Dogs for Adoption

If you are interested in any of the dogs listed visit the "Adoption Procedure" page for information on how to adopt.

Don't forget to check out our Cats for Adoption.

We also have a courtesy page for individuals looking to place their pet. Please visit our Courtesy Listing page as well for both dogs and cats.

Check out our new little kitten foster here.

Toby
Toby is one lucky puppy. He was found wandering by a wonderful lady named Joy. He has been on the road for a while. He was skinny and his feet were bloody from walking on the hot asphalt. Joy teamed up with Dr. Wendy KruppDespain to get this little boy healthy. He is now a very healthy boy and ready to be adopted.

We estimate Toby to have been born sometime in August making him around 4-months old. He is a big boy. It seems obvious that he is a collie mix. He is one of the cutest pups I've seen in a while. Toby tends to be more on the submissive side. He still seems to be a bit fearful of new things. However, this will quickly fade as he gets comfortable. Once he got to know the staff at Pawtropolis he began to come out of his shell. He loves every person he meets and every dog. He is a gentle player and even does well with the smaller dogs in the Tiny Tot playgroup. I think Toby is one of those rare finds of a dog that will become well-balanced, easy going and submissive.

His new owners will want to focus on potty training by properly using a crate, teach him house manners and then just teach him proper obedience skills as he grows to be an adult. I would think he would do well in a home with children because he does have an easy going temperament plus will be a good size to hang with kids.

Energy: Typical Puppy Energy
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive to Moderate
Cats: Should do fine if introduced properly
Children: Should be fine

Sponsored by Dr. Wendy and Dave Despain!!

Ramsey
On the way home one evening Amanda nearly hit this little guy and another poodle. Once she stopped they both came running to her. Though it was obvious that they had been owned since their fur wasn't long and matted, both were covered in red mud, no collars and neither neutered. The next day she spoke with houses close by and no one knew the dogs. One man indicated that one had been "hanging around" but hadn't seen the other. Very strange. After calls to the animal controls in two counties and waiting over two weeks they are now safe to be made available for adoption.

This guy looks to be about a year and a half. Weighs about 10lbs. He is a miniature poodle, very adorable of course. He acts like the "big brother" to the other poodle, he seems very nurturing of him. He is such a great dog to have an unknown history. It seemed as though he had never been on a leash so he is working on not being nervous of that. But other than that he is so well-balanced. He is very sweet. Loves when people come in and give him attention. When you go to pick him up he gets a bit nervous and backs away, but then is just fine. He doesn't seem to have a mean bone in his body. He is going to make someone a very wonderful companion. We can assume he isn't housetrained so his new owners will want to use a crate to work on his training and teaching him house manners, but once you get house training down pat he will be a fantastic little family member. He loves human attention, is a low-maintenance guy (other than needing to be professionally groomed every 6-weeks), loves laying around chewing on his rawhide.

His perfect family would take him outside for a little bit of exercise every day, proceed with his basic obedience and most of all enjoy just hanging out with him!

Energy: Low to Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: Should do fine if introduced properly
Children: Should be fine

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No Name Yet - Adoption Pending!!
On the way home one evening Amanda nearly hit this little guy and another poodle. Once she stopped they both came running to her. Though it was obvious that they had been owned since their fur wasn't long and matted, both were covered in red mud, no collars and neither neutered. The next day she spoke with houses close by and no one knew the dogs. One man indicated that one had been "hanging around" but hadn't seen the other. Very strange. After calls to the animal controls in two counties and waiting over two weeks they are now safe to be made available for adoption.

He is only about 4-months old and definitely a poodle mix. He loves people and everytime he sees a staff member who will pay attention to him he does a little body wag and runs circles with excited energy. When he gets outside he just runs and runs trying to play with his doggie friends. He loves attention from people and settles down nicely for petting and affection. Because he is young his ideal family would work with him on basic obedience and solidify his crate training and potty training and take him outside for daily playtimes. He does not know how to walk on a leash but he is working on it. A little practice should make all the difference. He will need a stable, nourishing environment with lots of extra love of course!

Energy: Typical puppy energy
Dominance/Confidence Level: Submissive
Cats: Should do fine if introduced properly
Children: Should be fine

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Ace
It's always fun having puppies around and Ace is no exception. We estimate Ace's birthdate to be around June 14, 2010. Ace was found by animal control officers with four other siblings. Some of his siblings looked just like little border collies and the others like pointer/lab mixes. He's probably got several different breeds in him. All of his siblings were adopted from animal control so we stepped in to rescue him.

