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 A Local Foster Home
Parker is a goofy boy who will greet you with a full-body wiggle. He will definitely show you his belly and invite you to play. Parker loves outdoor activities like playing fetch, tug, or going for long walks.
If you spend one-on-one time with Parker in his room, you’ll get yourself a face full of kisses. He’s not a shy boy when it comes to affection.
Parker knows a few basic commands, is food motivated, and is eager follow your direction to learn more. Parker is house-trained and well-behaved in a home setting.
Other Dogs
He has successfully played with others, but right now Parker needs a quiet break from other canines. The shelter setting was too stressful for Parker and he was starting to display reactivity toward other dogs.
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 is dog selective - he has successfully been on walks with other dogs after a slow introduction.
Cats
No cats
Bo is a medium-energy boy who finds playful moments & snuggly moments equally important. He loves to romp after a tennis ball in the yard and play with both people & dogs but cuddle sessions are at the top of his list of favorite things!
Bo is food motivated, loves to make his people happy, and is ready to learn new things with his forever family.
Bo is house-trained but crate time can be stressful for him. He gets anxious when left alone in the crate for too long so he will need a patient, kind family who will give Bo time to adjust to a new schedule.
Other Dogs
Dog social - he has a dog pal at the shelter right now. He likes to play chase and wrestle!
Cats
No cats
Other Dogs
Dog social - she plays nicely with others. She has had a few dog friends at our shelter and is non-reactive when on walks.
Cats
Annabelle has not been tested with cats but we predict that she would not be good with them...she enjoys watching the bunnies in the back yard a little too much and displayed prey drive toward a small dog that we tried to introduce her to.
Raven is a social butterfly with her humans…she has never met a stranger! She has an infectious happiness about her – her whole body wiggles and her tail never stops.
Raven occasionally whines in her crate when she sees people. She just wants to be a part of the action! Otherwise, she settles nicely in her crate and will occupy herself with a chew toy.
Once she’s out in the yard, she loves to do some zoomies, roll over for belly rubs, and dish out the kisses.
Raven loves fun training sessions and is eager to please when learning new tricks! She knows how to sit and is learning to lay down. She’s going to be a lovable, snuggly, energetic companion.
Other Dogs
We've introduced Raven to a male pup here at Lighthouse. Raven came on pretty strong but ended up enjoying a game of chase. She is on the dominant side so a more submissive playmate might be best.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Bruin’s had quite the journey, starting off in rough shape but now showing his silly, affectionate side to our volunteers! He’s a real cuddle bug once he warms up to you, especially if there’s a tennis ball involved for some outdoor fun.
He’s still shy & wary around new folks and tends to stick close to his favorite humans for comfort, which is super cute but can make him anxious when they’re not around. This little dude needs to work more on some confidence building so he can learn to be an independent, happy pup!
Bruin is a smart boy and quick to learn new things especially if you incorporate a little bit of training into his play sessions.
Now, he’s ready for his forever family – a person or family who’ll appreciate his sweet, affectionate nature and give him the patience he deserves. An all-adult home where he can continue to blossom would be perfect for him.
Other Dogs
Dog social - He has enjoyed playing with every dog we've introduced him to. He likes to chase (he's super fast!) and wrestle. He plays best with dogs who match his energy level.
Cats
Bruin was on a volunteer transport to get from NC to MA. About half way through the trip, the dogs sleep over at a volunteer's house before heading the rest of the way the next day. At Bruin's sleepover, the home had cats and he did well with them.
Now that Bruin has settled in here at Lighthouse, we tested him with the cats here. He was curious and investigated them. He may want to play with cats so he could live with cats that will tolerate that or put him in his place 😂
Wren is a total sweetheart. She’s very affectionate and cuddly so in an attempt to be as close to you as possible, she may jump up to say hello. We’ll be working on those greeting manners but luckily in the meantime, she is very gentle about it! Wren learns new things quickly.
Wren’s silly side comes out when you play with her especially if you have a tennis ball for her to chase after or a rope toy for her to throw around. She is a goofy hound that will make you laugh.
Wren is still learning the ropes when it comes to accidents indoors. With patience and consistency, she’ll get it!
True to her hound nature, Wren isn’t afraid to voice her opinions 😂 but we’re thinking that once she is in a home setting with less commotion, she’ll be much quieter.
Other Dogs
Dog social - loves to wrestle!
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
- In A Local Foster Home
Bambi is goofy, silly, hilarious…basically, any word that means she’ll keep you laughing!
She’s an outgoing, sweet pup with the volunteers. She may need to work on her manners (she jumps up to say hello) but she is food-motivated and eager to make people happy so she should learn quickly with some consistency in her forever home!
This girl’s tail is always wagging. She is generally quiet in her crate unless she is feeling playful…then, she’ll “talk” to us, roll around in her crate, and show us her belly.
Bambi would love a forever family that will take her on fun adventures but one that also prioritizes some snuggle time. She will need to work on her house training.
Other Dogs
Dog social - she plays with another pup at our shelter. She loves to romp with others and doesn't mind some rough wrestling either.
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Meet Freckles, the ultimate hound adventurer! This sniff-happy pup lives for outdoor fun and long walks, though she will need to learn leash manners (she’s got a nose for every scent!).
She is quiet in her room for the majority of the day as long as there isn’t too much hustle and bustle going on! If there is a lot of commotion, that’s when she will let out her hound howl. Otherwise, you’ll find her nestled in her bed with a pile of blankets.
Freckles was in a home for about 3 weeks and returned due to no fault of her own but it did allow us to learn a little more about Freckles! Her former adopters let us know that she is house-trained and well-behaved in a home setting. They have grandchildren (ages 6+) and Freckles was friendly when they visited.
In addition to being house-trained, Freckles is crate-trained and knows how to sit.
