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Tasha

6 month old, female, German Shepard / Collie cross. She was mainly an outdoor dog and would need some work on house training.  She is very shy, but very sweet.  This little girl needs someone to take her out and socialize her.  We think she would be great with older children to show her how to play and have fun! She would also do ok with other dogs!

Cisco

1 1/2 year old, male, Pomeranian.  This little boy is a ball of energy!  He was kept mainly as an outdoor dog and would need some work on house training. He is a very sweet boy and loves to play! he would be a perfect match for children with lots of energy! In his last home, Cisco lived with both dogs and cats and did very well with them.

Roxi

2 year old female German Shepherd / Saint Bernard cross.  She is house trained, but spent most of her time outdoors.  Roxi lived with children ages 2 to 13, cats, and other dogs. She had 12 puppies, which have all been adopted! She is a very friendly, but still very shy.  She needs a home where they can take her out and socialize her. She is a very sweet girl who needs a lot of love!

     

                             Marley

                     

2 ½ year old male Doberman Pinscher mix.  Marley is a very active dog who loves to play, give kisses, and loves to cuddle on the couch.  He knows how to play fetch, and also knows the command sit, down, and "don’t lick."  Marley slept in bed with his family.  He is crate trained, and even graduated to staying in the bedroom when no one was home.  Marley is used to traveling with his family, and has been to more states then most people.  Marley lived with another dog, a cat, and children 4 months to 3 ½ years.  Though Marley did live with young children, it would  be best for him to go to a home with children 12 or older.

Patches & Minnie

ADOPTED

They are both 1 year old, female, Chihuahuas.  These little girls lived with quite a few other small dogs and were not very socialized.  They are still very shy and need someone who is willing to work with them.  They will warm up to you with a few treats and a lot of love.  Every morning we sit with them and let them come to us.  These girls need to go to a home with older children and a slower paced family.  We are also asking that they go together.

Elway

ADOPTED

1 ½ year old neutered male Shar Pei.  Elway lived with children ages infant to 3  years.  He interacted well with the neighbor’s dog and has been great with the female dogs and most of the males at the shelter.  He is house trained.  Elway slept on the couch at night.  He is wary of strangers and protective of the home.  Elway will need a home with a fenced-in yard or he will roam.  Anyone interested in adopting Elway will need to come to the shelter a few times to visit before taking him home, just so he can get used to you.  This boy is a playful sweetheart!

                             Blackie

8 year old neutered male Black Lab mix.  He is great with other dogs, but is not a cat lover.  He knows how to sit and shake, and he is also house trained.  Buddy is playful for his age and doesn't act like a 7 year old dog!  He is a big fan of chew bones.  This boy is a staff favorite, he is very gentle, friendly, and loyal.  We originally acquired Blackie as a stray from ND; he was adopted and due to a landlord issue had to be returned.  His family had named him Buddy, and he responds well to both names. 

Conan

3 year old, male, Italian Greyhound.  This little boy came to us because his owner abandoned him with family. This breed is usually fairly skinny, but he is under weight and could stand to gain about 3-5 lbs.  He is sometimes shy, but warms up fast.  Conan does get along great with other dogs and cats.  We do believe that he would do better in a home with older children do to his small structure.

Sally

4 year old spayed female Husky mix.  She is good with most all other dogs and large cats.  Sally is not good with young children, small dogs, or cats .  She is house trained and used to being crated.  Sally is very playful and would be a great running buddy!  She is somewhat shy of new people, but will warm up fast. We believe that she would turn out to be a wonderful dog if she only had someone willing and have the time to work with her!

 
 

Asia

3 year old, female, Pit Bull.  She was found as a stray here in town.  She is a very sweet girl! every morning she is let outside and just darts down the ally here at the shelter.  You can tell that she loves nothing more then to just let loose and chase a her ball!  We have not had her around other dogs one on one to much but after she warms up to one she should be fine.  Unfortunately she does not get along with cats.  We do recommend her with younger children because of her high energy and power.

