Tabby

Nemo is a sweet, shy boy who transforms into a cuddle bug once he feels safe and loved! Initially reserved, Nemo soon reveals his affectionate side, often jumping onto the bed to join nap time with his favorite humans. This chill little guy

Nemo

Ruff Start Rescue

Guinea Pig

Sweetpea lives up to her name and loves to snuggle with her people.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sweetpea likes to watch for you and when she sees you coming, she will run to her food bowl to let you know she would appreciate it if you would refresh her wate

Sweetpea

Labrador Retriever


Hi! My name is Peach, and I&rsquo;m starting to settle in after spending a week with my foster family. I&rsquo;m still a bit nervous when I meet new people&mdash;especially men&mdash;so I need some time to feel comfortable and safe with ne

Peach

Hi, I&rsquo;m&nbsp;Kismet, and if you&rsquo;re looking for a goofy, affectionate best friend with a big personality and an even bigger heart&hellip; well, that might just be destiny.

I&rsquo;m a friendly girl who loves my people&nbsp;hard.

Kismet

Pit Bull Terrier

Amber had a rough start to life and has some scars from life on the streets but now that she&rsquo;s learning that humans are safe she&rsquo;s really beginning to open up. &nbsp;Once she knows you&rsquo;re safe she&rsquo;ll reward you with 

Amber

Princess is the sweetest and most loyal dog I have ever met. She loves being with us as much as possible and never has us out of her sight. We would love to find her a home where someone can spend a lot of time with her.

Princess wags her 

Princess

Shepherd


Meet Moose!

Moose is a sweet, devoted, and energetic girl who loves attention, pets, and playtime. She is incredibly smart and driven, picking up new cues, tricks, and commands quickly. Moose enjoys chasing balls (just be ready to trade f

Mrs. Moose

Meet Auger!

Auger is a sweet, 2-year-old rescue beauty with a mostly white coat accented by adorable brown tabby patches. She was originally bottle-fed as a tiny kitten and found a loving home early in life, but through no fault of her own

Auger

Domestic Long Hair

*This animal is a part of our &ldquo;Seniors for Seniors&rdquo; program where we offer senior adopters an opportunity to adopt an eligible pet at a discounted fee.* 

Hello, I&#39;m Ellie. I&rsquo;m an older lady with a lot of love left to 

Ellie

Chihuahua



I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here!





Sparkle aka Olive is from Texas. If you are interested in getting to know this a

Sparkle

Domestic Short Hair

Dutchess is a very wise cat and is good at communicating her needs with a meow, followed by leading you to the place she wants to draw your attention to, be it her food/water dish or litter box.

Dutchess&nbsp;needs to develop trust before 

Duchess

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Meet Ayla &ndash; Your Next Adventure Buddy!

This sweet and cuddly girl is bursting with potential and love to give. She thrives on affection (and treats!) and shows all the signs of being a quick and eager learner. With the right structur

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