Our Adoptable Dogs

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UPDATED 5/23/13!!
NICK
is an 8 month old Hound/Pit mix who (inexplicably) has been with us since January. We’ve seen him grow from an energetic, enthusiastic puppy into a fun adolescent who’s playful, social and outgoing. He’s now almost full-grown at about 40lbs. Nick LOVES his toys (he plays with

UPDATED 5/6/13!!
This cute little guy is GILLIGAN, a 7-8 month old Plott Hound mix who’s friendly and playful – he loves to chase a ball (he plays with it between his paws which is very cute!) and likes his toys. Though he can be a little distracted and

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This pretty girl is BELLA, an approximately one year old Pit mix who’s gentle, affectionate, cuddly and adorable! She likes her toys, loves food treats, and is very playful with other dogs (she might be a little too

UPDATED 4/26/13!!
This is ABIGAIL, an approximately 2 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie) mix who’s always happy to see you! Though she looks a little serious in her photo, in real life she has the best smile and the best wiggle  :-)
She’s a small-size, compact little dog

GREGORY is a handsome, 1 1/2 – 2 year old Pit who’s social, wiggly and always eager to please! He loves his toys, and is very food-motivated, so he should be a wonderful young dog to train. He’s excellent with other dogs. Gregory is looking for an active, committed family

GRACE is a lovely Collie/Shepherd mix who’s 5-7 years old. She’s a gentle, friendly girl who was surrendered to the shelter with severe skin issues caused by a combination of allergies (most likely to fleas), poor nutrition and general neglect. Since her arrival, she’s improved by leaps and bounds: her

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HAZEL is a pretty little girl, a small-size Hound mix who’s 1 – 1 1/2 years old. She’s gentle, wiggly and very social, loves her toys, and is very nice with other dogs. Hazel will be a wonderful family

UPDATED 5/21/13!!
PATCHES is a small-size, compact, VERY cute Hound/Pit mix who’s just under one year old. She’s cute, perky, outgoing and very playful – she likes to chase a ball, loves her toys, and gets along with other dogs. Since she’s very attentive for food treats, she should be

LAUREL is a friendly, playful Bull Terrier/Pit mix who’s about one year old. She likes to chase a ball, enjoys her toys, and gets along with other dogs. Laurel will be a fun addition to an active family willing to give her the exercise and training all young dogs need.

CODY is an adorable Lab/Boxer/Pit mix puppy who’s 4-5 months old. He’s a small-size puppy, and already halfway to his adult size  :-) He’s friendly, playful and gets along with other puppies. Cody is looking for a kind family who’ll give him the love, attention and training all puppies need.

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This little cutie is MORK, a 4-5 month old Lab/Pit mix puppy who’s social and playful. He’s already halfway to being full-grown, and is going to be a very small adult (25lbs) considering his likely breed mix   :-) He’s

ROSALIE is a pretty, 1 – 1 1/2 year old Hound/Pit mix who’s friendly, playful and energetic. She can be a little unsure at first what to do with herself, but settles and focuses well when food treats are on offer – she’ll be a joy to take to obedience

UPDATED 5/21/13!!
This sweet-faced girl is DAISY, a small-size Basset/Lab mix who’s 4-5 years old. She’s a gentle, cooperative little girl who’s rather shy and sensitive, so she’ll do well with kind handling and training to help her build her confidence. She’s very motivated and attentive for food treats,

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RUSSELL
is a cute Lab/Shar-Pei mix who’s 1 – 1 1/2 years old. He’s got the best wiggle and lots of enthusiasm, and isn’t nearly as serious as he looks in his photos  :-) He has quite a playful side – he likes

ASHLYN is a pretty, 8-9 month old Lab mix who’s full of energy and enthusiasm! Though she can be a little unfocused at first, she pays attention beautifully when food treats are on offer, and already has a very reliable “sit”. She likes to chase a ball, loves her toys,

UPDATED 5/6/13!!
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This pretty girl is MANDY, a 2-3 year old Australian Shepherd mix who’s sweet, gentle, and a little shy. She’ll benefit from kind handling to help her build her confidence, and going to obedience class would also be a big

