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44 dogs, cats and other pets waiting for a home within 25 miles of Gainesville. Updated twice a day.
Hawthorne4 Months 1 Day · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsSpecial needs
Say hello to Hawthorne, a 4-month old lab-mix! He and his brother were found at the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead. Hawthorne is a very smart, crate trained lover boy who already knows how to sit and lie down! He loves to run laps and play fetch (even though his brother would rather play tug of war). While he's a bit of a homebody, you know Hawthorne always be there when you return with the biggest puppy dog eyes known to humankind!
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Boulware4 Months 1 Day · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogs
Say bonjour to Boulware, a 4-month-old pup who was found near Boulware Springs along with his brother. He's great on and off leash and loves to explore, so Boulware would make a great walking buddy! While he may be a slow learner, once he gets it, he's GOT it. In the meantime, he sits really well and will hop right in his crate as soon as you say "place!" Do you like to play tug of war? He'll probably win!
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Maggie May13 Years 5 Months · Female · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with dogsHouse-trainedSpecial needs
Meet Maggie. This mature awesome gal ended up at the shelter when her human passed away. Maggie was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor between one of her rear leg toes. Because of her age a conservative approach has been followed. Under this approach her tumor has shrunk significantly, and Maggie continues to live her best retirement life. Maggie's foster mom reports that Maggie is "just so much fun". Maggie has a knack for reminding her foster about mealtime especially when the "service" is late! Maggie loves belly rubs, playing with toys, cuddling, and car rides. Maggie loves to help out in the garden. Also, apparently earth worms are a delicacy (we will let you figure that one out!) Maggie …
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Sweet Pea1 Year 1 Month · Female · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsHouse-trained
Sweet Pea is a SWEET pup; her name fits her perfectly. She is eager to please treat motivated, knows basic commands like sit, lay down and spin! Also, foster mom reports that potty training is progressing and so far, very minimal accidents and she is catching on quick! Sweet Pea is super smart! She is great on a leash... unless she sees a lizard, she might try to run after it, otherwise she does not pull! She is great with other dogs! She loves to sunbathe and roll over on her back for some belly rubs. She is a good mix of energy and chill. She will have little spurts of energy will play and run, but shortly after she will be ready for a nap and some cuddles. She is a really great dog and wi…
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Moon4 Months 11 Days · Female · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogs
This sweet girl is a playful, independent little lovebug who is always ready for fun, cuddles, and making new friends! Luna does wonderfully with kids and has a fun personality that will keep you smiling. She’s still working on her house training and learning the proper way to meet and socialize with other dogs. She hasn’t been tested with cats yet, but she’s eager to learn and would love a family willing to continue helping her grow!
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Missy Zelda (FL)Senior · Female · Maltese (medium coat)Chattanooga, TN · 7.2 miAdoption Fee: $300 Meet Missy Zelda! Missy Zelda is a sweet 9-year-old Maltese weighing about 9 pounds, and she is ready to find the loving forever family she deserves! She is currently being fostered in Gainesville, Florida. Missy came to us as an owner surrender after her family was no longer able to care for her. She arrived in rough shape, but with some much-needed TLC, she is doing so much better! Today, she is safe, very loved in her foster home, and ready to begin the next chapter of her life with a family who will adore her just as she is. Missy is a special senior girl with some long-term health considerations, so her future family will need to be comfortable continuing to give her …
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue · Chattanooga, TN · 7.2 mi
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Charlotte Webb2 Years 9 Months · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsHouse-trained
Meet Charlotte. Lover of all humans. Charlotte is eager to please and has started training in basic obedience and beginner agility. She is toy driven and food driven. She loves to nuzzle her head against your hand. She loves walks and being outside, but she also knows when it is time to lay down and relax. Charlotte also thinks she is a lap dog. All around fun gal awaits.
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Crouton (FL)Senior · Male · Maltese / Coton de Tulear / Mixed (short coat)Chattanooga, TN · 7.2 miSpecial needs
Adoption fee: $125.00 Crouton is about 13 years old and weigh 17 pounds, he is a very sweet and loving fella, he is almost totally deaf, but he can hear and respond to very loud noises. Crouton has a lot of health issues, so he will need a home that is willing to see him through any flareups and be okay with the cost. He is partially housetrained, and may need to wear belly bands (male diapers), he tolerates them well, they need to be changed many times a day. A person can choose to not use them if they want, but he will lift his leg and mark. A supply of the belly bands and pads will be provided at the time of adoption, that will be enough to last a week or more. He enjoys to go outside, so…
Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue · Chattanooga, TN · 7.2 mi
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Chopper II7 Years 3 Months · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsHouse-trained
Chopper isn’t just a dog; he’s a whirlwind of fun and energy packed into one adorable, four-legged dynamo! Whether you call him a tornado, a hurricane, or a cannonball on legs, one thing’s for sure: Chopper is a force of nature you’ll instantly fall in love with. Three years ago, Chopper faced a tough start with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus. Thanks to life-saving surgery, this resilient boy is now healthier than ever—and he’s making up for lost time with all the zest he can muster! Affectionately nicknamed “Chops,” this goofball is dog- and people-friendly, loves romping in the yard, and will keep you laughing with his antics. If you’re looking for a loyal, high-energy b…
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Rocky II2 Years 5 Months · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsHouse-trained
Rocky is one of the happiest dog's we have ever met. Rocky loves to play with toys and other dogs. Once he has played hard, he will rest at your feet or lay quietly in his crate. The perfect lifetime companion awaits!
