IMPORTANT: The first step in the adoption process is to complete an adoption application. We have a limited number of volunteers and we do not have the resources to respond to inquiries about specific dogs from non-applicants. If you are interested in a Peppertree dog you must submit an application. NO EXCEPTIONS!
IMPORTANT: If you are looking to surrender your dog to Peppertree, please see our Surrendering Your Dog Section of this web site.
The application is available online (and via a downloadable PDF file). If you have completed a similar application for another group and have a copy, we will accept that; mail it to PO Box 2396, Albany NY 12220.
If you are out of the immediate Capital District area and cannot attend a Peppertree Clinic in the Albany, NY area, we ask that you provide a home visit report from a local rescue group with your application. You will need to travel to meet our volunteers and our dogs.
Applicants will receive regular notification regarding the dogs available for adoption and will be invited to our clinics to meet our dogs.
ALTHEA, CHANEL, AND PUCK - Mastiff/Shepherd Mix, 2 female 1 male, 12 weeks. These three gorgeous puppies are available for adoption. They will most likely grow to be extra-large dogs given the breed of their parents. All three are progressing nicely with housebreaking, and are expert face lickers who are mastering the fine art of the "nose nibble."
Althea (top left in photo) is the smallest of the three and loves to snuggle. Like most shepherds, she tends to be higher energy than her siblings, and a better problem solver. A bit mischievous, she is an escape artist and routinely scales a 38" high pen to get to her foster mom. She is very people oriented, to the point of foregoing meals to be with her humans.
Chanel (top right in photo) on trial placement
Puck (bottom photo) adopted
ANNABELLA - Black Lab Mix, female, 2 years. This lovely girl is a true dainty lady. Annabella is a petite girl (only weighing about 30 pounds) who is a very mild mannered, super sweet dog. She is a very affectionate, snuggly girl, who does well with other dogs as well as children. She loves going on walks around the neighborhood and is very good on a leash. She also knows many basic commands. She is housebroken and is doing wonderfully with her crate training. Annabella loves treats and will try to please her new family in every way.
CANDY - Pitbull Terrier Mix, female, 6 1/2 years. Candy is a happy and loving girl of medium size, at approximately 40 pounds. She has great house manners and just loves her walks on the leash and rides in the car. Candy came to us with a very bad skin condition but with a special diet it has cleared up very well and as long as she is limited to this food (which is reasonably priced) she does very well. She would love to have a companion male dog to play and relax with (she is quite the couch potato) but that is not required, as true to the pit bull temperament, her favorite thing is people and nothing makes her happier than to be with hers. Candy has not lived with a cat, but when she came across one in a pet store, she seemed friendly and non-threatening. Squirrels however are another matter! As her foster mom says, “To know Candy is to love Candy”.
Candy Needs A Foster Home!
COCO (A.K.A. CHARMER) - Chocolate Lab Mix, male, 5-6 years. Do not let the white hair fool you. CoCo is a young dog with lots of energy and love to give in the right home! This strong boy is being returned to Peppertree because of life changes in his current home and is looking for another chance at a forever home. When he first came to us he was called Charmer, and boy is he ever. In his home, CoCo plays the clown and loves to be with his people. He loves walks and would love the chance to run and chase a ball around a nice back yard. CoCo has earned the nickname "Bandit" because he will grab unattended food, but his house manners are otherwise perfect. He is good with men, women, and children, however, while he plays well with some dogs, he is selective about his canine friends and does not do well with all dogs. He has not lived with cats and we suspect he may not do well with them. We guarantee that within minutes of meeting CoCo you too will be "charmed".
COLIN - Thai Ridgeback Mix, male, 2 years. Colin is from a NY local shelter that reached out to Peppertree after Colin had been there for some time and began to languish. Colin is super smart and eager to please. He knows some basic tricks: sit, down, shake (both paws), and speak. He also does this cute standing on his back feet trick. If you have a treat in your hand, Colin will do just about anything to earn that treat. Colin loves to play fetch and will entertain himself. He is good with other dogs and likes to play with them (especially a female). Colin would be a great companion for someone who likes to walk or go on trips – he has wonderful car manners. Previous knowledge of Asian breeds would be great. Colin will only be placed with older children (12+). Colin does not get along with cats.