Ace has been a great puppy so far. As with most puppies he loves to play, sleep, eat and cuddle. He has moderate energy. He plays hard then sleeps hard. Does great with other dogs, will do well with cats if introduced to properly and hasn't shown any negative behavior traits that we think could be a potential problem as he grows. He seems to catch on quickly to training. He has learned to sit and wait for food and to go through doors, is being crate-trained and working on being a well-behaved dog more and more everyday. We would guess he will become a lab size dog once full grown.

Energy: Typical puppy energy
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: Should do fine if introduced properly
Children: Should be fine

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Katie
I guess we've just decided we can't go without helping the poor mange dogs. Athens Animal Control called us about little Katie since she was a special needs case and could only go to rescue. Katie is a chihuahua puppy; we estimate her birthday to be in April. She has a horrible case of demodectic mange as well as another infection. We've started her on the road to recovery by getting her seen by a vet and starting her on medications. She'll also receive medicated baths every four days just like Silas.

Right now Katie is nothing but scared. Just like with Silas we believe that once she starts feeling healthy we'll begin to see her personality. I have a feeling underneath all that skin infection lies a sweet playful chihuahua puppy. Though she won't be able to be adopted until she is healthy we will go ahead and accept applications for her.

Update Already 7/29: When I wrote the above bio I had only met her for a few moments after her trip to the vet. I was fortunate to get to spend some time with her this afternoon. She is something else. She is spunky and fun and lovable. When she goes outside she loves to roll around on the grass (I'm sure it feels good to scratch her skin.) She will crawl and drag her belly. She wiggles all over and will follow you around where ever you walk. She is silly and makes you happy just being around her. She showed interest in my dogs and her foster mom says she is already trying to play with one of her dogs. Katie is going to be a fantastic little dog.

Energy: ?
Dominance/Confidence Level: ?
Cats: If introduced to properly
Children: Not babies are young toddlers, but older children who understand to be careful with such a small dog

We are seeking several sponsors for Katie since her medical care will be higher.

Porter
Pawtropolis frequently rescues retired racing greyhounds from the Ebro track outside of Panama City Beach. The most common misconception about greyhounds is that they are high energy dogs. In fact they can be more easily described as couch potatoes. They are trained to run in short quick burst, other than that they are crated all day. Many greyhound specific rescue groups put all kinds of special stipulations on there care. I think the most important aspect is the same with them as with all dogs...to be a good pack leader and set rules and boundaries. If you do that, then they will be amazing companions and very well balanced. They already do great with other dogs due to being raised and trained in a pack.

You can expect them to be new to the world. Maybe they've never seen a sliding glass door or stairs, etc. All of these experiences they will be approaching with caution and curiosity. You should purposefully expose them to these experiences and help them learn about their environment so that they won't have anything to fear. You would also never trust them to be off-leash. Greyhounds are sight hounds and all it would take is for them to see something in the distance and they will take off, they won't be concerned for cars or anything else once they are fixated on the object. Most of the greyhounds that we've rescued have been able to learn to get along with cats and small dogs, however this has to be done with much caution and with proper guidance from an experienced person. Though they may become cat friendly in their home they would still take off after a stray cat in the distance and may cause harm if caught. Remember, these guys can get up to 45 mph.

Also, greyhounds (being trained and handled by normally just one or two people) are known to get super attached to their owners. They are very loyal dogs and though friendly with strangers definitely prefer being right by their owner's side.

He is two years old. His racing name was M's Sportspage. This guy seemed pretty easy going when he first came out of his racing kennel. His handler said, "don't let this guy fool you, he's a big doofus." She said this in a loving way and sure enough the more she talked to him and touched him the sillier he became. What really won me over was his grin. He grins (showing his teeth) when excited. My beloved dalmatian Lacey would do the same thing. He gets silly and runs around. I think he is probably the most playful of the greyhounds we rescued. His skin was a bit irritated and dry but hopefully once he gets settled with good nutrition his coat will improve.

Our adoption fees are higher for the greyhounds due to travel expenses and the higher medical costs. Their adoption fee is $300. If you would like more information about him or about adopting retired racing greyhounds in general please email us at: pawtropolis@aol.com.

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: Nothing makes us think not

Sponsored in memory of Kellie Walker's sassy girl Cheyenne.

