Pets Available For Adoption

Bravo is not available for adoption. He will live out his life in his rescue home. Bravo has some health problems and if you would like to help him, please email for the name of his vet. He also LOVES toys and we can't afford as many as he likes. If you are willing to send him a toy, please email for his address. Bravo was imported from Holland when he was 3 years old and worked for U S Customs at a major airport for 5 years keeping our country safe from narcotics. After he retired from Customs, he was donated to a KY Sheriff's Department to work narcotics at their jail. When KY was through with him, he was not given a hero's retirement. He was thrown away like a wrecked police cruiser. Bravo did not deserve to wind up in a dog pound but that is exactly where he was DUMPED. US Customs was NOT aware that the KY sheriff's department dumped poor Bravo until our rescue contacted them. U S Customs is happy that we are giving Bravo a hero's retirement because they care about what happens to their dogs. Bravo deserves to be appreciated and loved for the remainder of his life. Second Hand Shepherds Rescue in AR has made a commitment to Bravo...he will be pampered and loved for the remainder of his life. He will have good food to eat, toys to play with, a soft orthopedic bed to sleep on in the house, and a German Shepherd lover who thinks he is a hero to make sure he has anything he needs to make him happy. Bravo's working name was Questor when he worked narcotics for U S Customs.

Sweet Vince is around 8 years old but he does not pay attention to his age. He loves to run and play with other dogs. German Shepherds, like good wine, just get better with age. Those little devils that chew up everything in their way turn into dignified, regal ladies and genlemen around the age of 5. He is thin at 64 lbs but is receiving good food and should reach around 85 lbs in no time. His hair is thin from malnutrition but we believe he is a long haired German Shepherd. Vince will be neutered before being placed with his new family. We are waiting until he gains weight before having his surgery. Vince needs a home where he will be a house pet and important part of a family.

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Morgan just made his way to Baltimore in the same car with Taiga, Gina and a very pregnant lab (saved from being gassed in a shelter and on the way to safety). The crew was so well behaved that they earned praises from the volunteers picking up the lab - who started delivering the puppies in the car.

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As his photos show Stanley is a strikingly handsome new boy, who is also very sweet and loving. He likes people and other dogs and is well-behaved in his foster home. Stanley is housebroken - no accidents in the foster home. He is very affectionate and enjoys being around his people as well as playing with the 8yo boy in his home. He also likes riding in the car and long walks. Stanley walks nicely on the leash.

Stanley is around 3yrs old, neutered, up-to-date on shots, heartworm negative and on prevention. He is eager to meet his forever family..

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Hi, I'm Onyx! I'm an approximately 18 month old black GSD. My owners moved off and left me and my pup in the back yard with no food or water, and we landed in the Humane Society. When they ran out of room and didn't have a place for us, they called the rescue and the rest is history!

I'm a very sweet, outgoing girl, and I love to 'talk' to you. I get along well with other dogs, and I love to play. I love to spend time with my family and sit in your lap. We're not sure how I feel about cats, since I haven't been around any. My mom says, I am beautiful: I have a gorgeous, shiny black coat and the most soulful brown eyes that will melt your heart.

I am up to date on routine vaccinations, spayed, and current on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. I am also house trained; at least I haven't had any accidents! If you think you might be able to give me the forever home I long for, please fill out an application and let's get the ball rolling!

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The name of this beautiful girl is Rhiannon Nightfire, and she is a gorgeous, solid black German Shepherd. Her current family rescued her from a shelter when her time was up and they nursed her back to health. Rhiannon was undernourished and has gained some weight with the good care she is receiveing now (she still needs to gain some weight). She was heartowm positive, and her family has treated her for this condition. Rhiannon was also spayed and her teeth were cleaned. She is up-to-date on shots.

When her current family rescued her they wanted to give her a "forever home." Sadly, they cannot do so as she does not get along with their two resident dogs. For this reason Rhiannon is looking for a home where she won't have to share her humans with other dogs. She will make a wonderful companion for someone. She is content to follow her people from place to place and then lay down at their feet and sleep. The television is a "wondrous" thing that she has discovered and she will twist her head from side to side whenever she hears a new noise. Her family is teaching her to play with toys. For a dog unaccustomed to being in a house she is very docile. She is not destructive. She wants to be a couch-potato. (She also likes the bed!!!) She gives many kisses and wants to be touched and doted upon. She is housebroken and crate trained. She especially likes it when you cover her crate and she can sleep quietly. She deserves a good home where she will be the "only child " and can be spoiled. She has never known what it is to be in a good, kind, loving home and to feel safe and secure. She likes to ride in the car. When outside, she goes immediately to the SUV and puts her paws up on the back bumper. For all she has been through she is remarkably still a very loving dog. She has probably been "roughly" treated as she will cower when you raise your voice in correction. She will, though, allow anyone to approach her and pet her. She is good with children. She deserves no less than complete love and security as she has been through such a rough start in life. She is, as you can see from these pictures, a very beautiful gal. Rhiannon lives with her family in WV and is willing to travel to her forever-home. If you are interested in adopting this beautiful young lady please contact her mom at Largopuff@aol.com

This is a courtesy post for Rhiannon's family. We have not evaluated Rhiannon and have no further information about her.

