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Foster Dogs:
The animals on this
page are available only to adopters in the
County, and within the Metro DC/Northern
Virginia area; if in doubt about whether we
adopt to your location within this area, please
call or email for verification.
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Simon/Foster is a sweet 9 month
old 15 lb Brussels Griffon/Cairn
Terrier/Pug mix being cared for in a
foster home. He was given up because his
owners moved. According to his give up
sheet he knows the commands sit and
down. He is potty trained and was left
alone in the house for 5 hours a day. He
likes adults, children, and dogs. He has
never been around cats. He is a
hyperactive puppy and likes to ride in
the car. He likes to be brushed and
groomed which is great since he will
need regular grooming to keep his fur
from becoming painfully matted. He is
friendly when meeting strangers and has
never bitten anyone. He walks well on
the leash and loves to play outside. If
you would like to add this little guy to
your family, contact his foster Ming
@ (301) 996-4136/email
ming@mingchow.com for more
information. |
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Batman/Foster is a 14 lb male
black Affenpinscher with a date of birth
of 12.15.05. According to his give up
sheet he knows the commands no, crate,
and outside. He was left alone in a
crate 8 hours a day. He likes adults,
children, dogs, and cats. He is active
and likes to play chase the ball. He
likes to be groomed and will need
grooming regularly to prevent his hair
from becoming painfully matted. He is
friendly when meeting strangers and has
never bitten anyone. He is current on
his shots, Heartworm and Lymes tested
negative, flea treated, dewormed, micro
chipped and will be neutered soon. If
you would like to add this sweet guy to
your family contact his foster, Julie
@
dogsaplenty@verizon.net for more
information. |

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This gorgeous boy is Crockett/F,
a 5 month old shepherd mix. He is a
playful, affectionate puppy who will
turn into a wonderful adult dog with
some consistency and training. He is a
smart boy and a fast learner.
Housebreaking is coming along well and
he is learning to enjoy his crate. He
walks fairly nicely on the leash
already. Crockett loves to go to the dog
park and plays with dogs of all sizes.
He is friendly when meeting strangers
and is learning quickly to not jump up.
Because he will grow quickly into a
fairly large dog, he should not go to a
home with small children. Since he is
still a puppy, he needs to be adopted by
someone who is home regularly during the
day. If you are interested in meeting
Crockett, please contact Monica Brown
@
mbrownchfc@comcast.net/301-260-1396. |

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Meet Andy/Foster. Andy is about a
year old and is just one big, goofy
character. He is rather tall, not Great
Dane tall though, and is just about all
leg. We aren't sure of his exact
breeding however we do know that his mom
was a Black Flat Coated Retriever and it
looks like he may have Doberman and/or
some Hound in there. He is a very
unusual looking dog with very
interesting coat colors and hazel eyes.
Andy generally loves people but does
have a stubborn, defiant streak in
there. He loves to play with other dogs
and is really rather submissive to most
except sometimes he can be a little to
much for the smaller or older dogs. He
would actually do better in a home with
another dog that will play with him. He
needs a home that has a securely fenced
yard so he can safely run and stretch
those long legs. Andy is crate trained,
very rarely has accidents in the house,
and has learned quite a few hand signals
in addition to voice commands. The
family that Andy needs and wants is one
that doesn't have small young kids,
doesn't have cats, is dog savvy and
experienced. Of course he needs tons and
tons of love. Andy is a special boy with
a few little special needs so if you
have the patience, understanding, time,
and are willing to provide him with all
the proper training he needs please
contact his foster mom Meg @
luvthemdogs@yahoo.com and use Andy
as the subject. Oh and a nice comfy
chair that he can call his own would be
just great too! |

