Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them.

Our Principles:
1. To always operate in the best interest of the animals we take into our program and to advocate for the proper care of those in shelters and in private homes;
2. To provide quality care for the animals we take in for as long as they are in our program and to provide ongoing support to our adopters;
3. To always maintain a manageable number of animals in our system whereby we can ensure proper medical care, behavioral training and housing for the animals;
4. To rescue the widest array of dogs and cats by avoiding general discrimination based on breed, age, and health;
5. To provide our shelter partners and their communities with resources that will result in the highest level of care for their animals, an increase in spay/neuter surgeries and a decrease in the abuse, neglect and abandonment of dogs and cats;
6. To treat our volunteers, adopters and partners with understanding, patience and support

Adoption Policy
Adopting a pet is a SERIOUS COMMITMENT. We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adding a fuzzy member to their family...
Adoption Application
PO Box 100968
 Arlington, VA 22210
United States
Silly String

Breed - DMH Tuxedo Spayed Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 years If you are interested in adopting...

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Russet

Breed - DSH orange tabby Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Silly String

Breed - DMH Tuxedo Spayed Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 years If you are interested in adopting...

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Copper

Breed - DSH orange tabby Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Little Pumpkin

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - About 5 lbs Estimated Age - Around 6-7 months old If...

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Copper

Breed - DSH orange tabby Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Little Pumpkin

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - About 5 lbs Estimated Age - Around 6-7 months old If...

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Russet

Breed - DSH orange tabby Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Callie

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - 7lbs Estimated Age - 2yo If you are interested in adopting...

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Violet

Breed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - Almost 3 pounds Estimated Age - Almost 3 months If you are...

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Buttercup

Breed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - 3-4 pounds Estimated Age - Around 3 months If you are interested in...

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Cece

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Meet Cece! She is such a happy girl and is always excited about everything. She will run...

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Monica

Breed - DSH black & white Spayed Female Weight - about 8 lbs Estimated Age - around 2 yrs 3...

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Jennie

Breed - DSH tortie Spayed Female Weight - about 11 lbs Estimated Age - around 1 yr 3 mos as...

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Gurt

Breed - DSH tuxedo Neutered Male Weight - about 5.5 lbs and growing Estimated Age - around 7 mos as...

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Mark

Breed - DSH black & white Neutered Male Weight - almost 8 lbs and growing Estimated Age - around 10...

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Jessie

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: Meet Jessie. This girl is full of spunk and will keep you on your toes. She loves...

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Princess

Breed - DSH brown tabby Spayed Female Weight - about 7 lbs Estimated Age - around 5 yrs 3 mos...

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Nala

Breed - DSH orange tabby Spayed Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 1 year If you are interested in...

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Mahalo

Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny...

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Merci

Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny...

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Shark

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...

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Draco

Breed - DSH, buff Male Weight - 3 lbs and growning Estimated Age - 2.5 months If you are interested...

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Harry

Breed - DSH, buff Male Weight - 3 lbs and growning Estimated Age - 2.5 months If you are interested...

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Venus

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40-50 lbs? -ESTIMATED AGE: 12 weeks -KNOWN WITH DOGS: good with other dogs -KNOWN WITH CATS:...

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Hannah

Meet Hannah! This little girl is new to the Trails Home Farm but we can already tell she is a...

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Jimmy

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Otis

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Gladys

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Ray

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Tinsel

Breed - DSH tuxedo Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months (late November) If you are interested in...

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Holly

Breed - DSH black Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months (late November) If you are interested in...

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Schnitzel

Breed - DSH Spayed Female Weight - 20lb but working on getting in shape Estimated Age - est.5yo If you...

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Georgie (fka Bonnie)

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Brenda Lee

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Flannery

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Georgia

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Goldie

Breed - Siamese mix Neutered Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - under 1 year (estimated 7 months early November)...

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Trisha

PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...

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Felicity

Breed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7.5 pounds Estimated Age - 5 months old (DOB 12 JUN...

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Felicity

Breed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7.5 pounds Estimated Age - 5 months old (DOB 12 JUN...

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Ellen

Meet Ellen! ABOUT THIS ANIMAL: This sweet little girl will absolutely melt your heart. She loves people and would happily...

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Cooper

Meet Cooper! This spunky little guy is new to Homeward Trails but we can already tell he is precious. We...

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Jess

Meet Jess! This lady is full of enthusiasm and can't wait to find her forever home. She is such a...

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Rose

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Little Man

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 45 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 5 years -KNOWN WITH DOGS: good with other dogs -KNOWN WITH CATS:...

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Rex

Breed - DSH white with orange tabby markings Neutered Male Weight - about 8 lbs Estimated Age - around 6...

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Calliope

Breed - DSH white with calico markings Spayed Female Weight - About 6 lbs Estimated Age - around 6 mos...

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Aurora - Ukraine

NOTE THAT ALL CATS FROM UKRAINE REQUIRE A HOME CHECK! Breed - DMH White with Black Spayed Female Weight -...

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Sierra

Breed - DSH tabby Spayed Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Tango

Breed - DSH tabby Neutered Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are interested in adopting...

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Scotti

Breed - Scottish Fold Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 4 months If you are interested in adopting this...

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Dotti

Breed - DSH Black Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 4 months If you are interested in adopting this...

