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Adoptable Dogs

New dogs are typically posted in the evenings. If a pet is on our website, they are still available. There can be about a 30 minute lag for our website to update so please call our shelter at 260-744-0454 during business hours for the latest info on a specific dog.

Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis for pre-approved adopters and an approved app is good for 6 months!

Don’t miss any of our adoptable dogs!

Hoolah

Sex: Female
Breed: Terrier, American Staffordshire/Mix
Age: 8 years, 10 months

Meet Hoolah! 🐾💙 — Friendship Loading… Please Be Patient! 😂 Hoolah would like everyone to know that she is not accepting walk-in applications for Best Friend just yet. 😂 This beautiful gal needs a little time to get comfortable before she decides you’re worthy of her VIP friendship club. When Hoolah first meets you, she may be a little reserved and prefer to take things slowly. She’s not being rude—she’s just conducting a very serious background check. 👀🐶 Give her some patience, let her come around at her own pace, and before you know it, that cautious little gal starts turning into the sweetest best friend. Once Hoolah trusts you, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve made the list. 🎉❤️ She’ll show you just how wonderful she is and happily enjoy spending time with her favorite people. Hoolah is proof that sometimes the best friendships aren’t instant. They’re the ones where you take your time, build trust, and eventually realize you’ve gained a friend who is completely worth the wait. 🥹🐾 So if you’re willing to be patient while Hoolah gets to know you, she may just reward you with something pretty special: A best friend who thinks you’re the greatest human ever. 💙🐶 Friendship status: Loading… ⏳ Estimated completion: Worth the wait! 😂 Dogs: Dog to dog required, Hoolah has preferred to hang out with calmer dogs. Cats: Unknown Kids: Unknown, must meet everyone in the home

Frieda

Sex: Female
Breed: Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren/Mixed Breed (Large)
Age: 7 years, 2 months

Meet Frieda ❤️🐾 — Age Is Just a Number! Frieda has been waiting long enough. 🥹❤️ One of our longest residents, this senior gal is ready to trade her shelter story for a forever-home happily ever after! Don’t let her age fool you — Frieda still has plenty of pep, personality, and adventure left in her! She’s like a wise old lady with the enthusiasm of a puppy who just discovered coffee. 😂🐶 Frieda is currently enjoying life in a foster home, where she’s getting the love and comfort she deserves while waiting for her forever family. She’s social, sweet, full of opinions, and would love to find someone who appreciates all the wonderful things that come with adopting a senior. 🐾 Frieda’s Perfect Match: 🐶 Dogs: NO THANK YOU! 🐱 Cats: Unknown 👨‍👩‍👧 Kids: Everyone in the home must meet her! Because Frieda is in foster care, an appointment is required to meet her. She has already waited far too long. ❤️ Give this sweet senior the chance to spend her golden years being loved, spoiled, and finally HOME. 🥹🐾 Could you be Frieda’s forever?

Milo

Sex: Male
Breed: Terrier, Pit Bull
Age: 2 years, 5 months

🐶 Meet Milo! 🐶 Milo wakes up every morning with one goal: make today more fun than yesterday. So far, his strategy involves zoomies, happy tail wags, stealing hearts, and acting like every toy is the greatest invention of all time. This handsome goofball is equal parts athlete, comedian, and professional people-lover. Whether he's bouncing around the yard, and investigating absolutely everything. Milo has a talent for making everyone around him smile. He's still polishing his manners (Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are perfect pups!), but he's eager to learn and loves having a job to do—especially if treats and praise are involved. Underneath all that playful chaos is an incredibly sweet boy who just wants a family to call his own. If your house feels a little too quiet, a little too tidy, or simply lacks a daily source of laughter, Milo is ready to fix all three. He promises a lifetime supply of goofy moments, endless love, and the occasional reminder that socks are best kept off the floor. Come meet Milo—you'll leave wondering how one dog can have this much personality packed into four paws. ❤️🐾 Dogs: Must meet all pups in the home! Cats: Unknown Kids: Must meet everyone in the home!

Katie

Sex: Female
Breed: Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Age: 1 years, 5 months

Pugsley may sound spooky and mysterious, but this sweet girl is less “creepy creature of the night” and more “tiny emotional support shadow with paws.” 🖤🐾 This sensitive sweetheart is still learning that the world can be a safe place. Sudden movements can startle her, and new things can feel a little overwhelming at first, so she’s looking for a calm, patient home that will help her build confidence at her own pace. And if Pugsley wants your attention? Oh, she’ll let you know. Expect the gentlest little paw taps like she’s politely filing a formal request for cuddles. Ignore her at your own risk — she fully believes your hands should be used for petting her at all times. Once she trusts you, she becomes the ultimate Velcro girl, sticking close by your side for comfort, reassurance, and love. Underneath the nervousness is an incredibly sweet pup who just wants someone kind to help her feel brave. Pugsley doesn’t need perfection — she just needs patience, soft voices, and someone willing to love a shy girl while she learns that not everything is scary. And when she finally blossoms? It’s pure magic. ✨ Dogs: Unknown, we rec. a meet and greet! Cats: Unknown Kids: Unknown, must meet everyone in the home!