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Coco/Foster is a 5 month old
female Lab/ Akita Mix. Coco is mostly
black with a little bit of white on her
chest. She currently weighs about 32lbs.
She has lived in a house with small
children and loves playing with other
dogs. She is an active dog and enjoys
chasing balls. She is spayed,
micro-chipped and up to date on all of
her vaccinations. If you are interested
in meeting her, please contact Hillary
or Laura @ 301-738-6781/email
hillary@sniffersdoggiedepot.com &
laura@sniffersdoggiedepot.com |
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Hi friends! My name is Taco/Foster.
I'm a grrreat little companion. I'm
male, 12-year-old white and fawn colored
Chihuahua. I'm easy-going, friendly, and
enjoy sitting on warm laps. I also get
along with kids and dogs --- probably
cats too (although my foster mom hasn't
introduced me to any yet). My previous
owners had personal problems and just
couldn't care for me anymore, so I'm
looking for a new home now. Email:
theaok@gmail.com to schedule a meet
& greet. |
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Rocky/Foster
came into our foster home as the result
of his owner needing to move away and
he's now fully ready for a new home.
He's a 10 month old Labrador/blue healer
mix. Rocky is a well behaved dog most of
the time but he also has an energetic
side to him. Playing fetch, "monkey in
the middle", riding in the car, and
lovingly chewing on his stuffed animal
toy are some of his favorites. He
adores children and is a great human
companion. Rocky gets along well with
other dogs but he assumes they are there
for one purpose...to play! Being a big
dog, he'd enjoy being in a home with a
fenced in yard. However, with frequent
walks, he'd also do well in an
apartment/condo with a hallway long
enough to chase a ball up and down.
Rocky is in great health, is current on
his shots, and has been neutered. If
you are looking for a great walking
partner and devoted friend call Karen
@ (301)540-1228,
darkrainbow56@gmail.com to learn
more about ROCKY! |

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This pretty girl is Ebony/Foster.
She is a black Labrador/Pointer mix,
about 3 years old. She is a very happy
and outgoing dog with a great
personality. She is loyal, loves people
and wants to be a part of everything.
She is smart and easily trained, wants
to please and listens well to direction.
Because of her breed, it is important
that she have an active lifestyle with a
place to play and run off leash daily.
Although she has a strong prey drive,
she has learned to live peacefully with
cats, kittens and guinea pigs. She also
loves the company of other dogs.
Ebony is a loving, sensitive and sweet
natured dog, but can become fearful of
loud noises and sudden movements.
Because of this, she will need to be
adopted to a household without young
children. She has had complete health
care, including shots and has been
spayed. For more info or to met Ebony in
Germantown, contact Lisa @
Lis332@aol.com |

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George/Foster is a 7 month old
shepherd/lab mix. Since being with us,
George has learned a lot! He is crate
trained, house broken and walks on a
leash very well. Being around people and
other friendly dogs is what he enjoys
best. George started life as a scared
stray puppy, and with love, training and
attention has thrived. He is now ready
for a new home. George is gentle with
children and a bit shy around new adults
and environments. He will need a home
with a patient family who will continue
to train him with positive training
methods. Another dog for George to be
with and have as a role model would be
nice as well. If you are interested in
seeing this wonderful puppy, please
contact the LaMere Family @
LaMereFosterDogs@verizon.net with
the subject George or call us @
301-253-2579. For a dog under one
year of age, you must be home often (not
gone more than 3-4 hours) to continue
socialization and training. You must
also live within an hour and 1/2 radius
of the main shelter in Rockville, MD
(www.mchumane.org). |

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This guy is Clancy/Foster and he
is an Akita/Lab mix puppy who is now
about 5 months old (dob 10/09). He is a
fun loving boy who can make you laugh at
his silly, goofy antics. Clancy is a
hefty, solid boy who weighed it at about
45lbs by four months old however the
silly lug doesn't realize just how big
he really is so he tries to do things
the smaller dogs in the house do and
usually the outcome is quite funny. The
good thing about him is that he just
picks himself up and keeps going. He
loves all people but because of his size
and enthusiasm over some things it would
be recommended that he not be placed
with small young kids. He does currently
live with other dogs and knows his
place, most of the time, yet he will
have to meet any new potential doggie
siblings. He should not be placed with
cats, he likes to chase them a little to
much. Clancy is crate trained and he is
still working very hard on all of his
other training and manners. He is very
food motivated and seems to learn rather
quickly so his training should go rather
well. Clancy is looking for a family
that is dog savvy and will be able to
provide him with an environment where he
will clearly know rules, limits, and
boundaries. The family should also be
very willing and able to take him to
obedience classes and have an
responsible adult home most of the day.
He should be placed in a single family
home or town home with a fenced yard. If
you are interested in Clancy please
contact his foster mom Meg @
luvthemdogs@yahoo.com and use Clancy
as the subject. |

