Adoptable Dogs
Before you fall in love with one of our dogs (its difficult not to), have you filled out an application? At this time, visitors at our shelter are limited to those who have submitted an app.
- In Urgent Need of Foster or Adopter
Introducing Garrick – a true diamond in the rough! Garrick has the potential to be a wonderful companion and is just waiting for someone to believe in him. The hustle and bustle of the shelter is overwhelming for him. In the right foster home, with your unconditional love and support, Garrick will flourish. Adopting or fostering him is a chance to make a positive impact in the life of a dog in true need.
Once Garrick trusts you, his silly, playful, and loving personality comes out. He is slow to trust humans but we have found that in a calm home setting where he feels safe, he is a completely different dog. One of our volunteers has taken Garrick home several times to give him a break from the stress of the shelter. In her home, Garrick enjoyed sunbathing, playing with her resident dogs, and following her around the house like a shadow. He didn’t show any of the anxious behaviors that we see at the shelter.
He was also successful in the foster home he was in just before being transported north so we feel confident that in the right foster home, he will get the opportunity to be the good boy we know he is.
Garrick is food motivated, loves toys (especially stuffy squeaky ones!) and is ready for his new life.
Other Dogs
Garrick likes to wrestle with other dogs, play a good game of chase, and shares his toys nicely with others. Garrick would benefit from living with another dog who is playful & confident so Garrick can follow their lead and learn how to be a confident boy too.
Cats
Garrick has seen cats at our volunteer's home that takes him to her house for visits. He was non-reactive when seeing the cat from a distance. We can test him more up close & personal if you have cats and want to give Garrick a chance!
Introducing Ariel – the perfect balance of “outdoorsy” and “Netflix and chill.” This pup is all about chasing after toys and exploring new places on walks, but also loves winding down with her humans for some cuddle time.
She may be a little shy around some new people, but once you earn her trust (which doesn’t take long!), she’s a velcro dog through and through. And let’s not forget those gentle kisses! She’s a smarty-pants too, always eager to please for a treat.
Ariel LOVES to learn new things and training is helping her a lot with her confidence! She knows how to walk nicely on a leash, knows how to sit, lay down, and place. She catches on to new things quickly! She’d love a forever person or family that will continue to train her as it genuinely makes her happy ❤️
Her previous foster family says she’s already house trained. She is also crate trained.
All in all, Ariel is looking for a loving family who can give her the patience she needs to feel right at home. Apply now, and get ready for some serious snuggle sessions.
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Other Dogs
Ariel used to live with another dog before her owner passed away. The two of them ended up at a high-intake shelter in the south and Lighthouse pulled them both. Her brother found his forever home, and now Ariel is patiently waiting for hers!
Ariel can be reactive toward other dogs when on leash. We're working on this with a trainer and Ariel is learning super fast.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Kita is a spunky, energetic girl with a pure zest for life. She is up for any adventure. If you’re looking for a hiking partner, Kita is ready!
Her favorite activity outdoors is chasing after toys and showing affection toward the humans! Kita is a confident, outgoing girl who has never met a stranger. She is excited to be meet anyone new and may greet you with a big hug (or several hugs). She’ll need to work on her manners.
When spending one-on-one time with Kita, she is receptive to manners training and she is ready to make her humans happy.
Other Dogs
Dog social - she loves to play chase and wrestle with other dogs.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
- In A Local Foster Home
Zoe is a beautiful, sweet girl who is house trained and crate trained. She is super athletic, agile & smart! She loves to be outside playing fetch or going on long walks but settles nicely inside for down time and cuddling.
She is incredibly devoted & loyal to her people. When she sees someone that she loves, her little nub tail doesn’t stop wagging and all she wants to do is for you to say hi to her and welcome her into your lap. Once you have her trust, there is no turning back! She is loyal and will always greet you with a smile on her face.
Zoe was insecure about meeting new people when she first arrived at Lighthouse. She has gotten much more confident with strangers but her forever family should still be considerate and aware of her feelings when she meets someone new.
