Madonna

Female

8 Months Old

Pittie Mix

$250

Apply to adopt Madonna here

Meet Madonna!

Madonna is an 8 month old pittie mix looking for a patient, understanding home. She’s an extremely fearful girl who takes time to feel safe and trust new people.

She is friendly with cats and medium to large dogs and would do best in a quiet, predictable home. Because loud noises and quick movements can be scary for her, Madonna needs a home without children.

She needs someone willing to move at her pace, respect her boundaries, and give her the time she needs to feel safe. Once she does, you’ll start seeing little glimpses of the sweet girl underneath all that fear 

Fred

Male

2 Years Old

Boxer/Pit Mix

$250

Apply to adopt Fred here

Don’t let his size fool you. This 80 pound Boxer and Pit mix is nothing but a big, goofy teddy bear. At 2 years old, Fred is all about belly rubs, cuddles, and making everyone around him smile with his silly personality.

Fred is great with other dogs and has done well with kids, making him an easy addition to many families. He was surrendered through no fault of his own after the other dogs in his home repeatedly bullied and attacked him. Despite that, Fred has remained incredibly sweet and loving.

If you’re looking for a loyal best friend with a goofy grin and an even bigger heart, Fred is ready to meet you! Apply today, take home today.

Nirvana

Male

7 Months Old

Lab/Pit Mix

$250

Apply to adopt Nirvana here

When Nirvana came to us just a month ago, he was a completely shut down puppy. At only around 6 months old, he was terrified of everything around him. New people, new sounds, and new experiences were overwhelming, and he spent most of his time trying to make himself as small and unnoticed as possible.

With patience, love, and a safe environment, this sweet boy is slowly learning that the world isn't such a scary place. His personality is beginning to shine through as he grows more confident each day. We're seeing more curiosity, more trust, and even moments of playfulness that remind us he's still just a puppy.

Nirvana is looking for a patient and understanding family who will continue helping him build confidence at his own pace. Because of this, we recommend a family with older/calmer kids. He may not be the puppy who runs up to greet every stranger right away, but for the person willing to earn his trust, the bond you'll build with him will be incredibly special.

Could you be the one to help Nirvana continue his journey? Apply to adopt and give this deserving boy the forever home he's been waiting for. 

Chong

Male

GSD Mix

4 Months Old

$400

Apply to adopt Chong here

Meet Chong! 

This 4 month old sweetheart has never met a stranger! He absolutely loves everyone, including kids, cats, and other dogs. Chong is always up for some playtime, but he’s just as happy snuggling up beside you on the couch. Whether you’re looking for an adventure buddy or a cuddle companion, Chong is the best of both worlds! 

Foster

Male

Shar Pei Mix

8 Months Old

$250

Apply to adopt Foster here

Foster is an 8 month old Shar Pei/Pit mix and genuinely one of the easiest puppies we’ve had come through our rescue.

He is super laid back, easygoing, and just happy to exist wherever his people are. He has done great with dogs, kids, strangers, baths, nail trims, handling, and pretty much everything else we’ve thrown at him (except cats…he will chase cats). He’s not a wild child puppy who needs to be entertained 24/7. He’s perfectly content hanging out and going with the flow.

Now for the catch. Actually, there are two.

First, Foster is a Shar Pei mix. Because of this, we are ONLY accepting applications from people with previous Shar Pei experience. We don’t typically require breed experience for our dogs, but Shar Peis come with some unique challenges. They can be independent, stubborn, territorial, and naturally suspicious of strangers. They’re also prone to several breed specific health conditions. Foster has shown us absolutely nothing concerning temperament wise. He’s been an absolute DREAM. However, he’s still young, and we want his future family to understand the adult dog he may grow into.

Second, Foster is a little bow legged. When Foster first came into rescue, he had been diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD), a painful developmental bone condition that affects growing puppies. Foster has continued to experience intermittent episodes of lameness. HOD can cause inflammation and pain in the growing bones, resulting in limping, stiffness, and difficulty walking. Some puppies experience recurring episodes until their bones and joints fully mature, which seems to be the case for this boy.

What does this mean for his future family?

It means Foster needs someone who understands that he may require additional veterinary care, monitoring, and potentially treatment as he continues growing. We cannot promise that he won’t experience future complications or additional medical expenses.

What we CAN tell you is that Foster is an incredibly sweet, gentle, and easygoing puppy who deserves every opportunity to live a happy, comfortable life. His medical concerns do not define him, and neither does his breed. He’s still the same goofy, affectionate boy who loves his people, gets along beautifully with other dogs, and takes life one day at a time.

We know requiring Shar Pei experience AND asking someone to take on a puppy with potential medical needs significantly narrows his adopter pool but we’re not looking for just anyone. We’re looking for someone who understands exactly what they’re signing up for and will love Foster through every stage of his life. The wrinkles, the bowed legs, the stubbornness, the potential medical bullshit, and everything else that comes with loving this special boy

If you know, you know. And if you know, Foster might just be your boy. 

Loki

Male

GSD Mix

2 Years Old

$250

Apply to adopt Loki here

Loki is a handsome 2 year old Shepherd mix who found himself as a stray. Sadly, his owner never came looking for him, which is hard to understand when you meet this boy and see just how much someone clearly invested in him. Loki knows sit, is crate trained, and has excellent leash and car manners! This boy has definitely had training and was someone’s dog at some point.

With proper, slow introductions, Loki has shown that he can be dog friendly. As for cats… well, your guess is as good as ours! He hasn’t given us enough information to confidently say one way or another, so a cat free home may be the safest bet unless he can be properly tested.