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Gracie/Foster is a 4 month old
female Labrador retriever/Shepherd mix
that was born approximately August 31,
2009 and is now being cared for in a
foster home. She came into the shelter
as a stray puppy and was very shy and
scared and didn’t even know how to walk
on a leash. She is now getting the work
and attention she needs. She is an
assertive puppy and likes to be in
charge. She is highly excitable and
lacks socialization skills and needs
behavior training. She is sensitive and
afraid of loud noise, anger and quick
movements. She is very timid and
fearful of new situations and needs a
quiet, stable environment. She gets
along with other dogs. She needs a
loving home to socialize her and someone
that is home most of the day to continue
with her training. She will need to
attend puppy kindergarten and basic
obedience training. She is current on
her shots, Heartworm and Lymes tested
negative, dewormed, flea treated, micro
chipped and will be spayed before going
to her new home. If you have the time
for this sweet girl, contact her foster,
Ming @ (301) 996-4136/email
ming@mingchow.com to schedule a
visit with her. |
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Meet Boots/Foster. Boots is a
young one year spayed female Beagle. She
is very sweet and loving yet active and
playful. She does have a typical Beagle
nose so she loves to get into things and
follow after smells inside and out. She
gets along with most dogs most of the
time yet she does not do well with cats
or small animals. Boots is looking for a
family that lives in a single family
home with a securely fenced yard.
She also needs a family that is going to
be able to give her plenty of time,
attention, and exercise. It would also
be preferred that the family has
experience with Beagle's. She is already
microchipped, has current vaccines, as
well as a negative heartworm/lymes test.
If you are interested in Boots please
contact her foster mom Meg @
luvthemdogs@yahoo.com and use Boots
as the subject. |

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Luigi/Foster is a 10 year old
neutered male Dachshund being cared for
in a foster home. He was found wandering
around outside and was brought into the
shelter. He is alert and friendly. When
he came in he was in fair condition and
a little overweight. He has clear eyes
and good hydration. He had poor skin and
a patchy coat and is now getting the
care that he needs. He is current on his
shots, Heartworm and Lymes tested
negative, Flea Treated, Dewormed, Micro
chipped and Neutered. He gets along with
adult, children, and other dogs. He’s a
very sweet guy.
Since this is one of our senior dogs,
the adopter will receive a $75 coupon
that can be used towards future
veterinary visits. In addition, the
adopter will get a $100.00 discount off
the regular adoption fee.
If you would like to add him to your
household, contact his fosters Jenni
and Charles Weller @ (301) 384-2571 or
email
jennimw9@msn.com for more
information. |

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Willie/Foster is a playful and
passionate male lab mix with a penchant
for people and activity!He happily plays
with other dogs at the local Dog Park! He loves
walking, trotting, running, bounding and
jumping; he covets belly scratches and
throat rubs and will tolerate baths and
grooming (it is just not nearly as fun
as playtime!) He is crate trained and
becoming housebroken, but at a mere 15
months, he is truly just learning his
manners. He has responded well to
training but will be most successful in
a home with an experienced dog owner who
understands that consistency is the key
to successful dog ownership (meaning,
you can’t laugh when he prances by
proudly toting your spouse’s
unmentionables from the laundry
basket…you have to give him a firm no
and then ignore him, which will make him
drop the contraband!)
He has successfully interacted with an
altered female rottie mix for the last
few weeks; it appears that he would be a
good companion for a well-balanced
female looking for companionship or as a
single dog, provided he received lots of
exercise and attention.
Willie has been altered and at 75 lbs is
in GREAT health….please contact the
fosters @ 240-426-2313 for more
information about Willie! |
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