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Luciano

German Shepherd Dog Poodle (Standard)

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Luciano is a 1.5-year-old, 80-pound, German Shepherd/Poodle mix. He is fully vaccinated and ready for his forever home. Luciano takes after his German Shepherd mix meaning he loves his people and his home. He can be a little whiney and mouthy. He still has puppy energy and no one taught him how to manage his strength. In his foster home he is working hard on listening about not jumping, but he gets so excited to see his humans.  Luciano is doing well on walks with a no pull harness and leash. Luciano does know commands such as sit, stay and down which he practices daily, especially when out in public. Like most Poodle mixes, he needs grooming every six to eight weeks. He likes to be brushed and did not mind the grooming process when recently groomed.  Luciano does shed, but daily brushing helps keep it under control. At this time, we cannot recommend apartment life for him as he does like to talk quite a bit. Luciano has not been tested around cats and is good with older children. He could easily knock small children down, due to his energy. If you are interested in adopting Luciano, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age. **Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt. **October 29, 2024, 6:10 pm
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ACTIVE AXEL

German Shepherd Dog Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Active Axel is a handsome golden male German Shepherd/ Great Pyrenees mix who was born on February 11th, 2023 and is still a puppy in every way. He is one of six siblings that survived from a litter of 12. Our guy Axel weighs approximately 90 lbs, and is very GSD smart loving to be next to his humans.  This huge puppy is full of energy and he will fit perfectly in a home where there is a lot of activity, a fenced yard and people who love the BIG DOGS! He really likes walking, hiking, and just a ton of fun with activity. He also loves water and treats the water trough as his own personal spa. We recommend a home with a fence that is a minimum of 5 feet tall.   We do not suggest he go to a home with small children, or farm animals simply because he has no experience with them.  He hangs with his siblings and does well playing with them and also just enjoying their company.  He does need to eat separately for dinner as he protects his food from the other dogs due to early starvation. Handsome Axel is fully vetted, neutered and microchipped and he is kennel and crate trained for quiet time.  This boy needs some time and attention from a caring and dog savvy owner.  He would love to cuddle with you and be your adored companion.  He has such potential…..such love and such a need to grow and evolve into a fine companion in life.  Please email us at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested in this big baby!  PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comOctober 31, 2024, 2:39 pm
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GEMMA

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Gemma is our super smart and happy German Shepherd girl that is a real gem of a dog. This girl is 6 years old and weighs in on the smaller side of a GSD at just 60 pounds.  She is a genuinely curious and happy girl that has all the right measures of playfulness and lazy cuddly time to her personality.  Her favorite things are stuffed toys and tennis balls. This girl is a 'chill' girl and loves to take lots of naps during the day. She has great manners, knows basic commands, is crate trained and housebroken.   She would do great in a home with or without other dogs but we are told that she is a NO CAT type of dog.  She would like to hang out with children older than 10 years of age and on the calm side.  Gemma is ready to find her forever home where she can greet you with her tail wagging and a happy face that lets you know you are important in her life.   If you are interested please write to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com     PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.  October 31, 2024, 2:39 pm
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ZELDA

German Shepherd Dog Australian Kelpie

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
  PLThis beautiful 2-year-old German Shepherd/kelpie mix girl is called Zelda and she is very special. This 50 lb girl endured ending up in a shelter sometime ago and was adopted out but spent the entire next year in the basement of the home of the adopter. How sad that she escaped the bondage of a shelter kennel and ended up in the dark basement hidden away and almost forgotten. She is now enjoying the love and nurturing of a foster home and family who are giving her the best of life while we wait for a new family to discover her. She is cray trained and housebroken and does beautifully with other dogs. Zelda has much of the German Shepherd traits in her personality and obviously those will include extreme intelligence, undying love and devotion to her owners, activity and exercise needed and a fenced in yard will round out the requirements for this girl. She is going to be someone's very special best friend forever. If you were interested in having a smart intelligent beautiful dog in your home and family life, please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.comEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comOctober 31, 2024, 2:39 pm
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LEXI

