Our Adoptable Dogs

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• UPDATED 3/2/10!! STELLA is a very endearing, 4 year old Boxer/Pit mix who’s social, playful and lots of fun. She came to the shelter several months ago as a cruelty case (she was in poor condition and extremely underweight when she first ...

  

• HERALD-SUN PET OF THE WEEK 2/20/10!! ROSEANNE is a chunky, social, rather comical Border Collie mix who’s about a year old. She’s very active, but she responds well to kind, consistent handling and guidance, and already knows “sit” perfectly! She’s very playful, and loves to chase a ...

  

• HOMER is a perky, energetic Beagle mix who's about 18 months old. He can be a little unfocussed and unsure of himself, but settles well with gentle handling and petting. Since he's very attentive for food treats, he should be lots of fun to take ...

  

• UPDATED 2/25/10!! SAVANNAH is a smaller-size Carolina Dog mix who’s a little under a year old. She’s social, sweet and very snuggly! Since she’s a little sensitive, she’ll do well with gentle, positive handling and training. She likes other dogs. Savannah is looking for a ...

  

• UPDATED 2/24/10!! BLANCHE is a pretty Pit mix who’s about 4 years old. She’s a very petite girl who’s social and wiggly – her tail is always wagging! She loves to chase a ball and play with her toys, and is very attentive for ...

  

• ROTTIE MIX PUPS: there are 2 males remaining of these 2-3 month old puppies. They're cute, social, very playful and will be wonderful family pets. They live in Kennel P1. For more information about them contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org. [gallery=1029]

• CHOW MIX PUPPIES: There are 2 of these adorable, 3 month old puppies, all males still available for adoption. They're cuddly, playful and lots of fun, and will likely be mid-size dogs (maybe 45lbs?) when full-grown. They'll be wonderful family pets   :-) They live ...

  

• LEXIE is a sweet Dachshund mix who's been a little anxious since her arrival at the shelter, but she's coming out of her shell more every day. Volunteers are working with her, and we'll update her profile as we learn more about her. Lexie lives in ...

  

• OPHELIA is a small-size Collie (maybe Sheltie?) mix who's 3-4 years old. She's a sweet, sensitive, rather anxious little girl who tries very hard. She does love food treats, which will be a big help with training and confidence-building  :-) She seems a little unsure ...

  

• DONOVAN is a handsome, 1 1/2 - 2 year old Collie/St. Bernard mix who's social, though a little worried in his new environment. He has lots of nice tail wags, and is quite endearing  :-) He seems to like other dogs. Donovan needs a committed home where he'll ...

  

• ERNIE is a cute, roly-poly Schipperke mix who's about 5 years old. He's an anxious little guy, but really comes into his own when a tennis ball appears - he'll play "fetch" forever (he brings the ball back and will drop it right in front ...

  

• ANNABEL is a lovely, 6 month old Lab mix who's very social, chunky and cuddly! Like her brother Arnold (who has an adoption pending), she'll be a big dog when full-grown - 70lbs +, best guess. She has a rather shy, sensitive side, and will ...

  

• TRUMAN is a handsome, approximately 18 month old Plott Hound/Pit mix who's very social and playful. He LOVES people, likes to be petted, and is very attentive, so he'll be a great dog to train. He likes to chase a ball, enjoys playing with ...

  

• EMILY is a sweet young Doberman mix (under a year old) who was given up to the shelter with 2 siblings (not yet pictured). She's a very shy, sensitive and rather anxious girl, though she's making good progress with her confidence. She likes other ...

  

• AIDAN is a 4-5 month old Lab/Pit mix who's lots of fun! He's very playful and outgoing, LOVES to play with his toys, and is great with other dogs. Aidan will be a wonderful companion for an energetic family. Aidan lives in Kennel 29. For more information ...

  

• DOTTIE is a pretty little Pointer mix who's about 18 months old. She's a sweet, sensitive, shy girl who's been very anxious at the shelter, though she's starting to make some good progress. She perks up beautifully when she's with other dogs, and going ...

  

• SOPHIE is a pretty little Pointer/Border Collie mix who's about 6 months old. She's social, sensitive and a little shy at first, but tries very hard to please. She likes to play with other dogs, but doesn't like to share her food or toys, so ...

  

Our Foster Dogs

• PETUNIA is a small-size Chihuahua/Terrier mix who's about 3 years old. She's very sweet and social, but also has a submissive, sensitive side, and will do well with kind, gentle handling and encouragement. She pays attention very nicely for food treats, which will be ...

