A Palate-Cleansing Slideshow of 25 Innocent, Adoptable Dogs and Cats

Amos Age: 4 Years / Breed: Chihuahua / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Famous (3 years old) & Amos (4 years old) are two of the sweetest guys around!! This dynamic duo is full of energy and love. They weigh about 6 lbs and are crate trained & house trained. While they have not met kids yet, they both enjoy meeting new people! Famous is a little more shy, but only takes a minute or so before he’ll be your best friend. Famous & Amos get along with the kittens and other small and medium dogs in their foster home. They love to play with the other dogs! Famous is working on sharing toys, but has made quick progress. This pair absolutely loves to snuggle with their people!! They can’t wait for their furever couch, a blanket, and their very own people.” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Arrivederci Age: 5 Weeks / Breed: Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “These adorable little pups came into rescue at only 5 weeks old. They were riddled with worms, parasites and a tough ringworm infection! After a lot of love, care and medicine, they are now happy, healthy pups ready to say GOODBYE to rescue and HELLO to their forever homes! These pups were born August 3rd, making them around 15 weeks of age. Their mom was reported to be a Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever Mix but their father is unknown. Based on how different these puppies look, it’s tough to even guess Dad’s breed! Because we did not have mom or dad in rescue, we can not guarantee the puppies’ breed, adult weight and size, but based on their current weights (12-15 pounds each) we would guess for them to grow to be medium size dogs. The Goodbye pups have been exposed to other dogs, cats and handled by children. They are happy and well socialized! Because their foster family was focused on getting them healthy, they are not potty trained and have not started obedience training, so they will be a clean slate for their future families!The Goodbye pups have been through a lot in their short lives, but now that they are healthy and happy, they are ready for their forever homes” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Bailey Age: 2 Years / Breed: Miniature Pinscher / Sex: Female / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program “Meet Bailey! She is two years old and about 20 lbs. We think she is a min pin mix of some sort. She is full of energy!! This girl loves to run, jump, chase, sniff, chew and play! She would do well with an active adopter with a fenced yard so she can run. She is improving on leash walking – she still pulls and is reactive to other dogs (not aggressive, just very playful), but she can get the hang of it with some training! She loves to play so much that she can get a bit nippy, so she would do best with older kids or adults. Bailey is not a big fan of cats and will chase. She loves to fetch her ball or rope toy, but is still learning the “bring it back” part! Bailey knows sit, lay down and beg (if she sees that a treat is involved!!) and is working on stay and paw. She loves to spend her inside downtime looking out the window at the world. If you’re looking for an active dog to play with and are willing to put in some work training, ” Photo: Stray Animal Adoption Program

Bobby Age: 2 Years / Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Introducing Bobby. He is a 2 year old Blue Heeler mix who weighs around 40 lbs. Bobby loves car rides, zoomies in the backyard and snuggle time. Bobby knows commands such as sit, stay and is potty trained. This sweet boy is great on a leash and loves to go for neighborhood walks. He does good in a crate but doesn’t willingly go in, a little treat bribing always works! Bobby loves to play with his two foster sisters, 15 pound schnauzer mix and 110 pound Newfoundland. Due to his herding breed he can be nippy during play, be he is easily redirected. He would probably prosper best in a home with older kids. Bobby has been diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease. This means as he ages the signs and symptoms of lyme may show up and need treatment, but may never have signs or symptoms.” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Casper Age: 3 Years / Breed: Great Pyrenees / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Say hello to Casper! This majestic man is a 3-year-old, 105-pound Great Pyrenees. He’s a well-behaved boy who knows basic commands and walks well on a leash when he knows his person is in control. True to his breed, Casper loves patrolling his yard and will alert his family any time there’s activity around his home. He’d love a family that spends a lot of time outdoors and has a large fenced-in yard for him to enjoy. He can be wary of strangers and responds well to slow introductions–he’ll let you know when he’s ready to be friends! And once you’ve gained his trust, you’ll have a loyal companion who follows you around everywhere. Small children and homes with a lot of noise and activity tend to make him anxious, so Casper is asking for his future family to be kid-free. He’s fostered with cats, who he enjoys following around and sniffing, and dogs of all sizes, though he prefers other low-key, independent dogs.” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Darla Age: Adult / Breed: Beagle / Sex: Female / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program “Meet Darla! This sweet, silly, playful female Beagle mix would love to become a part of your family, and is proof that age is just a number! She is housebroken, crate trained, spayed, up to date on all shots, and on heartworm and flea and tick prevention. When Darla came to SAAP, she was extremely overnight, in pain from a pinched nerve in her neck, as well as a UTI, so was placed on medical hold for some much needed TLC with her foster family. She is feeling so much better after being put on a diet, which resulted in a weight reduction of 25%! Her neck was treated with rest and steroids, and has improved greatly, but will require long term pain medication. Darla was also put on Royal Canin Urinary SO Dog Food while in SAAP’s care to prevent and/or slow down any more development of crystals in her urine, which should be continued once she is in her Forever Home.” Photo: Stray Animal Adoption Program

