Adoptable Pets

Dog • Pit Bull Terrier • Adult • Male • Medium

Meet Forrest! Forrest is estimated to be roughly 1-2 years old and is approximately 50 lbs. He is suspected of having a congenital disease, Cerebellar hypoplasia. He would be best described as special needs. He has extremely large front paws and is known to crash into things, run not walk and fall. Oh Forrest. This sweet boy has stolen our hearts. Forrest came to us in early February after being bounced around the shelter system in Rhode Island. He had originally been found as a stray in Providence November of 2018. Forrest is VERY dog friendly. He attends day care routinely and has gained fuller functioning of his motor skills since entering the rescue several months ago. Forrest would do best in a home with another dog, preferably a dog that would be up for the challenge of being his friend. Sadly he is not suitable to live with children or cats. Forrest is neutered, up to date on vaccines, house trained and crate trained. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Forrest please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT FORREST:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Grey and White • Coat Length: Short • Special Needs: Congenital Disease

Cat • Domestic Short Hair • Senior • Female • Small 

Meet Mama! Our longest resident! Mama is a former stray/semi feral cat that we have known for roughly 8 years!! She was a former colony cat at one of our feeding stations in Dorchester where we fed daily. Mama is called Mama because when we first came across her she had a tiny black kitten that followed her everywhere she went. Her kitten was taken in by the Animal Rescue League of Boston back in 2012 and found a home then. In April of 2017 we realized Mama was drastically losing weight, despite having a ravenous appetite. We took her in and sure enough she is diabetic. Since then her diabetes has been regulated and she is on insulin injections twice daily. She has adjusted to life indoors well but doesn't enjoy the company of dogs and most cats. She is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated felv/fiv negative and estimated to be roughly 8-9 years old, a young senior. Mama has been in our rescue for over 2 YEARS and has made tremendous strides. She allows a lot of handling which is required to give her insulin injections twice daily. She would still prefer to be an only pet but has shared her space successfully in the past with a calm foster cat. If you are interested in adopting Mama please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT MAMA:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Grey and White • Coat Length: Short • Special Needs: Diabetic

Dog • Pit Bull Terrier Mix • Adult • Male • Large

Meet Quinton! Quinton entered the shelter system back in November of 2016. He is roughly 60 lbs, 6 years old, vaccinated and neutered. For the past three years he has been overlooked, returned, made some bad decisions and has been set up for failure quiet a few times. Thankfully over the last three years he has made it loud and clear who he is as a dog....and we have listened. Quinton has absolutely matured and grown since he was sprung from a rural shelter in 2016. He is no longer a rude, heart worm positive back yard dog. He's obedient, house and crate trained, and he desperately wants to make his handler happy. Quinton no longer eats ever crumb of dry food in his dish, or drinks every last drop of water in his bowl. He is a GOOD dog, he really is. This is why we haven't given up on him. Unfortunately Quinton can VERY easily be set up for failure. He has three failed adoptions. Quinton can not hack it in the average home today,but to be honest a lot of our dogs can't. After waiting this long, his 4th time around he needs and requires a home with the least amount of variables that jeopardize his future. Quinton is good with respectful dogs and children but he's not fantastic, he's not bomb proof or guaranteed to never react. Quinton's ideal home is as a companion to a single man, preferably a mature man. Quinton is a dog with very simple needs, but what he has never had is someone who wanted to do more than meet his basic needs. Quinton does not ask for much, and what you put into him you will get back 10 fold. A while back we said his ideal home would be with a truck driver. This past year we put our theory to practice and he went on multiple long distance road trips. His first trip he came back a changed dog- content, calm, and cooperative. Over the last few months Quinton has consistently made good decisions, in times where he historically would not. He has spent the entire year of 2019 in our care. Quinton has proven he is finally READY and he has earned it this time. If you are interested in meeting Quinton and potentially adopting him please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT QUINTON:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): White/Cream and Apricot/Beige • Coat Length: Short

Cat • Domestic Short Hair • Senior • Male • Medium

Meet Truman! Truman is a former feral from Dorchester. He was trapped back in January of 2017 because he was getting attacked by other cats on the same property Mama came from. Thankfully our friends over at Kitty Angels covered all of his medical costs, neuter, dental, vaccines, and wound care at the time he was trapped. We were devestated when his combo test came back positive for Felv and FIV. Due to this he couldn't return to life as an outdoor cat for the risk to himself and the other cats on the property. Truman has stayed with the founder of Big Hair for the last three + years as an "unadoptable lifer". Today he went to the vet for his annual vaccines and sure enough he is now Felv NEGATIVE!! Truman is 11 years young and is still FIV positive so he should ideally be placed in a home with other FIV positive cats. Over the last three years Truman has shown tremendous growth when it comes to humans and he now even solicits affection and tolerates human touch. Truman has gone from an unadoptable "lifer" to ADOPTABLE and we can't contain our excitement for him! He is now in search of a multi cat foster home or better yet adopter. Come on cat lovers! Truman is one of our BIGGEST underdogs who happens to be a cat and he needs your help! To apply to foster or adopt Truman please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT TRUMAN:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Black and White • Coat Length: Short

