Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Louisville, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit.
Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.
Mollie, wirehaired terrier mix
Mollie is a female wirehaired terrier mix currently housed at Polo K-9.
Mollie will get along great with your other dogs and cats. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's been spayed.
Mollie's ideal forever home would be a kid-free environment.
From Mollie's caretaker:
Mollie is 8 years young and a wire hair terrier weighing 24 pounds. Mollie can be very fearful and skittish, especially with new people. She has made huge strides since joining us but still requires a very patient owner who is experienced with dogs. Mollie was an owner surrender and was never shown any real affection or attention and spent her whole life in a cage. She was almost feral when arriving with us. Mollie needs a home with a secured fenced in yard with no children. Rapid, fast movement scares her. Her owner needs to have experience with scare/feral like dogs that will understand Mollie and not push her. She does become super attached once comfortable and can be quite needy. She needs to have a pack and does great with dogs and cats of all sizes.
Read more about how to adopt Mollie at Petfinder.
Leo, collie mix
Leo is a male collie mix staying at Polo K-9.
Leo loves other dogs and cats. He is vaccinated, and he's been neutered. He's already house trained.
Leo is looking for kid-free home.
From Leo's caretaker:
Leo is a special boy all the way from Puerto Rico. Leo is a year and a half old. He was a stray running the streets in Puerto Rico and was one of the lucky ones that made his way to the States through a rescue program. He was originally adopted out but sadly his mom had housing issues and had to move in with family. After being in a compassion foster for a year she decided it was best for Leo to find a new home. Leo is very fearful of new people and situations. He is terrified of kids, their energy is just too much for him, so absolutely no kids for Leo. He is very shy, unsure, zero confidence and skittish with new people. He takes time to trust new people but once he does trust you he is forever faithful.
Read more about how to adopt Leo at Petfinder.
Callie, chihuahua
Callie is a female chihuahua dog being cared for at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport Inc..
Callie is the life of the party — she's happy to keep company with kids and dogs. She already has all of her shots, and she's been spayed.
From Callie's caretaker:
Callie is a 14 year old Chihuahua whose owner died and whose family couldn't keep her permanently. So she made the trip from Cincinnati to Youngstown where she slid into foster home easily. This girl weighs about 7 1/2 pounds and is fully vetted. She just had a dental so she's much more pleasant to be around. :) We're really just learning about her. She's learning to be her foster mom's "chair Chi" and is finding her place in the pack. She's a bit nervous and reserved at first, but once she's used to her situation she is a very friendly, sweet girl. She's good with other small dogs and so-so with cats. She would probably prefer a home without a cat, but once properly introduced to one, she should be OK.
Read more about how to adopt Callie at Petfinder.
Napo, Jack Russell terrier mix
Napo is a male Jack Russell terrier mix being kept at Polo K-9.
Napo plays well with others — he's happy to keep company with cats, dogs and children. He is already vaccinated, and he's been neutered. He's already house trained.
From Napo's caretaker:
Napo is a 1 year old Jack Russle mix. Napo is a shy but sweet boy. He warms up pretty quickly to people. We are still getting to know Napo, at this time we feel he would do well with friendly, well mannered children that know how to respect dogs. Napo is good with other dogs and cats. He needs to have a home with at least one other dog. He needs a secured and fenced in yard.
Read more about how to adopt Napo at Petfinder.
Mollie Cow, Labrador retriever mix
Mollie Cow is a female Labrador retriever mix staying at Polo K-9.
Mollie Cow will get along great with your cats. She already has all of her shots, and she's been spayed.
Mollie Cow's ideal forever home would be environment.
From Mollie Cow's caretaker:
Meet 6 year old Mollie Cow!! Her whole life, she lived at the end of a chain. Bred until she was no longer able to be bred, then dumped in a high kill shelter. She had heartworm disease. A severe infection in both ears and skin. Until Mollie was rescued ... After a year plus in rescue and thousands and thousands in vet bills ($6,500 plus), heartworm disease treatment, severe double ear infection treated for over a year with no success, she received double ear canal removal surgery (yup, now she's deaf too). Mollie has spent the last 6 months in training at the Sanctuary. Mollie is so ready for her happy forever to begin. Mollie was very untrusting of all people and dogs. Fast forward to now. She has come a long way. Now she welcomes all strangers, avoids dogs and would do best as an only dog due to her ptsd from years of being bred to produce pups. She does not mind cats. No children for her. She deserves a calm home who will give her attention.
Read more about how to adopt Mollie Cow at Petfinder.
Casper, chihuahua mix
Casper is a male chihuahua mix being kept at Polo K-9.
Casper is a social animal — he gets along well with kids, cats and dogs. His vaccinations are up to date, and he's been neutered.
From Casper's caretaker:
Casper is an older chihuahua, believed to be about 5-8 years old. He was transferred to us from a sister rescue because they couldn’t get him adopted out. He would shake in his kennel, and people would just pass by him. He originally came from a rural shelter with the same result ... Fast forward to now, Casper is the sweetest, most gentle, and loving, little dude ever. He is great with cats, dogs of all sizes, children, and adults. He has even visited a nursing home! Casper is a very sweet and balanced little guy who just needed a calm, quiet, yet active environment.
Read more about how to adopt Casper at Petfinder.
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