Pippa can be a bit shy when she meets new people but with a little bit of time, this little gal opens up to show her peppy, loving and cuddly personality. She has flourished into a sweet, bubbly dog. She loves to play ball with her foster brother and go on walks. One of her favorite activities is playing with toys. Pippa loves to pull all the toys out of the toy box and hide various ones around the house. She’s looking for a home with another young, active, dog that she can play with. Another canine friend also gives Pippa confidence and makes for a great snuggle buddy. Pippa has become quite the ball chaser in foster care as well. She’s looking forward to continuing to hone her ball skills in her new home. Pippa is looking for a patient home that will understand that she is initially shy with new folks, but that with patience she comes around. Daily walks, plenty of snuggle time and lots of toys are all on this little girl’s wish list.

Phaedra is a gentle gal with a laid back, easy going personality. She enjoys hanging out with people and gets along well with other dogs. Although she is not particularly interested in the rough and tumble wrestling games that some other dogs like, she’s happy to watch the show. Phaedra is looking for a home that will take her on daily walks around the neighborhood, weekend hikes could be enjoyable to her too but she might have to work up her stamina for a longer hike. A home with plenty of cuddle time and hanging out with her favorite humans would be perfect for this mellow gal. Belly rubs are also a favorite of hers. She has so much love to give and can’t wait to start her new life.

Phaedra is a gentle gal with a laid back, easy going personality. She enjoys hanging out with people and gets along well with other dogs. Although she is not particularly interested in the rough and tumble wrestling games that some other dogs like, she’s happy to watch the show.

Rory is 21 pounds of pure goodness, happiness and love. Resisting his charms is pointless. One look into those precious light-colored eyes and you will be hooked. Rory is one handsome boy with such a wonderful and joyful personality. He loves everyone he meets — dog and human alike. He always appears to have a smile on his face and a wagging tail.

Meet Parker, a very cute but shy little boy with adorable ears and those big eyes that just beg for you to pick him up and hold him close. It seems that Parker has not been on many car rides and will need a family to take him on short trips to help him with his fear. He is very scared and will try to hide under the car seats. This little snuggle bug wants nothing more than a nice lap to lay in and his own person to cuddle with. He likes his walks but is still a little leery of things around him. Once he gets to know you and feels secure he will be your best friend. He is a pretty mellow guy so the perfect home would be one that is calm with not a lot of activity. Another canine in the house would be a plus. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like anyone has taken the time to show Parker how much fun playing with toys can be, but with some help it won’t take long.

Sunny is a perfect name for this bubbly, bright, outgoing personality. She seems to love everyone she meets and enjoys romping with other dogs, too. She walks around with a big smile on her pretty face, which regularly makes folks stop to interact with her. Sunny LOVES belly rubs and if there is the remote possibility that she could get a belly rub, she will flop over to accommodate. She has good leash manners and loves to go on walks.

Amadeus is one of those dogs that if his striking color, scruffy hairdo, or very cute under bite doesn’t capture your heart his wonderful demeanor will. He has a gentle soul that is full of life and he is happy to spend the time with you no matter what it entails. Walks are a favorite thing to do, but he also can be very happy sitting in your lap soaking up love and attention. He is a great riding companion, sitting in the seat beside you just watching the world go by. Amadeus enjoys playing fetch and has become quite good at it. He has been a perfect house guest in foster care. He’s house trained, doesn’t bark, is a pretty low maintenance guy that enjoys hanging out with his human friends. He is looking for a home with daily walks, games of fetch, snuggle time, and of course a life of love. He promises to be your best friend and love you for all the days of his life in return.

