Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some delightful doggies? There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Memphis.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Dallas, Shih Tzu mix
Dallas is a male Shih Tzu mix currently residing at the ALIVE Rescue Memphis.
Dallas gets along well with cats and dogs. He is already house-trained. Dallas is already neutered, and he has all his shots.
Read more about Dallas on Petfinder.
Luke, American Staffordshire terrier and German shepherd mix
Luke is a lovable male American Staffordshire terrier and German shepherd mix currently housed at the Streetdog Foundation.
Luke is happy to keep company with other dogs. No need to worry: he's already house-trained. He's been vaccinated and neutered.
Here's what Luke's friends at Streetdog Foundation think of him:
Luke is a sweet three-year-old adorable mutt – likely mixed with some Staffordshire terrier, shepherd and one of the fun little guessing apps even said he had some Australian Kelpie in him. Luke loves other pups and all people that he meets. He is super smart and is learning new tricks all the time. He has mastered the game of fetch, likes to ride in cars, do some gentle wrestling, eat some yummy treats and then get a good belly rub.
Apply to adopt Luke today at Petfinder.
Ember, boxer and American bulldog mix
Ember is a darling female boxer and American bulldog mix staying at the Streetdog Foundation.
Ember will get along great with your other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She is already house-trained. Ember is already spayed and vaccinated.
From Ember's current caretaker:
Meet Ember, a little brindle beauty who was born around April of 2016 and is some sort of boxer/bulldog mix. She's been so loving towards other dogs, kids and people of all ages. She also loves to snuggle and play. She is quite the social butterfly and would really thrive in a home with other pups to play with and take cues from.
Read more about Ember on Petfinder.
Sophie, pit bull terrier mix
Sophie is a charming female pit bull terrier mix staying at the Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue.
She's spayed and vaccinated. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
Notes from Sophie's caretakers:
Sophie is a stunning young lady. She is just over a year old. She is friendly with people and my other dogs. She has a lot of energy and would do well with a family that includes her in outdoor activities. She walks well on a leash.
Read more about how to adopt Sophie on Petfinder.
Pixel, dachshund and cocker spaniel mix
Pixel is a male dachshund and cocker spaniel mix being kept at the Sunny Meadows Safe Haven for Pets.
Pixel is friendly as can be, and he gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He has all of his shots, and he is neutered. Pixel is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.
Read more about Pixel on Petfinder.
Koko, boxer mix
Koko is a female boxer mix being cared for at the ALIVE Rescue Memphis.
Kokois happy to keep company with other dogs. She's vaccinated and spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Read more about Koko on Petfinder.
James Lee, German shepherd and Labrador retriever mix
James Lee is a male German shepherd and Labrador retriever mix staying at the Streetdog Foundation.
James Lee gets along well with other dogs and cats. Fear not: he's already house-trained. James Lee is neutered and vaccinated.
James Lee's current caretakers say:
Foster Update: “For anyone wanting to meet James Lee, you will need to be patient. When he feels comfortable and safe, he is a sweet, chill, bed/couch potato. James is Goofy, smart and likes his routine. He is leash trained and well behaved in that he doesn't chew/eat things he is not supposed to (i.e. shoes, socks, etc.). He is great with the cats (basically ignores them) when we are in the living room (i.e. the cats territory) but is nervous/anxious when they are in his room/space.“
James Lee’s rescue story started in the crawlspace under a historic mansion in Memphis. When Streetdog Foundation was notified of his family, including mama dog Victoria and five newborn pups, volunteers headed straight out to help them. Victoria and the pups were rescued but James Lee had wedged himself so far into the crawlspace that despite our volunteers’ efforts, they couldn’t get to him. Our volunteers watched day and night, drawing James Lee out with food and eventually enticing him into a trap with some Jack Pirtle’s chicken! It was a complex and emotional rescue spanning four days, but in the end James Lee was safe!
James Lee has an old injury to his front left leg and can’t put weight on it without pain. Our Doc has recommended amputation, but first James Lee will have to undergo heart worm treatment. It will be a long road to recovery for James Lee, but he’s a Streetdog now and we’ll do whatever it takes to make him a happy, healthy pup.
Update January 2019 — James did, in fact, require a full leg amputation from the shoulder down. The amazing thing was that he started moving around significantly better than before his amputation. It was just what the doctor ordered!
Read more about how to adopt James Lee on Petfinder.
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