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Looking for his first family! Griffon was just six months old when he arrived at a shelter in Texas. But when they needed more space for new arrivals, he came to Best Friends, where he's hoping he'll find a home. He's trying very hard to put his happiest face ... Learn More >
Out of the wild and into your arms! Mars was found wandering in the nearby wilderness area with a buddy. While the experience has made her buddy a little shy around people, Mars, on the other hand, is much more outgoing. She's a little nervous at first introductions ... Learn More >
A shy friend in need of a little love Pluto seems a little lost these days. He and a friend were found wandering around a nearby wilderness area. We don't know how long he was out there, but it long enough to become a little timid around people. Though he may be nervous... Learn More >
*ADOPTION PENDING*Neptune has been adopted three times - and returned three times - and he doesn't know what he's done wrong! The most recent time it was a death in the family. He doesn't understand things like that - he thinks everybody must be giving up on him because he's... Learn More >
Of course Willet loves his pool - he's a Lab mix!In the water, everything is fun and relaxing. Out of the pool, things can be a little bit scarier. Willet spooks easily. It's how he stayed safe during his time with a hoarder in Arizona. When he gets scared, he used to ... Learn More >
*SANCTUARY VISIT REQUIRED* Arrow was abandoned, and now he's a special needs dog, looking for a home in a world full of too many doggies and not enough homes. Born in just 2006, Arrow is smart, fun, and full of zest.He'd make a lovely pet. But he does ha... Learn More >
Can you guess why his name is Sinatra? Just look at those beautiful ol' blue eyes!But you won't find this Sinatra belting out a tune. In fact, he's actually pretty shy. While not exactly the rat pack, Sinatra does have his close circle of friends. And once you're in&... Learn More >
Life in the Mojave Desert wasn't a lot of fun for Rumba and her friends. The victim of a hoarder, she was so unhappy, when she was finally rescued, people mistook her for feral! It turns out she's a really sweet girl, just painfully shy. Even though she was born in... Learn More >
She rubs noses with cats!Acorn is a sweet, calm beautiful girl who continues to amaze everyone at Best Friends' Dogtown! One of five dogs rescued from the Mohave Desert and brought to Best Friends, nobody knows how long she had to fend for herself out there. But this gentl... Learn More >
*SANCTUARY VISIT REQUIRED* Safira is always happy to see her friends and appreciates their attention and affection. But she's unsure about new people, and needs to get to know you before you reach out to pet her. This playful girl loves swimming, chasing the water hose,... Learn More >
*SANCTUARY VISIT REQUIRED* Roady loves to run and play. Happy and excited to see his friends, he'll sometimes jump up to say hello. But with strangers, he's calm and friendly. A little nervous with other dogs at first, he listens well and gets along fine once the ic... Learn More >
*SANCTUARY VISIT REQUIRED* Orson has had a tough time of it. First, he lost his home when his family's lost their house to foreclosure, then the rescue group that took him in closed its doors.Here at Best Friends, Orson is taking some time to settle in. After all the changes... Learn More >