  

• UPDATED 2/24/10!! ROMEO is an adorable, 7 month old Lab mix puppy who came to the shelter a little before Christmas after being hit by a car. He appeared to have an injury to one of his back legs, and X-rays confirmed a tibial ...

  

Wake SPCA Dogs

• UPDATED 2/14/10!! ELLIE is a lovely Chocolate Lab mix who’s about 3 years old. She’s a social, playful girl who, like most Labs, loves to chase a ball. She also likes to play with her toys, and seems to be ...

  

• UPDATED 2/11/10!! IRWIN is an energetic, outgoing Hound/Shepherd mix who’s about a year old. He’s very active and playful (he LOVES to chase a ball and play with toys), but can also pay attention nicely for food treats, so he should be a great ...

  

Our Pending-Adoption Dogs

• *ADOPTION PENDING* UPDATED 2/24/10!! MAGGIE is an approximately 3 year old Lab mix who’s very social and playful, and also a little unsure and sensitive. She loves people and will blossom with kind handling and training. She does fine with polite, low-key dogs, but would ...

  

• *ADOPTION PENDING* PORTIA is a 5+ year old Pekingese (mix?) who's sweet and sensitive. She's a little unsure in new situations, but likes to be with you. Portia will do well in a calm, adult-only home where she can be the only dog. Portia lives in Kennel 3. For ...

  

• *ADOPTION PENDING* DUNCAN is a cuddly, social, Hound/Pit mix who's 6-7 months old. He's very playful, loves to chase a ball, and seems to like other dogs. Duncan will be a great addition to an energetic family who'll give him good exercise and training. Duncan lives in Kennel ...

  

• HANS For more information contact catinfo@apsofdurham.org.

• *ADOPTION PENDING* ARNOLD is a Lab mix. Arnold lives in Kennel 11. For more information about Arnold contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org. [gallery=1053]

Our Adopted Dogs

• ADOPTED 2/23/10 LACEY is a lovely young Lab mix, around a year old. She was quite unsure of herself at the shelter, but seemed very bright, highly trainable and likely to blossom with some structured obedience training. Lacey is doing great in ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/19/10* MELODY is a cute, affectionate Jack Russell Terrier mix who’s about a year old. She’s perky, social, handleable and cooperative, and she loves to play with her toys. Since she also has a rather sensitive side, she'll do well with kind handling ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/23/10* UPDATED 2/11/10!! ANGUS is a gentle, cuddly, 7-8 month old Chocolate Lab mix who’s very sweet, social, and a little sensitive. He’s very cooperative and food-motivated, and will be a great dog to train. He likes other dogs. Angus will be a wonderful addition ...

  

• ADOPTED through Labradoodle Rescue. SCOTTY is a smaller-size Labradoodle who’s about 18 months old. He was given up by his former family in a very neglected, matted state, but thanks to Dog Stylists of Durham (919 489 9364), who generously their services, he has a brand ...

  

• Available through IAR ATTICUS is a very handsome Belgian Malinois mix who's about 4 years old. He's a social boy who's rather anxious and a little sensitive, though he's made great progress in the time he's been with us. He's smart, very ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/19/10* WARREN is a handsome, 3-4 year old Lab who’s social, playful and very attentive. He was very worried when he first arrived at the shelter, and though he’s still a little sensitive, he’s made great strides with his confidence. He’s excellent with other dogs. Warren ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/24/10* TILLIE is a very cute Pit mix puppy who's 2-3 months old. She's very sweet and social, though a little shy at first. Going to puppy class would be a big help with confidence-building and socialization. Tille is looking for a kind, committed family ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/25/10* PENELOPE is a bright, perky Lab mix puppy who's about 3 months old. She's social, outgoing and very playful - she loves to chase a ball, and likes her toys. Penelope will blossom with a family who'll make sure she gets the love, ...

  

• ADOPTED THROUGH WAKE SPCA FREDA is a pretty Terrier mix who's 7-8 months old. She's about 30 lbs right now, and will only grow a little more. She's energetic, very social and very playful (she LOVES her toys and balls!). Freda will blossom in a Terrier-loving ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/08/10* LUCAS is a very cute, 3-4 month old Lab/Corgi mix puppy who's social and wiggly. He loves to chase a ball and play with his toys, and likes other puppies. Lucas will be a wonderful family pet. [gallery=969]

• *ADOPTED 02/19/10* UPDATED 2/11/10!! JULIAN is a strikingly handsome Newfoundland mix who's about 5 years old. He's social, polite and quite low-key, and seems to get along with other dogs. Julian will do well in a kind, calm, adult-only home. Click here to read more about ...

