Courtesy Postings

The dogs listed here are dogs who are in need of a new home but are not actually available for adoption through Family Dogs New Life shelter. These dogs belong to individuals who are no longer able to keep them.
This is just our way of helping dogs find their way to a new life when we are not able to take them into our care. These dogs have not been evaluated by Family Dogs staff.
If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs listed here please contact their person directly.
If you have a dog that you are looking to re-home and you would like us to place them on our website please send us an email.

 

LaLoyd

7 months old
neutered male, up to date with shots
Pit Bull Mix 
Rehome Fee: $300

Forgive my wiggling butt, I'm just so excited to meet a new friend! My name is LaLoyd and I'm 7 months old. I know it's hard to believe that the handsome puppers with ears for years that stands before you is the same lost and injured puppy my foster family saved from the busy road 5 months ago. It seems like a lifetime ago when I was hungry, battered and broken, with not a friend in the world. My foster friends saw me get hit on the road by a car and rushed me to the doctor where I was fixed up properly. Since then, I've healed and grown and learned so much at puppy social school. I've made so many friends and I'm eager to meet more! 

I'm learning my manners when meeting with new people and dogs, even cats! I sleep in my own crate and I'm nearly fully potty trained. What I would really love is to adopt a family who lives in a house with a yard and maybe even an older dog sister to play with, as long as she doesn't mind sharing her toys. Because food was scarce before I came to my foster home, I still get worried about someone taking my food and toys sometimes so I would do best in a home with no young children. My foster home is in a busy area and sometimes that stresses me out. I am still a little weary of loud cars, fast bicycles and barking dogs.That's why I am looking for a family who lives in a quieter neighborhood. I like dog savvy cats, but I admit, I could be tempted to chase one that runs. 

I love learning and would love to adopt a person who is willing to take me to a positive training class to continue my studies. My foster mum is retired but has been working on helping me feel comfortable when I'm home alone and I am able to stay home alone for 4 hours at a time already! It helps me a lot that she has a predictable schedule and I'm looking for that in my forever home. While I love playing with other dogs, I can get overwhelmed and overly excited still so I'm not a dog park dog. I prefer playing in smaller groups with guidance from my handlers so I can continue to develop good doggy manners. 

I even have a personal tutor, who comes to my house to help make sure I'm learning all the things I need to be healthy and happy as I grow. She is going to be the one helping me find my forever home and will be able to support whatever family I adopt too! If you have any questions or think you might like me to adopt you, please email Denise at denise.behave@gmail.com

HERCULES

He’s a muscley chonker of a sweet heart who in typical Velcro Pittie fashion, just wants to be with his person and cuddle. He was found on the streets of Downey by my partner’s brother, escaped euthanasia, and after two months of trying to work with a rescue (they’re all so inundated atm!) we’ve taken it into our own hands and found a temporary foster in Portland for him. He would do best in a home with someone who has a bit of experience with dogs and has the patience and time to work with him on early signs of separation anxiety. He could be the only dog, or go to a home with another dog of similar strength and an owner that once again, will take the time to integrate the dogs slowly and safely. He loves dogs, but is a big strong male and we want to make sure that it is a good fit for all.

-pittie mix

2-3 years old

-59lb - sweet as could be -loves people, and is good with older kids who understand dogs and boundaries. -has his neuter appointment for 4/4 -needs one last shot we’re working on, then up to date! - NO CATS

-reactive to small critters such as crows and squirrels -seemingly crate trained

Contact Jamie at jamicakes@me.com

BUSBY

Hi, do you like cuddles? I like cuddles. If you love a big old dog who thinks he’s a lap dog, then busby is your dog. Lots of energy for being a larger and older dog but loves early morning and late night walks. I’m a very strong dog so please know that. I have a lot of separation anxiety which is great for you if you work from home so we can cuddle all the time. I like to roll in the grass in a nice open yard but not at dog parks. I don’t like other large dogs especially in my yard. Small dogs that don’t growl are cool and so are cats. I LOVE KIDS MORE THAN WALKS!!