Loki is a total people pleaser and really wants to make his person happy. He’s especially bonded with his foster mom and has taken to her much more quickly than his foster dad. We don’t know if something happened to him in his past involving a man, but we do know that he is much more comfortable with women right now.

He also doesn’t do well with raised voices. If voices get loud, Loki will hunch down and try to hide. Whatever his past may have been, we’re determined that his future will be filled with patience, kindness, and people who make him feel safe. And once he knows he’s safe? This boy is all about the good stuff.

Treat motivated

Loves toys

Can live with dogs with proper introductions

Excellent car manners

Excellent leash manners

Crate trained

Knows sit

Wants nothing more than to please his people

Loki doesn’t need someone to “fix” him. He needs someone willing to show him that he never has to be afraid again. We may not know everything about Loki’s past, but we get to decide what his future looks like. And we’re hoping his forever family is out there waiting to show this sweet boy just how good life can be

Jagger

Male

Pyrenees/Husky Mix

4 Months Old

$400

Apply to adopt Jagger here

Apparently, Jagger missed the memo that puppies aren’t supposed to act like puppies. Jagger is 5 months old, a working breed mix, and was just returned for puppy nipping. Yep, you read that right. A PUPPY was returned for acting like a puppy.

Puppies nip, chew, grab your clothes, test boundaries, and occasionally drive everyone in the house crazy. Working breeds tend to come with even more energy and drive. None of that makes Jagger a bad dog. It makes him a puppy who needs training, structure, consistency, and someone willing to put in the effort.

Is puppy nipping annoying? Absolutely. Does it need to be addressed? Of course! But that’s part of raising a puppy. Crate training, redirection, appropriate exercise, mental stimulation, and teaching boundaries go a long way.

Jagger isn’t aggressive or a bad dog just because he hasn’t learned how to control himself yet. He’s a 5 month old puppy who still has a lot to learn, and we’d rather have him back than see him punished for behaviors nobody has taken the time to teach him.

If you’re looking for a perfectly behaved dog who already knows all the rules, please don’t adopt a puppy.

Jagger deserves someone who understands that adopting a puppy means actually RAISING one, even when they’re being a little menace 

Boss

Male

Pittie Mix

2 Years Old

$250

BOSS IS BACK. AGAIN.

And we’re going to say this before the assumptions start… Boss is NOT a bad dog. He isn’t aggressive. He isn’t dangerous. He isn’t some unmanageable behavioral case. He’s a young, energetic dog who needs to PLAY, needs structure, needs supervision, and needs to be kenneled when he can’t be supervised. That’s it. He is NOT available just yet as he came back with a RAGING ear infection and sores on his legs. Once he’s all healed up, he’ll be back on the market and we’re not rushing it.

Boss was adopted just over TWO WEEKS AGO. Two. Weeks. He hasn’t even been given the basic 3 3 3 decompression period before being returned. Dogs are not Amazon purchases. You don’t get to bring one home, decide within a couple weeks that he’s more work than expected, and act shocked because the living, breathing animal you adopted didn’t arrive preprogrammed for your household.

Yes, Boss chewed things. You know what prevents that? Exercise. Supervision. A kennel. Training. Not returning him. A dog doesn’t magically know your rules because you signed an adoption contract. He doesn’t know which things are expensive. He doesn’t know your security deposit exists. He doesn’t understand that the couch costs $1,500 and the baseboards belong to your landlord. YOU have to teach him. Dogs chew things. Dogs bark. Dogs get bored. Dogs have energy. Dogs need veterinary care. Dogs cost money. Dogs require training. Dogs occasionally make you want to rip your damn hair out. That is dog ownership.

We will ALWAYS take our dogs back because we’d rather Boss come home to us 100 times than spend one night somewhere he isn’t wanted.

Boss doesn’t need another person who thinks he’s cute. Boss needs a commitment. Someone who will throw the damn ball. Someone who will kennel him when they leave. Someone who understands that the first few weeks with a new dog might suck. Someone who will teach him instead of expecting him to already know. Someone who understands that adoption isn’t a trial run until the dog inconveniences you.

Boss has already been returned before and now he’s being returned again. Not because he failed, but because once again, a human commitment did.

So when Boss becomes available again, please don’t apply because you feel sorry for him. Apply because you’re prepared to give him the one thing people keep promising him and failing to deliver. A fucking forever home. 

Mandy

Female

Hound Mix

1 Year Old

$250

MEET MANDY!

Mandy is a 1 year old hound mix who’s finally getting a taste of the good life!

This sweet girl came to us from the shelter scared, with puncture wounds and numbers painted on her fur, causing her hair to fall out. Thankfully, those days are behind her!

Mandy is settling into foster life beautifully! She’s sweet, laid back, great with other dogs/kids,and has quickly discovered the joys of comfy beds and yummy treats. She’s also a bit of a counter surfer, but hey, nobody’s perfect!

Mandy is your typical lazy hound dog who just wants a cozy place to nap and a family to love. She’ll be spayed and ready to go home on November 25th, but she’s accepting applications now!

Let’s find this sweet girl her forever family!

Candy Litter

Large Mixed Breed

2 Months Old

$400

Introducing our newest little sweethearts, the Candy Litter!

These babies are just 8 weeks old and already stealing hearts left and right! As for their breed? Your guess is as good as ours We’re going with 100% adorable and a mystery mix of who knows what!

What we DO know is that these little nuggets are at the perfect age to start learning, growing, and becoming someone’s very best friend. They’re sweet, they’re adorable, and they’re about to make your puppy fever a WHOLE lot worse!

These sweet treats can be reserved at any of our adoption events! While they’re happy to start collecting future families now, they won’t be ready to head home until November 25th!

And remember, unlike actual candy, these sweet treats come with a lifetime commitment!