  

• ADOPTED THROUGH WAKE SPCA TESSA is a wonderful 6 month old Boxer mix who's very social, very playful, and lots of fun! She's guaranteed to make you smile with her goofy Boxer antics  :-) She loves to chase a ball, adores her toys, and is excellent ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/22/10* POTTER is a gentle, social Beagle who's just under a year old. He's a playful, fun little guy who likes to chase a ball, and loves to play with his toys. He's great with other dogs. Potter will be a wonderful family pet. [gallery=977]

• ADOPTED THROUGH WAKE SPCA OLIVER is a social, snuggly Lab/Boxer mix who's very playful and lots of fun. At 6 months old, he only has a little more growing to do, and will be on the small side for both a Lab and a Boxer  ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/22/10* UPDATED 2/11/10!! CHELSEA is a pretty, 6 month old Collie/Chow mix who’s affectionate, social and very playful. She LOVES to chase a ball, and likes to play with her toys. Since she pays attention very nicely for food treats, she’ll be a great ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/22/10* CALUM (Chelsea's brother) is a 6 month old Collie/Chow mix who's affectionate and cuddly. He's gentle and cooperative, and also has quite a playful side - he likes to chase a ball and play with toys. Calum will be a great little companion for an ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/19/10* VALENTINE is a social, perky, 3 month old Lab mix who's energetic and playful. She loves people, likes her toys, and is great with other puppies. Valentine is looking for a family who'll give her lots of love, attention and training. [gallery=981]

• NICKLE This black, short-haired cat has an extremely silky coat that is utterly soft to pet. He’s an impressive climber and would love to have a house to show off his skills. He loves playing with anything that even resembles a toy, but he’ll ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/22/10* CLARA is a lovely Lab/Chow mix who's about a year old. She's a social, playful, highly motivated girl who'll be a pleasure to train (she already knows "sit"), and she does well with other dogs. Clara will blossom in a calm, consistent home ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/27/10* SERENA is an approximately 18 month old Cattledog mix who's social, gentle, and a little sensitive. She has quite a playful side, and is excellent with other dogs. Serena will be a wonderful addition to an active, committed family. [gallery=1001]

• *ADOPTED 02/22/10* RODNEY is a cuddly, chunky, 3 month old Shepherd/Rottie mix who's social, playful and lots of fun! He loves to chase a ball and enjoys playing with his toys. Rodney will be a great little companion for a family who'll give him the ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/23/10* LOUISA is a 6 month old Shepherd mix puppy who's cuddly, social and affectionate. She loves to play (she's likes to run after a ball, and is very fond of her toys), and is very food-motivated so she'll be a great puppy ...

  

• ADOPTED THROUGH Wake SPCA! SID is a very cute 5+ year old Terrier mix - how can you resist that scruffy little Terrier face?! Though he's a little anxious, he's full of tail wags and always tries his best. He LOVES other dogs!!! Sid would ...

  

• *ADOPTED 02/24/10* NINA is a pretty, 3 month old Sheltie/Border Collie mix who's sweet, shy and sensitive. She loves other dogs. Nina is looking for a calm, low-stress, adult-only home, preferably with some previous experience with shy dogs [gallery=1008]

• *ADOPTED 02/19/10* TRIXIE is a Poodle. [gallery=1022]

• WENT TO CAROLINA BOXER RESCUE! GRACIE is a lovely Boxer who's about 18 months old. She can be a little worried at first, but warms up with kind handling and encouragement. She LOVES other dogs! Gracie will be a wonderful addition to a kind, ...

  

• *ADOPTED 03/01/10* BRYCE is an adorable, 2-3 month old Lab mix puppy who's gentle, social, and cuddly. He likes to play with toys, and with other puppies. Bryce will be a wonderful family pet - he's an APS GOLD STAR PUPPY! [gallery=1027]

• ADOPTED 3/6/10 SALLY is a sweet-faced, 3-4 year old Beagle who's very anxious and unsure of herself, but she loves people and calms down nicely with kind petting and reassurance. She pays attention very well for food treats (she easily lures to a "sit"), so ...