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Puppies and dogs in Delaware

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Delaware. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Milton

Rat Terrier

Male, Puppy
Milton, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Dog Name: Milton Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Sex: M Age: under 6 months Weight: 8lbs Medical Needs: none Housebroken: Scheduled trained, no accidents in a long time! Crate trained: We’ve not had an accident in a while, but he’s not crated for more than a few hours. He will whine or bark to go out, hurry he’s a puppy and still learning! Good in the car: We crate him for safety or buckle him up but he’s great! Good on a leash: Good, but needs direction Energy level: Medium with the occasional zoomie Need a fenced-in yard: Recommended but not necessary Dog Friendly: Yes! Milton loves other dogs If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive home? Recommended Cat Friendly? Yes, does not mind our cat. Kid Friendly: Yes! If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Any with proper supervision. He is currently fostered with a 6-year-old What special traits make your foster unique, or do we need to know about them? Milton has such a wonderful personality. He exudes happiness. He’s a silly, playful puppy who enjoys chew toysand occasionally his foster brother's Crocs. He’s a better guard dog than our big ones but should not be confused with a barker. For a little dog, Milton is pretty quiet. Milton loves to play and snuggle and enjoys all the attention on him. He gets along great with dogs of all sizes. He acts like a big dog. He will surely win over all dog lovers. His personality and disposition are perfect for any family. He will be remembered fondly as the one who got away.   Fosters Location: Dover, De Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app ##2213937##
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Sage

Bullmastiff/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Sage is a 2 year old pitbull/bull mastiff mix. She is crate and house trained. She needs a good schedule with potty breaks. She knows basic commands ; sit, stay, eat , cage etc. she still acts like a puppy , very energetic and playful. I got sage when she was around 8 weeks old from a friend who was selling puppies. She was raised with another dog who she gets along with. She is a bit of a scaredy cat lol and will bark at any little noise. I have a toddler and she is great around him, with the touching , running, rough housing and everything else that a toddler does. Sage is not aggressive at all. She needs a bit more training ( leash pulling, thresholds) and a good routine.
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Fruits

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Denny

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Denny

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Denny

Pointer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelters & rescues in Delaware

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Delaware. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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All Mutts Matter Foundation

PO Box 13133, Wilmington, DE 19950

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Delaware Chapter

2910 S. Archibald # A 607, Milton, DE 19968

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Animal Rescue League of Sussex County Inc

Milton, DE 19968

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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First State Animal Center and SPCA

32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Georgetown

22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - ARC

19022 Shingle Point Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Dover

1757 Horsepond Road, Dover, DE 19901

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bread of Life K9 Refuge DE Stop

Lewes, DE 19958

Pet Types: dogs

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The Merrietta Virden Animal Foundation

P. O. Box 653, Lewes, DE 19958

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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One Dog More!

Dover, DE 19904

Pet Types: dogs

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