Meet Nooka!
Available for adoption at the Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
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Other Available #WhyNotMePets


 ​Nubbins, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • Hi!! I'm Nubbins, I hurt my tail and had it amputated, now I'm pain free, ready for a new home, and I have the best name ever! 
  • I am a goofy, squishy faced boy looking for the good life; chewing toys, playing all day, and getting into silly shenanigans!
  • I could live with another dog if they love to rough house like me. My favorite activity is wrestling other dogs with a rope toy in my mouth, I'm great at multi-tasking! 
Loki, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at the Homeward Pet Adoption Center

  • I’m a spunky sweet guy looking for a home with no other pets. I love to chase chase chase so I’m not the best roomie to other animals. I’m the BEST human side kick though!!  
  • I love to play, and track fun things to chase with my nose! I'm a super active fun dude. 
  • I have a suspected back issue, but with monitoring and joint supplements my comfort is easily managed! ​
Micah, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane
  • I’m Micah! First things first, I’ve had surgery for my bad knee and some skin troubles that I need my new family to monitor, but I’m a young active guy with so much love to give!!  
  • I am a big wiggly goofball, I love to make my people laugh! I am young so I’m still really active, I love to play fetch and tug of war, and learn new tricks!  
  • I love to have play dates with canine pals, but I should be the only pet in my new home to help avoid aggravating my knee injury.
Niffler, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • Hi I’m Niffler! I love cuddling, getting belly rubs, and chewing my chew toys. I hope my new family likes to snuggle and play!! 
  • I want to be the only pet, I need ALL the love and attention!! All hands on deck for belly rubs please! 
  • I have a silly problem with chasing shadows, but I’m working on this in my foster home! I hope my new family will help me keep from being so focused on those pesky shadows. ​​
Hippy, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary
  • Hey I’m Hippy! I love to get cuddles and pets. Don’t worry if you forget, I will follow you around and remind you to rub my cheeks all the time! 
  • I take a medication daily for my heart condition. The doctor said they don’t know when my heart will give up, so I live every day to the fullest! Every day with me is a celebration of life, snuggles, and belly rubs! (Did I mention I am one of those rare cats who LOVES belly rubs!?!?) 
  • I could get along with a canine or feline roomie, but I like a calm environment so no young crazy kiddos please! I just want to cuddle and watch birds. You might even hear me talking to the birdies in cute little chittering sounds.  ​
Dusty , 7 yrs., Male
Cinnamon, 3 yrs., Female
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Adopt us at Seattle Dogs Homeless Program
  • Hello! We are siblings Dusty and Cinnamon, and we love to cuddle!!  
  • We are looking for a new home (without cats please!) after our mom passed away and our new family became homeless. We’ve gone through so much together, and we really hope we can stay together in our new home!  
  • Cinnamon loves to play, Dusty loves car rides, and we both love to hang out with our people!  ​
Emmett, 2.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)

  • I have been in and out of shelter life for a while, so I can be a bit protective of my food. I hope my new people will continue to help me work on this.  
  • I LOVE my people!! I am 100 pounds of goofy boy who loves playing with toys. I’m just a really happy guy!  
  • I would do best with older kids since I’m so big, and I get along with mid sized dogs and larger, but not any type of small critter. ​ ​
 ​Jingle, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
  • I’m a big cuddly clown who loves to go on walks with my people, have some quick zoomies in the yard, and then run inside for snuggles on the couch!  
  • I was helped by a stranger when I was abandoned in a parking lot and had a Grand Mal seizure. I haven’t had any seizures since starting my new life at the shelter! I can also get a little crazy when I see other animals when I’m out on walks, so I’d love a trainer to help me with that. I am very eager to learn! 
  • I would do best as an only pet, but I have a BIG personality and snuggle with the force of a thousand puppers! I love to spoon, play with my toys, and be with my people. 
 ​Sam, 1.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at the Homeward Pet Adoption Center
  • I am a happy fluffy girl who needs lots of stimulation for my brain and body! I wasn’t loving shelter life, but my foster family helps keep me entertained and exercised so I can live my best life.  
  • I LOVE life!!! I am enthusiastic with everything I do. I think that people, squeaky toys, tennis balls, and belly rubs are the best things in the world. 
  • I’m a great hiking buddy and will make you laugh by splashing in water along the trail. I get along with bigger dogs, but I have a high prey drive so no small critters please! I adore playtime, so if I live with other pups they should be as energetic as I am. 
Summer, 3 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Greyhound Pets Inc

