Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddle-hungry puppies 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 puppies 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.)
Feather, retriever
Feather is a lovable female retriever puppy in the care of Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
She is already house-trained, and her vaccinations are up to date.
Feather's current caretakers say:
Feather is a chocolate brown pup with big beautiful eyes. She is curious and loving.
Read more about how to adopt Feather on Petfinder.
Jiggy, pit bull terrier
Jiggy is a charming female pit bull terrier puppy in the care of Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
Jiggy is looking for a cat-free family. Good news: She's already vaccinated and house-trained.
Here's what Jiggy's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:
Jiggy is the sweetest little puppy! She loves to play on her own in the fenced yard or with her foster brother, Sam.
Apply to adopt Jiggy today at Petfinder.
Blackie, chihuahua and Labrador retriever mix
Blackie is a charming male chihuahua and Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Blackie is friendly as can be — he's happy to keep company with other dogs. He's mastered his house-training etiquette, and he's been vaccinated.
From Blackie's current caretaker:
He is a typical puppy who just wants to play and be active.
Read more about how to adopt Blackie on Petfinder.
Merritt, pit bull terrier and Labrador retriever mix
Merritt is a darling female pit bull terrier and Labrador retriever puppy currently housed at Hope Animal Rescue.
She has had all of her shots.
From Merritt's current caretaker:
Merritt and her litter mates were found abandoned but are becoming upstanding canine citizens and learning the ropes with the help of their foster families.
Apply to adopt Merritt today at Petfinder.
Rosie, chihuahua and rottweiler mix
Rosie is a female chihuahua and rottweiler puppy being cared for at Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc.
Rosie loves to socialize. She'll get along great with other dogs and has had all of her shots.
Notes from Rosie's caretakers:
Rosie is said to be very protective of her family, and she loves to sleep in bed with you.
Apply to adopt Rosie today at Petfinder.
Bear, Labrador retriever
Bear is a sweet male Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Hope Animal Rescue.
He's been vaccinated.
Read more about how to adopt Bear on Petfinder.
Lottie, Labrador retriever
Lottie is a female Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Hope Animal Rescue.
Lottie is vaccinated.
Read more about how to adopt Lottie on Petfinder.
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