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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Matthews, 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Karma's adoption status with email updates.
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Karma

Boxer

Female, Young
Indian Trail, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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A few details about Karma: House-trained, Spayed, Microchipped, Kind We originally rescued Karma from the Humane Society; she is now 3 years old. We seek a new home where she can thrive in an active, outdoor environment with her new owner. Karma is a beautiful but shy dog who may be reserved at first. She adores cuddling. She is also quiet and great with children; she has always been gentle with my toddler. She deserves a loving home, and we would like to arrange a meet and greet before finalizing the rehoming process.

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Sparky

Maltese

Male, Adult
Indian Trail, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Nala

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Indian Trail, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nala is a sweet, sweet girl. She is very loving and always seeks kisses and attention. She knows when something is bothering you and will go by your side and just be there for you. She is 6 yers old, and house train she will let you know when she needs to go out, she loves walks. Unfortunately my daughter is moving into a one-bedroom apartment and is not able to keep Nala with her. That’s why I am looking for a new home for Nala. We can’t keep her because we work long hours and Nala would be home alone all day and that’s not fair to her.

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Mo'

Border Collie Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult
Indian Trail, NC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mo’ is a 5 year old border collie/aussie mix. She enjoys chasing balls, going on walks, and being the center of the action. She does well in the car, as well as being boarded or at the vet. She is shy and slow to warm up to new people or situations. She is extremely affectionate. Mo’ has difficulty with children; she herds, or jumps, or barks. She is an active dog and would do best in an environment where she is able to have undivided attention. She would do best in a single pet household. She needs a patient, consistent, and active home. She will bark at strangers on walks or in the home if not worked.

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Sawyer

Hound (Unknown Type) Cattle Dog

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos
Charlotte, 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, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sawyer is perhaps the perfect dog! This precious boy has had a really rough life but you’d never know it by his amazing demeanor! This guy is sweet, calm, super dog friendly and playful, smart, obedient, crate trained but fine to leave loose in the house (not destructive), housebroken, rides great in the car, walks well on a leash and is just one of the coolest dogs you will ever meet! He’s been let down by so many people including his previous owner who let him get heart worms. He deserves nothing but the best from now on. We had him treated for heart worms and is doing well. Now it’s time for him to find an amazing home that he SO deserves! Sawyer is a hound mix, about 55 pounds and approximately 4-5 years old. His home requirements will have a fenced yard as he loves to prance around and play, another dog in the house and older kids (10 years old +).* If interested in possibly meeting him, please go to www.freedomfarmrescue.com to fill out an application. We just like to know a little about you prior to a meet and greet. *required

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Duke

Labrador Retriever Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet one of the most gentle, sweetest souls we’ve ever met...Duke! Duke actually found himself dumped and fending for himself in Rock Hill, SC. Being scared and confused, he avoided people and no one seemed to care. Luckily for Duke, his guardian angel spotted him and made it her goal to befriend him, catch him and get him to safety. Lauren befriended him by regularly showing up where he was hanging out to feed him. Over time she earned his trust and was able to catch him. What a selfless act of dedication and love by Lauren! He found his way to us and has been doing great, learning that he is safe and loved and can actually trust all humans He is a very smart, funny, goofy boy and truly has the sweetest disposition. Duke is a 1 year old, lab/hound mix, about 65 pounds, fully vetted, crate trained, housebroken, walks great on a leash and loves other dogs! He is gentle and loving and would do great in a family with older kids. He is still a bit shy but comes around quickly. We are requiring a fenced yard for him as he loves to run and play. Another dog also required in the home as he is learning so much from his dog buddies. If interested in possibly meeting him, please go to the below link to fill out an application. We just like to know a little about you prior to a meet and greet. https://www.freedomfarmrescue.com/adoption-process-and-application

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Dog shelters and rescues in Matthews, North Carolina

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

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S.A.F.E. Animal Haven

PO Box 3206, Matthews, NC 28106

Pet Types: dogs

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Faithful Companion Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 2097, Matthews, NC 28106

Pet Types: dogs

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Furbabies Animal Rescue

3702 Smith Farm Rd, Stallings, NC 28104

Pet Types: dogs

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Hywel Dda

Matthews, NC 28105

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Ruffed Up Rescue

1600 English Knoll Drive, Matthews, NC 28105

Pet Types: dogs

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Tasha Baby's Howling Legacy Rescue

p o box 257, matthews, NC 28105

Pet Types: dogs

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Shar Pei Nation Rescue - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC 28105

Pet Types: dogs

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Tails of the Unwanted - Columbia SC

Charlotte, NC 28270

Pet Types: dogs

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Elsa's Pride, Inc

Charlotte, NC 28270

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tails of the Unwanted -Greenville, SC

Charlotte, NC 28270

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
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
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
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
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
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