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Published on January 10, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 3 delightful doggies to adopt now in TucsonPhotos: 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 Tucson, 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.)


Big Boy, American Staffordshire terrier

Big Boy is a sweet male American Staffordshire terrier dog being cared for at Smiling Dog Rescue.

Big Boy is a social butterfly, and he's happy to keep company with other dogs. Good news: He is already house-trained. He is already neutered, and he has had all his shots.

Here's what Big Boy's friends at Smiling Dog Rescue think of him:

He will eat just about anything and loves to chew on goat horns and toys. [He] does well on walks and loves to sunbathe.

Apply to adopt Big Boy today at Petfinder.

Lucky, coonhound and Labrador retriever mix

Lucky is a sweet male coonhound and Labrador retriever mix being cared for at Pima Paws For Life.

Lucky is looking for cat-free home. Lucky is looking for a home without small children. Lucky is neutered and vaccinated.

From Lucky's current caretaker:

Lucky is a sweet boy that is a little unsure of new people, but warms up quickly and wants to please. He needs further training on walking on a leash.

Apply to adopt Lucky today at Petfinder.

Maggie, black and tan coonhound

Maggie is a female black and tan coonhound dog currently residing at Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue.

Maggie will get along great with your other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Fear not: She's already house-trained.

Maggie's current caretakers say:

She loves to give hugs and be in your lap. She would also make a terrific running or hiking partner. But remember, she is all coonhound, which means she will follow her nose no matter what.

Read more about Maggie on Petfinder.


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