Dog • Lab/Hound Mix • Adult • Female • Medium

Meet Ashley! Ashley entered our rescue roughly a year ago with her sister from a rural shelter after being trapped in the woods at roughly 5-6 months old.  They are likely lab/hound mixes. Ashley is 35 lbs and currently between 1-2 years old. She was recently moved to a local multi dog foster home to work on putting the "full court press" domesticating this little wild child. Her sister Madison has since been adopted thanks to Ashley's current skilled foster parents and pack. Ashley is currently working on leash training, house training, and socializing her to not only accept but seek and solicit human touch like they did with her sister Madison. In record speed we must say! The future is looking bright for Ashley! Ashley does require a home with other dogs, preferably friendly canine role models and a tall secure fence. She is up to date on vaccines, spayed, microchipped, and VERY playful with other dogs. She would do best with dog savvy owners experienced with handling fearful or feral/ semi feral dogs that will prioritize her gaining confidence opposed to catering to her fear. To meet and potentially adopt Ashley please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT ASHLEY:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): White/Cream, Apricot/Beige and Yellow/Tan/Blond/Fawn • Coat Length: Short

Dog • Chihuahua/Mini Pin Mix • Senior •  Male • Small

Meet Rico! Rico entered the rescue from the New York City shelter system back in 2016. After waiting over a year in the rescue for a home his foster family (who we know and love) adopted him. Rico was known to be a bit of a grump and frightened easy when it came to big dogs and children. Sadly with aging, a bad eye (it does not need to be surgically removed) a toddler and another on the way Rico is no longer suitable for their home. Despite everyone's very best efforts. Rico is tolerant of small dogs. It is just not a realistic expectation for this grumpy old man to succeed in the average household today. Rico is looking for a retirement home. He is estimated to be 13-14 years old. He originally entered the rescue as a young senior. He is a Chihuahua/mini pin mix and he take a little bit of time to warm up to strangers. He still enjoys daily walks and will solicit affection once he knows you're his person.  Rico is crate trained, house trained, even pee pad trained, neutered and vaccinated. If you are interested in meeting Rico and potentially adopting him please fill out an application. 

MORE ABOUT RICO:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Black, Brown/Chocolate and White/Cream • Coat Length: Short

Dog • Pit Bull Terrier Mix • Adult •  Female • Medium

Meet Ruby! Ruby is a 40 lb 1.5 year old pit bull terrier mix! Ruby is smart, food motivated and active! She would do best in an active home and is not suitable for a beginner dog owner- she would train THEM.  Ruby adores children and does well with most dogs she has met while in our care.  She is currently residing at the rescue and attends doggy daycare frequently with a hand picked group of dogs. In true adolescent dog fashion Ruby would do best in a home with strong leadership, a routine, boundaries and daily exercise.  She is an opportunist and given an inch she will take a mile like MOST of our juveniles! Ruby is obedient, crate trained, house trained, up to date on vaccines and spayed. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Ruby please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT RUBY:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Black and White/Cream • Coat Length: Short

Dog • German Shepherd • Adult •  Female • Large

Meet Bella! Bella is a 60 lb 3 year old German Shepherd who LOVES her handler. When on leash she has her listening ears ON. Bella walks incredibly well on leash and has clearly been previously trained prior to entering the rescue. She constantly seeks guidance, direction and comfort from her handler. She is not remotely food motivated and stubborn. We are certain Bella's sweet and stubborn demeanor has enabled her to train people in the past. When walking her on leash her preference is to physically touch your side/leg. It's hard not to love Bella, but she does seek affection as a way of avoiding follow through with commands. Bella's ideal home is with shepherd experienced or working breed experienced owners. She is suitable to live with respectful children and another dog. Bella has not been cat tested. Bella is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, crate trained, and house trained. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Bella please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT BELLA:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Brown/Chocolate, Black and Yellow/Tan/Blond/Fawn • Coat Length: Medium

Dog • German Shepherd • Young •  Female • Large

Meet Ellie! This little lady is insane! We mean that in the nicest way and mostly relative to her crazy combustible energy. Ellie is the complete opposite of Bella the other shepherd in the rescue who is well mannered and we would even describe as poised. Ellie on the other hand is an 18 month old rude wild energetic PUPPY. Ellie REQUIRES another dog in her home and does not seem to have any issue with the female to female dynamic so many females do. Ellie seeks guidance and direction and easily engages in play with other dogs. But with that being said she is a total PEST to Teegan (white shepherd) now that we have witnessed her true play style here. Any dog in her future home needs to be up for the challenge of an annoying little sister- again said with love. Ellie absolutely requires an active home with shepherd savvy owners who are committed to training a working breed wild girl like her. She needs her energy burned daily. We have been exercising/working her every few hours which coincides with her crate training schedule here. Ellie is a smart girl who wants to please and we will soon embark on draining her energy mentally while working on her obedience, recall and by taking her for structured walks. If her needs are compromised she will easily regress back to barking, whining, pacing and circling Ellie who we met when she first arrived. Ellie is a gorgeous, sweet, playful needy young shepherd but like a true shepherd she is super responsive to training, correction, and redirection. She thrives on a routine, being active and worked and of course boundaries in the home. Ellie will make someone very happy but only after being the fruits of their labor and we have begun that process here. Ellie is spayed, up to date on vaccines and has a great temperament. To apply for Ellie please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT ELLIE:

Neutered/Spayed • Up-to-date on vaccines • House Trained • Primary Color(s): Brown/Chocolate, Black and Yellow/Tan/Blond/Fawn • Coat Length: Medium