Quinn
Pawtropolis frequently rescues retired racing greyhounds from the Ebro track outside of Panama City Beach. The most common misconception about greyhounds is that they are high energy dogs. In fact they can be more easily described as couch potatoes. They are trained to run in short quick burst, other than that they are crated all day. Many greyhound specific rescue groups put all kinds of special stipulations on there care. I think the most important aspect is the same with them as with all dogs...to be a good pack leader and set rules and boundaries. If you do that, then they will be amazing companions and very well balanced. They already do great with other dogs due to being raised and trained in a pack.

You can expect them to be new to the world. Maybe they've never seen a sliding glass door or stairs, etc. All of these experiences they will be approaching with caution and curiosity. You should purposefully expose them to these experiences and help them learn about their environment so that they won't have anything to fear. You would also never trust them to be off-leash. Greyhounds are sight hounds and all it would take is for them to see something in the distance and they will take off, they won't be concerned for cars or anything else once they are fixated on the object. Most of the greyhounds that we've rescued have been able to learn to get along with cats and small dogs, however this has to be done with much caution and with proper guidance from an experienced person. Though they may become cat friendly in their home they would still take off after a stray cat in the distance and may cause harm if caught. Remember, these guys can get up to 45 mph.

Also, greyhounds (being trained and handled by normally just one or two people) are known to get super attached to their owners. They are very loyal dogs and though friendly with strangers definitely prefer being right by their owner's side.

Quinn is two years old. Her racing name was Bolt West Virginia. She was introduced to me as being feisty and having a high prey drive. Quinn is one of the only greyhounds to come to us already knowing and loving how to play fetch. Her problem is that she will become overly obsessed with the toys especially if it has a squeaky. Her new owners will have to be very firm with her and help desensitize her to this. It is okay to love playing with toys but hers is an unhealthy fixation. This makes us think she might not be able to do well with cats and tiny dogs. We haven't introduced her yet, but feel it probably be best her go to a home without cats for sure. She is a sweet girl but very timid in new surroundings (which is common for greys) so her new owners will want to continue to socialize her in positive ways.

Our adoption fees are higher for the greyhounds due to travel expenses and the higher medical costs. Their adoption fee is $300. If you would like more information about her or about adopting retired racing greyhounds in general please email us at: pawtropolis@aol.com.

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: Probably not
Children: Nothing makes us think not

Sponsored by Lynne Stelydeni in memory of "Ty". Thank you!

Jay
Pawtropolis frequently rescues retired racing greyhounds from the Ebro track outside of Panama City Beach. The most common misconception about greyhounds is that they are high energy dogs. In fact they can be more easily described as couch potatoes. They are trained to run in short quick burst, other than that they are crated all day. Many greyhound specific rescue groups put all kinds of special stipulations on there care. I think the most important aspect is the same with them as with all dogs...to be a good pack leader and set rules and boundaries. If you do that, then they will be amazing companions and very well balanced. They already do great with other dogs due to being raised and trained in a pack.

You can expect them to be new to the world. Maybe they've never seen a sliding glass door or stairs, etc. All of these experiences they will be approaching with caution and curiosity. You should purposefully expose them to these experiences and help them learn about their environment so that they won't have anything to fear. You would also never trust them to be off-leash. Greyhounds are sight hounds and all it would take is for them to see something in the distance and they will take off, they won't be concerned for cars or anything else once they are fixated on the object. Most of the greyhounds that we've rescued have been able to learn to get along with cats and small dogs, however this has to be done with much caution and with proper guidance from an experienced person. Though they may become cat friendly in their home they would still take off after a stray cat in the distance and may cause harm if caught. Remember, these guys can get up to 45 mph.

Also, greyhounds (being trained and handled by normally just one or two people) are known to get super attached to their owners. They are very loyal dogs and though friendly with strangers definitely prefer being right by their owner's side.

Jay will be 3 in September of this year. (His race name was Total Command.) This is about average age for a greyhound to retire. When we met them all in the race kennel he was one of the more reserved greyhounds. He would want to walk back into his crate rather then meeting strangers. Though they say the black ones are the harder to adopt because they are more "average" looking, I felt that he was stunning and handsome. It was his striking looks and quieter personality that made me choose him.

Our adoption fees are higher for the greyhounds due to travel expenses and the higher medical costs. Their adoption fee is $300. If you would like more information about Jay or about adopting retired racing greyhounds in general please email us at: pawtropolis@aol.com.