This tiny, dainty little guy is MAXIMILIAN, a 2-3 year old Rat Terrier mix who’s perky and playful (he loves his toys!). Since he’s also very interested in food treats, he should be lots of fun to train. Maximilian will be a sweet companion in an active home where

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ROCCO is a 6-7 month old Hound/Pit mix who’s full of puppy energy and enthusiasm! Though he can be a little unfocused at first, he’s very attentive when food treats are on offer (he’ll be fun to take to puppy

This gorgeous girl is AVA, a Pit mix who’s a little under one year old. She’s a sweet, gentle young dog who’s rather shy and sensitive, but she LOVES people and attention, and would like to get in your lap if you’d let her  :-)
She’s very food-motivated (which will

CARRIE is a 2 year old Lab mix who was brought the shelter by Animal Services after being found wandering with a chain embedded in her neck and mouth (it’s likely that it got caught in her mouth due to her efforts to remove it from around her neck). Our

MARCO is a perky, friendly Rat Terrier mix who’s about one year old. He’s a rather anxious little guy who settles nicely with kind, gentle handling, and he’ll benefit from ongoing, positive training methods to help him bond with a new family. He LOVES his toys, and is very food-motivated

This handsome young dog is BOSCO, a 6 month old Lab/Hound mix who’s smart, food-focused and eager to please – he always looks to his people for direction :-) He’s very playful – he likes to chase a ball, loves his toys, and is good with other dogs. Bosco

UPDATED 5/22/13!!
This sweet girl with the adorable ears is VIOLET, a 4-5 month old Lab/Pit mix who has lots of puppy energy and enthusiasm! She’s outgoing, playful, smart and very attentive, so she’ll be a wonderful puppy to train and to take out and about. She likes other

CHIP is an approximately 2 year old Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher mix who’s cute, perky and very attentive – he’ll be a wonderful little dog to train! Since he’s very social, affectionate and people-focused, he should a wonderful, loyal companion for a lucky family :-)
Chip lives in Kennel25. For more information

COCO is a small-size Cattledog mix who’s a little under 1 year old. She’s a gentle, friendly young dog who also has a rather sensitive, submissive side so she’ll benefit from kind handling and training to help her build her confidence. She’s very food-motivated which will be a big help 

BETSY is a Hound mix.
Betsy lives in Kennel 27.
For more information about Betsy, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

This pretty girl is CLAIRE, a 12-18 month old Spitz (maybe American Eskimo?) mix who’s sweet, gentle and affectionate. Since she’s quite shy and submissive, she’ll do well with kind handling and training to help her blossom. She’s very nice with other dogs. Claire is looking for a loving

LUANN is a very cute Manchester Terrier mix. Though she’s an older girl, she has lots of energy and a perky, outgoing personality!! Her tail is always wagging, and she has adorable, smiley face  :-) She loves people and attention, and she also gets along well with other dogs. Luann

This adorable little girl is LOIS, a 4 month old Pit mix who’s outgoing, playful, and full of puppy energy and enthusiasm! She likes to chase a ball, LOVES her toys, and is very food-motivated and attentive (she’ll be lots of fun to take to puppy class!). She likes

JULIET is a pretty, 6 month old Lab mix who came to the shelter after having been hit by a car. Luckily, although she was a little battered and bruised, she suffered no serious injuries and has made a great recovery. She’s a social, affectionate puppy who also has a

PEARL is a dainty Miniature Pinscher mix who’s 1 1/2 – 2 years old. She’s affectionate, perky, playful and lots of fun! She loves her toys, and is very attentive when food treats are on offer, which will make her a great little dog to train. Pearl is looking for

UPDATED 3/23/13!!
This gorgeous big guy is MICAH, a Husky/Malamute who’s about 1 year old. He’s soft, social and affectionate, good on leash, and has quite a playful side (he likes to chase a ball, and LOVES his toys!). Since he seems to be very unsure of himself around

JAMIE is a Jack Russell Terrier mix.
Jamie lives in kennel 45.
For more information about Jamie, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

