Courtesy Referral Pets for Adoption

Mira and Diva          

Hi, We are Mira (black) and Diva (chocolate). We are sisters and prefer to be adopted together. We are both house trained, great with kids....even small kids. We get along well with other dogs but we are not sure about cats as we have never been around cats. We like to take walks and we walk well on our leashes. We are currently living with our foster parents as our owners got divorced and moved out of town. Our foster parents are not sure what shots, if any, we have received. We are looking for a forever family to adopt us!

Please call Marla at 480.414.1890 or email amcooch@gmail.com for more information.

Koa          

Koa has lived with us for 9 months. His previous owner relocated and was unable to take him with her. My understanding of his life for the first two years is that he was allowed to run free with no discipline or training. He established himself very rapidly as the alpha in the home of a single Mom with a teenage daughter. When he came to us, the previous owner warned that he had issues with men. I have not witnessed this in my home. My husband and Koa get along well, however they have not bonded. Koa has seemingly migrated to me as his friend.

We entertain – sometimes parties up to 40 people – and we have had no problem with Koa interacting with people other than the normal aggressive barking when someone nocks at the door. Once he is familiar with someone, they are welcome to enter our home or yard without issue. He has not been around a lot of children, so I cannot comment extensively, but the few times they were here, we didn’t have any problems.

I have found Koa to be a very loving dog – he is not cuddly or a lap dog – but he gets so excited when we come home. He is very well behaved in the house – he is not allowed in the kitchen or on the furniture and respects those rules. He loves to play in the house and is persistent with a ball or a rope toy until you pay attention to him.

I am very sorry to let Koa go, but he has snapped at a friend (once) and at me (once). This aggressive behavior is very unpredictable, and I feel it is the result of a lack of early training. That, coupled with his aggressiveness toward other dogs, worries me. With small children coming this summer, I would be horrified if he snapped and accidentally bit one of the kids. Koa demonstrates each day how smart he is, but he needs an owner who can spend the time necessary to train him. With firm love, some training, and lots of exercise, Koa will be a great dog to the right person.

Please call Karol at 623-327-0418 or email fowlersinca@yahoo.com for more information or to meet Koa!

Myles          

Myles is a 6 month old black Labrador Retriever mix. He was found running around a pretty remote area for three weeks before he could be caught. He is very sweet but is still learning to be loved. He needs people who understand that he has been through a lot and it takes him awhile to warm up to his people before he fully trusts them. Myles loves other dogs and is good with cats. In fact, Myles's ideal home would be one with another pup who could help him build his confidence (he really shines with other dogs!). Myles has not been around kids so a child introduction is a must. Myles is good in the crate and is learning to walk on the leash. He really is a love bug and someone will be very lucky to have him in their life! Myles in potty trained and is in the process of getting neutered and getting all his vaccines up to date and will be available shortly there after.

Please call Connie at (480) 370-1693 for more information or to meet Myles!

Tanner          

Tanner is a young approx. 1 1/2 yr old pup who loves to play with water and swim in the pool. He loves to go on short walks and does pretty good on a leash. He is house trained but hes never been left alone in the house. Tanner does not have experience with cats and he does ok with small female dogs but not so well with small male dogs. He barks when strangers are near but otherwise is pretty quiet and hes pretty good at following instructions. We would like him to go to a home where he will be played with, taken on walks and just loved. Hes a wonderful pup with a playful, rambunctious spirit!

Please email Liz at lsaenz40@gmail.com for more information.

Osa          

Osa is a 5 year old female mix of black lab, german shepherd, and chow. Her temperment & look is all black labrador. She is a loving and playful dog who is always wanting to please. She loves to play fetch with toys, especially tennis balls. She doesn't bark, unless there's a knock at the door or she hears noises around the house at night. She knows a couple commands: sit & lay down. She's good on a leash and only pulls from excitement at first. She's good around other dogs, but will stay with her owner at the dog park to play fetch. She will not run off, only to greet a passerby with or without dogs. She needs a good, loving home to take her. Please email Rocky.Atkinson@gmail.com or call 602-568-6235 for more information.

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