Dee-Lite Age: 4 Months / Breed: Domestic Long hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Meet the one hit wonders! These kittens are the life of the party! One kitten, Dee-Lite is a domestic long hair and her litter mates are all domestic short hair. (These babies are approximately 4 months old and litter box trained. They love to play among themselves and with their mom. These kittens are well socialized but can swat at hands and feet in an attempt to play. This play is all in fun but could scare small children. The wonders love a laser pointer and just about any other type of cat toy you can find! Even a shoe lace is exciting! The wonders have, in small increments, met dogs and was okay with them but these dogs didn’t give chase to them. They have not met cats or kittens outside of their family but love to play and snuggle with each other. The one hit wonders would love to make themselves a part of your family” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Dorothy Age: 7 Months / Breed: Boxer Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “This is Dorothy! Dorothy is a 7 month old boxer mix and weighs about 35 lbs. She loves to play fetch, follow her humans around the house, and LOVES attention. She doesn’t mind being in her crate and we are working on potty training. Dorothy is full of energy, but will easily match your energy if you’re trying to relax. She is living with three large dogs and cats in her foster home and is going great with them.She can be timid with other dogs at first and is definitely the submissive type, but warms up very quickly. She is still learning not to jump on people when she’s excited and how to properly walk on a leash, but is very smart so I’m sure he will learn her manners quickly. If you think Dorothy would be a perfect match into your family, apply today! ” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Eliott Age: 1 Year / Breed: Shepherd Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Elliott is a one year old, 28 pound, shepherd mix who will steal your heart in an instant! This guy warmed up quickly in his foster home and is so sweet! He likes to be where the humans are and would be happy to keep you company whether it’s on a walk or on the couch. Be prepared for lots of love and snuggles while relaxing with him! Elliott likes to play fetch and walks well on a leash. He is potty trained and perfecting his crate training. Elliott already knows some basic commands, like “sit” and seems like a quick learner. He is fostered with another dog who he does well with and seems to appreciate the company of other dogs. Elliott is a happy-go-lucky kind of pup that is sure to make his forever home question how they ever lived without him!” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Felix Age: Adult / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Male / Rescue: OAR “Felix is truly a royally handsome boy. He is a wonderful cuddle buddy and all around good company. This regal guy will keep you laughing too with his quirky fascination with licking things, like your cheek, your hand, cardboard boxes…he just loves to lick things!” Photo: OAR

Gracie Age: 1.5 Years / Breed: Domestic Long Hair / Calico Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Gracie is an amazing 1.5 year old Domestic Long Hair calico. She loves to greet her foster moms with big purrs and a tail wrap around their legs. She loves drinking fresh water and will make sure to use the litter box as soon as it’s cleaned. She loves to follow her people around, get her long gorgeous hair brushed, sun bathe in the window sills and find high places to take a snooze. She is a happy kitty with so much love to give.” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Jiggle Age: Kitten / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: OAR “Jiggle is the cutest little gray fluff who is looking for a very special adopter! Jiggle was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), a neurological disorder that significantly impairs her balance; however, for Jiggle, she just wants to do normal kitten things like play with wand toys and spend time with her favorite people! She doesn’t mind other cats or even dogs, and she would just need slow introductions in her new home. While Jiggle has a more severe form of CH, she would do best with a patient adopter who can keep her in a safe area since she struggles to stay upright without help. Jiggle doesn’t know life any differently, and she will need to rely on her people for help (especially with eating and drinking) a bit more than other cats. CH is not a progressive disorder and doesn’t impact Jiggle’s lifespan.” Photo: OAR