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
How about this beautiful white purebred German Shepherd girl named Lexi being your next BFF? This gorgeous white pure German Shepherd girl is 6 years old, 83 pounds and she is a protector of your family. She is loving and very well trained with a love for playing ball and also going for car rides.  This girl has an Independent nature and you really need to be smarter than this gorgeous girl.  She is thinking all the time and her mom is having to allow her to be rehomed due to the death of her husband and her not able to care for land and house and all 3 dogs as a single woman on a limited income.  She is working two jobs and the dogs are not receiving the attention that they are used to.  It was a tragic and sudden death which has left this human mom devastated to have to give up her three girls.  If you are interested in making Lexi your very own please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com   She is the best dog and has impeccable manners and housebroken. Spayed and up to date on all shots and microchipped, this girl is deserving of a new forever and ever home. PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.October 31, 2024, 2:39 pm
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QUEEN PHAEDRA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our beautiful girl is called Queen Phaedra and she is a 9 year old, 85 pound, pure German Shepherd that is tragically losing her home due to the sudden passing of her dad.  This has left her mom in a sad situation where she cannot possibly maintain the home and land and household bills.  There are 3 purebred GSD girls altogether and Phaedra is the leader of the pack in age and personality.  She loves to play ball and runs in her fenced yard for hours just enjoying the great outdoors.  Phaedra is a beautiful girl inside and out and she listens well and knows so many manners and commands.  She is housebroken and good in the house when her mom is gone.  She is the perfect senior girl with lots of time left in her life to bring so much to a family or person.  We want this girl to be taken care of in her golden years.  Can you help give her human mom some peace of mind to know that Phaedra won’t have to go to a shelter?  These are hard times and Critter Cavalry is going to search high and low to help this sweet human mom to place her three girls in committed homes.  Adoption fee will be very low.  They are in East Tennessee and we can transport northward to the northeastern states as well as adopt to Tennessee!  Please email us at ccrnewengland@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE:   Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.  Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.October 31, 2024, 2:39 pm

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Scooter

Belgian Malinois

Male, Adult
Matthews, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Scooter is a very sweet boy, good with children and cats. He does not react to deer, golf carts, walkers, bikers, or small dogs when out walking, but does show reactivity with large dogs by barking and pulling. In the home, he is so lovely, calm, and friendly. He is a very laid back and relaxed dog. He is extremely responsive with treats on walks and his reactivity is easily managed with the use of food rewards. He still needs a bit of distance from larger dogs (20-30 feet) to be able to stay calm, but has done really well when this strategy is used. He has worked with a trainer and would benefit continuation to build social confidence. Scooter becomes very attached to his family. He loves with his whole heart! He has done fine with little dogs. Scooter would love a foster family, foster to adopt or a forever home. If interested, you can complete our application at safeanimalhaven.orgOctober 19, 2024, 12:17 am

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6.6 miles

Greater Charlotte SPCA

PO Box 77491, Charlotte, NC 28271

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7.9 miles

Critter Cavalry Rescue -NC

Charlotte, NC 28201

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8.1 miles

Catering to Cats and Dogs

Charlotte, NC 28215

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12.3 miles

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services

8315 Byrum Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

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13.6 miles

South Charlotte Dog Rescue

Waxhaw, NC 28173

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25.8 miles

Cornelius Animal Shelter

19110 Meridian St, Cornelius, NC 28031

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32.4 miles

Piedmont Animal Rescue

228 East Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

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Rescue

40.5 miles

Faith Hope and Love Animal Rescue NC

PO Box 4463, Salisbury, NC 28145

Pet Types: dogs

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43.1 miles

Montgomery County Animal Services

442 Landfill Road, Mt. Gilead, NC 27306

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45.2 miles

Mercy Rescue Haven

Blacksburg, SC 29702

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