Training
Zoe has been to professional training so she knows commands such as sit, down, stay, come and also knows some fun ones like how to give a high five. She's a happy girl when she gets to show off her tricks & quickly learns new ones.
Other Dogs
Zoe has made a lot of dog friends at Lighthouse (loves to play chase!) but it's all on her own terms - she appreciates a slow intro and she will let the other dogs know that she is the queen so she plays best with dogs who accept corrections.
Cats
Zoe has lived with a cat before but she does chase. If she were to live with a cat, they would need to be very dog-savvy.
Patch is a charming, lover boy. He likes to be close to his people for cuddling & kisses but also has a playful side to him where he enjoys a good game of fetch.
Patch didn’t have the easiest start to life. He was emaciated and in rough shape when he was first rescued which explains why he is so food motivated now! He knows how to sit and should learn new tricks quickly!
Crate time is stressful for Patch. We have given him his own room where he can be left loose throughout the day and he is much happier that way. He adorably peeks out of his room window when we pass by, patiently waiting for his turn to go outside and play!
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
Unknown - he can be tested
Roxy is a sweet & loyal girl. Once she bonds with you, she’ll dish out the kisses, ask for belly rubs and cuddle.
She arrived with her sister who she loved to play outdoors with. Her sister has found her forever home and Roxy is ready for her turn!
Training
Roxy doesn't like to brag about her skills but WE do so here it goes! Roxy is house-trained, crate-trained and masters many commands: heel, sit, stay, down, come & place. She knows a few silly commands too such as give paw, roll over & sit pretty.
Don't tell the other dogs but Roxy is one of our senior volunteer's most favorite dogs in the house 🤫 They've taken her to Lowe's to pick up shelter supplies, they've taken her to the beach where she enjoyed putting her paws in the water and walking along the shore, and Roxy's favorite place to walk & train is the bike path.
Roxy used to struggle in situations like this due to insecurity but has come a long way! She loves people but was previously reactive toward other dogs while on walks. Now that she's been through training & knows that her humans will help her make smart decisions, she's really shaped into the best girl. Whoever adopts Roxy will have themselves a smart, lovable, loyal companion & co-pilot.
Other Dogs
Roxy will probably thrive best as an only dog for now but we are open to exploring other options for the right person and situation. No small dogs.
Cats
No cats.
Pants is a graceful, beauty queen. When you watch her trot around the yard and play with her dog friends, its really like she is floating!
Her favorite activities are chasing tennis balls, throwing rope toys around, and wrestling & playing chase with her best dog friends. She also loves to get attention from volunteers and appreciates a good booty scratch and belly rub.
Pants doesn’t LOVE to be crated (she will bark & chew her bedding) however, she does not have accidents in her crate. We think that once she is out of the shelter setting and less confined, she will feel her best.
Pants walks really well on a leash and is a quick learner. She knows how to place, sit, and lay down and is always eager to learn more.
Other Dogs
Pants seems to prefer submissive males as her play pals. She has an alpha personality. She would thrive as an only dog being the queen of the household or could live with a compatible male dog.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Lula is pure puppy! She is silly, wiggly, happy and playful.
She loves attention from the humans (even likes being held like a baby!) but she also adores playing with toys, especially chasing after a tennis ball or making a stuffy toy squeak!
Of course, being a young pup who is eager for attention, she will need to work on her manners. Lula is food motivated & loves her people so she is absolutely ready to learn new things!
Other Dogs
Lula likes other dogs and was in a foster home in SC with other pups (one of them was her brother!). While she likes other dogs, she does not like sharing toys or bowls with them. It would be best if Lula was the only dog in the home but that doesn't mean she won't want to meet dogs while out and about!
Cats
No cats
You ready to meet the cutest little dude in the world?! Say hi to Dobby – the king of all things silly and playful! Seriously, this little guy brings the fun wherever he goes.
