Dogs for Adoption in USA,
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PuppyFinder.com is proud to be a part of the online adoption community. Browse thru thousands of Dogs for Adoption near in USA area, listed by Dog Rescue Organizations and individuals, to find your match. Puppyfinder.com has located 22521 American Pit Bull Terrier-Border Collie Mix, Bullboxer Pit and American Bulldog puppies in the following location(s): KIMBERTON PA, BEMIDJI MN and EVANSVILLE IN
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Flowers (Valentines Day Pups) 031426 - Dachshund / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Flowers (Valentines ...
Breed:
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Flowers (Valentines ...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: Dachshund / Terrier / Mixed. Meet Flowers!
Breed: Dachshund/Terrier Mix
Estimated DOB: 01/01/2026
Sex: Female (spayed)
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Currently up to date on...
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CREATE A WANTED ADFreckles 031426 - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Freckles 031426
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Freckles 031426
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. Meet Freckles!
Breed: Red Heeler Mix
DOB: Approx. 03/12/2023
Sex: Female (spayed)
Weight: 50 lbs
Currently up to date on all age appropriate...
Goal (Hope's Miracles) 031426 - Chihuahua / Schnauzer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Goal (Hope's Miracle...
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Goal (Hope's Miracle...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Schnauzer / Mixed. Meet Goal!
Breed: Chihuahua/Schnauzer Mix
Estimated DOB: 12/27/2025
Sex: Male (neutered)
Weight: 5-10 lbs
Currently up to date on...
Promise (Hope's Miracles) 031426 - Chihuahua / Schnauzer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Promise (Hope's Mira...
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Promise (Hope's Mira...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Schnauzer / Mixed. Meet Promise!
Breed: Chihuahua/Schnauzer Mix
Estimated DOB: 12/27/2025
Sex: Male (neutered)
Weight: 5-10 lbs
Currently up to date...
Elkin 031426 - Poodle (Standard) / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Elkin 031426
Breed:
Poodle (Standard)-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Elkin 031426
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: Poodle (Standard) / Mixed. Meet Elkin!
Breed: Standard Poodle Mix
DOB: 5/12/2025
Sex: Male (neutered)
Weight: 45-50 lbs
Currently up to date on all age...
Skylar 031426 - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Skylar 031426
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Skylar 031426
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Kimberton, PA, USA
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Meet Skylar!
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
DOB: 03/12/2024
Sex: Female (spayed)
Weight: 75 lbs
Currently up to date on all age...
Lola - Labrador Retriever / Greyhound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Lola
Breed:
Greyhound-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lola
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Bemidji, MN, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Greyhound / Mixed. PENDING ADOPTION
Hi, I'm Lola! I'm a very sweet girl, but just need a little time to get used to new people....
Dimitri - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Dimitri
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dimitri
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Dimitri is a sweet 70 lbs pit bull terrier mix looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home....
BeBe - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
BeBe
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
BeBe
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Bebe, an adorable mixed-breed female born in November 2025. She has a beautiful brown coat with...
Clover (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Clover (Honeybee Lit...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Clover (Honeybee Lit...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Clover
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee:...
Flower (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Flower (Honeybee Lit...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Flower (Honeybee Lit...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Flower
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee:...
Bee (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Bee (Honeybee Litter...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bee (Honeybee Litter...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Bee
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee: $550...
Blossom (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Blossom (Honeybee Li...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Blossom (Honeybee Li...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Blossom
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee:...
Honey (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Honey (Honeybee Litt...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Honey (Honeybee Litt...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Honey
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee:...
Tupelo (Honeybee Litter) - Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Tupelo (Honeybee Lit...
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tupelo (Honeybee Lit...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed. *Name: Tupelo
*Age: Est. DOB 1/15/26
*Current Weight:
*Rescued from: South Carolina
*Adoption fee:...
Cleo - Shepherd / Rottweiler / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Cleo
Breed:
Rottweiler-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cleo
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Brewster, NY, USA
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Rottweiler / Mixed. *Name: Cleo
*Age: 3.5 years old
*Current Weight: 60 lbs
*Adoption fee: $475
This is Cleo.
This resilient girl was originally found...
Daytona - Boxer Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Daytona
Breed:
Boxer
For Adoption
Nickname:
Daytona
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Austin, TX, USA
Dog Breed: Boxer.
Hootie - Boxer Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Hootie
Breed:
Boxer
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hootie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Austin, TX, USA
Dog Breed: Boxer.
Johnny Roo Roo - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Johnny Roo Roo
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Johnny Roo Roo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Candler, NC, USA
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Johnny is a long-haired daschund/beagle mix who is 1.5 years old going on 8 years-- he loves nothing more than lounging in a sunny patch on the porch!...
Darla - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Darla
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Darla
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Candler, NC, USA
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Oh sweet Darla. This lovely seal-resembling pup is about 9 months old and weighs 30lbs. She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES other dogs, romping in the yard and...
Candy - Dachshund / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Candy
Breed:
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Candy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Candler, NC, USA
Dog Breed: Dachshund / Mixed. Candy is a 3-year-old female who would love to add some cute quirkiness to your household. This 12ish pound dachshund mix is named for the Dolly...
Notable Ms Natalie ~ Exquisite Aussie ! - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Notable Ms Natalie ~...
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
Notable Ms Natalie ~...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Please contact Mary Israel (santafesourcenetzero) for more information about this pet.
Notable Ms Natalie ~ Impressive, BRILLIANT,...
26-78 Argo - Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
26-78 Argo
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
26-78 Argo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Tarboro, NC, USA
Dog Breed: Shepherd. Edgecombe County Animal Shelter is open Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30. The adoption fee is $40 for dogs and cats. This is a mandatory spay/neuter shelter. Options will be...
