Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Durham, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit.
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.)
Lizzie, pit bull terrier
Lizzie is a female pit bull terrier dog currently housed at Carolina Adopt-A-BULLS.
Lizzie is the life of the party — she'll get along great with other dogs. She is spayed, and she has all her shots. She is already house-trained.
From Lizzie's current caretaker:
Lizzie will sleep through the night in her crate, but would rather sleep in bed with her loved ones.
Apply to adopt Lizzie today at Petfinder.
Melle, rat terrier
Melle is a female rat terrier dog currently housed at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Melle will get along great with your other dogs. She is looking for a cat-free home. She is already house-trained. Melle is spayed, and she has all her shots.
Melle's current caretakers say:
Melle is always close by but never under foot. She is an enthusiastic eater, avid insect hunter and skilled crumb catcher.
Apply to adopt Melle today at Petfinder.
Suzie, chihuahua
Suzie is a female chihuahua dog in the care of Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Suzie's ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. She's been vaccinated and spayed. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
From Suzie's current caretaker:
Suzie is a sweet girl but can be a little grumpy if you push her.
Read more about how to adopt Suzie on Petfinder.
Little Foot, chihuahua
Little Foot is a winsome female chihuahua dog being kept at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Little Foot gets along well with other dogs. She is already house-trained. She has all of her shots, and she's been spayed.
From Little Foot's current caretaker:
Little Foot is doing great at her new foster home and she has not shown any aggressive behavior with her current foster.
Apply to adopt Little Foot today at Petfinder.
Mitzi, chihuahua
Mitzi is a female chihuahua dog in the care of Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Mitzi loves other dogs. She's already been house-trained. She already has all of her shots.
Here's what Mitzi's friends at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc. think of her:
Mitzi is incredibly sweet and loving, and is quite spunky. She loves going for walks and will go for multiple walks per day, if you offer them.
Apply to adopt Mitzi today at Petfinder.
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