  • I am originally from South Korea, but I’m loving life here in America! The only thing that would make it better would be getting adopted by a new family!  
  • I LOVE people, I just want to hang out and be active with them all the time! I love to play ball and zoom around the yard.  
  • I have a very sweet personality, and I get along with lots of my greyhound friends. I do have a prey drive though, so no kitty roomies please!  ​​
Rocky, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • I am a gentle giant who loves belly rubs and chilling inside with my people! 
  • I do well during walks and baths, but I like to steer clear of other pups when I’m out and about. I don’t really like kitties either. I want to be your one and only! 
  • I am very smart!! I know a lot of commands, including shake, sit, stay, and to go to my bed (though I wouldn't mind cuddling on yours)!! 
Manny, 5 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • Despite everything I’ve gone through, I have never lost my smile! I am the happiest, most grateful pup. All I want to do is play fetch, cuddle all the time, and learn new things with my big brain!  
  • I don’t like dogs or cats, but a human sibling would be fine! I’ve done really well with all the kiddos I’ve met.  
  • I have allergies, but it’s manageable with the right food, medication, and bath time!  
 ​Queen, 9 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County

  •  I am a very loving and affectionate dog, I like to hang out with my people and sit by the window to watch the world go by! I also like to go for car rides and walks! 
  • I’m a bit older, so I’m on some medicine to help my joints feel less stiff. Since I’m a bit sore, I do best with teenagers and adults who know how to be gentle.  
  • I didn’t get along with the pup in my previous home, so I want to be the Queen of your castle!
 ​Asher, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I was found as a stray dog, still dragging a giant chain around my neck from who knows where. I was in pretty good shape health wise, but I definitely missed out on some dog 101 training. I can get along with other pups, but I don’t always understand body language so please go slow with me!  
  • I’m told I’m a big cutie, I love to goof around like the big 70 pound puppy that I am. My foster mom is a trainer, so I’m learning a lot! But I want to keep learning in my new home, so I hope you’re ready to be my teacher! 
  • I am a little too goofy and spatially unaware to live with little kids, but I could probably live with a dog friend if they have the right personality to match mine. 
 ​Fawn, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I’m a really fun dog, I love to play, and hug all my people when they come home from work and school! I just want to snuggle all day!  
  • I have so much fun with my foster brother, I would probably like having a doggie sibling to play with in my new home! 
  • I have separation anxiety, but my medication helps a lot. My foster parents have been working with me on my anxiety, and I need my new parents to continue to help me understand I don’t need to worry so much when my people aren’t home!
Nooka, 7.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
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  • Hi I’m Nooka! I would love a home with a fenced in yard and no small dogs or cats. I am very sweet, but I’m also independent. I can be left alone at home for hours and I promise I wont destroy anything! I love to snooze in my crate, that’s my safe place.  
  • I am super active! I love to hike and run, I even like wearing a little backpack to keep me exercised and focused. I also have a beautiful singing voice, I’ll let you know when I have to go potty, or if I just have something important to say! 
  • I want to be your only pet, but I need lots of mental and physical stimulation so you’ll be plenty busy with me! I trust women more than men, but my foster dad learned that if hes calm, and I’m exercised and have my safe space crate to retreat to, I do great!  
Ozzie, 1.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
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  • Hi there! I promise I really try to be a good boy, just show me that you’re the boss and I will behave! Us malamutes need kind but firm parents so we can be our best selves! 
  • I am super fun, loving, and affectionate! I smile all the time, and I love to be snuggled. I am crate trained, but I love to sleep with my humans!  
  • I can get possessive over food, so I would do best as the only pup in my new home. I did coexist with a kitty in the past though! I might be able to do that again with a slow and proper introduction! 
  • I am still a youngster so I need lots of physical and mental activities! I would love an active and patient family that can help me continue blossoming into the wonderful dog I am. 
Rocky, 4.5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
  • Hi there! I’m Rocky, I love to walk politely on the leash and go for car rides, so we can explore whenever and whereever!  
  • I can be a bit of an alpha, so I usually like female dogs but not male ones. I might do best as an only pup. I have a mild and manageable case of hypothyroidism, but I’m still thriving! I know it will be no big deal to the right family.  
  • I love to cuddle, I lean against my favorite people to get hugs and pets. I also don’t mind a snuggly nap on a comfy recliner every once in a while! I am so ready to join a new pack and start my life again, do you have room in your home and heart for a big love like me?  ​
Luna, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
  • I’m a young athletic gal who wants to see the world with you! Let’s hike, run, and adventure all across the PNW together!  
  • I LOVE people!! ALL people, even little ones. But, I am large and in charge so I might knock someone down if they are small and not great with boundaries.  
  • I am a true alpha girl, so I might not get along with most dogs unless they are super okay with me being the boss. I don’t like dog parks because none of those pups know to listen to me!  
Abe, 5 yrs., Male
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Foster me through The Prez Foundation