Max

Born June 2006.  Male Black Labrador Retriever.  Max was an outdoor only dog.  He understands that he should not go to the bathroom in his kennel and never has accidents overnight.  Max would be easy to adjust to indoor life!  Max loves to run and play.  He has been very friendly to the other dogs at the shelter, both males and females. We think he would be a great dog for a family due to his friendly disposition. His only issue with young kids is his tendency to knock them down due to his size.  Max would benefit from basic obedience training such as sit and down.  This boy is eager to learn!

                              Berry

4 1/2 year old neutered male German Shepherd mix.  He lived with children ages 6 through teens.  Berry gets along well with kids and other dogs.  Occasionally he will get crabby   He was mainly an indoor dog who spent a few hours outside each day.  Berry is crate trained and fully housebroken. He slept at the foot of the bed at night.  Berry is a very loving dog who would love to have a family that could take him camping and ice fishing.  He does have a old injury on his front left leg where he was run over by a truck, but it does not cause him any discomfort and he uses the limb fine.  

     

Khloe

1 ½ year old female Black Lab mix.  Khloe always has tons of energy.  She does very well with other dogs similar to her size.  We do think she would be too rough with cats, she just wants to play with everyone!  She is young enough that we feel she could even be trained to make a great hunting companion.  Khloe lived with young children at her last home.  She is said to be house trained, and stayed in a kennel outside during the day. 

Kolby

1 year old, neutered male, Border Collie cross.  Kolby was brought to us as a stray running in town.  He did have a tag which stated his name, but no other information about his owners. They have not come to claim him so he is up for adoption.  He is a very sweet boy and loves to play. Kolby would make a great companion for an active family with a big yard to play in.  He would also make a great running buddy!  We will post more about this little boy as we see more.

Casey

ADOPTED

2 year old female Lab / Spaniel mix.  She was an outdoor dog and came in with Ginger, a small dog. Their home had teenage children and a cat.  She was permitted to come into the house for a few hours daily.  During this time she did not have accidents, so converting her to an indoor dog should be a smooth transition.  Casey will sit on command and is eager to learn new things.  She has received some hunting training. 

     
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Rudy

6 year old, neutered male, Yellow Lab. Rudy was brought to us because his family moved to town and didn't have the time or space to exercise him. He maybe a little older, but this boy still acts like a pup! His favorite things to do was to hang out with the kids outside and go for long walks at night.  He is a very sweet and willing to please!

Bentley

8 month old, neutered male, Weimaraner / Border Collie cross.  He did not live with children nor did he live with other dogs or cats. Though we think he would be a great companion to an older child that can handle his size and energy. Also we think if you introduce him slowly to another dog and show him that it's ok he would do fine.  This young man was mainly an outdoor dog when it was nice.  Though he is said to be house trained and crate trained. He is also very talented! Bentley can Sit, Stay, Shake, Roll Over, and Kennel on command. This pup is very active and would do best on a farm or with a large backyard to run off all of his energy!

Payton

ADOPTED

8 yar old, neutered male, Husky / St. Bernard cross.  He has been around cats, dogs, and kids and does great with all of them. This old boy knows how to sit, shake hands, and stay.  He is very friendly and would make an all-around good family pet.  He is a little frightened by thunder and high winds.  Payton is an office favorit!! He loves to hang out and cuddle with us on our down time. Unfortunately because of his age he does have some eye problems and   He is looking for his forever home to live out the rest of his life! If you choose Payton you wont be disappointed!

     

                               Sadie

1 year old spayed female Black Lab.  She is very friendly and full of energy!  Sadie loves everyone and everything, including other animals and children.  She was mainly kept as an outdoor dog, but would do well with crate training and a feeding schedule.  Sadie is eager to please her owners and is very attentive.  She would greatly benefit from obedience classes and would likely be at the top of class!  Sadie would be a good addition to a family looking to add some love and playtime to their daily routine. 

Jax

ADOPTED

1 year old neutered male Boxer / Basset Hound cross. He has been started on house training and has done very well! He lived with younger children at his last home, however we do suggest that he goes to a home with teenagers or no kids. We only say that because he does have a lot of energy! He does need a little obedience training to enhance his set of manners. He is such a sweet boy, and very affectionate.