Longfellow Age: 1 Year / Breed: Tabby / Domestic Short Hair Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Save the Animals Foundation “Are you looking for a library cat? Then perhaps this charming little brown tabby with a poetic name would be excellent company for your evenings curled up by the fire with a good book. Longfellow is a companionable guy who lights up with the least attention. His big purr starts rumbling as soon as you touch him and he reaches up to you with his paws to invite interaction. Longfellow’s temperament is low key and his energy level wonderfully moderate. Longfellow came to STAF when he tested positive for FIV, the feline immunodeficiency virus, a condition in which we specialize. Cats with FIV have a less robust immune system, but with good attention to their health have a normal life expectancy. It is not transmissible to people. A vet contacted STAF on behalf of a client, on whose property Longfellow and several other cats had been dumped. For our dear literary cat, it is now time for the next chapter (or the last stanza) with the happily-ever-after part. Love and joy await!” Photo: Save the Animals Foundation

Moe Age: Senior / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Male / Rescue: OAR “Don’t let Moe’s loud, unique meow scare you. He is just asking for loving! He loves pets and snuggles and gives the best head butts! Moe is a 4 paw declaw prior to coming to OAR, which means he is in a bit of pain all the time. His poor feetsies! He is very scared of other cats and will lash out with loud hissing and swiping when he sees them, so he is best as an only cat. He really is very sweet and affectionate and just needs a human to call his own! Come give him some snuggles today!” Photo: OAR

Nova Scotia Age: Adult / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: OAR “Nova Scotia is a wonderfully quirky, lovable lady! While she may not be a kitten, she brings all the enthusiasm of a kitten to ‘killing’ her favorite toys, including a large stuffed mouse. Nova Scotia is very polite, and she would love nothing more than a home where she could spend time with her human, napping, and keeping watch on the neighbor from the window! It seems she might have lost a bit of her hearing, so she can sometimes be startled when she can’t quite find her people. Nova Scotia isn’t a big fan of being held, but she can’t wait to snuggle up next to you in bed all night. Contact us today if you can make room in your life for this sweet lady!” Photo: OAR

Old Man River Age: Senior / Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Say hello to Old Man River! This sweet old man is a lab mix who is about ten years old, weighing roughly 65lbs. He is currently fostered with children, other dogs and a cat who he does great with. He is as sweet as can be who loves ear and chin scratches, short walks and long afternoon naps! Old Man River hasn’t had an easy going life. A few months ago he was found on the side of the road nearly blind, deaf, malnourished and could hardly walk. Luckily, he was brought into rescue and since then has been loved, spoiled and brought back to good health!! If you are looking to give Old Man River a happy, loving home in his final years please fill out an application to adopt this sweet old man!!” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Poppy Pomfrey Age: Adult / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: OAR “Meet Poppy Pomfrey, a confident girl who wants to be at the center of your world! She loves every person she meets and makes sure to let you know it. When she is not watching birds at the window or laying in a sun spot she is likely to be sitting on your shoulder or in your lap making biscuits, grooming you, and rubbing her face on yours. Make an appointment to meet Poppy Pomfrey today!” Photo: OAR

Rosalyn Age: 2 Years / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Calico Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Save the Animals Foundation “Rosalyn’s expressive eyes make her look a little worried, though she certainly knows she has nothing to worry about. Just a tad wary when she first arrived at STAF, our darling calico now enthusiastically flops over for belly rubs and eats up every ounce of affection she can get. She can become quite frisky when she is engaged! Although Rosalyn is living tolerably with other cats, she much prefers humans and would absolutely soak up the love as the only feline in your world. Rosalyn has some chronic bronchial issues with an allergic cough and is looking for someone attentive to her medical needs—you’ll be rewarded many times over with the most wonderful companion we can imagine! A woman brought Rosalyn to STAF when the person who was caring for her outside passed away. She had lesions on her neck and tail that with vet care healed completely. Thank heavens Rosalyn’s precarious days on a busy street are over. A cozy sofa is her fondest wish. Dreams do come true” Photo: Save the Animals Foundation