  • I'm a total cuddlebug! I love to be with my people and hang out on the couch. I love playing with tennis balls too! 
  • I get along with other dogs, but I don't like sharing my people or my home. I'd probably enjoy a dog park, but I want to be your only pet. 
  • I like short walks, I have really bad knees and hips. The vet gave my hips a poor prognosis, so I want to spend time with you while I'm still young and mobile!
  • I had a bad case of happy tail, I wagged my tail so much it got really injured, and I had to have it amputated. Now I have a little stubby tail just like an adorable black bear!
Indy, 2 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • I'm looking for a home with no other pets. Somewhere my fave pink bunny stuffy and I can relax with our humans! 
  • Just like my idol Indiana Jones I am a curious explorer, so I would love a partner to take me on adventures! 
  • I love to walk, hike, bask in the sun, and I especially love cuddling with my humans! 
 ​Mr. Big, 9 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue

  • I’m a BOSS, don’t tell me what to do until you've earned my respect! I want to go for car rides, and take long naps on the couch, and no one is going to stop me! 
  • I was a mess when Forgotten Dogs first rescued me, wounds everywhere and a bummy eye. Months of relaxation and recovery later, I’m a suave dude who knows what I want, and I always have a coy wink to impress the ladies with.  
  • I don’t need a lot of activity, after a 20 minute walk I want to go home for a good nap! 
  • I LOVE people, but I can be picky about my dog friends so I would be happy in a home without one, unless my new parents are SUPER dog savvy. Also, no cats please! I’m an older gentleman looking for a loving home to relax in after a lifetime of fear and uncertainty.  
Alpha, 1 yr., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)​​​
  • Hey I’m Alpha! I might look like a majestic floof, but I’m really just a big goofy baby boy who can’t wait to learn and grow!  
  • I could get along with a large doggie sibling, but since WAMAL doesn’t know much about my past, I should probably go to a home without cats, or small kids I could knock over with my excitement! 
  • I love to romp around and make you laugh, I am a great running buddy and I love to show affection to my people. I will make a great dog for someone who has the time and knowledge on how to work with my astute but stubborn breed!  
Moose, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hello I'm Moose! I was saved with my pal Alpha when our shelter was closed due to COVID-19. 
  • I love to sit politely for treats and I cherish scritches and belly rubs. 
  • Like all malamutes, I need a special parent. Someone who knows that being firm doesn’t mean yelling or being forceful. I am very astute and I will thrive with good guidance and lots of love! 
Pippin, 2 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Whitman County Humane Society