HERSHEY - German Shorthaired Pointer, female, 9 years. Hershey found herself in a shelter when her family decided her hunting days were over and she was no longer useful. Her foster family just can not imagine why anyone would ever part with such a perfect dog. Hershey is just about the easiest dog you could ever imagine! She wants nothing more than to be with her people. She is housebroken, excellent with other dogs, appears to ignore cats, walks well on a leash, is quiet, and affectionate. She is a very mellow girl who could use a little more walking in her life (she could use to drop a pound or two) but would be just as happy with a few potty breaks and days spent lying at your feet. Hershey will love being part of any home!
HOBO (A.K. A. BEAU) - Lab/Newfoundland Mix, male, 1 1/2 years. Hobo is a very handsome, smart, athletic, and affectionate boy who weighs approximately 45-50 pounds. He has lived with cats and is very playful with other dogs as long as they do not challenge him and are friendly as well. Hobo loves to go swimming at his foster home. He is a major Houdini, however, and must have a secure 6 foot fenced yard. Beau is a wonderful dog who, with the proper investment of training, will give back a hundredfold.
JAKE - German Shorthaired Pointer, male, 12 years. Jake is the perfect mature companion. He is in excellent condition and would be thrilled with a game of fetch or a walk a day. The rest of his time he is looking to spend by your side, getting attention and snoozing. He spent the last 12 years living outdoors or in a shed during the winter months so he is still perfecting his housebreaking. He is crate trained and doe not mind being crated if you need to leave him. He is wonderful with other dogs but cats are still unknown. Jake would likely be fine with children though not formally tested with them in his foster home. Jake is just a happy, laid back guy who is looking to find a warm loving home to spend his golden years. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.
JOJO - Coonhound/Walker Mix, male, 2 years. JoJo is an exuberant, energetic boy! He is currently in a foster home with multiple dogs and loves to play. Being unaware of his size, he is best placed with a dog who can handle playing and rough housing. He can not be placed with cats. The same for small children: while
JoJo would not intentionally hurt them, his size and exuberance could easily knock them over. JoJo is eager to please and responds well to positive reinforcement. He would be a great dog to further socialize in a beginners obedience class. He was likely tied outside most of his life and is working on
manners, but he has been housetrained. With consistent reinforcement, JoJo will sit on command for food, treats, and attention. He still needs to work on leash manners and would be a fantastic distance running buddy! He does enjoy a fenced
yard and is good about coming when called from the yard. JoJo will bark and bay when excited -- like at mealtime and first thing in the morning when let out of his crate -- but is
slowly learning to redirect his excitement. JoJo would be a great addition to anyone with an active lifestyle who wants a big, goofy, adoring companion.
LUCIANA (A.K.A. LUCY) - German Shepherd, female, 3 years. Luciana came to Peppertree after being rescued from a local shelter. She is a beautiful spayed German Shepherd who is true to her breed: smart, loving, and loyal. Lucy is housetrained, learns new things quickly, and loves to play with the dogs in her foster home. She is ok with the cat in that house and understands "No Kitty", but we would be
cautious placing her in a home with a cat. This girl has really bloomed with training and care that she has received in her foster home. We would not place her with children younger than 13. Lucy is a "couch potato" at heart. She would prefer walks to runs and her favorite pastime is watching her foster family work while she lays in the shade but she must have a six foot fenced yard. She should go to someone with good knowledge of the breed or previous German Shepherd experience.