Bruno

Sex: Male
Breed: Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Age: 3 years, 2 months

Meet Bruno! 🐾💙 — Please Hold… Friendship Loading! 😂 Bruno would like to let you know that he is currently reviewing your application for Best Friend status. 😂 He’s not going to rush into things with just anyone, and honestly, we respect a guy with standards! When Bruno first meets you, he may need a little time to figure you out. He’s more of a “Let me observe you from over here” kind of gentleman. Give him some patience, a little time, and the chance to feel comfortable, and you’ll start seeing his sweet personality shine through. 🥹❤️ And once Bruno decides you’re his person? Congratulations! You have officially been promoted to BEST FRIEND. 🎉🐶 He’ll happily soak up your attention, enjoy your company, and show you the loving side he was keeping tucked away. Bruno just needs someone willing to let him take things at his own pace. He may not be an instant “HI, I LOVE YOU!” kind of dog, but the friendships that take a little time are often the sweetest. 💙 So if you have a little patience and a lot of love to give, Bruno might just be waiting to make you his favorite human. Friendship status: Loading… ⏳🐾 Potential outcome: Best friend for life. ❤️ Dogs: Yes, although we rec. a meet and greet! Cats: Unknown Kids: Unknown, must meet everyone in the home

Miss Baker

Sex: Female
Breed: Terrier/Mixed Breed (Small)
Age: 11 months

🧁 Meet Miss Baker — A Specialty of the House! 🐾 Meet Miss Baker, a tiny scruffy gal who is proudly serving up 100% mystery, 100% adorable, and 100% ready to be loved! 😂💕 Her breed? Well… that’s classified. 🤫 Here at the shelter, we like to call it the “Shelter Specialty.” Miss Baker appears to be a delightful combination of several ingredients, but exactly which ones went into the recipe is something we may never know! All we can say for sure is that she is small, scruffy, and ridiculously cute. Miss Baker may not come with a fancy breed label, but she definitely comes with plenty of personality. She has the kind of adorable little face that makes you stop and say, “Okay, I need to know everything about this dog immediately.” 😂 She’s basically the canine equivalent of ordering the chef’s special—you have no idea exactly what you’re getting, but you already know it’s going to be good! If you’re looking for a small, scruffy mystery girl who is one-of-a-kind and impossible not to adore, come meet Miss Baker. She’s the shelter’s newest specialty, and this one is definitely worth putting in an order for! 🧁🐾❤️ Dogs: Unknown, we rec. a meet and greet! Cats: Unknown Kids: Unknown, we rec. a meet and greet!

Puma

Sex: Male
Breed: Boxer
Age: 8 years

Meet Puma 🐾💕 — a sweet boy with a gentle heart and a personality that takes a little time to bloom. Puma may not be the first one to rush up and introduce himself, and that’s okay! He just needs a little patience and some time to figure out that he’s safe and loved. Once he starts to feel comfortable, you’ll get to see the sweet, loving boy hiding behind that initial shyness. 🥹 Puma is the kind of boy who reminds us that the best relationships aren’t always instant. Sometimes, the most special bonds are the ones you build slowly, one little moment of trust at a time. Give him some patience, a calm environment, and plenty of kindness, and he’ll reward you with the sweetest companionship. He’s looking for someone who understands that warming up takes time and is willing to let him come out of his shell at his own pace. If you’re willing to give Puma the time he needs, he just might become your very best friend. ❤️🐾 Dogs: Must meet all pups in the home! Cats: Unknown Kids: Must meet all family members!

Tony Tony Chopper

Sex: Male
Breed: Bulldog, American
Age: 4 years

Meet Tony Tony Chopper: doctor, explorer, certified good boy, and owner of approximately 37% more head than the average dog. 🦌🐶 Nobody told Chopper that he wasn't actually the star of an anime, so he's been living his life accordingly. He approaches every day like a grand adventure, whether that's investigating a new toy, meeting a new friend, or bravely conquering the terrifying medical mystery known as "Why is my food bowl empty?" Chopper is a sweet and goofy guy with a heart every bit as big as his head—which, for the record, is saying a lot. He does know how to sit. He just doesn't see why we need to spend all day talking about it. "Sit." Sit. "Good boy!" "Thank you. Now that we've established I'm amazing, may we proceed directly to the treat portion of this meeting?" Patience is not exactly Chopper's specialty. If treats are involved, he'd prefer them immediately. If a walk is happening, he'd like it to start now. If you're giving attention to another dog, he'd like to file a formal complaint. Despite his occasional impatience, Chopper is all sweetness. He loves people, loves fun, and loves being included in whatever adventure the day has planned. His goofy personality has a way of making everyone around him smile, usually while wondering what exactly is going on inside that giant adorable head. If you're looking for a loyal sidekick, a world-class entertainer, and a dog who can somehow look both incredibly smart and hilariously confused at the same time, Tony Tony Chopper is ready to join your crew. Just don't ask him to sit for too long. He's got important pirate business to attend to. Dogs: Unknown, we rec. a meet and greet! Cats: Unknown Kids: Unknown, we rec. a meet and greet!

Found Your New Dog?

All of our adoptable dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, current on all age-appropriate vaccines and ready to go home with you. Check out our adoption requirements and fill out an application! You must be at least 21 years old in order to adopt. Please note that we do run a criminal background check as part of your application.

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Hours & Locations

SHELTER:
The Sharon Bodenhafer
Critter Center
901 St. Francis Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Phone: 260-744-0454

SHELTER HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday–Friday: 11AM–6PM
Saturday–Sunday: 11AM–4PM

WELLNESS CLINIC:
1333 Maycrest Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: 260-420-7729

WALK-IN WELLNESS HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday–Friday: 10AM–6PM
Saturday: 8AM–4PM
Sunday: CLOSED

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC:
1333 Maycrest Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
Phone: 260-420-7729

BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday–Friday: 8AM-5PM
Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED

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