contact Jeff at dewittjeff2@gmail.com

BLUE

Hello my name is BLUE I am an almost 3 year old border collie Aussie mix. I am neutered and no all my basic commands very well.i am crate trained even tho i dont like it.  I am also muzzle trained I am full of energy and love my people. Almost as much as my people love me that’s why it has taken my mom this long to write this she loves me so much she’s been lying to her self about being able to give me the life I deserve . I have a lot of energy and am very pray driven.  I love kids but I am very protective of my kids and I don’t like when there friends chase them or play nurf guns so I need a home that has older kids like 13 or adult only household . I also get a long with other dogs I’m used to but it takes a while for me to warm up a trust other dogs.  I would do best being the only dog. I can NOT LIVE WITH CATS . I have never hurt one but I chase them an hold them down with my paws . Some of my fav things to do are talking to you.. going on hikes and runs playing ball and cuddling up for movies I will sit in your lap like a person to get chest rubs. I have been working on my confidence for a while now and  have 3 other fur brothers but I need to be the only dog….. because I get jealous easy. If your looking for a funny protective cuddle best friend I may just be it I have corks but am very smart and with the right family could be the perfect dog .
Call Kay or email for any questions (971)2778874
Sonslove420.kb@gmail.com

THOR

Meet Thor!

Age: 11 months

Breed: Pit/lab mix

Need to rehome good boy. We have a young (about a year old) pit mix that needs a new home. He is a very good boy, good with kids and dogs (we don’t know about cats). He could probably jump a fence but never has, and he has always played very well with our old dog. He is on a grain-free diet , knows basic commands, and crate trained. Thor is still intact but has vaccines. 

He needs a home that will give him the attention and care he deserves, and that just isn’t our home. We have an infant and a toddler and just no room for this guy. I do recommend bigger kids being he is still a puppy, although he does do very well with small kids so far.

Thor seems to learn pretty quickly, and is eager to please. He does cry when you leave, but settles down after a few minutes. He is genuinely a good dog, we just cannot provide him with the attention that he needs. We have an old dog that had a mass removed and Thor is just too much puppy for the old boy now and has had to be kept separated, which just isn’t fair to him. 

We will send his crate and food dish along with him and we ask that you donate $50 to the shelter as the rehoming fee.

Stephanie
9712124572
Goofyquilter@msn.com

Blandon, Eve & Kekis

Three rescue dogs from Mexico!
The puppy from the San Diego shelter is only 3 months old and not spayed so she is not ready for adoption just yet.

It's been raining almost everyday since they got here but they have been doing very well despite the long journey and this rainy weather!

Blandon: 7 months old, neutered, black Lab mix, male. Very sweet and good with other dogs. Playful and love to run! 
Eva: 7 months old, spayed Cattle Dog mix, female. Very affectionate. Love to fetch.
Kekis: 1.5 year old, spayed tan female. Shy at first but warms up if given time.

They are learning not to jump on people and sit to get attention and treats.
They are all shots up to date but not microchipped. Adoption fee is $400.

Please contact Yuki Marsh by email at yukicanbereached@gmail.com

OTIS

We adopted our dog Otis with no known history from the Multnomah County shelter last fall and have provided him with a loving home. He was found by by a good samaritan wandering around Delta Park and was not chipped and had no identification.

He loves us so much, but he's become a bit too protective around our home and children. Otis needs a home without kids and without a lot of new people coming and going. Kids make him nervous and he has nipped - so we made the tough decision to find him a home that is more appropriate and safer for him.
He does love people, but just needs to be introduced in the right way. He's a wonderful, loving dog who will thrive in a calm home - we just have a lot of kids coming and going.
Otis is a playful and very affectionate young pup looking for a quiet, low-traffic home and a new person or family who is experienced with large breeds.

He's smart, obedient, and eager-to-please. He's had basic training and is eager for more. Otis has no health issues, and no naughty behavioral issues like chewing or barking. He is house trained. He loves to snuggle, go for walks, play tug-of-war, keep-away, fetch (working on it!) and any other games you want to teach him!

He's probably about 18 months old.

