Bright Hope Animal Rescue-NH Chapter

Animal rescue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Rheagan

Pekingese

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, NH

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
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Rheagan is approximately 7 years old and weighs approximately 20 pounds. She does have only one eye, but she never lets this bother her. Rheagan is an absolutely a sweetheart!! She loves her people, but it does take her a bit to warm up, so we are looking for a quite home with low foot traffic. We will require that her new home have a secure fence. Rheagan is spayed/microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and kept on monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Rheagan is available for adoption in the DC, New York, and New England areas (except for MA). Please email us brighthopeadoption@gmail.com and you will receive a auto reply with a link to our online application.
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Lola

Pekingese

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, NH

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
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Lola is approximately 8 years old. She is looking for her perfect forever home. Lola will need a home that will be patient with her as it does take her a little time to warm up to her new people. But once she gets to know you she will be your best friend. Lola does have heart disease, but has responded very well to her medications as will live many years provided that she continues to respond to her medications. She will need a quite home. Someone who doesn't have a lot of company, etc. She has quickly become one of our favorites. If you are interested in adopting Lola, please email us at brighthopeadoptions@gmail.com. Lola is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. She is available for adoption in the Asheville, DC, New York, and New England areas (with the exception of MA)
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Betsy

Pekingese/Brussels Griffon

Female, Adult

Portsmouth, NH

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with dogs
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Betsy is one of the funniest dogs we have ever had the pleasure of fostering. She has an amazing spunky personality. She is an older gal, maybe 10 years old, just guessing, but she has a TON of spunk and sass. She still loves to play. She has great house manners. She loves people and is good with all of her foster siblings. We can't say enough good things about Betsy. Betsy was brought to our local shelter in the trunk of someones car. She didnt have much hair at all and her skin was itchy and infected. After some good care and food, she has really blossomed and has a beautiful coat of hair now. She does take allergy medications and will most likely need to continue these. She is currently being fostered in TN, but is available to be transport to the Asheville, DC, NY, and New England areas (except for MA). Betsy is up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, microchipped, and spayed. Please email us at brighthopeadoptions@gmail.com and you will receive autoreply with a link to our online application.

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Bobbie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Kittery, ME

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Bobbie is a large, beautiful and sweet Staffordshire terrier. She likes everyone and would be a great family indoor/outdoor dog! Great with little dogs too! Likes to go for rides in the car! Bobbie weighs around 100 lbs and knows how to sit and wait to get her leash, she also LOVES to play fetch! http://youtu.be/jvFPvSAdwgYOur dogs are located in northwest Arkansas and are transported to your area upon adoption.
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Dakota

German Shepherd Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Adult

Kittery, ME

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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Please contact Jetta (Jetta.elliott@att.net) for more information about this pet.Yellow lab, red healer mix, adult Male dog.Dakota is a very sweet male dog about 2 1/2 to 3 years old. His foster can tell you all about him And his sweet disposition. He has very unique pretty face and it’s very sweet sincere bright eyes. He is currently in Harrison Arkansas with Ozark Homeward Bound animal rescue. Dogs are transported to your location through the rescue network transport. There are no additional fees for the transport. Pups come fully vetted, Micro chipped, blood tested for heart worms, as well as tick borne diseases, and a full male vet visit for a health certificate so you’re easily able to register your new. July 26, 2025, 5:26 pm
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Cole

Poodle (Standard)/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Kittery, ME

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Please contact Jetta (Jetta.elliott@att.net) for more information about this pet.7 month old silver labradoodle maleCole is A Human oriented, loving Labradoodle. He would love to be an only child but he’s good with other dogs. He loves sleeping in the bed and snuggling. His favorite past time is snuggling. He stays with me outside and is very responsive when he’s called. He weighs 41 pounds and has the cutest dark black lab nose. His ears are tiny lab like as well. His coat is very thin, soft wavy curls. Like some of the Labradoodles he doesn’t look like he needs a lot of grooming, nor does he look like he will mat because of his thin wavy curls. He iscurrently in Harrison, Arkansas, but can be brought to you via the rescue network transport. To inquire send an email to jetta.elliott@att.net. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Jopc4sm4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17L38X6H1y/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EBu5xB8G1/?mibextid=wwXIfr October 29, 2025, 8:00 pm

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