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Plato2 Years 7 Months · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsHouse-trained
Meet Plato, smart as a whip, athletic as an Olympian and handsome like a movie star. This great dog will stop traffic wherever you go! A game of fetch is like heaven to him. Toss the ball in the air and Plato will do his gymnastics jackknife move. It is really amazing. Plato's basic training is completed; he is now working on refining those skills. Plato is ready for you to adopt!
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Binks2 Years 4 Months · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogsGood with catsHouse-trainedSpecial needs
Meet our very special boy, Binks. We might never know about his past, but we are making sure his future is bright. Binks is the ambassador of resilience. A trait we see in many of our abused dog cases. Binks is uber friendly to humans, dogs and cats. His past will not stop him from living his best dog life! Are you ready to meet this super dog?
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Hank8 Months · Male · Unknown breed (short coat)Gainesville, FL · 3.1 miGood with kidsGood with dogs
Meet Hank, a.k.a. Hank the Tank. Hank is four months old now and is a very chill guy. He loves playing with his four brothers outside; the always fun rolling in dirt; and of course, sunbathing when the weather is sunny. Beware on laundry days. Hank has this playful fetish of running around with clothes he finds. Sometimes you will find wet paw prints in the bathtub because Hank likes to jump in and out of the tub. Hank has an athletic build but don't let that fool you as he likes to nap on the couch too. Hank is like a fraternity brother who is friends with anyone and everyone. This bro will make a great lifetime companion.
Plenty of Pit Bulls · Gainesville, FL · 3.1 mi
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Storm5 Months 17 Days · Female · Siberian Husky / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Daniel5 Months 6 Days · Male · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Chucky1 Year · Female · Black Mouth Cur / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Nevaeh2 Years 8 Months · Female · Catahoula Leopard Dog (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miHey there, I'm Nevaeh! Spending time with me is like...my name spelled backwards - heaven! It's easy to see that I'm a beauty, but what you might not know is that I'm also SO affectionate with my people. I can be shy with new people, mainly men, which is why I may seem barky in my kennel, but I do warm up with a few treats. I'm dog friendly and have enjoyed spending time in playgroups, and I've also recently discovered I like water! I wade around in the kiddie pool to cool down after some zoomies. I know sit and have been working on paw and leash manners (I walk quite well on the leash now!). Please let me show you what a sweet girl I am - ask to meet me today!
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Yum Yum15 Years · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Misty15 Years 3 Months · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Sasha3 Years · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Hershey9 Years · Male · Siamese / Snowshoe / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Bosco1 Year 3 Months · Male · Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miIn the market for a distinguished gentleman? Hello, I am Bosco. I am a VERY dashing boy with eyes you canât help but gaze into. Iâm a big boy and have my moments of wanting to zoom about, but Iâm a well-behaved boy and quite gentle. I lived with another dog previously and did well with her, and I havenât seemed to mind the other dogs Iâve met in passing either. After we go for a walk, Iâm content to curl up on my bed and chew on a Bully Stick or play with my toys. I love soft toys and will use them as a pillow while I nap. I do know sit, but I can get pretty excited when the biscuits come out and might be a little bouncy, then Iâm right back to my chill self. I do respond to my…
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Clarice1 Year · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Pumpkin Spice7 Years · Female · Rhodesian Ridgeback (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Tj2 Years · Male · Boxer / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Mars Bar3 Years 6 Months · Male · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Pup Pup7 Years 4 Months · Male · American Bulldog (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Sprinkles1 Year · Female · Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Toblerone9 Years · Male · Siamese / Snowshoe / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Kitkat6 Years · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Cadbury2 Years · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Nestle7 Years · Male · Snowshoe / Siamese / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Ana6 Months · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Leah6 Months · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Muneca8 Years 5 Months · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Sunny3 Years 2 Months · Male · Black Mouth Cur (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miImagine sitting by the ocean, sipping a margarita and just enjoying life. Thatâs literally what spending time with me is like! Iâm Margarita, and Iâm so easy to spend time with. Iâm just a puppy at only 7 months old, so I still need to finish the basic puppy training stuff like potty training, but Iâve been working on sit, down, paw, and Iâve spent some time in a home working on my manners. I do enjoy the kiddie pools and will wade around on a hot day. I have made a few doggy friends, but Iâm also content to just play with toys and relax on my own or with my person. Let me show you what a sweet girl I am!
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Zelda6 Years · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Meredith6 Years · Female · Manx (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Tucker5 Years · Male · Bulldog (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Kendra1 Year · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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Sherlock1 Year · Male · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miSherlock Bones here trying to uncover the mystery of...why I haven't been adopted yet! I'm Sherlock, and I have a wonderful personality to match my devilishly handsome looks. I'm a medium to high energy boy who will gladly go jogging with you or romp around with my puppy pals. I will chase toys (still working on bringing them back, the fun is in the chase!), and I've been working on all my commands like sit, down, and come. I'm young and fired up, ready to learn! Ask the staff to meet me today!
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Zeke1 Year · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 miAlachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
(352) 264-6870 · EmailRocky1 Month 26 Days · Male · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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(352) 264-6870 · EmailSalem1 Month 26 Days · Male · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
Alachua County Animal Services · Gainesville, FL · 6.9 mi
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