Dogs for Adoption

GIGGLES somehow ended up at a shelter in Baltimore. They estimated her to be about 14 years old & a Dachshund mix - we are not sure she is either! She does have a graying muzzle and is deaf fom age but this ol' girl has some spunk left! Very friendly & sweet and will make an excellent companion for someone who is home during the day. Gets along well with other dogs & cats. Not high energy by any stretch but enjoys walks on a leash and will even have spurts of play. LOVE her ears! Seems to be housebroken. Giggles appears to have been spayed previously. She has been vaccinated and is ready for a home of her own! If you can give Giggles a loving retirement home please fill out an application.

Adoption fee $100.

TOBY is a 6 month old puppy who was seized from a neglectful situation in Baltimore. At that time (he was 5 months) he weighed 14 lbs - half what a pup his age should weigh. The picture with the blue background is Toby as he arrived at the shelter in Baltimore. Toby has been thriving in a foster home with CompAnimals. He is still slender but his bones are barely visible. He is an active, happy, playful pup now. Due to the near starvation, his bloodwork upon intake showed some elevated values so we will be doing another blood test shortly to confirm that he is healing inside as well as out. If all goes well, Toby will be neutered and available for adoption by the end of July. Will post updates after he sees the vet. We are looking for a home with Bully Breed experience. Due to the rough start, he will not be a huge dog although he does have some Great Dane characteristics. Toby tends to attach himself to his person so a family that will give him the socialization & obedience training as well as love and kisses is a must! We do require that Toby's new family enroll him in a basic obedience class as part of the adoption agreement. Please fill out an application.

Home visit and vet refs required.

Adoption fee $200

BUSTER & PORKCHOP have lived most of their lives together and are now losing their home to foreclosure. Both 9 years old. Buster & Porkie are like an old married couple - they love each other and don't want to let the other one out of their site - would love for them to find a happy retirement home for both. Since their situation is urgent we are looking for either a temporary foster home or, even better, an adoptive home for this duo. Buster is neutered, both have been fully vetted & Porchop will be spayed prior to adoption. Please fill out an application or email for more info.

Adoption fee $200 for the pair. Must go together.

MAXWELL is a senior Chihuahua mix - not sure of his age as he was a stray but our vet feels he is about 7-10 yrs old. Maxwell is a "little old ladie's dog". Would love for someone to spoil him in his retirement years. Maxwell LOVES treats! He is pretty spry for his age and can easily do the 1/2 mile loop around the park behind us twice a day. Gets along with other dogs and cats (in fact he likes to hang out in out cat room!). Maxwell is a little protective of his food dish with other dogs and because of this should probably go to a home without small kids. Maxwell loves to be near you - he is lying at my feet as I type this - but isn't much of a cuddler. Maxwell had quite a few rotten teeth pulled before coming here. The rotten teeth took a toll on his heart and although he has no symptoms and is not on meds at this time he might have to be in the future. Our vet also felt with getting the infection out of his mouth would help immensely. Maxwell has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and is on heartworm prevention. Please fill out an application or email for more info. Maxwell can be seen Wed-Sat 12-5 at our adoption center.

Adoption fee $50

At first glance, this girl could be mistaken for a Bull Walrus instead of a Pit Bull but make no mistake - there is a dog under all that blubber!

You can't fault SHEBA for her - um - roundness.... She has a thyroid condition & takes an inexpensive medication daily to get her thyroid levels where they should be.

She currently weighs in at 86 lbs and should lose 30 lbs to be a healthy dog. Her foster Mom, unfortunately, does not have the heart to cut out Friday night meatballs, etc from her diet so she has actually gained instead of losing in the past 6 months.

Sheba has just been spayed & had a blood test to confirm that we are on the right dosage for her meds and her thyroid levels are now good. She needs a home where she will get a portion-controlled diet and daily exercise.

Sheba loves everyone & would do well in a family setting. She seems to get along with other dogs (although she would need a sturdy playmate) and she doesn't mind the stray cats that wander into her yard.

Adoption fee $150 (includes 6 mo supply of meds)

OTTO is a 6-7 year old Chihuahua who was adooted from us & is now coming back due to some anxiety issues plus not getting along with the rescued Boxer in the house. Otto is a typical Chihuahua with a Napoleon complex - would prefer a home with Chi experience. Otto lost one eye to an injury years ago - it was surgically removed & causes no problems. He is OK with the kids he lives with but would do best in a quiet, adult-only home. Otto is neutered, vaccinated & chipped. Please fill out an application or email to set up an appt to meet Otto (he is still residing with his family while we search for his forever home).

Adoption fee $165.