MORRIE (A.K.A. MONTI) - Beagle/Rottie, male, 9 years. Morrie is one of the sweetest older gentlemen that you could ever meet and looks like a pretty darn cute Rotti/Beagle mix (Reagle?). Morrie came to Peppertree from a shelter in NYC that had picked him up off the streets. He was dirty, greasy, and very thin since he had a tooth so infected he could hardly eat. On top of all of this he is partially blind and partially deaf. How he survived is truly a miracle. With a lot of TLC, Morrie has blossomed in his foster home. He lives with seven other dogs that he gets along with very well. Although he is visually impaired, he is able to navigate his home without a problem and he is able to negotiate stairs unassisted. He loves going for walks, getting belly rubs and his foster mom says that he is very smart! Morrie is housebroken and sleeps through the night. When he needs to go out he goes to the door and has never once had an accident. Morrie can not be placed with cats and due to his age, young children. Morrie is a sweet lump of love just looking to sleep with his head on your foot.
NATHAN - Black Lab, male, 7 years. Nathan is being surrendered to Peppertree due to the illness of his current owner. Nathan is an easy going lug who just loves people. He is good with people, kids, strangers, and other dogs. Cats are unknown, but he is probably ok with them. He is LARGE, so probably not best with toddlers. Nathan is a very sweet dog who currently has the run of the house when no one is home with no issues. He is also housebroken.
Nathan Needs A Foster Home!
NIGEL - Spaniel Mix, male, 2 years. Nigel is a beautiful little 16 pound boy with a silky soft coat who was found as a stray in Schenectady. He is neutered and appears to have been well cared for. It is a complete mystery to his foster mom why his family did not come looking for him. He is doing quite well with his house-breaking. He is a very well-rounded guy who enjoys cuddling, playing with toys or with other dogs, taking walks, and riding in the car in equal measure. He is quite the jumper and we think he would really enjoy doing agility. While he loves to play, he also knows the value of a good nap, and is quite good about taking cues from his people about which one it is time for. He is pretty quiet inside, but will bark at birds out the window or people walking down the street. He is extremely friendly, and loves all people, children and dogs. It is unknown how he would do with cats.
PENNY LANE - Border Collie Mix, female, 4 years. Penny Lane is a medium-size girl at 45 pounds. She is smart, likes to keep active taking walks, playing ball and Frisbee, swimming, practicing obedience commands, etc.... She walks well on a leash and likes riding in the car. Penny Lane would do best as an only dog, or possibly with a mild-tempered male dog, as she does not get along well with some dogs. She seemed OK in a limited cat test. She is skittish and jumpy around children and therefore would do best in an adult-only home, or possibly with older children. Penny Lane is nervous with new people, but will warm up quickly and give kisses if allowed to approach the new person on her own terms. Once she has warmed up, she is attentive, playful, and devoted to her people.
REILLY - German Shepherd Mix, male, 6 years. Reilly is from the Scooby Shelter in Medina del Campo, Spain ( Click Here to Visit Scooby's Website ) who rescued him after he was abandoned in a field (the website contains video of Reilly (formerly known as Obama at the shelter). Reilly is on the shy side but once he trusts you, he loves ear rubs!! Reilly is blind – but just like any blind dog, once they understand the layout of the house and yard, they need little, if any, assistance. Reilly will do best in a home by himself or with one other dog. He likes to chew on rawhides and roam around the yard soaking up the sun. Cats are unknown.
RUFUS - Shepherd/Hound Mix, male, 16 months. Rufus likes people very
much and enjoys playing with other large dogs. While he chases cats, he can be recalled. Rufus gets over-excited in the car; with some patience we believe he can be trained out of this behavior. Rufus will not be adopted to families with
children under 12. He is calm in the home and snuggles. He loves to play outside in the yard and especially in a kiddie pool filled with water. With a little more training and attention, he will make a wonderful companion.
Rufus Needs A Foster Home!
RUSTY - Chihuahua Mix, male, 8 years. Rusty is a special needs boy – he was probably hit by a car resulting in trauma to his spine and loss of a leg. When Rusty first arrived at PT, he had limited bladder and intestinal control. However, after over five months of laser treatments and medication, Rusty has regained over 95% control of his bladder and intestines. He has stopped treatments and medication without any regression. He no longer needs to wear a diaper. Further, he has grown stronger and can climb a full flight of stairs! Rusty is a wonderful boy who loves to cuddle with you and be at your side – always. He is a loyal little guy. He gets along well with other dogs – and loves nothing more than to chew on a rawhide or play with his special wubby. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.
