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Attention: The safety of our adopters and volunteers is our highest priority. HART has cancelled all dog and cat adoption events until further notice, however we are still doing adoptions for our animals. Please submit an application online to adopt a dog or cat. After we receive your online application, we will contact you as soon as possible regarding the dog or cat you are interested in.
What do you need to know about coronavirus?
These dogs are currently available for adoption. Click the dog's name or photo for additional details and contact info.Dogs listed as "Adoption Pending" have applicants that have passed partway through the adoption process. You may still apply for these dogs, but your application will only be considered if the current application is not finalized.
Foster Me
7 years Female Bloodhound Mix
A is for Abby, yes, but also for Adventurous! This black and brown beauty has a hankering for fun in the sun, on the trails, on neighborhood excursions, and anywhere else where she can exercise her muscles and... (more)
Adoption Pending
About 5 years Female Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
*no longer accepting new applications*Bambi is playful and sweet! She likes to follow her humans around wherever they go. She can be shy, but warms up quickly. She is a great balance of snuggly and playful.... (more)
3 years Female Hound Mix
The family that had Bangles since she was a puppy described her as super loving and cuddly. They said she is super smart and listens she will sit and roll over for her person! She did very well with the other... (more)
5 years Female Hound Mix
Meet Bettie! She is well mannered in the home, house broken and adoring of her family. However, she feels the need to protect when new people come over, so she will need a family that is willing to teach her... (more)
About 7 years Male Retriever/Chow Mix
Biskit is one handsome dude, but he is a bit picky when making friends and will do best in a home that has experience with stubborn dogs and as the only pet. Once he warms up to you though, it's like you've... (more)
About 3 years Female Pitbull Mix
Bo Peep ("Bo") is the cutest thing you've ever met, her pictures here don't do her justice. From her adorable wiggle to her even more adorable smile (yes, she actually smiles!) she is the happiest and most... (more)
About 4 months Female Lab/Terrier Mix
This pet was just rescued recently. We're currently learning more about them; please check back soon.
About 2 years Male Pitbull Mix
Brock is one good looking boy! This handsome guy isn't just good looks though, he is also very smart. Brock had the misfortune to arrive at the shelter when there was just a skeleton crew continuing to care... (more)
New Arrival
About 2 years Female Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees Mix
Cindy is a stunning young Anatolian/Great Pyrenees mix. At about 80lbs, she is a big girl. She and her brother were previously guardian dogs but were not the great at their job and found themselves needing a... (more)
About 4 years Female Pitbull Mix
About 4 years Male Lab/Pitbull Mix
About 3 years Male Lab Mix
Connor is laid back and very sweet! He is good with the other dog in his foster home, but we think he would also be fine as an only dog. He loves being near his people and being petted, playing with other... (more)
About 7 months Female Lab Mix
Coraline is a sweet puppy who was very skittish and timid when she arrived from the shelter in SC, but she has blossomed into a playful and curious girl and has gained so much confidence. She is still a bit... (more)
Daffodoll (because she is a doll), landed at a rural shelter with her three adorable babies. Her pups were all adopted, but sadly mom was passed over and found her way to HART. She has been in a home with a... (more)
About 3 years Male German Shepherd Mix
Dax has the potential to be a good companion, but he seems to be fearful of strangers and is not the right dog for someone who is unable or unwilling to invest in training. We believe that he has not had much... (more)
About 8 years Female Shepherd Mix
Ellie is a sweet, shy girl who needs a quiet home with patient humans who will take things slow with her and another dog who is confident and social. She is nervous in new situations and fearful of sudden... (more)
About 6 years Male Pitbull Mix
Elwood is a very sweet and goofy boy who loves being by your side. Elwood is calm and appropriate when meeting other dogs, but he can be really persistent about trying to get them to play with him. He loves... (more)
About 10 years & About 9 years Females Havanese Mixes
Fancee and Milee, two of the sweetest friends anyone could have. They are darling mature girls who will bring to your home a big helping of love. These two lovely ladies were surrendered when their owner... (more)
About 2 years Female Hound Mix
Georgia is a sassy, full of herself girl, that would do best in a home with another dog, one that can take her down a notch, otherwise she will take charge. She is incredibly playful and may be too much for... (more)
About 9 years Female Shepherd/Boxer Mix
Greta is a loving dog who is looking for just the right home. Her previous foster in SC loved her and said she got along well with their other dogs and loved running in the back yard. Her ideal home would be... (more)
About 2 years Male Lab/Hound Mix
Hank is very affectionate and loves people and other dogs! He loves to curl up in his foster mom's lap and cuddle. He also likes to play and go on walks. While he doesn't like to go in his crate, he will... (more)
About 5 months 3 Females Border Collie Mix
*no longer accepting new applications*If you are an approved adopter and are interested, please email Kim M. These sweet girls are very shy but have been coming out of their shells in their foster homes. They... (more)
About 7 years Male Pug/Beagle Mix
About 1 year Female Pitbull Mix
Hunnie is a sweet girl who loves giving kisses!She is a bit of a wild child, but with the right person she will calm down. She is smart and willing to learn, so would do great with someone who wanted to go to... (more)
About 9 years Male Shepherd Mix
Jango's foster parents adore him and say he is "superb" and a wonderful companion! He is a mature pup with a great personality - sweet, smart, and eager to please. He loves going on walks and spending time... (more)
About 8 months Male Lab Mix
*no longer accepting new applications*Jethro is playful and cuddly!