CONTACT ttleahy@gmail.com FOR INQUIRES

Deets

FREE TO A GOOD HOME-German Shepherd 
ONLY re-homed to a Dedicated Experienced Individual who understands the breed and their propensity for prey drive, and tendencies toward aggression.
Czech Shepherd-Boarder Patrol Breeding
Male
75lbs. 
2 years old Nov. 2023
Papered/Not registered-Parents in North Eastern Washington
Intact 
Up to date on Vaccines/Rabies 
2 years solid training
Trained at Huffman-One on One and Group Training. Climbs, Balanced, focused 
Kennel Trained
Prong Collar/Shock Collar
He’s Dedicated, Sweet, Active.
He needs a job to do and more training on his aggression which comes from fear. He was attacked as a puppy.
Drawback to him is he’s aggressive toward other dogs and mall animals
(New owner will sign a release of liability when re-homed)
This is a sad day for our family. We can no longer keep him with our life situation and changes. With a lot of deliberation it has come down to making this very sad decision.

Please call Jessica at 503-919-1200 for more info

Teeka

6 years old
90 lbs
Husky

Her behavior - Happy, social, active, smart, easy to train, good communicator, not vocal, friendly with all people, loves all dogs, sweet to cats, does have resource guarding issues that we have been working with her on

Her favorite actives - walking, dog parks, hiking, running, skijoring, boating, trips in the car, anything as long as she is with you

Health - needs grain free food (common for huskies), broken hip at 2 years old (it bothers her sometime but doesn’t stop her from being active), up to date on vaccines

What she needs in a home - walks or plenty of outdoor space, someone at home with her (cat or dog) or not being left alone for long, no small children because she communicates with her mouth and paws which could hurt small children, no chickens unless they are very well protected

We have fostered her on and off for 1 year so we have gotten to know her and train her. Unfortunately, our dog doesn't like having another dog in the home so we can not keep Teeka. 

Feel free to give me a call or text at 503-367-2718

-Kaitlin and Teeka

Sarsaparilla

Sarsaparilla (or Sassy, for short!) is a 65 pound spayed female, about 2 years old, who loves running, cuddling, and training. She’s delightfully food motivated and always excited for what’s next.

She’s lived with me (Kenny) and my other dog (Ladybird) ever since she came from MCAS as a stray rescue in January. Unfortunately, she is just too stressed about having to share her home with another dog. Despite mostly getting along fine, she has always been more anxious when the other dog is around and has bitten her.

She’s done well with apartment life! She loves long walks, whether on sidewalks or in the woods. She is more than happy to have a great time running around a field by herself, and is one of the most excited swimmers I’ve ever seen.
The DNA test says she’s an American Bully / Belgian Malinois mix! She acts like it, too – she’s always ready to hop on the couch and lay on me, chase the first squirrel she sees, and is quick to switch into training mode. She’s crate trained and house trained, sleeping in her crate without a problem and she trained herself to eat her meals in there!

We’re still working on her manners. She’s got some reactivity when it comes to strangers, mostly jumping up when people come over and pulling on the leash when she gets surprised by a runner. With care and attention, though, I know she has incredible potential! She needs a home that can give her a safe place to rest and relax, and a human to care for her that can help her to learn she’s got nothing to worry about.

For more info contact Kenny at 251-423-0669

Guiness

Guiness (Like the beer but not spelled the same)
Born May 15 2022
Pitbull Terrier
Tricolor Black/Tan/Cream.

Owner: Chad Gunter
Phone 725-232-5219 prefer text first:

Meet Guiness! He is 1 & 1/2 years old and he is the super sweetest boy ever. He is great with children and other dogs, never tested with cats.

He is:

  • Current on all vacs

  • crate trained

  • leash trained

  • house trained

Guess is a very good cuddle buddy he loves to be both outside and inside. He likes walks, but also could just as easily nap next to you for several hours and watch TV. He has been raised 5 year old since he was 3 and is very gentle and handles even the most irritating situations like a pro. He has spent most of his life around a Great Dane, so he is not food aggressive, but he is bone/treat aggressive if he thinks he has something special. Guiness loves things to chew on, so if you don't give him something, he might chew on something you don't want him to.

Please help me give him a new family. He deserves it.

MOLLY

Hello, 

Molly is a seven-year-old pit/lab mix. She is sweet, affectionate, smart, well-trained, and loves people. Her favorite things are cuddles, toys, and pup cups. She is very loved by her previous owners, me and my partner. However, Molly is sadly not able to live in our apartment anymore. Due to stress in the household, Molly became anxious and tore up the carpet and the landlord kicked her out. Molly does not do well with other animals and unfortunately, our roommates had other animals. Because of these issues and barriers, it makes it nearly impossible for us to keep her or rehome her. Every person we’ve reached out to isn’t able to take Molly on because of Molly’s aggression toward household pets, which most have. The trigger of her stress is mostly around food and water which she resource guards. With the right environment, Molly can be very successful. She is never aggressive toward people including children, making her a great family dog. 

