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Puppies and dogs in Pataskala, Ohio

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BUTTERS

Labrador Retriever Flat-Coated Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Columbus, OH
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
Meet Butters! ! 🐾 Hands-down, the best dog on the planet! This girl needs kids in her life! She's kennel trained, House train, walks beautifully on leash and will let kids do just about anything to her! She lives with two foster children ages three and five. Don't have time for a puppy in your life right now? Need something out of the young time consuming puppy stages? Butters fits the bill. Butters never meets a stranger. If dogs could smile she would have one on her face 99% of the time. This girl has the perfect amount of energy you want in a dog. Ready to romp and play with you but also can’t wait to curl up around you or at your feet. 💖 Personality: Butters is very smart and attentive. If you have time to her the attention she deserves there will be not trick she can’t master. Butters would be great in a home with another dog and children or as a single. She is easy and not complicated. This girl would love to get a New Years wish and place to call her forever home soon. If you’re ready to give Butters a lifetime of belly rubs, treats, and a cozy bed, please reach out! Let’s find this beautiful girl the forever home she deserves. 🐶💕 Once adopted she will travel via the Rescue Transport to his new family. They travel each and every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. Transport is an additional $185. If you would like to make Butters part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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Stevie

Rhodesian Ridgeback Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Columbus, OH
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
Meet Stevie! Stevie is a 2-year-old female spayed Lab/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, weighing 45 lbs. She is the ultimate social butterfly—great with kids, dogs, and even cats! Stevie is full of love and joy, with a tail that never stops wagging. Her affectionate and happy personality makes her the perfect companion for any home. Whether she’s playing with her furry friends, snuggling with her humans, or simply spreading happiness wherever she goes, Stevie is always ready to brighten your day. If you’re looking for a sweet, sociable, and loving pup, Stevie is the one for you! Come meet her today—she can’t wait to find her forever family! Once adopted the pup will travel via the Rescue Transport to his/her new family. They travel each and every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. Transport is an additional $185. If you would like to make this pup part of your family please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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HANNAH

Bernese Mountain Dog Golden Retriever

Female, 4 mos
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💕Ready for cuteness and cuddle overload? This adorable girl will lay in your lap forever if you let her. Lots of fluff to keep you warm on the cold winter nights. She is as sweet as she is cute. Wonderful with all other dogs and people. She is excited and ready to take in the big old world and everything someone or some family has to offer her. She has a wonderful outgoing personality but also just adores cuddles and treats by the fireside and on the couch. Goofy, playful, and energetic. She has a wonderful temperament, and her adorable face and warm eyes just light up the whole house. Anyone would be lucky to make her part of your life. This girl will have you wrapped around her little paw the minute you meet her. Guaranteed to bring numerous smiles to your life every day. If you’re ready to give this sweetheart a lifetime of belly rubs, treats, and a cozy bed, please reach out! Let’s find this sweet pup the forever home she deserves. Once adopted she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. They travel each and every weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the north east, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island(transport is an additional $185.00).Gets your apps in fast she won’t be available long. Link to the application below. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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DINO

German Shepherd Dog Weimaraner

Male, 6 mos
Columbus, OH
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
Say hello to DINO! This bundle of joy came into the rescue and stole everyone’s heart immediately. His kind endearing eyes will make your heart melt. Dino was a puppy that was found by a wonderful person at the person’s place of employment. He fed Dino daily and allowed him to sleep in his car on his lunch breaks. Dino remained loyal and stayed around the place of work until they reached out for help from the rescue. To this day he loves cars and feels very safe from the outside cruel world inside of one. Dino has now been placed in a loving foster home and is learning to play wonderful with the foster’s big dogs and puppies that are fostering with him half his size. Dino is doing great in a crate and potty training. This guy catches on really quick. He is so appreciative of having a safe environment to thrive. He will lay on you or keep his head in your lap forever if you will allow. Personality: Dino is goofy, energetic, and playful! He does well with correction. Dino would be great in a home with another dog to keep showing the ropes of puppy life. He is soooooo ready to be your new best friend and would love a home where he can grow to be a wonderful life long family companion. Once adopted Dino will travel via the Rescue Transport to his new family. They travel each weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the northeast, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island. Transport is an additional $185. If you would like to make this cutie part of your family, please follow the link below to our adoption application. Our turnaround time is typically less than 24 hours so please be prepared before you submit your application. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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COSMO

Flat-Coated Retriever Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Cosmo This adorable guy has the spunk and spirit of a typical pup. His mom was unfortunately run over and he had to have a little help being bottle fed until able to eat on his own. You would not know it by looking at him or in his glowing personality. Cosmo is always up for a romp during playtime. He is also one of the sweetest snugglers. Cosmo has grown to adoption age in the same wonderful household and his foster mom would love to give you all the details on his daily life. Cosmo is well socialized and would do great in a home with or without dogs and/or with or without children. If you are looking for a dedicated family companion, you can’t go wrong with this cutie. Once adopted, Cosmo will transport with Rescue Vet Transport to his new forever family (additional $185). If you would like to give him a life time of belly rubs please follow the link below to our adoption application. Please note, our volunteer team works very hard and they are very responsive so please submit your application only when you are ready to welcome your new furry friend. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9
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ABBY

Basset Hound Beagle

Female, Puppy
Columbus, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ready for cuteness and cuddle overload? This adorable girl will lay in your lap forever if you let her. Lots of fluff to keep you warm on the cold winter nights. Sweet as she is cute. Wonderful with all other dogs and people. Excited and ready to take in the big old world and everything someone or some family has to offer. Has a wonderful outgoing personality but also just adores cuddles and treats by the fireside and on the couch. Goofy, playful, and energetic. Wonderful temperament, and adorable face and warm eyes just light up the whole house. Anyone would be lucky to make him part of your life. Will have you wrapped around his little paw the minute you meet him. Guaranteed to bring numerous smiles to your life every day. If you’re ready to give this sweetheart a lifetime of belly rubs, treats, and a cozy bed, please reach out! Let’s find this sweet pup the forever home she deserves. Once adopted she will travel via the Rescue Transport to her new family. They travel each weekend from Memphis, Tennessee to the northeast, delivering pups along the way as far north as West Greenwich, Rhode Island (transport is an additional $185.00). Gets your apps in fast she won’t be available long. Link to the application below. https://forms.gle/APKvbgFJcaRvgKgk9

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I Have A Dream Rescue Organization

Blacklick, OH 43004

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Noah's Ark Society - Ohio Division

Columbus, OH 43004

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Homebound Rescue

Columbus, OH 43004

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Cause for Paws - Columbus Chapter

Columbus, OH 43068

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OHIO FUZZY PAWZ SHIH TZU RESCUE

PO Box 356, Pataskala, OH 43062

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Beggin 4 Homes

Etna, OH 43018

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Forever Dobes Rescue

Columbus, OH 43230

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Help Save Pets - Gahanna, Ohio

610 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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New Albany Pet Rescue

New Albany, OH 43054

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