Jethro is playful and cuddly!
About 2 years Male Hound Mix
Johnny is a sweetheart who will steal your heart with his puppy dog eyes. He is very timid right now and is learning to trust. He would do best in a home with patient humans and another dog to show him the... (more)
About 8 years Male Lab/Heeler Mix
Play Ball! That's just one of the things that JoJo loves to do! This sweet boy was saved in the nick of time. He was dumped at a rural southern shelter where there are almost no adoptions, just a... (more)
About 7 years Female Boxer/Bulldog Mix
Jolene is a sweetheart! She was shy when she first came to HART, but now she is more confident and outgoing. She gets along well with the other dogs in her foster home but would probably also do fine as the... (more)
2 years Female Pitbull
Lilly is a sweet, laidback, curious girl. It's hard to believe that she came from a 36 dog seizure. Her foster family hasn't seen her afraid of anything once she settled in after a just a few hours. She... (more)
Overlooked
Have you ever found something and discovered it's much more precious than you thought? Lilly is one of those rare gems. Lilly is just begging for someone to love her as she deserves. She is, undoubtedly,... (more)
About 8 years Female American Bulldog Mix
Lovely is the perfect name for this girl! She is loving, affectionate, snuggly, and playful. She loves giving kisses! She is house trained, crate trained, and overall a well-behaved doggie. All she really... (more)
About 9 years Female Hound Mix
Lucy is super sweet! She is very shy and timid with new people and in new situations and needs lots of patience and encouragement, but after 24 hours in her foster home, she was much more comfortable. Lucy... (more)
About 2 years Female Spaniel/Shepherd Mix
Lula is fearful of new people, especially men, but once she warms up she is very sweet and loving. She loves belly rubs, playing with toys, and taking long walks. She is house trained and crate trained. She... (more)
About 11 weeks Female Hound Mix
2 years Male Pitbull Mix
Marschall is a handsome guy, but is very shy and will do best in an adult only home with a lot of patience and experience with shy dogs. He came from a situation where he and 35 other dogs were seized from a... (more)
About 5 months Male Shepherd Mix
Max is a spunky, loving, and playful puppy but he can be timid at first. He is very social and loves to be around other dogs and people. He also loves to play, chew, and run around the back yard. Max would do... (more)
About 3 years Female Terrier Mix
Mazie is a love bug who is real lapdog material! She loves being next to her foster mom and follows her around the house or snuggles next to her on the couch. She gets along well with the other dog in her... (more)
About 2 years Female Beagle Mix
Megan is shy, loving, and curious. She loves going on walks and sniffing out her surroundings - in true hound fashion, she spends walks with her nose glued to the ground. She also enjoys naps on the couch and... (more)
About 1 year Female Shepherd Mix
Melodie is a sweet girl who is a little timid about the outside world but is growing in confidence everyday. At home she is a happy wiggly girl, she loves balls and will either play by herself or play fetch... (more)
Cross Posted
About 13 years Female Great Dane/Pitbull Mix
This beautiful gentle is just as sweet as can be and is very laid back. She is always happy to see her people and bounds around with joy with a toy. She also loves walks and chin rubs. Missy generally gets... (more)
About 2 years Male Boxer Mix
This super doof will love you with everything he has to give - which is a lot! He is just an adorable bull in a china shop that could use a little finesse. Murdoch's also a quick study and will be a perfect... (more)
About 1 year Male Pitbull Mix
Meeting Oasis for the first time involves a ton of sloppy puppy kisses and an entire butt wiggle party! This big happy boy loves meeting everyone, and everyone is his new best friend. Oasis loves other dogs... (more)
About 3 years Female Doberman Pinscher Mix
This sweet girl is looking for her forever family in a home with a big backyard in a quiet neighborhood. Olivia takes time to warm up to new people but is an absolute sweetheart to her people and she loves to... (more)
About 4 years Male Great Pyrenees Mix
We are still learning about this gentle giant, but so far he is just as sweet as they come. Very gentle. However, he does better with the ladies than the males and would most likely prefer to be an only pet.... (more)
Pepper Sante is a total sweetheart and with the right training and routine he will be the perfect companion. He is sweet, laid back, attentive, playful, and goofy. He gets along well with the other dog in the... (more)
Petunia is very scared and is not used to being around people. She needs a quiet home and time to come out of her shell. We are looking for a foster or adopter who has experience working with very scared dogs.... (more)
About 6 weeks 3 Males, 3 Females Terrier/Chihuahua Mix
Meet the rambunctious Pipsqueaks! What they lack in size, they more than make up in personality and energy. These little buzzer bees are a pack of energizer bunnies who will just crawl into your heart and grip... (more)
Puppet reminds us of a playful, loving, bossy, silly, dog - a little bit like a teenage boy! He is a sweet dog but he needs someone willing to invest time and energy into training as he can be very mouthy. He... (more)
