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Puppies and dogs in Gastonia, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Gastonia, North Carolina. 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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Bella

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Female, Young
Clover, SC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bella is a very sweet, loveable dog. She truly is the best. It hurts my heart to have to get rid of her but I have a 9 year in travel ball, I have newborn daughter, and I have job that requires long hours. I just do not have the time to love her like she should be loved. I have never had any issues out of here as far as aggressiveness or anything to that nature. She loves both my kids. She just wants to play and be loved. I have brought her in the house and she just lays down but she is not house trained as she in an outdoor dog and I would just let her out and come back inside.
We'll also keep you updated on Ellie's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellie

Jack Russell Terrier Beagle

Female, Senior
Clover, SC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
After much consideration, training, and with heavy hearts, my husband and I need to re-home our 11 year old terrier mix, Ellie. We adopted her around age 1, in 2014, and she has been our baby until our son came along in 2020. Ellie has never trusted our son and shows signs of aggression (such as showing teeth), which is obviously unsafe for our son. As a result, we have to keep them separated and her/our quality of life has decreased considerably. We tried getting other help to re-home and have been unsuccessful. Ellie is an extremely loyal, smart, healthy, and loves to snuggle. She loves adult humans and has been house trained from the start. She is extremely motivated by food, and requires more mental exercise than physical exercise. Ellie would do great with a single person, a couple, or a family with older teen children.
We'll also keep you updated on Eve's adoption status with email updates.
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Eve

Labrador Retriever Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Lake Wylie, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Eve is 1-2 years old, 40 lbs. 'Eve' is a beauty! All black with white on her chest and at the back of her paws. She is a dainty little girl at only 38 pounds with a big attitude! Eve loves to play and has a rough and rowdy playstyle. She does get along with other dogs. She has the most unique and cute bark. Eve is potty trained. Eve does accept and respond to firm direction and commands. She will be easily trainable. She does not like the kennel so she has a confined space (laundry room) and does well in her space. She sleeps through the night with no problem. Eve will go to a kennel as long as the door is open so I do think kennel training could be done with her. Eve would do well in a home with a less dominant dog or well trained dog.
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 yrs
Lake Wylie, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Piper 7 years old, 51 lbs. He was dumped at the shelter with 3 other siblings. He has not had a good life. very sweet , but shy and timid. walks well on a leash, laid back. Very sweet. Just wants to be near people and wants a home.
We'll also keep you updated on Rennie's adoption status with email updates.
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Rennie

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 yrs
Lake Wylie, SC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rennie is 7 years old, 50 lbs He is very chill and laid back. walks well on a leash. dumped at the shelter with his siblings He hasn't had a very good life. shy and timid. Just wants to be with people, but he likes other dogs. Better with female dogs.Very laid back.
We'll also keep you updated on Chrissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Chrissy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Lake Wylie, SC
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,
Story
Chrissy is 3 years old, 46 lbs. Chrissy is one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet. She was clearly abused before she ended up in a a shelter. She was initially scared of most everything but she has come a long way in a very short time in her foster home. She is great with laid back other dogs. She loves her people and loves to snuggle. Loves a ball.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Gastonia, North Carolina

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

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DC Dogos Inc - NC

Charlotte, NC 28054

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Almost Home Boxer Rescue

501 Creek Meadow Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Nana's Pit Bull Rescue

Gastonia, NC 28054

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Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement

1491 Business Park Court, Gastonia, NC 28052

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal League of Gaston County

425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

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Loving Pet Adoption and Rescue

P.O.Box 631, Bowling Green, NC 29703

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lynn for the Animals - Clover, SC

Clover, SC 29710

Pet Types: dogs

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Jesse's Place Rescue, Inc

Lake Wylie, SC 29710

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furry friends rescue center

2775 ranger road, clover, SC 29710

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Lynn for the Animals - Calabash, NC

Various, AL 29710

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