Swayze Age: 3 Years / Breed: Bearded Collie / Sheep Dog Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Have you ever met someone super happy to wake up every morning and excited every single day about life? Well, now you have – meet Swayze! This 3 year old, 40 pound bundle of joy is just about as close to total happiness as you can get! Swayze is a Bearded Collie/Sheepdog Mix. She came into rescue severely matted, underweight and barely able to walk. Thanks to some good food, an amazing groomer and some proper diagnostics, it turns out that Swayze has a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. This condition makes Swayze wobble when she walks. CH is not painful, nor is it degenerative, so we have no reason to believe that Swayze will not live a long, happy, wobbly life!” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Tioga Age: Adult / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: OAR “Tioga is one of our few remaining Texas girls! This sweetheart can be a bit shy at first, but once she’s comfortable, her goofball side will definitely come out. She adores toys, especially the ones that squeak! She does not like to be picked up, but she does love hanging out in high places and getting pets and lovies when she’s eye level with you. She got along well with the cat she came from Texas with (another green eyed gray girl, who is also still available for adoption, btw), but seems pretty indifferent to other cats for the most part. Since she is pretty reserved about big life changes (you know, like getting adopted), she will need an adopter who’s willing to give her lots time to settle in before expecting her sweet, loveable, silly personality to emerge. If you’d be willing to give her that time, just fill out a questionnaire on our website and we’ll get you scheduled to meet her!” Photo: OAR

Toodle oo Age: 5 weeks / Breed: Labrador Retriever / Golden Retriever Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “These adorable little pups came into rescue at only 5 weeks old. They were riddled with worms, parasites and a tough ringworm infection! After a lot of love, care and medicine, they are now happy, healthy pups ready to say GOODBYE to rescue and HELLO to their forever homes! These pups were born August 3rd, making them around 15 weeks of age. Their mom was reported to be a Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever Mix but their father is unknown. Based on how different these puppies look, it’s tough to even guess Dad’s breed! Because we did not have mom or dad in rescue, we can not guarantee the puppies’ breed, adult weight and size, but based on their current weights (12-15 pounds each) we would guess for them to grow to be medium size dogs. The Goodbye pups have been exposed to other dogs, cats and handled by children. They are happy and well socialized! Because their foster family was focused on getting them healthy, they are not potty trained and have not started obedience training, so they will be a clean slate for their future families! The Goodbye pups have been through a lot in their short lives, but now that they are healthy and happy, they are ready for their forever homes” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue

Vanna Age: 9 Years / Breed: Dilute Tortoiseshell & Domestic Short Hair Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Save the Animals Foundation “Vanna is a beautiful soft grey-beige and has absolutely the downiest coat we have ever felt. Her name evokes the thoughts of a lovely game show host, but her personality has proven that she is not one to be in the spotlight. Vanna is shy with a demeanor of reservation, but if you gain her trust, she will be a loyal friend. Although transitioning from her summer to autumn years, our lovely girl is in solid health. She did have a full mouth extraction due to dental disease, but this does not stop our beauty from enjoying her meals, including crunchy food, with gusto.Vanna gets along fine with cats in her room and can often be found snuggling together with her two boyfriends, Spiderman and Patton. If you have time and patience to acclimate her into your home, she will most certainly become a loyal companion and there is no doubt, her lucky letter will come up!” Photo: Save the Animals Foundation

Yakko Age: 5 Months / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue “Meet the Animaniacs litter! Yakko, Wakko, and Dot are 5 month old, short hair kittens who are ready to find their forever home! They are your typical kittens, spunky and cute! They love to wrestle and play with toys together. Yakko is the sweetheart of the group and loves to cuddle and get all the pets from his fosters. Wakko and Dot are a little more shy at first and need time to adjust to a new place and people. They all love treats of any kind and start purring the second you shake the treat bag. These sweeties, especially Wakko and Dot would do best in a home with other cats that can show them the world isn’t as scary as they think it is! They are all litter box trained.” Photo: Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue