Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Durham.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.)
Brie, pit bull terrier
Brie is a female pit bull terrier dog in the care of Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
She's already been spayed and vaccinated. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Here's what Brie's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:
Brie loves adults, children and dogs alike. She plays very respectfully with our dog and especially loves a good game of tug of war.
Read more about Brie on Petfinder.
Cossette, beagle
Cossette is a lovable female beagle dog being cared for at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
Independent Animal Rescue Inc. wants to place Cossette in a home without small children. Fear not: She is already house-trained. She already has all of her shots, and she is spayed.
Here's what Cossette's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:
Cosette is gentle, mild mannered and very independent. She is very quiet and never barks.
Read more about how to adopt Cossette on Petfinder.
Spirit, pit bull terrier
Spirit is an adorable female pit bull terrier dog staying at Carolina Adopt-A-BULLS.
Spirit loves other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She's already been house-trained. She has all of her shots, and she's been spayed.
About Spirit:
I’m a sweet, friendly, fun-loving gal looking for my forever home. I am excited to meet new friends.
Read more about Spirit on Petfinder.
Sofia, pit bull terrier
Sofia is a sweet female pit bull terrier dog being cared for at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
She's already been house-trained. She's already been spayed and vaccinated.
Here's what Sofia's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:
Sofia is a super-sweet young lady. She is deaf but has learned basic commands with hand signals and would be happy to learn more.
Apply to adopt Sofia today at Petfinder.
Tom, chihuahua mix
Tom is a male chihuahua mix being kept at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Tom is happy to keep company with other dogs. He already has all of his shots, and he's been neutered. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.
Tom's current caretakers say:
Tom is shy and wary of strangers. He likes kids but is scared of most men, so he will need a female-only home.
Read more about how to adopt Tom on Petfinder.
Mellie, hound
Mellie is a darling female hound dog being cared for at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
She's mastered her house-training etiquette. Mellie is spayed and vaccinated.
Notes from Mellie's caretakers:
Mellie can be very anxious at times. In her foster home, she enjoys being with us, sleeping on the couch and spending time in the yard.
Apply to adopt Mellie today at Petfinder.
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