About 5 years Female Hound Mix
Rhoda and Blakes were rescued from a hoarding situation in NM where one of our former volunteers and trainers works to help dogs in need. She saw a lot of potential in these three and asked HART if they would... (more)
About 3 years Male Hound Mix
Roger is very good natured and sweet! He enjoys walks, spending time with his people, and napping in the sun. He is in a foster home with 6 year old twins and is good with them. He is house trained and... (more)
4 years Male Hound
Rogue is a BIG handsome guy who is pretty happy go lucky. He is a strong dog and can be a bit vocal at times so he probably won't be suitable for apartment living. He would love a home where he can explore... (more)
About 5 years Male Shepherd Mix
What an amazingly interesting dog! He loves to play ball, is wonderful in the house (housebroken and calm) and even though his foster mom doesn't allow him to lay on the couch or bed Rook obeys (but we're sure... (more)
About 9 years Female Great Pyrenees/Lab Mix
Saba is a happy, well-mannered girl. She can also be playful and excited when she is with like-minded dogs. Saba has a strong prey drive and does not do well with smaller dogs.I would be careful about her... (more)
About 4 years Male Pitbull Mix
Santana is such a love bug! He is the classic tough-looking guy with the heart of gold. He is the best snuggler and will give you his whole heart. He's a very affectionate boy who wants to be your lap dog!... (more)
About 4 years Male Terrier Mix
Sherman is friendly, affectionate, and energetic. He gets along with the other dog in his foster home. He is crate trained and his foster mom has yet to hear him bark.
About 8 years Male Pitbull Mix
Snaggle is easy-going, loving, and playful. He loves going on walks, being with his people, napping in the sun, and giving his foster mom an enthusiastic welcome when she gets home (see happy dance video... (more)
7 years Male Terrier Mix
Spock is a spunky little love bug! He loves sitting in laps and going on walks. He has an adorable morning routine of chasing his tail. Spock was in the same home since he was a puppy, but was surrendered... (more)
About 2 years Female Hound/Beagle Mix
Stella is a young and active dog who loves other dogs. She is a sweet girl who is house trained, crate trained, and does not chew on things around the house other than stuffed animals! Stella is loving and is... (more)
About 2 years Male Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees Mix
Steve is a regal young Anatolian/Great Pyrenees mix. Like his sister Cindy, he has spent his previous years as a guardian dog, Unfortunately, Steve was not very good at his job and found himself needing a new... (more)
About 4 months 1 Male, 2 Females Hound/Pointer Mix
*no longer accepting new applications*If you are an approved applicant and are interested in one of these puppies, please email Kim M. The "Sweet T's" are from a South Carolina shelter. They are darling,... (more)
1 year Female Shepherd/Lab Mix
This pretty girl found herself as a stray and when the good samaritan that found her could no longer take care of her, he called HART. We saw her beauty and potential and of course had to say yes to helping... (more)
About 8 years Male Miniature Pinscher Mix
T-Bone is looking for a quiet home with patient humans who will give him time and space to adjust. He will be a great walking partner! He loves walks and enjoys taking a couple of mile long walks every day. He... (more)
About 13 years Male Pitbull/Lab Mix
Thomas is an adorable old man with a sweet, gentle soul who loves being with his people. He is loving and affectionate and always greets you with a tail wag and a smile. He loves to nap on his dog bed or the... (more)
About 2 years Male Shepherd Mix
This sweet boy was a stray who was caught in a trap and brought to a shelter in VA a few months ago. Thomas is scared and is not used to being around people. We are looking for an adopter who has experience... (more)
About 2 years Female Pitbull Mix
Tiffany is friendly and playful. She loves playing fetch, playing with toys, and going on long walks. She is high energy and needs lots of daily exercise and playtime. She needs a home with a strong leader who... (more)
Roughly 16 years Female Boston Terrier/Cattle Dog Mix
This little cougar LOVES belly rubs. Tiger can't get enough of 'em, however she will only take them from those that she adores. To be considered "chosen", Tig would prefer a more experienced leader type... (more)
About 5 years Female Pitbull Mix
Tilda is a very sweet, friendly, affectionate dog that loves attention, physical contact, and being petted and just wants to be loved. She loves going for long walks and playing fetch in the backyard and is... (more)
9 years Male Shepherd/Retriever Mix
Whiskey is handsome, big, grinny, playful, and friendly. This big lug loves his people and is quite the attraction at our adoption events. However, he would do best with someone who understands canine... (more)
About 1 year Male Shepherd Mix
Zam is a handsome gent to say the least. His smile is golden and he's a perfect size. This being in a home stuff is still pretty new to him and he seems to have some anxiety and can be choosy around canine... (more)
About 4 years Female Great Dane
Poor thing lost her owner when he could no longer care for her financially. She was clearly loved by him and taken well care of before being surrendered. She lived with another dog and loves to currently... (more)