We are very desperate to find Molly a place to stay whether that’s at a shelter, foster home, or a forever home. We have exhausted all options and don’t know what to do. Please consider taking our sweet girl who just wants a loving family she can call home. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Reach out by email or phone. My number is 971-940-9440.

We appreciate you,

Emmeline

Murphy

Murphy is the sweetest boy. He is 5yrs old, house and kennel trained. He has a history of dog aggression but did a behavior mod with Harmony Canine in Canby which is  guaranteed for life (he can be brought back for unlimited refreshers for just the cost of boarding).
He would do best in a home with no other pets or possibly with one other large female dog who is very social. He wants to play these days but can be a bit much for some dogs.
He is off leash trained, amazing recall, knows tons of tricks and loves to show them off!
He will come with his custom (trust your dog brand) muzzle, his e-collar, and kennel.
I can be reached at 509-432-5400

CLEO

Meet Cleo,

A sweetheart to her core, that is looking for her forever home.

My partner and I rescued Cleo at just 7 weeks old.

A bit too early to wean, but the people who had her and her litter mates said their mom stopped feeding them & were just giving the pups away in a parking lot down, in Sweet Home, Oregon - so we decided to make sure she went to a good home & brought her back to Portland with us to raise & take care of.

This was during the fires that happened a few years back & we could tell she was relieved to just have a place to rest in our car, where she felt safe.

We would love nothing more than to keep Cleo with us, but unfortunately due to a change in housing that isn't very stable for her, we have decided to make the very difficult decision to try and find her somewhere that she can be loved and feel safe once again.

Cleo loves to play fetch, go for walks, play with other dogs, cuddle like nobodies business & is certified as an Emotional Support Animal(E.S.A).

She loves other dogs & cats, although she tends to be a little uneasy at first around large dogs, she warms up to them quickly.

Cleo weighs 55lbs, is always bathed regularly, up to date on all of her shots & checkups, she is currently unaltered, but has never had a litter & has only not been spayed yet because we wanted to wait for her to fully grow up before we put her through any kind of surgery.

Cleo is loved so much & truly deserves the best in life.

If you would like to know anything else about Cleo at all, please feel free to reach out to us at (503)765-4047

Thank you so much for taking the time to read a little about Cleo's journey so far.

Sincerely,

-Molly

INDY

Need to rehome my Dad's dog...

Here's the story, it's a bit of a read but this way you have the entire story.

I recently moved my Dad into Assisted Living and he brought his dog along. Her name is Indy and is a chihuahua that was adopted from the Oregon Humane Society. Prior to the move, Indy had glaucoma in eye followed by the other. Because of this, she is completely blind. The Assisted living facility asked to remove Indy from the community because of her barking and charging at residents who walked by my Dad when he was walking in the halls with her.

I now have Indy at my house and it's not a good fit for her. Her typical day was a couple of walks outside with my Dad while he smoked and holding down the dog bed or sitting with my Dad. Since she has been with me, she has lived with two other dogs and has had a structured environment in regards to correcting bad behaviors and socializing her. I think that was her biggest negative. The time she spent with my Dad was often just with him with very little to no interaction outside of myself and the caregiver.

I have attempted to contact at least 4 different animal/dog rescues with no luck. I want to do right by Indy, and find her a good place to live. Our house is much too busy for her and she often spends her time on the dog bed looking down.
She would come with a crate, leash, harness and dog food. I can be reached at jason.keezel@gmail.com or by phone at 503-347-6160. 

Danner

Meet Danner

Danner is a 3 year old, 65lb, male husky/malamute. He is fixed and up-to-date on shots. 

Danner is looking for a unicorn home. He would thrive with a single person (or possibly an established couple) that understands a dog who has issues with resource guarding and fear-based aggression. He enjoys a quiet, calm home where he can relax and cuddle near his human while also being able to join them on adventures such as hiking, snowshoeing/xcountry skiing, camping, beach trips, and being paddled around in a kayak. 

