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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ruston, Louisiana. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Choudrant, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Elsa and her sister were found on our property 4 months ago we had them fixed and up to date on shots. We already have 3 big dogs need to find a good home asap.

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Anna

American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Choudrant, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Anna and her sister are a pair , they are very bonded. Both are fixed and are up to date on their shots.

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Merica

German Shepherd Dog Black Mouth Cur

Female, Adult
Farmerville, LA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Merica is a large breed female that has always been leery of humans. She is not aggressive but likes to be the one to initiate contact. She needs someone that can spend time with her and earn her trust. She does well will other fosters she is housed with.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 26, 2024, 7:39 pm

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Francesca

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Young
Farmerville, LA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Francesca is a sweet and friendly young lady after introductions. She is not cat friendly but loves all people. Treats don't seem to be important to her yet. She usually comes when called. She walks on a leash pretty well.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 26, 2024, 7:39 pm

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Fleur

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Young
Farmerville, LA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Fleur is an energetic lady who currently is foster with her sister in an outdoor kennel. She loves her daily runs around the horse farm with her other foster dogs. She is good with other dogs and walks on a leash. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 26, 2024, 7:39 pm

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Cujo Lee

Great Pyrenees American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Farmerville, LA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Cujo lee is house trained. He has been with his current foster for 2 years and has been an inside foster the entire time. He is great with kids, dogs, and people. He will bark at new people at first but is friendly after he warms up. His foster says its because he is scared. He sleeps with the 13 year old male in the home. He does like to chew items left around the house so chew toys are a good idea:) DNA done: Results show Great Pyrenees 30%, Belgian Malinois 18%, Boston Terrier 18%, American Staffordshire Terrier 18%, labrador Retriever 16%.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 10, 2025, 1:10 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in Ruston, Louisiana

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

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4 Paws Rescue Inc.

290 Rodeo Road, Ruston, LA 71270

Pet Types: dogs

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Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter

417 Well Road, West Monroe, LA 71292

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Havilahs Animal Rescue

West Monroe, LA 71292

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Odom Vet Adoptions

160 North Spillwa, Farmerville, LA 71241

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ratbone Rescues (LA Chapter)

Farmerville, LA 71241

Pet Types: dogs

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Union Humane Society

Farmerville, LA 71241

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

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Bayou Bully Rescue

P.O. Box 2843, West Monroe, LA 71294

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe

920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203

Pet Types: dogs

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MINDEN ANIMAL SHELTER

138 DIANNE St, Minden, LA 71055

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Webster Humane Association Inc.

P. O. Box 218, Minden, LA 71058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
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Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
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