Ralph came to rescue when he was a 6 month old puppy, all cuddly and cute.  Of course being a puppy lots of people were interested in adopting him.  His family adopted in 2016 and sadly returned him as  he is no longer the cute puppy they adopted.  Yes, we see this far too much, people getting puppies but once they are grown adults the puppy cuteness has worn off and they are surrendering the dogs through no fault of the dog.  While Ralph is no longer a puppy, he is a still a very handsome and loving young boy.  Ralph lived in a home with a toddler and did well.  He has had no obedience training, so his leash walking skills need improvement.  He enjoys being near people receiving attention.  He's a sweet boy that just needs some structure and training to make him the perfect little love-bug!    Ralph is looking for a family who will commit to him for his lifetime.

Boyka was surrendered to us as his former person was very busy with his graduate studies.  He knew that Boyka needed more time and attention then he could give him.  Boyka is very well behaved for a 7 month old puppy, he is housebroken and crate trained.  He will whine and bark when first going into his crate but will settle.  He absolutely loves the company of other dogs, both males and females, he wants to be near them all of the time.  He is currently in a foster home with another GSD and Boxer, both are seniors and he does so well with them.  He does have a lot of puppy energy, he enjoys going for walks, playing and running in the yard and a good game of keep away is a lot of fun.  He does not have perfect leash manners, but they aren't bad for a dog of his age.  He is a sponge and soaking up everything his foster mom is teaching him.  He has met children of varying ages and did well, but he does not take treats gently and his energy level may be too much for little ones.   Boyka is very ready for a good training program and a new forever family.

Luna came to us from a shelter so we have no history on her.  We do know that it looks as though she has had multiple litters. Well her mom days are now over.  It is her time to shine as a family pet.  She is as sweet as can be with everyone she meets, a well behaved girl.

Dax is a very handsome and big boy.  He came to us from a shelter so we have no history for him.  He is very friendly with people and enjoys spending time with them.  He has done well with other dogs, although he will react to other dogs that bark at him.  He would probably do best with a submissive dog, but one that enjoys playtime.   He has a more laid back personality, such a wonderful boy.

Maren was surrendered to us as her elderly caregivers were moving and could not keep her.  She has not had any training or guidance, nor has she been exposed to the world around her.  She will need a family who will commit to training to help her build her confidence and of course to learn good canine manners.  It is important that Maren has ongoing socialization and is introduced to the sounds, sights and smells of the world.  It is her families job to guide her, work with her daily, provide lots of playtime, exercise, love and care.

Bentley is a handsome Shepherd mix.  He is a fun dog that enjoys running around and playing.  He does have some training, but will require more training with his new family.  Training helps both the dog and humans learn more about each other, work better together and creates a bond. 

Midnight cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little girl, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses.  Midnight has a lot to learn about going a good canine citizen and will require training.  Please remember that puppies are a lot of work and require a lot of attention from their family - puppies are a ten to twelve year commitment.  Puppies are full of energy and can be mischievous – they will whine, have accidents, get into things, and chew on inappropriate things.  With time, patience, guidance and training, Midnight will become even more of an amazing girl than she already is.  Please inquire if Midnight sounds like a good match for your family.

Fritz found himself in a shelter for reasons unknown.  He is now safely in our care waiting patiently to find his forever family.  He is a calmer boy with a friendly disposition.  He does have some good manners but will require formal obedience training so that he can be the best he can be.  Training is so very important, not just for the dog but also for their families.

Kimba was surrendered to us as her previous family stated she had too much energy and shed too much.  She lived in her previous home with smaller dogs and did well.  She has not been around children or cats so we do not know if she is good with them.  She is a friendly girl and oh so beautiful.  She will need a family that is willing to exercise and play with her, this will help her burn some energy.  Of course training is necessary.

Sadly Sadie recently lost her human dad as he unexpectedly passed away and her human mom is disabled and hospitalized.  As you can imagine Sadie is quite confused as to why she is not with her family, in a strange place with people she does know.  We are giving her time to settle in and adjust to her new surroundings.  She has been skittish with us but once she is comfortable with our volunteers she comes out of her shell and enjoys romping around.  Sadie would do best in a home that is not very busy as she is somewhat of a flight risk as she continues to look for her family.  With time and patience she will overcome this and become bonded to her new family.  
 