Danner is house and crate trained and knows basic commands such as sit, stay, down, wait, leave it, come, and high five. Sometimes his husky selective hearing shows up so he does well with regular practice with these commands. He pulls on a leash when trying to get to a smell or another creature, but has been showing progress through training on that. 

Danner would do best as an only dog/pet, however he has cohabitated with other dogs before - it just requires extra attention around feeding and toys. He also likes to play rough and is a big boy so he can be intimidating to other dogs/people. He has done fine with sharing a fence line with chickens and goats but has killed 2 chickens that decided to explore his side of the yard. Knowing his breed I have kept him away from cats and am assuming cats within his reach would have the same fate as the chickens. 

I am rehoming Danner because my home environment has changed and he has not adjusted well to it. He has shown aggression and bit my new partner and has been reactive towards my partner's dog. Due to that bite experience, I am being selective with his new owner and home. Danner has so much to offer and has been the best companion, but he's not happy with the addition to our pack. 

If interested, please contact me (Katie) at kclare428@gmail.com or 503-502-8744 (text only please)

ARYA

Big beagle or Scooby-Doo?! This is our sweet Arya who desperately needs a foster (or adopter, of course) to spend Thanksgiving and this holiday season out of boarding Arya is a beautiful 6-7 year young Rhodesian Ridgeback mix who is super affectionate, sweet, smart, and funny. She is 68lbs of pure love. She lives for pets, belly rubs, walks, and treats

She takes a little bit to warm up to a new person but once she feels comfortable, she will shower you with all the love and kisses. Arya will follow you around everywhere but doesn’t have separation anxiety. She’s house-trained and knows several good commands. She is an LA county kill shelter survivor rescued in Dec 2022. She was loved in a foster home for 10 months but now this poor girl is scared and devastated in boarding

Notes on Arya:

- Walks great on leash (loves going on walks)

- Easy to train. Picks up new tricks/toys quickly

- House trained. She can be left alone without being crated

- Loves to spend time with her human. No separation anxiety 

- Very good in the car

- Very good with brushing teeth, cleaning ears, shower

- Loves belly rubs, pets, squeaky toys, tennis balls 

- Best for an adults-only home (needs time to warm up)

- Ideally no other dogs but another large calm dog may be okay with a slow and proper introduction 

- Takes a daily anti-inflammatory for her minor arthritis but has no problem going on walks and living a happy life! :)

Next month marks 1 year from Arya’s freedom day from shelter (12.23.2022) and Arya wishes to be truly free, out of boarding - loved and adored in a foster home or forever home  

Apply to foster or adopt Arya on pacificpupsrescue.com. For questions, email info@pacificpupsrescue.com and foster2foreverhome@gmail.com.

See @pacificpupsrescue and @foster2foreverhome on Instagram for more videos and pictures of Arya. 

LUNA

Contact info: Francisco @ 503-875-1024. Or Gavina 503-798-6489. Luna is a beautiful 5 yrs old, female/spayed, 60 lb. Husky/Shepherd mix. She has been around other dogs, not cats. Best with older kids or adults, not small children. Potty trained. Listens well. Up to date on shots. Thank you so very much, Ms Paula 

JAX

Needing to rehome our Dalmatian, Jax. He is four years old, up to date on shots, neutered and is deaf in his left ear, but still hears really well. He does well with basic commands; sit, stay, shake. Has no accidents in the house and we broke his habit of chewing on things that aren’t his toys.

He is skittish of new people at first, but warms up to them fairly quickly. Hit or miss with other animals, sometimes he has no problem with them and other times he’s aggressive.

He’s a barker. Any loud noise or a noise that he can’t see the source of.

Loves bones, balls and treats. Absolutely loves to snuggle. Full of energy, he needs to run daily. 

He has had kidney and bladder stones, he need surgery to remove them. He should eat the U/D urinary care food, prescribed by a vet.

Needing to rehome because he has developed a dog aggression over the years and is now showing aggression toward our children. We unfortunately do not have the resources to correct this behavioral issue and no longer feel comfortable with him around our children.

He is a loving and loyal companion toward his person, but is territorial and protective. Especially with his food, toys and person.

Needs a family with no other pets or small children, and would be best somewhere with a large yard or someone who can take him on regular runs.

My phone number is 541-270-6226 and email address listed (b.kell95@gmail.com) are the best ways to reach me.