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Each week, Schultz's Guest House will feature an animal of theirs you can adopt.
  Sassafrass is a 2-year-old cutie pie who is looking for her new home. She was originally found as a stray and transferred to the Animal Rescue League by an Animal Control Facility. We believe her to be a pit bull mix, but your guess is as good as ours!Sassy (as we affectionately call her) is a joy to be around. She is quite affectionate! No known aggression or guarding issues that we have seen here. She is a favorite for the volunteers to take overnight and they have reported that she is very well behaved in the home setting after she becomes familiar. She has a moderate energy level, and …
Brilliant and beautiful, that’s our Dinah.  One of our long-time favorites at the farm, Dinah is waiting for just the right owner to come along.  She is an extremely loving and loyal dog who wants someone who can calmly, clearly and patiently train her.Energetic and smart, she will challenge you at every turn.   This girl needs a good dose of hard exercise every day, some activities to stimulate her sharp mind and then lots of loving.   Dinah can be shy and sometimes fearful of strangers, both human and canine, but once she knows you she lets her sweet and funny personality shine.She is …
Hello Dolly!  Getting ready for her Broadway debut, Dolly is a 2 year old walker hound from North Carolina.   She is a happy, fun-loving girl who enjoys people, dogs and, apparently, eating!  We’ve already gotten her out on the trails to work off some of that extra weight.Dolly has a great sense of humor and has already been up to some silly antics here at the farm including trying to jump a fence into the big yard.   She was a family pet who kept escaping, which is why they couldn’t keep her.  Since she is an escape artist, a strong fenced-in yard and a good hand on a leash are what will …
Meet Cheerful little Chester!   Chester is a 4 year old, 18 pound, house-trained chihuahua mix.   He is big by chihuahua standards, clearly a mixed breed – but who knows with what?Chester is a very happy, playful and energetic dog who is full of love.  He's an affectionate guy who would be a good apartment dweller, as long as he gets his daily exercise.  He is a true turn key dog.Chester originally hails from California and lived in foster care for over a year.  He is neutered and up to date on all his shots.   Call quick, this little spunkmeister won’t last long!   Shultz’s Guest House is a …
Chocolate is a sweet treat from West Virginia!  She is a one year old Tennessee Treeing Brindle mix who weighs in at a fit 33 pounds.  Her brindle coat and sweet face make her a beautiful young girl.Chocolate is loving and affectionate with people of all ages.  She is ready to go and would make an excellent running companion.She loves to play with other dog and doesn't discriminate….she likes them in all shapes and sizes!She is spayed and up to date on all her shots. Come by soon for a taste of this yummy Chocolate treat!Shultz’s Guest House is a non-profit farm-based rescue group whose sole …
This australian cattle dog/border collie mix will make you laugh and smile!  Blue is one year old and weighs 32 pounds and is full of energy and life.  Completely housebroken and good at his basic commands, this pup loves to play with other dogs.  He lived in a foster home with cats, he ignored the quiet ones and chased the lively ones, but backed off when they stopped.  He’s quiet and snuggly when he’s had a good day of exercise and play.  Blue is still learning his manners, so he would do best in a home without young children.  He is neutered and up to date on all his shots.  He’d make a …
Molly is an approximately 2-year-old female pit bull type dog. She came to the shelter from an animal control facility and was originally found as a stray. She is a very sweet girl who loves everyone she meets! She knows some basic commands like sit, stay, and come, and is eager to learn more. She seems to be housetrained in the shelter, but will probably need a refresher once she gets to her new home. Molly loves to play with any kind of toy, especially tennis balls and plush squeaky toys! She likes other dogs and plays well with them, but should not live with other dogs because she doesn't …
Toby is a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier. He is a very playful young guy, who would love to go to an active home. Toby loves tennis balls and squeaky toys, and also enjoys going on his daily walks. He loves cats, dogs and children so he will do well in any home. Toby knows all of his commands, but is not house trained.   If you're interested in meeting Toby, please come on down to the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. Toby is up to date on all vaccines, neutered, and micro-chipped. His adoption fee will be $265.
