter! - Scoobie is currently taking medication for his seizures. His new owners must be comfortable administering medications and understand the medicine he is currently on may need to be adjusted, depending on how well he reacts with the dosage in the future. If there are any dogs in the home, he must meet them before going home as he is dog selective. He requires a home without cats.

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Nellie

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Moncton, NB
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Nellie, the 9-month-old Labrador with endless energy and a heart full of love! She’s always ready to play, whether it’s fetching a ball, running around the yard, or simply joining in on the fun with her favorite humans. Nellie is the perfect fit for a home with older kids who can match her boundless energy and keep up with her playful spirit. However, her enthusiasm may be a bit much for little ones—she’s like a furry, adorable whirlwind, and she’s always on the go! She’s a work in progress with training—she’s getting there, But with a little patience, lots of treats, and a dash of love, she’s sure to become a well-behaved girl.She has lived with cats before and is perfectly happy to share the space—though she’s still learning that personal space is a thing.If you’re ready for a happy, playful companion who’s bound to steal your heart Nellie’s your girl!**Because Nellie is still learning the concept of personal space, she will need to meet with any other dog(s) living in the home before adoption**

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Dog shelters and rescues in Amherst, Nova Scotia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Lillian Albon Animal Shelter

798 Smith Road, Amherst, NS B4H 3Y4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Maritime Greyhound Adoption Program

924 Shediac Road, Moncton, NB E1A 5X6

Pet Types: dogs

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People For Animal Wellbeing

116 Greenock Street, Moncton, NB E1H 2J7

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

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
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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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