SIMON is a Fox  Hound mix.
Simon lives in kennel 5.
For more information about Simon, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

CYRUS is a Pit/Plott Hound mix.
Cyrus lives in kennel 38.
For more information about Cyrus, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

GILBERT is a Lab mix.
Gilbert lives in kennel 35.
For more information about Gilbert, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

DECLAN is a Shepherd/Terrier mix.
Declan lives in kennel 17.
For more information about Declan, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

SALLY is a Lab/Shepherd mix.
Sally lives in kennel 28.
For more information about Sally, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

ROGER is a Dachshund/Jack Russell Terrier mix.
Roger lives in kennel P1.
For more information about Roger, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

LUKE is a Jack Russell Terrier mix.
Luke lives in kennel P4.
For more information about Luke, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

DONOVAN is a Chihuahua mix.
Donovan lives in kennel P3.
For more information about Donovan, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

CHIQUITA is a Chihuahua.
Chiquita lives in kennel P6.
For more information about Chiquita, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

PENNY is a Pit/Border Collie mix.
Penny lives in kennel 36out.
For more information about Penny, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

ARTHUR is a Chihuahua.
Arthur lives in kennel P9.
For more information about Arthur, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

MARTY is a Pit/Whippet mix.
Marty lives in kennel 47out.
For more information about MArty, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

BUFFY is a Golden Retriever/Spaniel mix.
Buffy lives in kennel 48out.
For more information about Buffy, contact doginfo@apsofdurham.org.

Our Foster Dogs

Other Rescue Groups

Available through Independent Animal Rescue!
Jason has been waiting for his forever home since 10/18/2012!

UPDATED 12/17/12!!
JASON
is an adorable, small-size Hound/Pit mix who’s 8-9 months old and almost full-grown at 35-40lbs. He’s friendly, energetic and full of enthusiasm for everything – he likes to chase a ball, 

Went to Independent Animal Rescue!
Tigger has been waiting for his forever home since 10/26/2012!

TIGGER is a handsome Plott Hound/Pit mix who’s about one year old. He’s an affectionate, friendly young dog who has lots of tail wags for everyone! Since he’s very food-motivated and attentive, he should

Went to Triangle Beagle Rescue!
BUDDY (Now BENSON)
 is an approximately 3 year old Beagle who’s soft, sweet, and completely adorable! Though he can be a little shy at first, he warms up quickly with kind handling and attention. He LOVES other dogs! Buddy will be a wonderful family

Went to Independent Animal Rescue
This cute puppy is GEMMA, a 3 month old Hound/Boxer/Pit mix who’s perky, outgoing and playful! She loves her toys, and likes other puppies.
Gemma is looking for a kind family who’ll give her lots of attention, playtime and basic training.
Here’s what Marilyn,

Went to Pawfect Match Rescue!
MORTON
is an adorable Manchester Terrier mix who’s about 3 years old. He’s a soft, affectionate, social little dog who loves to be with you, and since he’s smart and very attentive for food treats, he should be fun to train. Morton will be

Adoptions Pending

*ADOPTION PENDING*
UPDATED 5/10/13!!
LEON is a chunky Lab/Catahoula mix puppy who’s about 4 months old. He’s friendly, outgoing and playful (he loves his toys!), and will be a fun addition to a loving family willing to give him the time, attention and training all puppies need.
Here’s what Marilyn,

*ADOPTION PENDING*
CUPCAKE is a 2-3 year old Bulldog/Pit mix who’s a sweet, gentle soul. She came to the shelter as a cruelty case, very thin and very shy, and quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite. Since it was apparent that she was going to need confidence-building and gentle

*ADOPTION PENDING*
This adorable puppy is LUCY, a 3-4 month old Boxer/Hound mix who’s cute, perky and lots of fun! She’s very playful – she loves her toys and is very nice with other dogs. Lucy is an all-around wonderful puppy; she’ll be a sweet companion for a lucky