  Hi, my name is Little Bear! I'm an energetic playful little guy looking for a new home with someone who can help me work on some issues. Currently, I'm living at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter. I've got a fun personality and I love to fetch. I am a pro-fetcher and will drop the ball right at you feet. I am a busy boy at home and am not planning to be a couch potato - I like to be on the go! The more exercise I have, the less I'm going to be inclined to find things to entertain myself. As a Pomeranian mix, I have a thick coat that will require regular brushing to keep it…
  Molly is an approximately 2-year-old female pit bull mix dog up for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter.   She came to the shelter from an animal control facility and was originally found as a stray. She is a very sweet girl who loves everyone she meets! She knows some basic commands like sit, stay, and come, and is eager to learn more.   She seems to be housetrained in the shelter, but will probably need a refresher once she gets to her new home. Molly loves to play with any kind of toy, especially tennis balls and plush squeaky toys!   She likes other dogs and …
  Rory is an approximately 2-year-old female cat. She is a brown tabby with a white belly and the cutest black tips on her ears!   She came to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter from an animal control facility. She is an extremely sweet and social girl who loves attention! She is very energetic and playful and will definitely keep her new family on their toes. She would do well with children of all ages and we think she would tolerate other cats, but she should not go home with dogs as she is very afraid of them.   If you are looking for a fun and playful cat then Rory is …
  Stella and Luna are a pair of adorable female chinchillas.   They were brought to the shelter after their owner passed away and nobody in the family could take care of them.   They have lived together for their entire lives and are bonded to each other, so they will need to find a home together.   They are both 10-years-old and have a life expectancy of 15-20 years. They are sweet girls but were not well socialized in their previous home and as a result they do not like to be handled.   However, a patient owner would be able to work with Stella and Luna to get them to feel safe and …
  Louie is an approximately 2-year-old Parson Russell terrier. He was transferred to the shelter from another animal control facility.   Louie is a very energetic and talkative guy! He is very vocal when he wants your attention, and knows all basic commands (sit, down, stay, come, shake) and is eager to learn more!   Louie enjoys being around people but will not be comfortable with handling at first. His new owners will need to understand that he will need time to gain confidence and trust before he can be picked up or handled extensively.   He seems to be more interested in people than he is…
  Kaya is a 3-year-old kitty. She is mostly black with a little bit of white with short hair. This little lady was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelfter in February because her family developed allergies to her. She is a very sweet little girl and she is blind. She can see some shadows right now and gets around very well. She uses her litter box, eats and plays just like a cat with normal vision. Kaya loves people and all the love and pets she can get. She may do best as the only pet in the home as she is not too fond of other cats and nervous around dogs. She …
  Sprout is an adorable two-year-old Brussels Griffon mix, available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. She is very playful and super cute with that under bite she has! Sprout loves toys and gets beyond excited at the sound of a squeak or the sight of a new toy. Watching Sprout play is very entertaining and will have you laughing hysterically within seconds. She is all of 14 pounds and has tiny feet that you would think are made from springs. She jumps very high in the kennel because she gets so excited when people walk in the room. She likes to play with other dogs …
Helen is a petite 3-year-old kitty available for adoption from the Animal Rescue League's Dedham shelter. She is mostly black with a tiny white spot on her chest and has long shiny fur. This little girl was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. Helen is very sweet, easy going and would do best in a quiet home. She would probably make a fantastic companion and lap cat. Living with other calm cats would be good for her. We are not sure how she would be with dogs, though. She is medically up to date and spayed. If you are interested in adopting this pretty girl please call the adoption …
  Laura and Bella are a loveable dynamic duo! They are 2-year-old guinea pigs and super cute. Unfortunately their family was allergic to them and had to surrender them to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter. Both girls are very sweet and friendly. They would make a great first pet and fun companions. The love carrots and romaine lettuce for treats among other fresh veggies. If you are interested in adopting Bella and Laura (they are buddies and need to be adopted as a pair) please bring in a picture of their new cage all set up and ready for them. Please call the adoption …
  Spike is a 5-year-old boy full of playful energy available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter. His is a small, mixed-breed dog with a soft coat and weighs 18 pounds. He enjoys meeting new people and seems to get along well with children. He absolutely loves toys and is highly entertaining to watch and play with. He will require training for basic commands and may need some work on house training. He is a smart little guy and with some motivation he will pick up commands in no time. Spike should not live with other dogs or cats and would not be a candidate …
Mischief is a handsome 3-year-old boy. He was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter because the family could no longer afford to care for him. This little guy has black fur and a curious face. He is on the fearful side and may let out a little hiss when you first meet him. He is very sweet once her warms up and will purr and head butt your hands and face for you to keep petting him. He lived with several other cats in his previous home and may be happiest with cats in his new home. One of his housemates is still here and her name is Amber. Mischief may do best …
Chance is a 4-year-old Wheaten Terrier mix (under 20 pounds). He was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham shelter  because his family had to move and they were unable to take Chance with them. This sweet little guy is looking for a second “chance” at a forever home. He is crate-trained and seems to have a grasp on housetraining, but may need a refresher when in a new home. He absolutely loves toys, especially if they squeak! Chance is eager to learn and eager to please. He already knows sit, down, come and will also stand up and “dance” for a treat! Chance will be a …

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