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Published on May 15, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 7 lovable pups to adopt now in RaleighPhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right with some pictures of cuddly canines! There are dozens of dogs up for adoption right here in Raleigh.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of dogs near you.

(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.)


Rufus, hound mix

Rufus is a lovable male hound mix being kept at Save a Dog a Day Rescue.

Rufus will get along great with other dogs. He's been vaccinated and neutered. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. Rufus is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.

Rufus' current caretakers say:

Rufus is a super sweet boy and loves being in a home and part of a family. It appears Rufus is deaf, but it does not bother him.

Apply to adopt Rufus today at Petfinder.

Bagel, beagle mix

Bagel is a charming female beagle mix currently residing at Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center.

Good news: Bagel is already house-trained. She has been vaccinated and spayed.

Here's what Bagel's friends at Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center think of her:

Bagel is here with her brother Charlie, and they must be adopted together.

Read more about Bagel on Petfinder.

Charlie, beagle mix

Charlie is a handsome male beagle mix currently residing at Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center.

Charlie has mastered his house-training etiquette. He has had all of his shots, and he's been neutered.

Here's what Charlie's friends at Second Chance Pet Adoptions - Adoption Center think of him:

Charlie is here with his sister Bagel. They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.  

Read more about Charlie on Petfinder.

Cici, treeing walker coonhound

Cici is a winsome female treeing walker coonhound dog being cared for at Cause For Paws of NC.

Fear not: Cici is already house-trained. She's been vaccinated and spayed.

From Cici's current caretaker:

Cici loves to take walks and even hikes! She is a great play buddy but loves to relax too.  

Read more about how to adopt Cici on Petfinder.

Lil Jake, beagle and Labrador retriever mix

Lil Jake is a male beagle and Labrador retriever mix in the care of Love Mutts Rescue, Inc.

Lil Jake plays well with others — he loves other dogs. He's already been house-trained. Lil Jake is neutered, and he has had all of his shots.

Apply to adopt Lil Jake today at Petfinder.

Babka, Shih Tzu mix

Babka is a lovable male Shih Tzu mix currently housed at Cause For Paws of NC.

Babka has been vaccinated. He is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.

From Babka's current caretaker:

Babka has had a rough past, leading to his newly acquired blindness, but that just means he will love you and your support even more!  

Apply to adopt Babka today at Petfinder.

Taz, shepherd and boxer mix

Taz is a charming male shepherd and boxer mix being kept at Cause For Paws of NC.

Taz is vaccinated.

Read more about Taz on Petfinder.


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