*ADOPTION PENDING*
This handsome young dog is LINCOLN, Lab/Collie mix who’s a little under one year old. He’s soft, gentle, and affectionate, and loves to lean in against you to be petted  :-) He likes his toys, is very interested in food treats, which will make him fun to

*ADOPTION PENDING*
Looking for a smart, fun, small dog? MARMADUKE is your guy! He’s a cute, perky Jack Russell Terrier who’s around one year old; he may be little, but he has a BIG personality! He likes to chase a ball, loves his toys, and would likely be game for

*ADOPTION PENDING*
This little cutie is GINGER, an approximately one year old Chihuahua/Papillon mix who’s cute, perky and very food-motivated. Though she can be a little slow to warm up to new people, once she does, she’s very social and eager to see you! Since she has quite a

Our Adopted Dogs

 ADOPTED through Independent Animal Rescue!
ARWEN (formerly Belinda at APS) has a beautiful tan coat with a white stripe leading down to her pink nose. She has pointy, perky ears that make her look a bit like an elf. Arwen is very playful and loves fun, has a good

*ADOPTED 5/16/13*
UPDATED 5/5/13!!
SHAWN is a senior Cocker Spaniel who arrived at the shelter with evidence of severe, chronic ear infections. Despite this, he proved to be a perky, cheerful little guy, and we felt he really deserved the opportunity to live out his remaining years without the pain

*ADOPTED 05/17/13*

This lovely young dog is ROXIE, 1 1/2 – 2 year old Pit mix who is as sweet as she is beautiful! She’s a gentle, cooperative young dog who can be a little unsure of herself in new situations, but she always does her best to please.

*ADOPTED 05/11/13*
NIGEL
is a playful Miniature Pinscher mix who’s about one year old. He’s a rather anxious little guy who’s not quite sure what to do with himself, but he really comes into his own when there are toys on the scene – he LOVES to play tug, and

*ADOPTED 05/23/13*
UPDATED 5/8/13!!

This is TERENCE, a 2-3 year old Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix who’s gentle, friendly and a little shy at first. He has a playful side (he loves his toys, and likes to chase a ball), and is very nice with other dogs. His great interest in

*ADOPTED 05/08/13*
NOAH is a gentle, friendly Lab mix who’s 1 – 1 1/2 years old. He’s a sweet young dog with a rather shy, sensitive side, so he’ll blossom with kind handling and training to help him build his confidence. He’s excellent with other dogs. Noah will be a

*ADOPTED 05/09/13*
ABNER
is a gentle, sweet, Chihuahua/Dachshund mix who’s about 18 months old. He’s a very sensitive, submissive little guy who’ll need very kind handling and training to help him blossom. He brightens up when food treats are on offer, and really likes other dogs (being placed as a

*ADOPTED 05/20/13*
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UPDATED 5/15/13!! PETE
is a sweet-faced, approximately 5 year old Lab mix who’s gentle, affectionate and all-around adorable! He likes to chase and retrieve a ball, loves his toys, and is very attentive and food-motivated. He’s also excellent with other dogs.

*ADOPTED 05/09/13*
COSETTE
is a perky Chinese Crested/Poodle mix who’s about 8-10 years old (though you wouldn’t guess it from her energy level). She came to the shelter as a stray, very dirty and matted, and with substantial hair loss (probably the result of allergies and neglect). Our wonderful medical

*ADOPTED 05/10/13*
OZZIE
is a perky Chihuahua (mix?) who’s about 2 years old. He’s friendly, gentle, and a little delicate (he needs gentle handling). He seems to like other dogs, preferring polite female canine companions  :-) Ozzie is looking for a calm, kind home where he’ll have lots of TLC.

*ADOPTED 05/08/13*
BEN
(“Big Ben”) is a 5+ year old Lab who’s very social, outgoing, and guaranteed to make you smile! He endears himself to everyone he meets, likes to go for walks, and as you can see from his photo, his favorite thing in the whole world is rolling

*ADOPTED 04/30/13*
This little guy is LOKI, a 3-4 month old Lab/Shepherd mix puppy who’s full of puppy energy and enthusiasm! He loves his toys, and is also very interested in food treats, which will make him a great puppy to take to puppy class.
Loki will be a great

*ADOPTED 05/14/13*
UPDATED 5/7/13!!