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
No cats
Sawyer is a large Labrador retriever mix that loves people and warms up very quickly. Our volunteers say he seeks cuddles when in the play yard and does the doggy lean into them whenever he can.
When Sawyer’s original owner lost their housing, another family took him in temporarily. He was then surrendered to a shelter in SC when his new family felt they couldn’t provide the exercise that a fun, goofy guy like Sawyer needs. He is overweight so he will really benefit from daily exercise & playtime.
We suspect that Sawyer hasn’t spent much time exploring new places. He likely spent the majority of his life sheltered in a home and his own backyard. Sawyer would like a forever family that will show him new places and work on loose leash walking! When in new places, Sawyer needs guidance from a kind, confident person to show him the way and help him process the new environment full of new smells, sounds and sights!
This gentleman is crate and house-trained.
Other Dogs
The family who had Sawyer stated that he is docile with other dogs despite his size.
Cats
He has lived in a home with cats. His previous family said that he playfully chased the cats in their home so dog-savvy cats may be best. We can test him again at our shelter as well.
- 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.
Meet Redmond, the heart-stealer with a golden coat and the personality to match. This boy forms a fast friendship with everyone he meets, greeting them with a wagging tail!
He loves to be outdoors whether that means playing in the yard or going on a long walk with a volunteer to explore new places.
Redmond is extremely well-behaved in his crate. When he’s not outside, you can almost always find him in a deep sleep in his crate…recharging for his next adventure!
Other Dogs
Dog social - Redmond was in boarding at a daycare before he was transported to us in Massachusetts. He did well with all of the pups there. When playing with a dog one-on-one in our yard he plays rough and isn't afraid to get rowdy! He does best with dogs that can keep up with his energetic play style.
Cats
Redmond was tested with cats before he arrived at our shelter. He appeared to be playful with them. We can test Redmond with cats at our shelter too if you have cats and would like to take Redmond home.
Puddin Pop is a spunky little charmer with a zest for life that’s as irresistible as her name!
Puddin Pop always has a spring in her step. She’s got the energy for a game of tug and loves to play chase with other pups but when indoors, she settles very nicely. She rarely makes a peep and doesn’t have accidents in her crate.
Puddin Pop adores her walks and can even make a rainy day fun – she’ll splash in every puddle she sees. Anyone looking for a water dog?!
During play time, Puddin can get mouthy when overstimulated so she is likely not the best fit for young kids but could be a lot of fun for teenagers. The good news is that she is enthusiastic about training and a quick learner! Puddin Pop knows how to sit and is learning how to lay down. With consistency in a forever home, her mouthy play behavior should improve!
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Adena might still be growing, but she’s convinced she’s the perfect size for a lap dog. She’s all about the snuggles. When she’s not cozying up in your lap, Adena’s burning off her energy by racing around the yard with a serious case of the zoomies.
Adena is incredibly smart and responsive. She is food-motivated which makes her training sessions both fun and easy! She’s already mastered sit and lay down and stays put until she hears her release word. She is eager to learn and ready to tackle new commands and tricks that can make her humans happy.
Adena is looking for her forever adventure partner!
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
Bio coming soon!
Other Dogs
Dog social - Kentucky has been tested with a female pup at our shelter and he did really well. He enjoyed chasing and light wrestling sessions. Kentucky isn't a non-stop player. He takes breaks during play which is a sign of having great social skills and manners!
Cats
Unknown - he can be tested
- Adoption Pending
Bio coming soon!
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
Unknown - he can be tested
Bio coming soon!
Other Dogs
Dog social
Cats
Unknown - she can be tested
- Adoption Pending
Dennis loves to bask in the attention of humans! When he’s not prancing around our play yard, you can find him snuggled up in the lap of our volunteers, and enjoying every minute of it!
It’s so cute how he frolics around, leaping and bouncing all over! He always has a spring in his step.
Dennis is a playful pup, whether it be with people or other dogs. If you’ve got a tennis ball, Dennis is ready to play!
When Dennis is in his crate, he settles down nicely and is quiet for most of the day.
Other Dogs
Dog social - he makes new friends easily!
Cats
Dennis was tested with cats once at our shelter. He wanted to play with the cats and didn't quite understand what hissing or a cat smacking him meant 😂 We don't think he would intentionally hurt a cat but his rambunctious behavior around them may annoy them! Dennis should live in a cat-free home or a home with a dog-savvy cat and a lot of guidance and structure to teach him boundaries around them.
- Adoption Pending
Baby & Maize are true puppies they love everyone and everything! They can be a bit timid at first but every day here they seem to be opening up more! They are very smart and already know sit and are potty trained. They do get into things, mostly because they are curious but are quick to release and can be easily redirected.
They give the best puppy snuggles and kisses (just ask our volunteers!)
Baby is the bigger of the two and appears to have some more confidence.
THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE ADOPTED TOGETHER and we would prefer them to go to separate homes.
Other Dogs
Dog social - she gets along great with her sister.
Cats
Cat friendly
Baby & Maize are true puppies they love everyone and everything! They can be a bit timid at first but every day here they seem to be opening up more! They are very smart and already know sit and are potty trained. They do get into things, mostly because they are curious but are quick to release and can be easily redirected.
They give the best puppy snuggles and kisses (just ask our volunteers!)
Maize is the smaller of the two and appears to o be a bit shyer!
THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE ADOPTED TOGETHER and we would prefer them to go to separate homes.
Other Dogs
Dog social - she gets along great with her sister.
Cats
Cat friendly - during her cat test she was submissive and gently approached the cat. She was nervous and polite.
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?
Visit petfinder.com or adoptapet.com. Both sites allow you to filter your search by age, breed, size, etc. Adoptable dogs who match what you’re looking for will pop up.