Samson is a gentle boy who loves to spend time walking, running and playing outside. He is also very curious and amiable: he loves to say hello to people, dogs and just about any bush or tree that he passes. He is a happy boy — his tail never stops wagging on walks. He would be a super buddy for an energetic person. This outgoing, active, handsome, affectionate guy is a great dog, now he just needs a family of his own to make him complete. He is looking for an active home, with daily morning walks or jogs — weekend hikes would be a big bonus. While he could live without another dog it would be ideal for him to have another young, active dog for him to play and romp with so he can burn off some energy. Samson will need help with his leash manners and not jumping on folks to greet them.

Millie brings joy to all who meet her

Abby is a sweet, mellow, and affectionate kitty with soft gray fur and a white stripe that runs straight down the bridge of her nose. Abby enjoys attention from her people and will gently head butt you in the hopes of getting some petting — head and ear rubs, chin scratches, and chest massages are some of her favorite forms of petting. Whether its being held or taking up residence in an available lap, Abby loves to snuggle and she will loudly purr in contentment the entire time. Other fun facts about Abby: she likes to play, she is very vocal, she is a social eater, and she seems fine in the company of other friendly kitties. Abby is a recent rescue so check back for updates as we get to know more about Abby’s purrsonality.

Triscuit is a big personality in a little body. He gets along great with our resident dog playing and following each other during play time. During rest time, it is not unusual to find Triscuit and the resident dog sleeping with their heads on each other. Triscuit is also cat friendly.

Bowie’s foster mom raves about how wonderful he is. He is passive with other dogs, although he does love attention so he nudges his way in to get his fair share, but he’s not rude about it. He sleeps through the night and rides very well in the car. Bowie is cuddly so anyone interested in this sweet guy must love a lap dog. He will sleep in bed with you if you let him. He loves to follow his humans around, always curious as to what they are doing, but never getting in the way. He also has what’s called a “submissive grin.” He lifts his top lips, pulls them back and a beautiful white, pearly smile appears, along with happy squinty eyes and a bright pink tongue. Bowie is looking for a home with daily walks and plenty of daily snuggle time. A canine friend or two would be fine but Bowie could live as an only child as well.

Duke is absolutely wonderful and still learning that humans can be a good thing. He is still nervous around quick movements. Love and patience from the wonderful volunteers will help him overcome this. Even though Duke has not had the best start at life he still has a smile on his face that is very contagious. Spend any amount of time with this mellow fellow and you too will be sporting a smile on your face. You can tell that Duke is just happy to be alive and would love nothing more than a person to be a companion to. Long walks or sitting just watching the world go by would make this boy happy as long as he is with you.

Amadeus is one of those dogs that if his striking color, scruffy hairdo or very cute under bite doesn’t capture your heart his wonderful demeanor will. He is shy at first, but give him a few minutes and he will come alive before your eyes.

Duke is one handsome fellow. Absolutely wonderful is how the volunteers describe him. Duke is still learning that humans can be a good thing and is still nervous around quick movements. Love and patience from the wonderful AZ RESCUE volunteers will help him overcome this. Even though Duke has not had the best start at life he still has a smile on his face that is very contagious. Spend any amount of time with this mellow fellow and you too will be sporting a smile on your face. You can tell that Duke is just happy to be alive and would love nothing more then a person to be a companion, too. Long walks or sitting just watching the world go by would make this boy happy as long as he is with you.

Cocoa loves attention and is happy to sit and be adored by all that stop and say hi to this petite gal. Yup, she’s a small girl weighing in at only 16 pounds. While she might fill out a pound or two she’s full grown. Cocoa is a youngster though so if you fall for her beauty you also need to be able to keep up with this active girl’s exercise needs. Cocoa will need a place to run and romp, daily walks or even better runs are a must for this leggy gal. She’d make an excellent hiking companion, too. She’s happy to explore with you on all your adventures and then settle in for some belly rubs and ear scratches — two of her favorite spots.

The phrase gentle giant has never been more fitting than with Kosmas. Yes, he weighs in at 111 pounds but he is such a mellow and gentle boy. Typical to the breed Kosmas gets along with anyone and everything. He is happy to be adored by all and Kosmas draws a crowd wherever he goes. This big white boy is stunning to see and once you get closer and see his eyes, he’s got you hooked and you’ll be fawning all over him in a nano second.