This handsome boy with soulful eyes is Mickey. He was rescued from a high-kill shelter only hours before being put down. We estimate Mickey to be 2-3 years old and he weighs around 75lbs. He is up-to-date on his shots, neutered and housebroken. He came to us heartworm positive and has received treatment for this condition - he has a clean bill of health now. Mickey is crate trained and knows basic obedience. He is good with other dogs and is not interested in cats.

Mickey had a hard start in life - he is a victim of abuse. He was hit by hand and with the leash and he still expects such treatment from strangers. Mickey is nervous around new people and needs to get to know them at his own pace. Once he knows the person, they are his best friends. Someone also used abusive training methods with this boy, and he is also nervous about collar corrections. Mickey can only be trained with positive reinforcement. We are looking for a very special home for this handsome boy - someone with patience to continue building Mickey's self-confidence and to gradually expose him to the world, at Mickey's pace. Mickey will reward his family with love and loyalty.

Mickey is wonderful in his foster home. He is very loving, happy, playful and affectionate. The first time he was exposed to toys was in his foster home. He LOVES to fetch and loves his toys. He always carries his ball around. He was skinny when he came to us and still eats as if he didn't know if there is a next meal. He is smart and easy to train, he would do anything for food. Mickey is also very agile, and would excel in obedience or agility. He loves to be brushed and petted.

If you can offer a very special home to this very special boy please submit an adoption application. If you cannot offer a home to Mickey, please consider sending him a toy, he loves them so much that his toys don't last long.

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Hi! I'm Gracie, a 3 year old female who is super affectionate, and I haven't yet met anyone I don't like. I love attention, and I love to give kisses. They say I have the most soulful eyes, but hey, I'm just glad to be in a safe place!. I'm a little shy when I first meet new people, and I'm a little nervous in wide open spaces, but once I know I'm safe, you have a friend for life!

I was saved from a high kill shelter literally at the last minute. Whew, that was CLOSE! I love kids, and I like other dogs ok too, although I'm a bit intimidated by larger ones. I dont' really know how I fel about cats, but I think I would probably enjoy chasing them!

I'm up-to-date on routine vaccinations. Unfortunately, I'm heartworm positive. I hear this is pretty serious, but I've also been told I'll be starting treatment in a few days and that I'll be fine and feel much better afterwards. I can't wait! Once that's done, I'll get spayed and will then be ready for a new home. Could it possibly be with you?

Hansel is a sweet, strikingly handsome boy who has captured the hearts of the shelter staff in KY and of many rescue volunteers. He is very special to us - many rescue angels pulled together to transport him to safety, from KY to VA and then to MD. He is a sweet, happy, gentle dog who enjoyed the long ride and the attention of the volunteers. His favorite activity is snuggling - he sometimes thinks he is a lap-dog and loves relaxing with his head in his humans' lap. Hansel immensly enjoyed a visit and the attention of a class of fifth graders at the shelter. He is fine with other dogs and likes to play with them when he has the opportunity. Hansel is around 3 years old - this is the perfect age for GSD. He has the puppy and teenage problems behind him and is ready to be the perfect gentleman and companion in a loving home.

He is heartworm negative, on prevention, up-to-date on shots and neutered. He is very handsome with a blanket-type coloring (most of the body black with tan legs and markings, rather than the classical saddle type coat).

Hansel is doing beautifully in his foster home. He is is well behaved in the house and have not had an accident. He is crate trained and knows basic obedience command, sugh as "sit", "down", "heel" and "paw". Hansel is smart and easy to train as he is very food motivated. Hansel is also into agility. In one of the photos he is showing off his play skills by standing on his rear legs. The volunteers who work with Hansel tell us that they are very impressed with his temperament. He is confident & friendly with everyone. We are taking him out to public places like Pet Smart, the local parks and shopping centers - nothing phases him.

Hansel is a very lucky boy - all he needs now is a forever-home to call his own. Please contact us if you would like to invite this pretty boy to join your family.

This is Suzie, and she is approximately 8 years old. She's a total doll! Suzie is a BIG girl (around 90 pounds), and loves to play. She's very healthy and well-adjusted, so please don't hold her age against her. She has MANY good years left! She's extremely affectionate, and will 'talk' to you. Suzie is utd on vaccinations, spayed, heartworm negative and on preventitive. She is not house trained, but we are working on that. Please consider this very sweet girl. She'll repay you with undieing love!

UPDATE: Cooper was surrendered to Howard Co. Animal Control and he is available for adoption at this shelter. The link to the shelter is http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/MD106.html
Cooper's situation is VERY URGENT!!!

This is what Cooper's onwer told us about him: Cooper is a tan/white German Sheperd/Greyhound mix. He is 4 years old, neutered, up to date on shots, and ready for a family to love him! He has been an asset and dear friend to me and I am saddened to part with him. Cooper is energetic, full of life, and loves the outdoors. He is approximately 50 lbs and is built like a greyhound. He has never had any formal training. I have raised him to be free around the house, but he is house trained and kennel trained. He has always been good with children, but a little protective around strangers. He's very affectionate and loves to curl up with you on the couch or in bed. Cooper is very loyal as well. He always made me feel safe living alone.

Barney is a courtesy listing and is being fostered near Little Rock, AR by his independent rescuer. For information on Barney, call Sheryl at 501-843-0125 or 501-416-8486. Barney is a precious pup who is friendly, playful, and loves car rides. He is current on vaccinations, neutered, and house trained. Barney is around 18 months old and looks like Benji! All of our dogs must have indoor access as well as a fenced yard. We do allow long distance adoptions and have affordable transport available to our dogs.