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Delilah

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Sugar

Breed - DMH Female Weight - 3lbs Estimated Age DOB: 9/7/20205 If you are interested in adopting this cat, please...

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Helena

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - Only 6 pounds - very smol Estimated Age - Between 1-2...

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Pearl

Breed - DMH Spayed Female Weight - 8lbs Estimated Age est. 2yo If you are interested in adopting this cat,...

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Landon

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 45 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 1 years old -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Good! -KNOWN WITH CATS: Not sure-...

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Kevin

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 62 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 2 years -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Great! -KNOWN WITH CATS: tested well -KNOWN...

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Lilibet (fka Alea)

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 28lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 2 years old -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Lilibet gets along great with dogs about...

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Pistachio

Come meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny...

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Opal

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 45 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 4 years -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Opal does well with other dogs -KNOWN...

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Teddy

Meet Teddy: Teddy is playful, affectionate, and goofy. He is a certified short king with little legs and lots of...

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Dexter

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 18lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 8 years -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Prefers smaller dogs but learning to get to...

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Apple Cider

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: a skinny 50 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 4 years old -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Cider gets along well...

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Wilbur

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Neutered Male Weight - Around 7 pounds Estimated Age - 8-9 months old If you...

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Orville

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Neutered Male Weight - Around 7 pounds Estimated Age - 8-9 months old If you...

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Pretty Penny

Breed - DLH Calico Spayed Female Weight - Estimated Age - 5 years If you are interested in adopting this...

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Sylvie

Breed - DSH tortie Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 4 months (as of early November) If you are...

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Eclipse

Breed - DSH tuxedo Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 4 months (as of early November) If you are...

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Togo Mouri

Breed - DSH black Neutered Male Weight - 6 lbs and growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are...

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ShiniChi

Breed - DSH tuxedo Neuter Male Weight - 6 pounds and growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are...

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Comet

Breed - DSH tortie Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 4 months (as of early November) If you are...

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Ran

Breed - DSH calico Spayed Female Weight - 5 lbs and growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are...

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Kogoro

Breed - DSH black Neutered Male Weight -7 lbs and growing Estimated Age - 6 months If you are interested...

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Hera

Meet Hera! Hera is a sweet, energetic girl, who loves to run around and wrestle with her dog friends. This...

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Genox

Breed - DSH buff tabby Neutered Male Weight - about 10 lbs Estimated Age - around 7 yrs 2 mos...

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Dawn

Breed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - Around 6 pounds Estimated Age - Somewhere around 4 years old...

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Oreo

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 25 lbs -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Great with other dogs! Sometimes gets a little too excited on...

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Brown Sugar

Meet Brown Sugar! This beautiful lady is so full of love and can't wait to meet her forever family. Brown...

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Eddy

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: Medium -ESTIMATED AGE: almost 1 year -KNOWN WITH DOGS: amazing! He is being fostered with another...

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Monster Mash

Breed - DLH Neutered Male Weight - 3lbs Estimated Age DOB:7/30/2025 If you are interested in adopting this cat, please...

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Monster Mash

Breed - DLH Neutered Male Weight - 3lbs Estimated Age DOB:7/30/2025 If you are interested in adopting this cat, please...

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Snickers

Breed - DSH Spayed Female Weight - 3lbs Estimated Age DOB:7/30/2025 If you are interested in adopting this cat, please...

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Snickers

Breed - DSH Spayed Female Weight - 3lbs Estimated Age DOB:7/30/2025 If you are interested in adopting this cat, please...

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Wigglytuff

ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 4 months -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Jigglypuff is good with her siblings and...

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Jigglypuff

ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: 4 months -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Jigglypuff is good with her siblings and...

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Flounder

Meet Flounder! This handsome boy is full of joy and loves making new friends everywhere he goes. He absolutely loves...

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Giggles

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 - KNOWN WITH DOGS: Loves to play with other dogs...

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Ziggels

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 -KNOWN WITH DOGS: great, curious and playful -KNOWN WITH CATS:...

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Jiggles

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 -KNOWN WITH DOGS: amazing -KNOWN WITH CATS: Unknown-We can talk...

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Bobby

Breed - DSH black Neutered Male Weight - about 10 lbs Estimated Age - around 10 mos as of Nov...

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Angel

Breed - DSH black Spayed Female Weight - about 8 lbs Estimated Age - around 1 yr 6 mos as...

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Diva

Breed - DSH black Spayed Female Weight - about 8 lbs Estimated Age - around 2 yrs 6 mos as...

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Riggles

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Great -KNOWN WITH CATS: Unknown -KNOWN WITH...

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Falis

Breed - DSH orange tabby with white Neutered Male Weight - about 9 lbs Estimated Age - around 3 yrs...

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Erica

Breed - DSH gray tabby Spayed Female Weight - almost 5 lbs and still growing Estimated Age - around 6...

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Tiggles

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Great -KNOWN WITH CATS: Unknown -KNOWN WITH...

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Higgles

-ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-60 lbs -ESTIMATED AGE: Born 9/17/25 -KNOWN WITH DOGS: Loves to play with other dogs -KNOWN...

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Scar

Breed - DSH white and black Neutered Male Weight - about 12 lbs Estimated Age - around 4 yrs 7...

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