  • My name is Pippin, I was found as a puppy wandering the streets, not knowing where my next meal is coming from. My new person saw that I was anxious about guarding my food and worked on trust, and I got so much better! But when they moved in with people I didn't know and trust, I couldn't adjust.
  • At the shelter, I have made so much progress in such a short time. I can now eat out of a hand, or out of a bowl with someone I trust petting me! I am finally becoming the good boy I always knew I was, I was just scared at first. 
  • I want my new people to understand I'm anxious, but I still have so much love to give! I love tug-o-war with rope toys, walks, and especially peanut butter!! With the right people and training regimen, I will thrive in my new home. 
Rocket, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at SCRAPS 
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  • Hello I’m Rocket! I am an intelligent adventure pup looking for the perfect person to be a sidekick for. I love hiking, jogging, and a good structured routine.  
  • I can be a bit cat-like and aloof at first, but once you give me space to relax I will follow you around like an adorable bunny-eared shadow!  
  • I hurt my neck a while back, so I don’t like quick movements towards that area. Because of this, I would be happiest in a home with no kids or other dogs, but I haven’t been reactive towards dogs. I did 6 weeks of training in prep for my new home, so don’t wait, inquire about adopting me today! ​
Randy, 10 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hey I'm Randy, I might be an older dude but I'm super strong, smart, and healthy so you better be ready for lots of exploring! I was surrendered because I wasn't getting the care or exercise I need, so I really want an active and loving home.
  • I am bilingual, I know my commands in German and English, I love to show off! I can get along with other dogs but I am really big and pushy so I need to be supervised. 
  • I love being part of a family so much, I know if you take me home I will help you become a happier and healthier version of yourself! 
​Ms. Hannah, 6.5 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League (WAMAL)
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  • Hiya I’m Hannah, I’m an astute bundle of fluff looking for a dog savvy companion to take me home! 
  • I am super smart and have the habit of testing my parents, so they need to be dog savvy and a strong but loving pack leader to me. 
  • I have a diva streak, so I would do best as an only pet. I promise I'm a really good companion, I love to netflix and chill just as much as I love to hike, but most of all, I love cheese!! 
​Chunk, 12 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Forgotten Dogs Rescue


  • Hi there, I’m Chunk! I got pretty lucky when Forgotten Dogs Rescue swooped in to provide me with the care I needed and wasn’t getting in my first home, now I just need a little more luck to find my forever home! 
  • I’ve been told I’m pretty healthy for an older gentleman. My bloodwork is normal, and I’m still pretty active. Like many pitties, I do have allergies which really affected my ears over time without treatment, I’m okay right now but my new parents will just have to check them every once in a while and treat them as needed! 
  • I can’t live with other dogs or cats, but I LOVE kids, they just need to be old enough to recognize I need gentle pets on my old bones. I hope I find a family I fit into that can give me all the things I need, as I lived so long without them. 
Harvey, 4 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at SpokAnimal 


  • Howdy, I’m Harvey! I can be a bit sassy, so make sure you are cat savvy before trying to adopt me! 
  • I was declawed by my first people, and it really hurt. I do still trust people, but you have to prove to me that you are worthy of my love first! 
  • I want a cat-free home but I have lived with dogs in the past, if your dog knows how to treat a cat nicely we could get along. I can go to a home with kids, as long as they are old enough to know how to treat me respectfully! 
Zoe, 4 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at SpokAnimal

  • Hi, I’m Zoe, I may be young but I’ve already escaped euthanasia, learned to trust (deserving) humans again after being declawed, and fell in love with wet food after developing stomatitis (mouth inflammation, managed by steroids)  
  • I am SO excited to be in a home again, I’m tired of waiting for my people. After my sad beginning, I want a really happy ending!  
  • I can be shy at first, and I don’t love having my paws touched, but I LOVE ear scritches and napping in warm fluffy blankies! 
Pickles, 10 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • Hi I'm Pickles! I was rescued from a hoarding situation with my best buddy Soy, unfortunately he passed away and I'm doing alright but I would love a home after all these scary big changes.  
  • I was really shy at first but after watching my kitty friends getting attention I have learned how great pets and scritches are! 
  • I definitely want a home with other kitties that can help me get out of my shell, so if you are looking for a kitty siblings to your resident cats contact Pasado's about me asap!! 
Jupiter, 13 yrs., Male

