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Dogs in New Orleans looking for their fur-ever homes

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Published on June 18, 2019
Dogs in New Orleans looking for their fur-ever homesPhotos: Petfinder

Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of lovable pups up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New Orleans, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect new pal.

Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.

(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.)


Bella, corgi mix

Bella is a female corgi mix currently housed at Take Paws Rescue.

Bella gets along well with children, dogs or cats. She is already house-trained. She has all of her shots.

More on Bella:

This is Ella, a corgi mix. She is only 20-25 pounds and is full grown. She is potty trained, kid, dog and cat friendly. 

Read more about how to adopt Bella on Petfinder.

Cash, pit bull terrier mix

Cash is a lovable male pit bull terrier mix being cared for at Take Paws Rescue.

Cash is the life of the party — he gets along well with other dogs. Cash is already neutered and vaccinated. He is already house-trained.

More on Cash:

Weighing in at 30 pounds, Cash is an energetic bundle of joy and entertainment. He knows sit, down, heel and kennel. He is nicely kennel trained and is housebroken. He is a fan of all dogs and people. Plays great with kids too. There can never be enough toys or dogs for Cash. He is a life lover. He would do well with an active family and/or another dog in the family.

Read more about Cash on Petfinder.

Ellie, Shih Tzu and Maltese mix

Ellie is a female Shih Tzu and Maltese mix in the care of Take Paws Rescue.

Ellie is spayed and vaccinated. Have no fear: She is already house-trained.

More on Ellie:

This is Ellie! She is approximately two years old, and we think a Shih tzu/Maltese mix. She was a stray before one of our fosters picked her up. She cleaned her up, found out she wasn’t chipped and filed a found dog report. Ellie has never been claimed and is now okay to move forward.

Read more about how to adopt Ellie on Petfinder.

Occhi, hound

Occhi is a darling male hound dog in the care of ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans).

He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He's already vaccinated and neutered.

More on Occhi:

I'm new here to the shelter so I'm getting used to it, but so far I really like everyone. I'm about 42 pounds and a cattle dog mix. My owner was very sick and couldn't take care of me and my energy anymore and was faced with a hard decision to make. 

Read more about Occhi on Petfinder.

Milo, papillon

Milo is a male papillon dog being cared for at Take Paws Rescue.

Milo loves cats, dogs and children. He's neutered and vaccinated. He is already house-trained.

From Milo's current caretaker:

Meet Milo! He's a sweet 11-year-old Papillon, weighing in at nine pounds. His owner had to give him up because of her illness. Milo is happy and alert, and good with children and cats. He likes other small or medium sized dogs, but gets a little skittish around large dogs, which is understandable.

Read more about Milo on Petfinder.

Bubba, pit bull terrier mix

Bubba is a male pit bull terrier mix being kept at Take Paws Rescue.

Bubba likes to socialize — he's happy to keep company with cats, dogs and children. Bubba is neutered and vaccinated. He's already house-trained.

More on Bubba:

Everyone meet Bubba. He’s a 75 pound hunk of love and the epitome of a gentle giant. He is good with all dogs and he’d be fine with cats. He’s house trained and kennel trained. He’s three years old and it’s obvious he’s never had a home. 

Read more about Bubba on Petfinder.


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