                              Buddy

1 year old male Black Lab.  He is very friendly and outgoing; Buddy is a fan of everyone!  He does well with children of all ages.  Buddy was an outdoor farm dog at his last home but is not good with cattle.  He would do best as an indoor dog with a family to spend time with. Buddy loves to cuddle and thinks he is a lap dog. He gets along well with most of the other dogs.  Buddy loves the female dogs and most other males. 

     

                               Lukie

                           ADOPTED

2 1/2 year old, male, Poodle / Lhasa Apso Cross.  This little boy can be shy at first.  We have noticed that it takes him a little time to warm up to you, but after that happens he will never leave your side. He was an indoor dog and is said to be totally house trained.  He also lived with children and another dog at his last home. He did have free roam of the house when no one was home and slept with the children at night.  He is a very sweet boy and eager to please. Again after he is used to you and his new surroundings of course.

Biscuit & Buster BUSTER ADOPTED

Biscuit - 1 1/2 year old, female, Beagle / Lab cross.  Buster - 1 1/2 year old, neutered male, Beagle / Lab cross.  They are siblings and have been together their whole life.    They were around children in their last home ages 5 and 7. They seem to be a little nervous of new things, but warm up quickly. We don't know a whole lot about these two, but we will sure post more when we get to know them better!

*  We have noticed that Biscuit is a very sweet little girl! She loves to cuddle up next to us when we bring her inside for the night. We believe that she would make the perfect pet to curl up on the couch with and grab a bowl of popcorn and a movie! 

     

 

Tonka & Sassy  SASSY & TONKA ADOPTED

Tonka - 8 year old, male, Yellow Lab, & Sassy - 16 week old, female, Basset Hound, were brought in due to their owner not being able to care for them properly anymore.  This was a very hard time for her and wants best for these two!  Tonka may be a little older but still has more energy then he knows what to do with.  He can sure keep up with his little sis Sassy!  He has been through Dog Obedience classes and is very well mannered. He loves to play and is a very sweet boy!  Sassy is one of the cutest puppies EVER!  How can you pass up those floppy ears? She is a bundle of energy and is always ready to play! These two lived with children and cats.  They would adjust well to any home who can keep up with their energy levels!

Tucker

3 year old male Yellow Labrador Retriever/Basset Hound mix.  He came to us as a stray so his background is unknown.  Tucker enjoys playing with other dogs.  He has interacted well with our cats in the office.  True to the nature of a Lab, he is very outgoing and loves absolutely everyone.  Tucker does not have accidents in his kennel overnight and may be housetrained.

Lola

Adopted

4 year old, spayed female, Beagle.  Lola is one good pup!  She is house trained and crate trained.  She did stay in her kennel when no one was home, but never had accidents!  She did live with another dog and also a very young child.  Though she lived with a younger child we believe she would do better with older children.  She needs someone who has the time to spend with her.  She was brought in because of a new baby in the home and was obviously not receiving all the attention she needed.  Her owners noticed that she was becoming depressed and realized that she needed more and they wanted better for her. If you are looking for a pup to give all of your attention to, Lola's the one!

Max

6 year old, neutered male, German Shepard / Husky cross.  He is a very nice dog.  Did live with children in his last home and loved it. Though Max is getting older he is still at puppy at heart.  He listens very well when he is told to sit or to kennel. This boy just seems like he wants nothing more then to please you! He seems to do very well with other dogs though we have not seen him around cats.  Max is also said to be house broken. There has been no accidents in his kennel since he got here!  This good old boy is looking for his forever home! Is yours it?

Shillow

6 month old, female, Shiba Inu.  This little girl is a ball of energy! Always happy and loves to play!  She lived with a child age 12 and another dog in her last home.  She did very well and does great with the other animals here at the shelter. Though she seems to be a little unsure (scared) of the cats. She is said to be paper trained and started on house traning.  She stayed in the basement when no one was home and slept with the child at night.  For being so young yet, she is very smart and very talented. Shillow knows how to sit, lay down, and fetch. She would do great in any home who has the energy to keep up with this pup!

   
     
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