6 cuddly canines to adopt now in Durham

Butter is a handsome male pit bull terrier dog being kept at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

No need to worry: He's already house-trained. He has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.

Butter's current caretakers say:

Butter is a beautiful dark brindle with white on his chest, paws and nose. He has pretty brown eyes and short, silky fur. Butter is a big, handsome boy. He loves to play outdoors and does well with other dogs. He has a lot of energy so he would do best in a home with a fenced yard where he can run around and have fun. 

Apply to adopt Butter today at Petfinder.

Miss Ruby is a female pit bull terrier dog being kept at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Miss Ruby's ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She is already house-trained. Miss Ruby is spayed, and she has had all her shots.

From Miss Ruby's current caretaker:

Miss Ruby has a beautiful chocolate coat. Miss Ruby loves everyone she meets. She has a wagging tail when you walk through the door and will follow you around the house to be petted and loved on. 

Read more about how to adopt Miss Ruby on Petfinder.

Lambchop is a female pit bull terrier dog being kept at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Lambchop is looking for a cat-free household. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.

Lambchop's current caretakers say:

Lambchop has a brown brindle coloring with white patches on her muzzle, chest and feet. Lambchop loves her people and loves to cuddle. Once she decides you are her person, she will follow you around and keep you company. 

Read more about how to adopt Lambchop on Petfinder.

Usagi is a female Staffordshire bull terrier dog currently residing at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Usagi needs special time to bond with you: She'll need a home free of other dogs and cats. She is already house-trained. She's already vaccinated and spayed.

Here's what Usagi's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:

Usagi is an adorable stocky little mix-mostly white, with large brown patches and some small, dark polka dots. She is short and muscular with adorable chunky paws. Her big bunny ears usually stand straight up, but sometimes her right ear flops over. Usagi has stunningly gorgeous blue and gold eyes, and a mottled pink and brown nose. With her foster family, Usagi is an extremely affectionate little hunk of love. 

Read more about Usagi on Petfinder.

Brie is a female pit bull terrier dog being cared for at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Brie wants to be your one and only: She'll need a home free of other dogs and cats. She's already house-trained. She's already spayed and vaccinated.

Here's what Brie's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:

Brie is a lanky girl, white, with big dark brown spots on her top coat and small spots underneath. She has dark brown, very expressive ears. Brie loves humans of all ages, Her big, sad, puppy dog eyes will melt your heart. 

Apply to adopt Brie today at Petfinder.

Chica Girl is a charming female pit bull terrier dog in the care of Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Chica Girl wants all your attention: She will need a home free of other dogs. Chica Girl is spayed, and she has had all her shots. Fear not: She's already house-trained.

Chica Girl's current caretakers say:

Chica is tan with white from her chin down to her belly, long white socks on her front legs and ankle socks on her back legs. She has beautiful brown eyes and a pink nose. Her fur is non-shedding. Be prepared to have this little girl steal your heart. 

Read more about Chica Girl on Petfinder.