D040: Brooklyn

Female Anatolian Shepherd, aged 1 year

This sweet pup really needs a loving family, something she obviously did not have before.
She's sweet as the day is long.
She's a guardian breed, needs a fenced yard to roam around in but she is a family member, not an outside dog.
She'll keep you warm on a cold winter's night while you watch TV or sleep.
She'll love you forever and expect same, as we do.
ONLY apply if you can COMMIT for the rest of her life.
She's FULLY VETTED.
She is also fully house trained, loves to play with the other dogs, crate trained but must be fed completely separate from other dogs.
She came to us starving, so that probably explains the food aggression.
Other than that, she is absolutely a doll baby and a perfect one at that.
Adoption few is $350
Madisonarf.org

D045: Cassie

Female Chihuahua/Pug, aged 3 years

The owners had small children who terrorized the dogs and realized they had to find a rescue (instead of teaching the children) to take the dogs away, as they were simply in over their head.
We are saying NO CHILDREN under age 12 and the older children MUST be respectful of a small dog's space and have to have been raised around small dogs.
No dogs over 20 lbs at all please.
A securely fenced yard with close supervision while outside or leash walking (preferred).
They would do fine in an apartment, as long as they got taken outside and not left in a crate all day long.
I say THEY but they do NOT have to be adopted together.
Cassie is the mom and Chico is her son.
Cassie is friendly with those she meets but wants to be a lap dog.
Cassie had to have entroption surgery on her right eye while being spayed. (eye lashes turned in toward the eye)
But she has healed nicely from that.
They both are apparently chugs, a blend of chihuahua and pug 13-15 lbs with lovely long legs and beautiful faces!
They are both FULLY vetted and ready to go to a perfectly FOREVER COMMITTED home.
Apply online at madisonarf.org if you have read the profile and meet the requirements.
Please do not apply if you do not. Thank you.
Adoption Fees are $350

D046: Chico

Male Chihuahua/Pug, aged 1 year

The owners has small children who terrorized the dogs and realized they had to find a rescue (instead of teaching the children) to take the dogs away, as they were simply in over their head.
We are saying NO CHILDREN under age 12 and they children MUST be respectful of a small dog's space and have to have been raised around small dogs.
No dogs over 20 lbs please.
A securely fenced yard with close supervision while outside or leash walking (preferred).
They would do fine in an apartment, as long as they got taken outside and not left in a crate all day long.
I say THEY but they do NOT have to be adopted together as they are not bonded at all.
Cassie is the mom and Chico is her son.
Chico is very playful and ready to play with everyone he meets so he needs another playful (not elderly!) dog in the home, as he is only 1 year.
They both are apparently chugs, a blend of chihuahua and pug 13-15 lbs.
They are both FULLY vetted and ready to go to a perfectly FOREVER COMMITTED home.
Apply online at madisonarf.org
Chico's adoption fee is $400

D029: Ethel

Female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Border Collie, aged 6 months

These pups were found on the dumpster at a vet clinic!
We've gotten them vetted and they're ready to go to their forever homes who understand HERDING BREEDS because they're blue heeler/possibly border collie blend.
They'll need a fenced yard to run, potty and play in with larger children and canine siblings who'll teach them what's what, but they're INSIDE FAMILY MEMBERS, not outside yard ornaments.
If you can make a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to these babies(not all together of course), please apply for one at
Madisonarf.org
The adoption fee is $300 each.