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: Nothing makes us think not

Sponsored in memory of Kellie Walker's sweet girl Brandy.

Sticky
Pawtropolis frequently rescues retired racing greyhounds from the Ebro track outside of Panama City Beach. The most common misconception about greyhounds is that they are high energy dogs. In fact they can be more easily described as couch potatoes. They are trained to run in short quick burst, other than that they are crated all day. Many greyhound specific rescue groups put all kinds of special stipulations on there care. I think the most important aspect is the same with them as with all dogs...to be a good pack leader and set rules and boundaries. If you do that, then they will be amazing companions and very well balanced. They already do great with other dogs due to being raised and trained in a pack.

You can expect them to be new to the world. Maybe they've never seen a sliding glass door or stairs, etc. All of these experiences they will be approaching with caution and curiosity. You should purposefully expose them to these experiences and help them learn about their environment so that they won't have anything to fear. You would also never trust them to be off-leash. Greyhounds are sight hounds and all it would take is for them to see something in the distance and they will take off, they won't be concerned for cars or anything else once they are fixated on the object. Most of the greyhounds that we've rescued have been able to learn to get along with cats and small dogs, however this has to be done with much caution and with proper guidance from an experienced person. Though they may become cat friendly in their home they would still take off after a stray cat in the distance and may cause harm if caught. Remember, these guys can get up to 45 mph.

Also, greyhounds (being trained and handled by normally just one or two people) are known to get super attached to their owners. They are very loyal dogs and though friendly with strangers definitely prefer being right by their owner's side.

Sticky is two years old. This is about average age for a low-moderate win greyhound to retire. When we met them all in the race kennel Sticky was the most affectionate. He came right to me to get attention. So far he's been the most "stick to my side" greyhound.

Our adoption fees are higher for the greyhounds due to travel expenses and the higher medical costs. Their adoption fee is $300. If you would like more information about Sticky or about adopting retired racing greyhounds in general please email us at: pawtropolis@aol.com.

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: Nothing makes us think not

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Colby
Colby is a fun-loving big puppy. Though he is probably mixed with lots of breeds just to give you an idea of size and looks we are saying akita/lab mix. He has a handsome dark brindle coat and ears that can't decide to stand up or lay down. He already weighs 37lbs at only 5 months old. This means he is going to be a large dog at his full weight. We estimate his birthdate to be around November of 2009. Colby was found by Gwinnett County Animal Control. On the day we met him we found out that he had been there already for 3-weeks. He was scheduled to be killed a week earlier but the paperwork got messed up. The day after we were there was his next kill date. We thought it was fate that we arrived when we did.

Colby is a high energy little puppy. Lots of this energy may have to do with the fact that he lived in a cage for 3-weeks and we hope he settles down once he has a good routine with plenty of exercise. He is a very sweet boy that is super submissive to people. This means he will be very easy to train and as long as he is raised correctly shouldn't have any problems with aggressive. He loves playing with other dogs and has done well with dogs of all sizes. He found it super fun to play in the water bowl even laying in it as you can see in his picture. We haven't brought him to a deep pool yet but can assume he loves water. Nothing makes me think this big guy wouldn't do well with children. The only problem may be knocking them down on accident. However I could see him growing up in a home with kids and being the kind of dog that they could lay on top of, run with and have lots of fun with.

Energy: Typical puppy energy
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate to low
Cats: Should do fine if introduced properly
Children: Should be fine

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Mistletoe "Missy"
Sweet Mistletoe has been with us since the 2009 holiday season when we rescued her from the local animal control. The animal control staff was so happy to see one of their favorites get rescued and now they are amazed to find out she is still with us after so many months. Everyone thought for sure she would be adopted in a hurry.

Missy is a stout lab/pit mix weighing in at about 35lbs (all muscle). She's been doing great at her foster home and is completely house trained. From the day we got her she hasn't had one accident. As long as she is set on a routine in her new home she should do great.

Missy is a very high energy, high dominant girl. This means she needs to go to a home with a calm, confident pack leader. With the right owner she will do fantastic. She'll need someone to exercise her regularly and review basic obedience as often as possible. Missy is quite dominant with other dogs and will not hesitate to "put one in it's place," this makes it vitally important that her new family be firm about setting strict rules and boundaries for her. This means that she would do well in a home without other dogs or a home with another large dog that we can introduce to prior to adoption to make sure they will do well together.