The phrase “Gentle Giant” has never been more fitting than with sweet Kosmas. Yes, he weighs in at 111 pounds but he is such a mellow and gentle boy. Typical to the breed, Kosmas gets along with anyone and everything.

Riley loves to stare right back at you, as if to say, “Hello, would you please rub my belly?” Yes, belly rubs are one of Riley’s favorite things. In addition to being handsome, Riley has excellent leash manners, rides well in the car, gets along with other dogs, and is a pretty mellow fellow. Once outside, Riley is happy to explore the yard, rolling on the grass, and looking for all the bugs and lizards that might be visiting. But once he’s had his exercise he’s content to lay on a dog bed or next to you on the sofa.

Xena is one gorgeous, active gal. She loves to get out and explore our big world. Running and going on hikes are just two of her favorite activities. She might also enjoy some camping and swimming, too. Games of ball, fetch and tug toy are some of her other favorite activities. Once Xena has had her daily exercise needs met she is happy to settle in for some snuggle time with her favorite humans.

Rue doesn’t seem to give her heart to just anyone. Even though when you look into her eyes she gazes back at you as if to say, “Take me home and I will love you forever.” You can see the hope in her eyes. The desire to let her past go and live a happy and loving life without worry. Rue deserves a happy, loving and caring home of her very own. A home where she doesn’t have to worry about where her next meal is going to come from. A safe home where she doesn’t have to worry about getting bit by bugs or how to stay cool or warm. All these things might seem trivial, but these were very real concerns for Rue. She’s heard all about the great homes that the other RESCUE dogs have found. A comfy, soft dog bed of her own. A yard to romp in, grass to roll in, a spot to sun herself, daily walks, toys to play with, food and treats of her very own and a family that loves her and snuggles with her everyday. She dreams of this for herself and so do we.

Chelsea is a Dachshund mix who is currently in a foster home, but needs a forever home of her own. This affectionate gal with beautiful eyes would like a home with a person who likes to snuggle with her. She likes going on walks, playing with toys and romping with other dogs. Chelsea is house trained and doesn’t shed very much. She is a great companion with so much to offer.

What a little social butterfly Poppy is. She LOVES everyone. She is happy to greet every person or canine on her walks. Quickly flipping over for a belly rub — one of her favorite things. Actually, there’s not much that isn’t Poppy’s favorite thing. Poppy is a young gal with a lot of energy to burn. She will need a home with lots of daily activity to keep her mind and body busy. Walks, jogs, dog parks, hanging out at the local cafes all interest her. Signing up for a training class will be ideal for this youngster to learn a few more manners and to walk better on a leash.

The best way to describe Tilly is happy-go-lucky. Her tail is always in motion, along with a big smile on her face. She practically oozes love and joy out of her fur. This sweet gal has a few pounds to lose but she’s happy to go walking with you, all the while wagging her tail. She loves all people, is intelligent, kind and gentle. She’s very curious, almost amazed, of all the different sights and smells. Tilly is a puppy at heart and seems to crave play time, as well as snuggle time. She adores her belly being rubbed and big bear hugs. Tilly is such a sweet girl and is ready for a home that will give her the much needed play and love time she deserves.

The best way to describe Tilly is happy-go-lucky. Her tail is always in motion, along with a big smile on her face. She practically oozes love and joy out of her fur. This sweet gal has a few pounds to lose but she’s happy to go walking with you, all the while wagging her tail. She loves all people, is intelligent, kind and gentle. She’s very curious, almost amazed, of all the different sights and smells. Tilly is a puppy at heart and seems to crave play time, as well as snuggle time. She adores her belly being rubbed and big bear hugs. Tilly is such a sweet girl and is ready for a home that will give her the much needed play and love time she deserves.