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • Hello! I’m Jupiter, I was found as a sick stray kitty but now I’m feeling much better (with the help of my inhaler!). I am FIV+ but I can live a normal happy life just like any cat! 
  • I love my people, I am a little older so I love just hanging out in a lap or a sunbeam, but I also still love to play with toys!  
  • I love hanging with my kitty pals at Pasado's, so I might want a feline friend in my new home. 
Troy, 3 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Greyhound Pets Inc

  • I am a retired racer, and I'm looking for a gentle and respectful family to take me in and show me how great it can be to be someone's pet! 
  • I am one of those animals who will make you put a little work in to win me over, but once you do you will feel so special when I pick you to lean on and come up to you to say hello! 
  • I broke my leg while I was racing and it still hurts a little, so I'm on some pain medication to help me be my best self! 
​Lala, 2 yrs., Female
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • One of the BEST things about me is the very reason I've been waiting 6 months for my #fureverhome, I LOVE people SO much. Sometimes, it's really hard for me to be alone. Everyone has anxiety sometimes, I know I still deserve a family of my own.
  • I'm looking for a cozy home where I can nap while you work, snuggle with you when you need a break, and play together in a fenced yard.
  • I want to be your one and only, so we can spend time together building my confidence back up!
​Drifter, 5 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Wags to Riches 

  • I've had a rough life, I was found as a stray and adopted. I was soo happy to finally have a family, I was very loyal and protective of them, but they thought my personality clashed to much with their household and I was surrendered back to the shelter 
  • I love to play fetch and I'm a graduate of TWO training programs, so I'm super smart!
  • I'm clever, active, and ready for an active PNW home! 
​Bruno, 4 yrs., Male
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Adopt me at Seattle Humane

  • I'm a classic pittie boy; handsome, athletic, and loving.
  • I like to make my friends at Seattle Humane smile with my excited wiggly beefy body, powerful tail wags, and charming smile! 
  • I'm recovering from surgery, so I need a family who can support me while I regain my health. Soon I'll be all better, and I can go back to doing my favorite thing - chasing tennis balls! 

Frannie & Jeager, 8 1/2 yrs. Female & 3 yrs. Male
Adopt us at Grant County Animal Outreach

  • We're an irresistible, unique, fun-loving, and comical playful pair! We are excited to meet you and show you that two can be double the love and double the fun!
  • Everyone knows that Jeager's quite the regal, ladies man, but I, Frannie, have stolen his heart! We're a pair now and help each other out. We enjoy being pet and playing games!
  • Our ideal home would be: cat and other dog-free (you'll have 2 of us, so why need more!) and be filled with lots of love and playtime! 
Rush, 9 yrs., Female

Adopt me at Pasado's Safehaven
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  • I'm a daring kitty who loves to play hide and seek! I'll lay in your lap or curl up on your feet!
  • I love to play and nap, and I get along okay with most cats.   
  • I have a special urinary condition, but it's really no big deal! With the right diet, care, and a patient and understanding person I will thrive!
  • I have been waiting for a home for almost my whole life, please adopt me and show me what it means to be loved by a family! 
Tulip O'Hare, 1.5 yrs., Female

Adopt me at Motley Zoo Animal Rescue
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  • I can be a little shy, but after a few seconds to adjust I am a crazy ball of love and energy! 
  • I was alone as a young pup, so now I'm desperate to be near puppy friends! Some dogs and people might think I'm aggressive when I see other dogs on walks, but really I just want to meet new friends so badly!! 
  • My ideal home would keep me super active, I've lived with dogs, cats, and kids and I loved everyone! 
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