SHIRLEY - Cocker Spaniel, female, 5 years. Shirley was a stray who came into a local shelter very scared with matted ears and feet. Initially, Shirley was so scared she would scream and pee when she was touched. When Shirley was shown that all humans are not bad, she started to trust people and has been a very loving cocker in her foster home. Shirley is housetrained, quiet, likes car rides, and loves to be with her people. Shirley likes other dogs, cats, and kids but due to her rough start would prefer to not place her in a household with kids under 10. Shirley has had surgery recently on her cherry eye and has dry eye and will need to have eye ointment for life as well as her regular vet care so please be prepared for this cost if you would like Shirley to join your household.
SOPHIE THE SHELTIE - Shetland Sheepdog, female, 5 years. Sophie is an absolutely adorable girl with a troubled past. We suspect Sophie was a former puppy mill dog who was kept in her kennel 24/7/365. As a result, she is extremely shy and is still learning proper house living rules. However, she is extremely docile and despite her fears would rather melt away than ever show any type of aggression. Sophie wants so badly to break through her fears and trust people again and has made some progress towards that goal, but requires more structure than she can get in her current home in order to reach that goal. She needs strong direction on housebreaking, but is doing well with that as long as she has structure. She is excellent with cats and other dogs. Sophie would do best in a home where people are present most of the day or at least not gone all day. Sophie will be seeing Peppertree’s veterinarian behavioralist to explore other options to help Sophie trust once again and truly enjoy life. Sophie is a very special girl who needs a caring, patient, and understanding home where she can get the structure and direction she needs to recover from the trauma of her past. In return, she will give you all the love she has to give.
WENDY - Belgium Malinois/Whippet, female, 2 years. Wendy should really be named Windy as she fly’s around like a kite! She is a good nature girl with a lot of energy. For anyone that would be interested in agility or flyball, she would be a perfect candidate in terms of her spirit. She is initially reserved with people but quickly warms up. She is fine with other dogs, but a bit doggy clueless and will get into every dogs face to say hi! With her energy and lack of grace, we would not place in a home with young children. While she has not been tested with cats, we suspect she would not be good with them.
Wendy Needs A Foster Home!
WILTON - Eskimo/Spitz/Retriever Mix, male, 2 years. Wilton is a super shy boy who came to Peppertree from an out-of-state shelter. Wilton is currently on medication to help him through his shyness and as a result, is starting to enjoy his nightly massage. Wilton is the welcoming committee for new foster dogs and eagerly plays with everyone in his four legged family. He is an intelligent boy – and despite his fear of people, will bark to let you know he has to go out (he has never had an accident in the house) or when there is a stranger or something different in the house. Wilton is the type of dog who would make an excellent companion for another, active dog. Through his bond with that dog, he will become bonded to the family. Wilton will require a fence. Cats are unknown at this time. Wilton will not be placed in a home with young children because of his shyness. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.
Other
Dogs Available For Adoption - Neighbors Corners
The dogs are still living with their owners but need to find a new home. Each of these dogs has been evaluated by Peppertree and -- based on that evaluation and on information from the owner -- we consider them as qualified to be taken into our program .... if we had room. (We must note, however, that we do not have the detailed knowledge that we gain about dogs that are actually in the program and in our own foster homes.)
For the past several years, Peppertree Rescue and Help Orphan Puppies have frequently worked together. While Peppertree specializes in finding homes for adult dogs, Help Orphan Puppies focuses on finding homes for puppies. In the future, we will be combining our efforts in order to more effectively promote the dogs and puppies in both our programs with the common goal of finding loving, forever homes for them. Please feel free to visit our websites at http://www.peppertree.org and http://www.helporphanpuppies.org.
Please note: We are two individual organizations and have different adoption applications. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you!
