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Each week we'll feature a different animal available for adoption through the Society of Humane Friends in Lawrenceville.
Ben is a handsome young Black Lab boy who would like to meet you! He has a gorgeous jet black coat that glistens. Ben came to us with his sister Bonnie, who is also looking for a forever home. He is about seven months old, and weighs about 65 lbs, but still has a little growing to do, so he will be a pretty big dog when full grown. Ben is sweet and quiet and gentle for a dog so young. He is crate trained, but not yet housebroken, as he was living outside in his previous home. This is a great dog who will make a wonderful pet for some lucky person or family. If you would like to meet Ben, …
Radar is an adorable little Terrier mix who was born around the end of October. He was found all alone in a local office park, and turned in to a local vet. After an unsuccessful attempt to locate his owner, we took him into rescue. Radar was apparently born sightless, as he behaves like a perfectly normal dog, and suffers no ill effects from being blind. His foster mom reports that he is happy, playful and affectionate, and gets along great with the small children and other animals in his foster home. To look at him, you would never know that he can't see. Naturally, he will need a loving …
Spencer is an exceedingly handsome Gordon Setter mix. He is about three years old and weighs about 55 pounds. He was rescued from Animal Control just as his time was running out. This beautiful boy is friendly and composed. Spencer was probably left outside in his previous situation, as he has tested positive for heartworm. He is currently undergoing treatment, and will soon be fit as a fiddle, and ready for a loving permanent home. He will be available somewhere around the second week of February. He is crate trained, and will be easy to housetrain, given a regular schedule of potty breaks. …
Fredo is a sweet and scruffy little Terrier/Chihuahua pup who was born around the middle of October. He and his four siblings came to us when they were just four weeks old. He only weighs about four pounds now, and will most likely top out at less than 15 pounds when full grown. He is white with a cute little brown head, and a white patch on his forehead. Fredo is looking for a home where his person or family has the time, patience and energy that all pups need to help him grow up to be a great dog. If you would like to meet him, please let us know! Fredo is fully vetted -- neutered, …
Beautiful Brigitte would like to meet you! This pretty and wiry girl is between three and four years old, and came to us with her five tiny pups. She did a great job raising her babies, and now it's her turn to find a permanent loving home. Brigitte's foster mom tells us that she is a real sweetheart who gets along fine with other dogs and is great with kids (currently living with a very active toddler). She weighs about 14 pounds. She is crate trained, and doing well in the housebreaking department, with just a bit more practice needed. This lovely dog will make a wonderful pet for some …
Bugsy is a totally lovable little Chihuahua who was rescued from Animal Control as his time was running out there. He is between 3 and 4 years old. His foster mom tells us that he is a wonderful little fellow who gets along fine with the cats and dogs in his foster home. He loves to be held and to snuggle in your lap. He has a ton of affection bundled up in his little tiny body, and will lavish it willingly on his caregiver. He is housebroken and crate trained. Bugsy will make a wonderful pet for some lucky person or family. If you would like to meet him, please let us know! Bugsy is fully …
Kiki is a beautiful little Shiba Inu mix who would like to meet you! She was born around the middle of September, and sadly somehow ended up at Animal Control. She was rescued by one of our members, and is now safe in a loving foster home. With a face that could melt an iceberg, this little gal is sweet and quiet, and enjoys being held. We are guessing that she will be a medium to large sized dog when full grown. She gets along well with the other dogs in her foster home. She is crate trained, and should be easy to housetrain. Kiki is looking for a home where her person or family has the time…
In an ideal world, our beloved pets would be able to go everywhere we do, but because this is not the case, when a lot of  people make holiday travel plans, their pets will not be able to go with them. It could be because their family member or loved one lives in another state or country and the pet doesn't travel well, they may be allergic to or not like pets or may have pets of their own that don't get along with others. Another reason could be that taking the kids and pets on a long car ride may be too much for the parents or the cost of travel for the pet may be extremely expensive …
Avery is an adorable little puppy who would like to meet you! He is one of Charlotte's pups. Avery and his four siblings were born in rescue after his momma (a doxie/terrier mix) was rescued from Animal Control. Momma is a small dog, about 14 pounds, and Dad is a traveling salesman, so we are guessing when we say that Avery will probably be a small dog when full grown. He is sweet and friendly, and very mellow for a pup so young. He was born the middle of October. He has the appealing scruffy look of a terrier, with some doxie thrown in for good measure. Avery is looking for a home where his …
Suki is a stunning young kitten who would like to meet you. With pretty white markings on his chest and paws, and beautiful white whiskers, he will dress up your home with his looks and his personality. Born sometime in June, Suki and his siblings came to us at two weeks of age, and were raised in a loving foster home. His siblings have all been adopted, and Suki is ready to find his forever home too! His foster mom tells us that he is a real love bug who purrs contentedly when petted or held. He gets along great with the other cats and dogs in his foster home. If you would like to be the …