With his medium-energy level, he’s ready for any adventure but settles down nicely when it’s time to chill.
Dobby is well-behaved in his crate. He doesn’t chew or have accidents!
Other Dogs
Dog social - he has easily made friends at the shelter and has been to doggie daycare
Cats
Unknown - he can be tested
Cole is looking for his next new best pal! He’s spunky and fun and loves to play fetch. Even though he is a higher-energy boy outdoors, he settles so nicely in his room. He’ll occupy himself with a toy or cuddle up in his bed and wait patiently for his turn to go outside. He’d make a great companion for someone who is looking for a copilot for all of their adventures but wants a snuggle buddy at night.
Cole is an affectionate boy who has no shame in showing off his belly for a good belly rub!
Cole loves every human that he meets but shouldn’t live with small children as he can be jumpy when he’s really excited to see his people.
Cole has his own room so he is left loose throughout the day without having any accidents. We crate him overnight and he does great in a crate as well.
He is quiet all day unless he can hear that his favorite dog walker is at the shelter!
Other Dogs
Cole made a new dog friend! When we first got Cole, he wasn't super thrilled with being around other dogs. Two of our dog walkers have been working a lot with Cole to get him feeling more comfortable with other dogs and the hard work has paid off! Cole went on a walk with the dog walker's dog and they became best buddies! They were kissing each other all over and enjoyed some wrestling & chasing in the yard. At this point we'd describe Cole as dog selective and will likely do best as an only dog for now.
Cats
No cats
Bowie is a sweet, medium-energy boy. He loves to romp around the yard with a toy or chase after his dog buddy, but also takes the time to sit by his people to receive pets and give kisses.
He was a little bashful when he first arrived but he has settled in nicely. He can still be reserved at times when meeting new people. With some treats and a little bit of play time with him, he’ll come around and show you his sweet and silly side.
Bowie is loving, gentle & a happy boy when he feels safe. He feels safe in a home setting and even at the shelter but when going on adventures or for walks in the park, he is afraid of the outside world 😔 His tail tucks between his legs and he wants to leave. When encountering other dogs on walks, he is reactive toward them. We think this is due to already being afraid of his surroundings. Bowie needs a forever home that will help him with his confidence and show him that the world isn’t as scary as he thinks it is.
Other Dogs
When off leash with a dog, Bowie likes to play chase, shares toys nicely with others, and will engage in some wrestling too.
Cats
Bowie has been tested with cats and was afraid of them. He could likely live with dog-savvy cats.
Kelby’s first love? That would most definitely be food. But he enjoys bum scratches and belly rubs from his favorite humans, too.
Kelby was very overweight but our volunteers have worked hard to keep Kelby on an excellent exercise plan & diet! He’s lost 20+ pounds and while on his weight loss journey, our volunteers helped Kelby discover how much he loves adventures! He’s a low energy guy but he still enjoys hitting the trails or just going for casual walks around the town.
When Kelby is at the shelter and not out exploring with a dog walker, you can catch him sunbathing in our backyard.
Other Dogs
Dog social - Kelby has been on walks with dogs of all energy levels. When off leash with a dog in the backyard, he'd probably prefer lower energy dogs like himself.
Cats
Cat friendly - Kelby has previously lived with a cat.
- In A Local Foster Home
Paris is the ultimate best friend. She is an expert couch potato. She will gladly lay her head on you while you watch your favorite show or read a long book. Do you work from home? She’ll just lay beside you and keep you company during those long zoom meetings. If you don’t work from home, she is perfectly fine curled up on her bed or couch.
While she has perfected relaxation, she also loves her walks! She’s content when she can sniff out all the amazing things outside in the neighborhood, just watch out for those pesky cats and squirrels as this is the only time she pulls on leash. She’ll also give you a good laugh as the goofball she is when she tries to catch tennis balls and run in circles in the yard.