NATALIE is a sweet, cuddly 3-4 month old Lab mix puppy who’s gentle and friendly. She loves attention, likes to play with her kennel-mate, Cody, and gets along with other puppies too  :-)
Natalie will be an adorable family pet.
Here’s what Marilyn, the trainer who

*ADOPTED 05/17/13*

MINDY is a dainty Lab/Pit mix puppy who’s 4-5 months old. She’s already about halfway to her final adult size, and is likely to be a small-size girl (25lbs?), considering her likely breed mix  :-) She can be a little shy at first, so will benefit from kind

*ADOPTED 05/20/13*
This little cutie is BETTINA, a 4-5 month old Lab/Pit mix who’s perky, outgoing and very playful (she LOVES toys!!). Since she’s smart, food-motivated and very focused, she should be a wonderful puppy to train. She gets along with other dogs. Bettina will be a fun addition

*ADOPTED 05/16/13*
THOR
is a gorgeous Great Pyrenees mix who’s about 3 years old. He’s a soft, gentle dog who also has a sensitive side, so he’ll do well with kind handling and training. He likes food treats (a help with settling and bonding), and is pleasant with other dogs.

*ADOPTED 5/16/13*
This cute little guy is FRED, an approximately one year old Chihuahua who’s sweet, social and a little sensitive and worried. He responds well to kind handling and encouragement, and will be a loyal little companion for a single person, couple or family with older children.

*ADOPTED 05/14/13*
GENEVIEVE
is a Foxhound mix.

*ADOPTED 05/08/13*
This cute little guy is BAGEL, a 4-5 year old Beagle who’s friendly, food motivated and very playful – he loves to play with a ball (he bats it around with his paws which is very cute!), really enjoys his toys and is great with other dogs.

*ADOPTED 05/23/13*
MABEL
is a gentle, friendly Bulldog/Pit mix who’s 1 1/2 – 2 years old. She’s very people-oriented (she likes to cuddle!), loves her toys, and seems to get along with other dogs. Mabel will be a wonderful family companion.

*ADOPTED 5/20/13*
This gorgeous puppy is NAOMI, a 4 month old Hound/Pit mix who has lots of puppy energy and enthusiasm! She’s very playful (she loves her toys) and since she’s smart, attentive and very food-motivated, she should be great fun to take to puppy class. Naomi will be

*ADOPTED 05/16/13*
RICKY
(Lucy’s brother) is a 3-4 month old Boxer/Hound mix puppy who’s gentle, friendly and very sweet! He likes to chase a ball, loves his toys, and does well with other dogs. Since he’s very food-motivated, he should be fun to take to puppy class. Ricky is looking

*ADOPTED 05/14/13*
This adorable fluff-ball is SIRIUS, a 2-3 month old Golden Retriever mix puppy who came to the shelter with 2 littermates – another male (who has an adoption pending), and a female, Cinnamon.
Like his siblings, Sirius is cute, cuddly, playful and all-around delightful! He’ll be a wonderful

*ADOPTED 05/18/13*
This little cutie is CINNAMON, a 2-3 month old Golden Retriever mix puppy whose (nearly identical!) brother is Sirius. She’s sweet, social, loves petting and attention. She also enjoys playing with her toys, and with her siblings.
Cinnamon is looking for a loving family who’ll give her the

*ADOPTED 5/14/13*
BARNABAS
is a 2-3 year old Shih Tzu mix who (as you can see from his photos) was very matted and neglected-looking when he arrived at the shelter as a stray. He’s a sweet little guy who’s quite sensitive and very submissive, so he’ll need very kind handling

*ADOPTED 05/20/13*
This little cutie is SADIE, a 3 month old Silver Lab/Chow mix who loves everyone and everything! She’s very playful (she loves her toys!), and pays attention nicely for food treats (she’ll be a star at puppy class!) Sadie will be a fun addition to a lucky