When we first met this little girl she was so frightened that she would yelp out as if she had gotten an electric shock even before you touched her. It took her weeks to gain our trust but hot dog bits & rides in the car gradually brought her around. Now she is the sweetest cuddle bug with those she trusts. ELLIE loves to sleep under the covers! She is a good hiking companion & enjoys playing ball. Excellent with other dogs & cats. Still fearful of some new people yet fine with others. We have not yet come up with a pattern - perhaps she is just picking up on vibes? Ellie needs a calm yet assertive owner who will help her overcome her fears. She needs to continue to be exposed to new people, sights & sounds in a safe manner so that they don't frighten her & she doesn't frighten them. Her foster Mom takes her in the car just about everywhere & she is getting more comfortable with people who walk past. She seems to like children but we feel an adult-only home is best & she can continue to get exposure to kids at the park or with relatives, etc. We would like Ellie's new family to enroll her in a basic obedience - again for the continued socialization process. Ellie comes to our adoption center each day - Wed-Sat 12-5. Please email with questions or for more info or fill out an application. Ellie has been spayed, vaccinated & microchipped. Started on HW prevention.

Adoption fee $150.

HOPE is a 6 yr old Border Collie/Whippet. She is an active dog & true to the breed - needs a 'job' to do. In her foster home, Hope's job is hiking which she LOVES! Would also be a good jogging partner. Hope is excellent with other dogs and fine with cats as well. Good with kids but because of her Border Collie herding instincts should probably not live in a home with small kids. Hope is obedience trained & very smart. An all around NICE dog who is ready to move into a fur-ever home of her own. Hope has been spayed & vaccinated and was well cared for in her former home. Please fill out an application if interested in adoption.

Adoption fee $165.

CUPCAKE was found as a stray and not claimed. She is an energetic girl who needs an active family! Cupcake is a strong girl & will pull on a leash- basic obedience class with her new family would do her a world of good. She needs to get her RDA of exercise in every day! Cupcake LOVES people! Not so much other dogs or cats. LOVES water also! Would be a great companion for an avid hiker or runner. Cupcake is approx 2 yrs old. She has been spayed, vaccinated, tested neg for heartworms and is microchipped. Crate trained and housebroken. Come visit her at our Adoption Center.

Adoption fee $150.

We picked up MOM-MOM (aka Coco Bean) from BARCS in Baltimore after her owner went into assisted living. She jumped into my car and never looked back. This dog greats life with enthusiasm and although her body fails her she still tries to leap into the car and take steps 2 at a time. She loves to go on walks but arthritis in her front end limits her to a spin around the block once or twice a day. She comes to my office and our adoption center and will make an excellent companion for both home and office. She is happy wherever she is just as long as it is with her person. Mom-Mom is estimated to be between 10 & 13 yrs of age. She has been diagnosed with Cushings and takes a once-a-day liquid (liver flavor!) which costs about $60 per month. The side effects of Cushings are a weak hind end, drinking a lot and peeing due to the drinking so although she is housebroken she can't hold it for a full day. Good with other dogs but bossy at times. Fine with cats as well but will chase one out of the room for kicks if she's showing off. LOVES car rides and playing with a tennis ball. Please email to make an appointment to see Mom-Mom or fill out an application.

Adoption fee $100

HAILEY is a 1-2 yr brindle mix. We weren't quite sure what she was mixed with so we invested in a DNA test. The results? AmStaff/Mastiff with a touch of Golden Retriever/Australian Shepherd. Hailey is a sturdy girl! She is well behaved in the house and is housebroken and crate trained. Hailey does pull on a leash and tries to push her way through doorways. She is very sweet and gets along with other dogs and cats. Suggest a family with teenage children because she might be 'too strong' for younger kids. Hailey is residing at our adoption center and can be seen here Wed-Sat 12-5, Please email for more info or fill out an application. Home visit & vet refs required. We also require that Hailey's new family enroll her in a basic obedience class to get everyone started on the right foot (paw?). Hailey has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and is heartworm neg and on prevention.

Adoption fee $150.

MOOSE is a 1 1/2 yr old pup who was adopted from us and then returned when the family was not meeting his needs. Moose is an active fellow and needs some exercise and structure to keep him occupied or else he will occupy himself (lol) and it might not be something you had in mind (like jumping the fence to chase squirrels around the neighborhood!). Moose is a wonderful family dog & was raised with young kids and one very large dog. He is not good with cats as he has learned that critters are good for chasing. Best with dogs about his own size (Moose is 60 lbs). Moose is athletic and LOVES to go hiking - would also make a good jogging partner. LOVES to ride in the car and just generally hang out with his humans. He also easily transitions to couch potato mode. Moose is housebroken & crate trained. He will jump a 4' fence so a home with either a privacy fence or no fence (leashwalking) would be best. Moose has been vaccinated, microchipped & neutered & is ready for a home that can make a lifetime commitment to him. Please fill out an application or email for more info.

Adoption fee $165.