Jelly - Border Collie / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Jelly
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Border Collie Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jelly
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Oak Bluffs, MA, USA
Dog Breed: Border Collie / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Jelly is a resilient, affectionate, and incredibly smart girl looking for her forever home. After a tough start in...
Phyllis - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Phyllis
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
Phyllis
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Oak Bluffs, MA, USA
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd. Meet Phyllis, a smart, beautiful, and incredibly affectionate Aussie who is looking for her forever home. This "velcro dog"...
Tucker - Jack Russell Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Tucker
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tucker
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Tucker is 7 months old and weighs about 14 pounds. He’s Tessie’s littermate and...
Rocky - Jack Russell Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Rocky
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rocky
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Rocky is 8 months old and weighs about 19 pounds, with a little extra “chunky monkey”...
Pauley- Shortie Jack - Jack Russell Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Pauley- Shortie Jac...
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pauley- Shortie Jac...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Pauley weighs about 14 pounds, and he is 7 months old. He has a very sociable, friendly personality. When...
Tessie - Jack Russell Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Tessie
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tessie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Tessie is 7 months old and weighs about 14 pounds. She’s Tucker’s littermate and the...
Pip- Shortie Jack - Jack Russell Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Pip- Shortie Jack
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pip- Shortie Jack
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Pip is 7 months old and weighs about 10 pounds. He’s a very sweet, submissive, and naturally shy...
Dixie - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Dixie
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dixie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Grovertown, IN, USA
Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed. 6 Puppies from a Breeder/Hoarding Case
Dixie is a 14pound Jorkie who is very shy and still finding her...
Beary - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Beary
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Beary
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Greenbelt, MD, USA
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed.
Penelope Featherington - Dachshund Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Penelope Featheringt...
Breed:
Dachshund
For Adoption
Nickname:
Penelope Featheringt...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Dachshund. Meet Penelope Featherington—affectionately known as Penny by her foster family! She’s about 1½ years old and came to rescue...
King George - Pug / Dachshund / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
King George
Breed:
Daug
For Adoption
Nickname:
King George
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Pug / Dachshund / Mixed. Say hello to the King, King George! This little cutie is a true snuggle pro—cuddles are one of his very favorite things—and...
Francesca Bridgerton - Dachshund / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Francesca Bridgerton...
Breed:
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Francesca Bridgerton...
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Dachshund / Mixed. Francesca Bridgerton is a young dachshund mix ready to leave her past behind and start a beautiful new chapter. She came to rescue alongside 29 of...
Pixar - Beagle / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Pixar
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pixar
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Beagle / Mixed. Pixar is a 2-month-old bundle of pure cuteness who’s ready to steal your heart! With her adorable puppy eyes and playful spirit, she brings...
Blackhawk - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Blackhawk
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Blackhawk
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Meet Blackhawk, a handsome 1-year-old black lab mix with a heart full of love! This sweet boy is crate trained and currently working on...
Kellie - Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Kellie
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kellie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed. Kellie is a gentle, sweet girl who is just beginning her journey of learning that the world can be a safe and loving place. She recently...
Hayfield - Chihuahua / Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Hayfield
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hayfield
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Mixed. Hayfield is a tiny, timid little guy with the gentlest soul. He’s quiet, shy, and happiest when he’s...
Denny - French Bulldog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Denny
Breed:
French Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Denny
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: French Bulldog / Mixed. Denny is a total love bug with just the right amount of playful energy mixed in! This sweet boy is neutered, potty trained, and ready to find a...
Sundance - Beagle / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Sundance
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sundance
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Beagle / Mixed. Sundance is a 2-month-old bundle of adorable puppy charm who’s sure to make you smile the moment you meet him! With his sweet face and lovable...
Paramount - Beagle / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Paramount
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Paramount
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mundelein, IL, USA
Dog Breed: Beagle / Mixed. Paramount is a 2-month-old little heartthrob with the most striking look—one bright blue eye and one warm brown eye that make him absolutely...
Mira Golden - Labrador Retriever / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Mira Golden
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mira Golden
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Boston, MA, USA
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed. **MEET ME AT OUR 3/22 ADOPTION EVENT IN MARBLEHEAD!**
Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VT
Good with...
Loki aka Lil Jonathan - Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Loki aka Lil Jonatha...
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Loki aka Lil Jonatha...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Foristell, MO, USA
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed. Loki (formerly Lil Jonathan) is a bright and eager pup who is learning the ropes of good manners! He’s very receptive to feedback...
GK Lil Bit - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
GK Lil Bit
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
GK Lil Bit
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Foristell, MO, USA
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd.
CUJO - American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
CUJO
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
CUJO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
San Antonio, TX, USA
Dog Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
A652567 - American Bulldog (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
A652567
Breed:
American Bulldog
For Adoption
Nickname:
A652567
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Houston, TX, USA
Dog Breed: American Bulldog (short coat).
Steve Lonestar - American Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Steve Lonestar
Breed:
Bullboxer Pit
For Adoption
Nickname:
Steve Lonestar
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Rockaway, NJ, USA
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer / Mixed (medium coat). Steve’s story started on the streets, where his brave stray mama gave birth to him and his...
Nancy Lonestar - American Bulldog / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Nancy Lonestar
Breed:
Bulloxer
For Adoption
Nickname:
Nancy Lonestar
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Rockaway, NJ, USA
Dog Breed: American Bulldog / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Nancy’s story started on the streets, where her brave stray mama gave birth to her and her littermates and kept...
Goldie Lonestar - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/18/2026
Goldie Lonestar
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Goldie Lonestar
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Rockaway, NJ, USA
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Goldie and her littermates were found living in terrible conditions before being rescued and given the chance at the safe, loving...