Adoptable Pets

Dog • Pit Bull Terrier • Adult • Male • Medium

Meet Forrest! Forrest is estimated to be roughly 3-4 years old and is approximately 60 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 10 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 10 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 • Cane Corso/Shepherd Mix • Adult • Male • Extra Large 

Meet Kingston! Kingston is a 2 year old 100 lb Cane Corso/shepherd mix that entered our rescue from an over crowded city shelter in the fall of 2019. Kingston was initially treated for heart worm and still has insatiable thirst from prednisone treatment. He entered the rescue underweight and was likely a former backyard dog just based on his mannerisms and behaviors.  Kingston has a very playful temperament but he's a big boy, prone to guarding and he spooks easy.  He is not be suitable to live with small children.  Kingston walks well on a leash and knows basic commands. He is food motivated and has good recall. Kingston is dog friendly but likely will attempt to rough house rougher than most dog's comfort. Kingston is a high caliber dog, he's rough around the edges and is not suitable for an inexperienced owner/handler or even the average dog owner. His ideal home is without children or cats and with another dog or two and an experienced/ savvy owner. If you currently have a dog and are interested in adopting Kingston a fenced yard is required for him to live comfortably in a multi-dog household. Kingston is up to date on vaccines, neutered, microchipped, and crate trained. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Kingston please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT KINGSTON:

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

Dog • Chihuahua & Miniature Pinscher 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 but his ideal home is as an only dog due to his vision, aging and bite history. 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 takes 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. He has called the rescue home since being returned in March of 2020 and we feel as though with his time here he has really mellowed and lost the chip on his shoulder. Rico is not a candidate for a first time dog owner or as an emotional support dog. 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 • Shepherd Mix • Adult • Male • Medium

Meet Teddy! Teddy arrived here in Mid October and we are still taking the time to get to know him. Teddy is a medium 1-2 year old 40 lb shepherd mix that was previously removed from a hoarding situation. His future home would require a fenced in yard and another dog that would be a suitable playmate/companion for him. Teddy requires a home without children, preferably a home without children that visit often. Teddy is crate trained, dog friendly/social, up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. He has not been cat tested. He will need work on leash manners and basic obedience. Teddy will likely be available for adoption mid November. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Teddy please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT TEDDY:

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

Snake • Ball Python • Baby • Male (Zephyr) and Female (Zelda)  • Medium

Meet Xavier and Zelda! Born on July 30th 2020 making them just shy of 2.5 months old. They are looking for their forever homes! Both eating frozen thawed hoppers! Xavier and Zelda tend to be shy at first but warm up after some handling. Their parents are both very social (for snakes)” to apply for Xavier and Zelda please fill out an application. 

Dog • Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) • Young • Female • Medium

Peach is still available for adoption!  I absolutely adore this little lady! Peach is a young petite red heeler who is incredibly intelligent, obedient, owner oriented and in a home with other dogs (required) she naturally assumes the role of a follower. Peach is a dog that thrives by being worked by another dog. Her adoptive home requires another dog and that dog must be friendly, social and of a similar compatible high energy level like her. Ideally another working breed who is comfortable and appropriate in being her canine leader and companion. Peach has hit it off with our bold fearless working catahoula.  These photos highlight exactly why this is her most ideal partnership. Peach requires an adult only home. Peach adores children but the unlimited affection children give her combined with the chaotic environment children in a homes create it is in her best interest to live in an adult only home.  Her future owners must have working breed experience, a dog currently in the home compatible with Peach and preferably live in the Central Mass or Northern Connecticut area. Peach is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, crate trained, house trained and walks well on a leash. If you are interested in meeting and potentially adopting Peach please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT PEACH:

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

Dog • Labrador Retriever Mix • Adult • Male • Medium

Meet Cooper! Cooper is a 4 year old 45 lb lab mix who originally entered the rescue in 2017 as a young puppy with mange. Cooper was adopted by his foster family who we know and love. Unfortunately due to Covid 19 related circumstances Cooper has re-entered the rescue this month. Cooper has lived with cats, kittens, small and medium sized dogs. He's a sweet boy, who is currently being fostered at the rescue in Sturbridge Ma. Cooper is house trained, crate trained, walks well on a leash and loves to bark! Cooper's ideal home is with a family with a fenced in yard, and a canine companion. Cooper is respectful of cats and suitable to live with children over the age of 5. If you are interested in meeting Cooper and potentially adopting him please fill out an application.

MORE ABOUT COOPER:

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