These Raleigh-based dogs are up for adoption and in need of a good home

Mazie is a sweet female terrier dog currently residing at Cause For Paws of NC.

Mazie is already house-trained. She's vaccinated.

Mazie's current caretakers say:

Mazie is a sweet two-year-old shy girl. She loves to be around her humans and other dogs. Mazie needs someone who will be patient with her because she is extremely timid and needs encouragement to open up. Once she's comfortable with you, she is so loving and mild-natured. Mazie is crate-trained and sleeps in her crate throughout the night. She is also house-trained and walks great on a leash. She also loves kids, adults and to be close by at all times. Mazie is a sweet gentle dog who will make the perfect companion to someone who can be loving and patient with her.

Read more about how to adopt Mazie on Petfinder.

Polly is a female terrier mix being kept at Cause For Paws of NC.

Polly is already spayed, and she has had all her shots. She is already house-trained.

Notes from Polly's caretakers:

Polly is sweet, friendly and an active gal.  She's also very smart, knows her commands and is pretty active. Polly really likes to go on walks. Her ideal home is with someone who works from home with a fenced yard and a doggie brother or sister with whom she can run and play. 

Read more about how to adopt Polly on Petfinder.

Mila is a winsome female American Staffordshire terrier and terrier mix staying at Cause For Paws of NC.

Mila is already house-trained. She is spayed, and she has had all her shots.

Here's what Mila's friends at Cause For Paws of NC think of her:

Mila is possibly the sweetest girl you will ever meet! She loves getting kisses and will gladly return the favor! Mila absolutely loves attention and will take it from anyone or anywhere she can get it. She gives the best cuddles and loves humans.

Read more about how to adopt Mila on Petfinder.

Tootsie is an adorable female Labrador retriever mix being cared for at Love Mutts Rescue, Inc.

Tootsie is gentle, and she plays well with kids. No other pets please: She is looking for forever home without other dogs or cats. No need to worry: Tootsie is already house-trained. She is already vaccinated and spayed.

Tootsie's current caretakers say:

Tootsie is a lab, retriever and hound mix. She is four years old, weighs 51 pounds and is fully house-trained. She is a very sweet dog and knows all commands. Tootsie needs to be the only animal in the house. She loves the lake and being outside. Tootsie does not ride in a car well; she takes a little relaxer pill for the trip to the lake. Tootsie is peculiar about some men and needs time to warm up to them. 

Read more about how to adopt Tootsie on Petfinder.

Mallory is a female terrier dog currently housed at Freedom Ride Rescue.

Mallory already has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.

Here's what Mallory's friends at Freedom Ride Rescue think of her:

Mallory came to us as "feral." She is completely at ease at Freedom Ride Rescue, but she is quite timid and verbal around new people. She will require a lot of patience and someone who understands it has to be on her terms. Mallory is working on house-training, and she is great with both large and small dogs. Mallory will do best with a companion. She has a big personality and likes to be rubbed, but she does not like to be picked up.

Apply to adopt Mallory today at Petfinder.