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Puppies and dogs in Cornelius, North Carolina

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Fanny

Rhodesian Ridgeback Pitsky

Female, Young
Davidson, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fanny is a wonderful dog and I hate to let her go but I am moving to NYC and it does not feel fair to her to keep her in an apartment. She is well trained, she is housebroken, she is even great off leash and is amazing at retrieving. She will bring the ball directly back to your feet. She will ignore all other people and dogs when a ball is involved. However, she is social and plays well with other dogs. She also loves cuddles. She is not a barker, the only time she barks is if someone comes to my front door but then stops if they enter the house. Or, when she is done playing in the backyard she will bark once to let me know she is finished playing and wants to come back in. She does not like being alone, so I crate her when I am not home. That was the only time she chewed my shoe was when she was left alone uncrated. (I am happy to provide the crate). I can not say enough good things about her. Most people think she is a puppy due to her size but she is 3 years old.
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Bea

American Staffordshire Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Huntersville, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bea is a 6 year old 55 lb bundle of joy. If I had to choose one word to describe her it would be “goober”. We rescued her from the county shelter in early 2020. She was brought to the shelter as a stray but clearly had an owner before because she was potty trained and crate trained. Bea’s favorite hobby is sleeping, especially in the sun, closely followed by cuddling with anyone and everyone that she can. She has a ton of personality and expresses herself through eyebrow raises, whining, and the occasional paw on your leg. She likes about 30 minutes of exercise each day and spends the rest of her time lounging around. Bea has had trouble adapting to our newborn and she generally doesn’t get along well with other dogs, so she is best suited for a house with no small children or pets. I want her to find a loving home that prioritizes her, gives her lots of cuddles and cheese, and lets her snooze her days away.
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Ari

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Huntersville, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ari is sooo lovable and sweet. She is the best people person and companion to have at home. Unfortunately I am moving and need to rehome her.. I have had her for just a few months and I want a loving, safe home for her.
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Neptune

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Huntersville, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Neptune from a local pitbull rescue team. They rescued a pregnant mother and Neptune was one of the puppies from her litter. We chose a pitbull because of their incredible family-oriented nature. Neptune is so good with the kids - checks on them everytime they whine or cry, runs to them when called, lets the kids play on and around him. Around the age of 8 months, we realized we weren't meeting Neptune's needs. Neptune is energetic and all our energy is put into full time jobs and the small children. He needs daily activity like walks (he can even jog next to your bicycle!), tug or fetch time. Neptune's one challenge is his protective nature. He snaps at other dogs when introduced or passing by during a leashed walk. A good trainer could overcome this. In the meantime, I do not recommend he go to a home with other animals right away. Neptune is microchipped, vaccinated, house trained, crate trained (his crate is his sanctuary), and he knows Sit, Stay, Wait, and Come.
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George

Dachshund Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Huntersville, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
George is a sweet dog, he’s about six years old. He enjoys barking at other dogs and chasing squirrels. When I’m not at home George just barks all day and my apartment community is considering making me move if it continues. I hate to let George go but I don’t have a choice. He only barks when I’m not home or when he’s outside playing.
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Apollo

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Huntersville, NC
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,
Story
Apollo was found in a parking lot as a puppy, and was rescued. He has spent the last 4 years as an indoor-outdoor dog. He loves to cuddle on the couch, sleep peacefully, go on walks and is overall very mild mannered. Unfortunately due to some family circumstances he can no longer stay in the household and is looking for a loving home.

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Cornelius Animal Shelter

19110 Meridian St, Cornelius, NC 28031

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Bit O'Luck Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 2752, Huntersville, NC 28070

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The Foster Dog House

Huntersville, NC 28078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Furever Loved Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

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It's a Dog's Life Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

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Pawsitively Pampered Pets Rescue

Huntersville, NC 28078

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Piedmont Animal Rescue

228 East Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

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

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Paws4adoption

Mooresville, NC 28117

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lake Norman Humane

2106 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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