Kiki is a gorgeous Russian Blue declawed kitty who needs a permanent loving home. She was rescued from a shelter in Cartersville, where she had been living in a shelter cage for a year and a half. Now safe and happy in a great foster home, Kiki is ready to move on to her forever home. At about seven years old, this sweet little lady is ready to finally start the good part of her life. Her foster mom reports that she is sweet and friendly, and would do best in a calm and quiet home. She is friendly and loves to sleep in bed with you. She will make a wonderful pet for some lucky person or …
Mattie is a pretty little purebred applehead Chihuahua. Her body is predominantly chestnut brown, with tan around her face and a touch of white at the base of her head between her shoulders. At about five years of age, she weighs in at six pounds. It is hard to believe, but Mattie was picked up as a stray by Animal Control. She spent about six weeks there before she was rescued. As a result, she is quite shy and submissive. She tends to want to approach a person, but shies away when they attempt to interact. She is interested, but just unsure of what is safe so far. Mattie's foster mom is …
Onslow is an adorable little Shepherd/Retriever puppy who would like to meet you! Born around the end of August, this sweet boy was rescued from Animal Control, along with his sister and brother, when he was just a tiny pup. He has a very sweet face, and a kind of "widow's peak" forehead..cute! Onslow will probably be a good sized dog when full grown, maybe 50 lbs or so. He is sweet and playful, and loves to romp with his siblings! He is looking for a home where his person or family has the time, patience and energy that all pups need to help him grow up to be a great dog.  Onslow is fully …
Meet Scarlett. She is a gorgeous chestnut colored Shepherd mix who was just recently rescued from Animal Control. She is probably about a year and a half old, and she is looking for her forever home. Scarlett is a sweet and friendly gal with an enormous amount of energy to burn... she is always on the move! She likes people and appears to be fine with other dogs. We are hoping to find Scarlett a home with a fenced yard, and a family that likes to rock and roll! She would be a wonderful pet for someone with an active, high energy lifestyle. If you would like to adopt Scarlett, please let us …
Keebler is an adorable seven pound purebred Maltese who wants to meet you. This lovable little guy was rescued from Animal Control just in the nick of time. He is about 4 years old, and he loves attention. Friendly and sweet, he will make a great companion dog, as he likes to be near his person. He is crate trained, and will be easy to housetrain, given a regular schedule of potty breaks. If you would like to meet this nice boy, please let us know!. Keebler is fully vetted -- /neutered, heartworm negative, and current on vaccinations and deworming. The adoption fee is $200 (cash only, please…
Trooper is a nine-month old Black Lab pup who would like to meet his forever family. This good looking boy was found wandering by a kind couple who took him in and fed him and brought him to us to find him a loving home. Trooper's coat is a beautiful shiny jet black, and he is about 60 pounds now, with a bit more growing to do. He is a big boy who is smart and wants to please. He has already learned to sit and stay, and is eager to learn more. Full of fun, Trooper is just a big goofy boy who likes everybody! He gets along fine with the other dogs in his foster home. He is crate trained, and …
Little Miss Bitsy is an adorable Yorkie mix puppy who needs a great forever home. This pretty little gal was born around the end of January. She and her sister Itsy were not properly cared for in their previous home. Bitsy was not abused, but was neglected in the areas of exercise and proper housetraining. She and her sister lived, 24/7, in a cage lined with newspaper. They had no idea what going outside would be like. Once she came into our rescue group, it was easy to see that Bitsy has the makings of a wonderful pet. She is sweet and affectionate, and very high energy and full of life. She…
Sandy is a pretty tan colored tabby kitten who would like to meet you. Born around the first of June, she is thriving in a loving foster home, and now is ready to find a family for life. Sandy is sweet, quiet and affectionate, and she loves to romp with the other kittens in her foster home. She will make a wonderful pet for some lucky person or family. If you would like to meet Sandy, please let us know! Sandy is fully vetted -- spayed, FELV/FIV negative, and current on vaccinations and deworming. The adoption fee is $85 (cash only, please). You can apply to adopt by submitting an application…
Say hello to Lucky Carter! This adorable boy six month old boy was rescued from a high kill shelter in Cartersville just the day before his time ran out. He is safe in foster care now, and his foster mom tells us that he is extra affectionate and sweet. He likes to sleep on the pillow above her head. This young kitty will make a fine, loving pet for some lucky person or family. If you would like to meet Carter, please let us know! Carter is fully vetted -- spayed/neutered, FELV/FIV negative, and current on vaccinations and deworming. The adoption fee is $85 (cash only, please). You can apply …
Say hello to Bingo! He is an adorable little Pointer pup who needs a loving home. Bingo and his three siblings were born around the end of June. Their momma is a purebred Pointer, and Dad is a mystery man. Bingo seems to take after his mom. He has a striking black face and head, and his body is white with lots of little black spots. He is about 15 pounds right now, and is already getting that long and lean Pointer look. We are guessing that his weight when grown will be 45-50 lbs. This sweet little fella is looking for a home where his person or family is active, and has the time, patience …

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