D070: Kevin

Male Basenji/Carolina Dog, aged 1 year

Kevin lived in an apartment but the owner never reclaimed him. He is great with kids, dog and so far everyone he has met (no idea on cats) as long as they will love him and play with him. He is still growing a little (he is around a year old now, sadly having grown up in boarding. He had a newly healed broken leg when he was found as a stray, but the specialist said it was healed and strong, to not bother with it, as it caused no problem at all. He runs, jumps and it is a complete non issue. He is a breed (blend) who does not bark (not heard any yodeling either though) but oh that silly smile! He is always so happy and playful, but he would be even happier if he had a family of his own! Preferably with another playful dog who would love a brother to run, jump and wrestle with. Kids would be great, as long as they respect dogs. 8 yrs and up preferred but we can discuss. A secured fenced yard is a must for dogs who love playing but not to live outside, of course!
*That was his original description in 2022*
He was adopted March, 2023.
Long story short, he was taken from Madison, AL and dumped in Houston,TX, where he was picked up by Sugar Land Animal Services.
Thank God for microchips!
We got him transported back home where he was half of his original weight!
There is no telling what this poor guy was put through, but he is still his happy-go-lucky self, happy to be home, loved and being fostered with his best bud, Nico, who was recently adopted.
The next person who applies to adopt this wonderful guy will have to have an established vet history, another very playful dog in the home, a secured fenced area for play/potty and no apartment living. You'll be scrutinized closely.
Adoption fee is $350 for this fully vetted wonderful dog who yodels at feeding time.
Apply online Madisonarf.org

D052: Kruz

Male German Shepherd Dog, aged 1 year

Kruz was picked up as a stray in Madison so we assume he was dumped by his owner because they had no idea of the treasure they had in this magnificent animal.
He is a big baby but will grow into a real guardian of his family, as the breed normally is.
As all GSD, he will need a job (lots of exercise) so he remains a good tempered dog instead of a bored one.
So a secured fenced yard is a MUST for potty and PLENTY of play (but he will be an inside family member, of course). He is still a puppy at ABOUT a year old so plenty of time to train him the way you want him to be trained!
Apply online for this vetted boy at madisonarf.org
His adoption fee is $350

D027: Mollie

Female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Border Collie, aged 6 months

These pups were found on the dumpster at a vet clinic!
We've gotten them vetted and they're ready to go to their forever homes who understand HERDING BREEDS because they're blue heeler/possibly border collie blend.
They'll need a fenced yard to run, potty and play in with larger children and canine siblings who'll teach them what's what, but they're INSIDE FAMILY MEMBERS, not outside yard ornaments.
If you can make a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to these babies(not all together of course), please apply for one at
Madisonarf.org
The adoption fee is $300 each.

D039: Penny

Female Border Collie/Mix, aged 6 months

Penny is going to have to be in boarding with no foster.
She's only a baby!
Someone had tied her to a fence and left her there all day in the hot sun before she was taken in.
She's so sweet and needs a real family to take her, love her, cuddle her, shield her from the big bad world and in return, she'll love that family forever, unconditionally.
Please only apply if you're ready to COMMIT 100% for the rest of her life.
She's a family member, not an outside lawn ornament to be forgotten about.
She's FULLY VETTED, her adoption fee is $350 (it would cost you $700+ to vet her)
She's so smart, she learned SIT by the time the transporter was finished filling out paperwork, but border collies are SUPER SMART!
They need room to get exercise and they are a herding breed. No idea what she's mixed with.
Apply online at Madisonarf.org

D053: Ripley

Female Pekingese/Chihuahua, aged 2 years

This little Pekingese / Chihuahua/pug mix was found in an apartment when her owners moved out and abandoned her to her own devices inside the apartment for who knows how many days before anyone noticed they were gone. She is healthy but terrified and untrusting of people. Who can blame her?! It only takes a bit to get her to come around, though, as long as one gives her space and time, then she will be your best friend.
She will need a very understanding owner who will love her forever.
No children.
Apply online at madisonarf.org The adoption fee is $350 for this fully vetted baby girl.