Gypsy cannot be any cuter and is absolutely a great little girl, happy go lucky and loves to give puppy kisses.  Gypsy has a lot to learn about going a good canine citizen and will require training.  Please remember that puppies are a lot of work and require a lot of attention from their family - puppies are a ten to twelve year commitment.  Puppies are full of energy and can be mischievous – they will whine, have accidents, get into things, and chew on inappropriate things.  With time, patience, guidance and training, Gypsy will become even more of an amazing girl than she already is.  Please inquire if Gypsy sounds like a good match for your family.

Keily was surrendered to the shelter as her family had too many dogs in their home.  Keily is only 6 months old and has a lot to learn in order to be the best canine she can be.  She has a lot of energy which is typical of dog her age.  She needs someone to commit to taking her to training so that she can learn good canine manners.  A family that is active, will spend time taking her for walks, playtime and of course commit to her for her lifetime.

Chestnut along with her sister were surrendered to us as their human dad is in hospice care.  He loves his girls very much and wants them to have a wonderful life.  Chestnut is understandably quite confused with the recent changes, but will adjust with time.  Please consider Chestnut, a family of her own will certainly help her move forward and settle in.

Meet Chief! He's a young, exuberant boy. He was surrendered to a shelter when his family reported they could not handle him. However, he has had very minimal training. This is a perfect example of why training is so important.  His former family stated he was good with children and cats, but we have not yet tested him with either.

While he is still very new to us, we will provide updates as we learn more about him. As of now, though he is still somewhat bewildered about what has happened, we are happy to report that he is doing well
and is warming to us while we get to know each other. Stay tuned!

Tess was surrender as her family could no longer care for her.  She was very much loved and this was a difficult decision.  In her former home she lived with another dog and small children.  She is a very sweet girl, she's playful and enjoys games of fetch.  Tess is young, will need guidance and structure from her family along with training.  She is looking for a family who will make a commitment to her for her lifetime

Kayla is approximately 10 months old.  She came from a horrific hoarding situation.  A large number of dogs that had no medical care, lack of human contact and socialization, filthy living environments, etc.  Kayla is quite skittish at this time, she will need a person who will help bring her out of her shell.  She needs socialization, to be introduced to the world around her, proper care and direction from her family.  She deserves the chance to know that not all people are bad, that she is safe and much loved.  A quieter, less active home would be best for her, with someone who has the patience to help her move forward.  A home with a lot of people coming and going, especially young children would not be in her best interest.  It is not that Kayla is not good with children, but she is a possible flight risk due to her skittishness.  A door inadvertently left open could prove dangerous for Kayla.  In the short time she has been in our care she has started to come out of her shell, interested in new things and seeking out attention.  It is imperative that the family adopting Kayla is certain it will be for her lifetime, please be sure you can make that commitment.

Bo came to us from a shelter, so we have no history on him.  He can be picky about his dog friends and may do best as an only dog or with female dogs.  Training of course will go a long way helping Bo settle in, learn some manners and how to properly interact with other dogs.  With people he is very friendly, although we do not know how he is with children at this time. 

Grayson was picked up as a stray and taken a shelter.  The owners were contacted but they never picked him up.  Grayson is now in our care looking for his forever family.  Grayson is a big, strong boy who has had no training and no leash manners.  He was introduced to other dogs at the shelter and did fine, he was also introduced to cats and showed no interest.  Grayson will benefit greatly from obedience training and structure.  He has a lot to learn but, once taught, he will be a well mannered boy.  

Riana ran out in the road in the dark of night almost being hit.  Luckily the person driving saw her then decided to follow her to try to catch her.  Riana ran to a driveway which was her home.  The owner came out and said he did not want her and surrendered on the spot.  She is a typical young dog, full of energy, has no manners and has a lot to learn.  She is in a foster home learning some manners.  Training of course is needed, which her new family will have to commit to.  Please be sure you are up to the challenges that come with raising a young dog, they are a commitment for their lifetime and require time and patience.