Paris would love to keep you company at night, snuggled up next to you in bed. However, she’s perfectly happy in her crate all night and doesn’t make a peep. She just requests a nice, cushy bed for the crate so she can have sweet dreams.
Paris never chews or tears up anything in the house unless, of course, she finds a squeaker inside a toy. Then it’s game over until she can put an end to the noise! She’s a playful pup and is just looking for her new best friend.
Paris has been in a foster home with a young child. She has been easygoing and doesn’t seem to be bothered by children. She doesn’t engage much with them and just prefers to lay next to her person.
Other Dogs
Dog social/Dog neutral - Paris has lived with other dogs in the past and has coexisted with others in the yard at the shelter
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Henrietta is a timid lady but there is a sweet, goofy girl under her shy exterior.
It’s taken some time for Henrietta to settle in here and feel safe but she is coming around very nicely! New people and loud noises still scare her but if you were to watch Henrietta in the yard without her knowing, you’d be able to watch her do zoomies in the yard with enthusiasm.
She finds comfort in other pups. When she’s with a dog friend, she is more likely to start up her zoomies and be curious about playing with toys and just be a happy dog!
Henrietta is very well-behaved in her crate – she rarely barks and never has accidents.
Other Dogs
Dog social - she would thrive in a home with another dog for her to play with and learn from.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Tyrone is a silly, always happy, forever-wiggling pup. He adores attention from humans and will offer endless kisses if you let him.
He loves to be out in our play yard chasing after toys, asking for belly rubs, and romping around with a dog friend.
Tyrone would make a great adventure partner but he also hopes you make time for a few snuggle sessions throughout the day.
This boy will typically greet you by jumping as he’s eager for your attention but with a little bit of consistency he should learn quickly. He already knows how to sit and is ready to learn more.
Other Dogs
Dog social - he has lived with dogs previously and loves to play. He enjoys wrestling, chasing, and kissing dogs right on the face!
Cats
Tyrone was tested with a cat at the shelter he came from in SC. They reported he was not interested in the tester cat. We could test him here again at our shelter if you have cats and want to take Tyrone home.
Hank is a medium energy boy who loves to be out in the play yard with his dog friend and volunteers. He has never met a stranger! He is happy to say hello to anyone new and is ready to soak up any attention he can get.
Hank has the energy level for adventures and playing in the yard, but knows when it’s time to settle down and just hang out. He enjoys being close to his people for pets and cuddling.
Hank is crate trained. If there is a lot of commotion or dogs passing by, he will bark but is otherwise quiet and never has accidents.
Other Dogs
Dog social - he has a dog friend at our shelter.
Cats
Hank was tested with a cat at the shelter he came from in SC. They reported he was non-reactive toward the tester cat. We could test him again here at our shelter if you have cats and want to adopt Hank.
Angel
57 lb. male
Foxhound
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- Senior Boy Seeking Foster or Foster-to-Adopt Home
Angel's Medical Needs:
Angel is on a prescription diet and is on daily medication. He also receives subcutaneous fluids 2 times per week. He will need a foster home that has done this before or is comfortable learning. It is easy to learn and we will show you how! A few of us have had kidney pets of our own and are here to help and provide guidance. His ideal foster home will be reasonably local as he will need to go to follow-up appointments at the vet office in Dartmouth, MA.
Other Things To Note:
Angel will do best in a foster home that is home often. He needs to go outside frequently to go to the bathroom, especially on days when he gets his fluids. His foster home will be okay with accidents in the home. We don’t know what Angel’s past was like. He has healed pressure sores and a few scars. This may be his first time being in a home setting.
Other Dogs
Dog social - whenever we let Angel out of his room, he likes to say hi to all of his neighbors. He's been in the yard with multiple dogs and their company makes him really happy. He'll occasionally engage in light chasing but mostly just coexists with other dogs.
Cats
Unknown - he can be tested
Our dog adoption program focuses on adult & senior dogs.
We do not have puppies or small dogs.
Where can I adopt a puppy or small dog?
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