D047: Romeo

Male Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mix, aged 1 year

This sweet loving guy would love to adorn your sofa or your lap while watching TV.
He's simply a big love bug with a huge smile.
He's had it pretty RUFF on his short life and needs a new family to give him the love he deserves and he'll return it 100 fold!!
Apply online at Madisonarf.org

D056: Shellie

Female Shepherd/Mix, aged 6 years

This precious big girl (almost 70#) is a true gem.
She's been vetted and had to be treated for the deadly heartworm disease.
We have given her the 12 month Proheart heartworm prevention shot for 2023 because she does not like taking her heartworm pill and she HAS to have it. The shot is just as cheap as a monthly pill, really.
She has recovered from the treatment and she's a pretty chilled out dog but loves to run after a ball on her terms.
She doesn't like other dogs to come up and get in her business but she won't seek them out and get in theirs.
She's more a loner and prefers to be the only child.
She was foster with an older dog and several cats and did very well with them but they did not want to deal with her storm anxiety so they returned her to boarding, sadly. We assume this is why the original owner never reclaimed her. She was found during a storm.
She can (and has!) clear a 6 ft privacy fence during a storm if let out during one or given access to a doggie door. Don't do it.
She cannot even be leash walked for potty during storms. She is that freaked out by them. She's fine with a crate to be on the safe side while owners are working or away.
Shellie has a silky, hair-like coat and does not shed like most shepherd dogs, though she does shed, of course.
She would really prefer to have someone at home with her to give them her unconditional attention and love.
She is a wonderful girl and loving as can be, but simply anxious during storms and fireworks.
For the RIGHT person(s) we have a sponsor to sponsor her adoption fee, but only if we feel it is the perfect home for this baby girl.
PLEASE HELP GET HER OUT OF BOARDING. No dog deserves to live in boarding, even when she is loved there.
Her swimming pool will even go along with her because she LOVES her swimming pool!
Apply to adopt at madisonarf.org

D050: Tasha

Female Poodle, aged 2 years

Tasha was picked up as a stray and never reclaimed. We feel like she was probably a breeder dump.
The foster mom said she's great with the kids, not paid attention to the cats, good with the dogs, walks great on the leash, housetrained and sweet as she can be.
What more can one ask for in a houseguest?!
Isn't she a beauty?!!
Please apply at MadisonARF.org
The adoption fee for this fully vetted beautiful girl is $450.

D162: Twinkie

Female Chihuahua/Pomeranian, aged 7 years

Twinkie is extremely well socialized and is used to being around people, has been used to going to Bridge Street, Petco, riding in the car very well and being around people here and there.
She's great with other dogs doesn't mind cats at all and would be a wonderful addition to most any home.
She needs someone home most of the time so would prefer a stay-at-home, work from home or retired situation.
A house with a securely fenced backyard or an apartment is fine as long as she is walked with a secure harness.
She has been known to escape and go on unsupervised escapades if left unsupervised.
She's also good with children but would prefer a quiet home as she is used to the quiet but respectful grandchildren coming over would be fine as long as they are respectful of a dog's space.
But no children living in the home because she is used to a quiet home.
She has been extremely loved and spoiled her entire life but her owner is sick and could no longer care for her.
Another SMALL dog in the home is required for her to have company because she's used to having another one there.
Please apply online at MadisonARF.org

D049: Wobbles

Female Chihuahua/Pug, aged 9 years

Wobbles is extremely well socialized and is used to being around people, has been used to going to Bridge Street, Petco, riding in the car very well and being around people here and there.
She's great with other dogs doesn't mind cats at all and would be a wonderful addition to most any home.
She needs someone home most of the time so would prefer a stay-at-home, work from home or retired situation.
A house with a securely fenced backyard or an apartment is fine as long as she is walked with a secure harness.
She does very well with leash and harness.
She'll bark but if told not to, she'll immediately stop and roll over on her side because she was yelled at in the past by her owner and learned quickly.
She's also good with children but would prefer a quiet home as she is used to the quiet but respectful grandchildren coming over would be fine as long as they are respectful of a dog's space.
She has been extremely loved and spoiled her entire life but her owner is sick and could no longer care for her.
She has MANY more years to love and live.
She's an active little girl but also loves just sitting in a lap and snoozing.

Please apply online at MadisonARF.org

Her adoption fee is $250.