Though she definitely needs her outside time to run and exercise she does fantastic inside when it's time to wind down and relax. Missy is a great "people" dog and would make a great companion in the right home.

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Dominant
Cats: Yes
Children: Nothing makes us think not

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The Sanders family who adopted one of our previous "Missy's"!

Hester
Hester is a purebred buff cocker spaniel. We've had a hard time getting an estimate of her age but I would guess over 7 - 8 years old. She weighs about 26lbs. Since Hester has been with our rescue for such a long time I can tell you lots of stuff about her. She is amazingly well trained. She is completely housetrained, coming to you wiggling and even barking if you don't get the message that she needs to go out. She is a calm dog (other then when she wiggles to greet you) and is a perfect inside dog. She is very used to her crate and we still use this while we are gone for her safety but also because she enjoys having her own space.

Other than being housetrained Hester knows a variety of commands. She can do all the basics like sit, down, stay, shake but above that she uses her knowledge to be a good member of the family. I can have her with me off-leash outside, walking to the car, she knows to wait at door ways, wait in the living room while I'm cooking, etc.

If Hester meets a dog while walking on leash she will try to be the boss (until I tell her to behave) however, she gets along great with dogs when off leash. She lives in a foster home with 4 other dogs as well as attends doggie daycare, so once you get past the first introductions she would do great in a house with other dogs. She isn't going to want to play with them, but just hang out and be a member of the family.

Hester bonds very tightly to her humans. Once she loves you...she LOVES you. She wiggles with excitement and wants nothing more than to be by you and you touching her in some way. Hester does have a negative. Despite being with us over a year she hasn't fully recovered from her biting issues. She came to us with a painful ear infection and I believe that is one of the main reasons that made her be a biter. If you watched her in my house you'd never believe me. You would think I was lying. Her biting can easily be avoided and managed. We have learned to create a great relationship with her of trust and rules as well as learned how to work around the issues that leads her to biting. For example I wouldn't trust to open her mouth and look at her teeth or pop in a pill, but I do feel comfortable petting her, leashing her up, etc.

Hester is looking for a family that wants a dog that is low maintenance, will bond to them tightly and is lovable. They need to be patient and willing to follow what we tell them 100% so that they can create with her the same relationship we have. No children (just wouldn't take the risk of them petting her ears or something), but dogs and cats are just fine. She really needs one of those rare special families that understands she is a special needs dog with certain requirements.

Energy = Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level = Depends (read above)
Cats = Yes
Children = only if old enough to understand her aggression issues (young teens maybe)

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Derby
Derby is definitely a chocolate lab mix weighing about 70lbs full grown. We estimate him to be about a year and a half. He is ALL lab; playful, full of energy, happy, strong, determined, etc. He is one of those dogs that can either be a fantastic pet or a real handful. He is intelligent, so all he needs is a firm leader that will implement rules and do a little training and this guy will be an amazing dog. This being said he wouldn't do well in a home that won't be able to match his confidence level.

He can be destructive just like any young lab so crate training will be a must.  Derby appears to have some mild separation anxiety.  Some simple modifications (read:zip ties) ensure that he does not flee the crate when stressed—the more he realizes that leaving the crate is not an option, the more calm alone time becomes.  Providing him with a routine, crating while away, and positive reinforcement will help him feel confident when he is without people.   He will also need to have lots of good ways to drain his energy; he likes playing with other dogs, entertaining himself with toys, playing fetch, and going for walks.  Although labs in general can be determined leash-pullers, Derby walks very politely on a gentle leader, an accessory that will go to his new family to help him transition. 

Inside the house, Derby takes calm correction very well, and adjusts his energy level appropriately.  He wants to be where his family is, so he is often lying right at someone’s feet (he may feel more comfortable with his humans out of sight as his anxiety recedes).  He occasionally “fetches” inappropriate items that are left about, but gladly delivers them to you without damaging them (socks, shoes, etc).  Derby would likely do very well with children if they were old enough to handle his size; he gladly will lay on his back on the floor to get a rub or let you lay on him.  Don’t let this handsome boy get away—he always aims to please and would love to charm your family!

Energy: Moderate
Dominance/Confidence Level: Moderate
Cats: ?
Children: May be too big and have too much energy for a small child

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The Handy's in honor of their son's wedding!!
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