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Published on December 06, 2019
7 cuddly canines to adopt now in ColumbusPhotos: Petfinder

Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cuddly canines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Columbus, 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.)


Hope, hound and Anatolian shepherd mix

Hope is a darling female hound and Anatolian shepherd mix in the care of Every Pet Needs a Home.

Hope gets along well with other dogs. She is looking for cat-free family. Hope is already house-trained. She's been vaccinated and spayed.

Notes from Hope's caretakers:

Hope loves to play with her foster siblings, both human and furry. However, she can't help but hide when she meets new people. She's still learning that nobody will ever hurt her again. She thrives best in a home with other dogs. She also loves kids. She loves to run with them, dig with them and just snuggle.

Apply to adopt Hope today at Petfinder.

Kip, terrier mix

Kip is an adorable male terrier mix currently residing at Stop the Suffering.

Kip loves to socialize, and he gets along well with other dogs. He has had all of his shots, is neutered and is already house-trained.

Notes from Kip's caretakers:

Kip has a calmer temperament than most puppies his age. He does great with little kids too. He loves walks and loves to chase squirrels. 

Apply to adopt Kip today at Petfinder.

Bella Marie, flat-coated retriever mix

Bella Marie is a female flat-coated retriever mix being kept at Stop the Suffering.

Bella Marie gets along well with kids, cats and dogs. She's mastered her house-training etiquette and is spayed and vaccinated.

From Bella Marie's current caretaker:

Bella Marie is very chill and loves to be petted. She is low energy and is good with short walks. She loves to be touched, get head scratches, be brushed and sit on your feet. 

Read more about Bella Marie on Petfinder.

Taylor, pit bull terrier

Taylor is a male pit bull terrier dog being cared for at Stop the Suffering.

Taylor will get along great with your cats, dogs and children. He is already neutered, and he has had all his shots. Taylor is also already house-trained.

From Taylor's current caretaker:

Taylor is the most love-a-bull pup around. He loves dogs, kids, everything! He can't catch a tennis ball to save his life but has fun trying. He loves to lay on your chest and let you hold him like a baby. 

Read more about how to adopt Taylor on Petfinder.

Bart, pit bull terrier mix

Bart is an adorable male pit bull terrier mix being kept at Stop the Suffering.

Bart plays well with others — he loves other dogs. He's already house-trained, and he has had all his shots.

Here's what Bart's friends at Stop the Suffering think of him:

Bart is the goodest boy who knows how to work a crowd. He'll make you smile by showing off his training with his perfect sits and his hand shakes. He's the sweetest, silliest boy who gets along well with other dogs, is eager to please and loves car rides.

Read more about how to adopt Bart on Petfinder.

SuzyQ, pit bull terrier mix

SuzyQ is a female pit bull terrier mix in the care of Stop the Suffering.

SuzyQ is patient, and she plays well with kids. No other pets please: She is looking for a household without other dogs or cats. No need to worry: SuzyQ is already house-trained and vaccinated.

Notes from SuzyQ's caretakers:

SuzyQ loves to cuddle and be near people, especially ones that give her scratches, peanut butter and let her curl up on their laps. She has a couple of special spots that she loves to have rubbed. Aside from being loved on, her favorite thing is to go on adventures in the car.

Apply to adopt SuzyQ today at Petfinder.

Hope, Labrador retriever and border collie mix

Hope is a darling female Labrador retriever and border collie mix currently housed at Stop the Suffering.

Hope is friendly as can be, and she'll get along great with other dogs. Hope is also vaccinated.

Notes from Hope's caretakers:

Hope plays hard like a puppy but knows when its bedtime and sleeps through the night in her crate. She likes dogs of all sizes and is polite to the resident cat in her foster home. 

Apply to adopt Hope today at Petfinder.


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