Dogs in Program Not Available for Adoption
The following are additional dogs within the Peppertree Program. They are currently not available for adoption as they are undergoing rehabilitation and assessment in their foster homes. Due to limited resources, we are unable to respond to any inquiries about the dogs listed below. Hopefully they will be added to our Available Dogs section shortly.
BELLAANN - Chihuahua, female, 5 years. Just arrived in program and being evaluated in a foster home and receiving medical care.
GENTRY - German Shepherd Mix, male, 3-4 years. Just arrived into program, receiving proper medical care and being evaluated in a foster home.
LENA - Chow Mix, female, age ?. Just entered program and being evaluated.
NEPTUNE - French Bull Dog/Pit, male, 10 years. Receiving necessary medical care in his foster home.
OWEN - Shepherd Mix, male, 7 years. Getting necessary medical attention.
PERCY - Newfoundland Mix, male, approximately 4 years. This big boy just arrived into the Peppertree program and is being evaluated.
ROXY - Chihuahua Mix, female, ? years. Roxy just entered program and receiving necessary medical treatment.
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Peppertree Rescue Dogs
ALTHEA, CHANEL, AND PUCK - Mastiff/Shepherd Mix, 2 female 1 male, 12 weeks. These three gorgeous puppies are available for adoption. They will most likely grow to be extra-large dogs given the breed of their parents. All three are progressing nicely with housebreaking, and are expert face lickers who are mastering the fine art of the "nose nibble."
Althea (top left in photo) is the smallest of the three and loves to snuggle. Like most shepherds, she tends to be higher energy than her siblings, and a better problem solver. A bit mischievous, she is an escape artist and routinely scales a 38" high pen to get to her foster mom. She is very people oriented, to the point of foregoing meals to be with her humans.
Chanel (top right in photo) on trial placement
Puck (bottom photo) adopted
ANNABELLA - Black Lab Mix, female, 2 years. This lovely girl is a true dainty lady. Annabella is a petite girl (only weighing about 30 pounds) who is a very mild mannered, super sweet dog. She is a very affectionate, snuggly girl, who does well with other dogs as well as children. She loves going on walks around the neighborhood and is very good on a leash. She also knows many basic commands. She is housebroken and is doing wonderfully with her crate training. Annabella loves treats and will try to please her new family in every way.
CANDY - Pitbull Terrier Mix, female, 6 1/2 years. Candy is a happy and loving girl of medium size, at approximately 40 pounds. She has great house manners and just loves her walks on the leash and rides in the car. Candy came to us with a very bad skin condition but with a special diet it has cleared up very well and as long as she is limited to this food (which is reasonably priced) she does very well. She would love to have a companion male dog to play and relax with (she is quite the couch potato) but that is not required, as true to the pit bull temperament, her favorite thing is people and nothing makes her happier than to be with hers. Candy has not lived with a cat, but when she came across one in a pet store, she seemed friendly and non-threatening. Squirrels however are another matter! As her foster mom says, “To know Candy is to love Candy”.
COCO (A.K.A. CHARMER) - Chocolate Lab Mix, male, 5-6 years. Do not let the white hair fool you. CoCo is a young dog with lots of energy and love to give in the right home! This strong boy is being returned to Peppertree because of life changes in his current home and is looking for another chance at a forever home. When he first came to us he was called Charmer, and boy is he ever. In his home, CoCo plays the clown and loves to be with his people. He loves walks and would love the chance to run and chase a ball around a nice back yard. CoCo has earned the nickname "Bandit" because he will grab unattended food, but his house manners are otherwise perfect. He is good with men, women, and children, however, while he plays well with some dogs, he is selective about his canine friends and does not do well with all dogs. He has not lived with cats and we suspect he may not do well with them. We guarantee that within minutes of meeting CoCo you too will be "charmed".
COLIN - Thai Ridgeback Mix, male, 2 years. Colin is from a NY local shelter that reached out to Peppertree after Colin had been there for some time and began to languish. Colin is super smart and eager to please. He knows some basic tricks: sit, down, shake (both paws), and speak. He also does this cute standing on his back feet trick. If you have a treat in your hand, Colin will do just about anything to earn that treat. Colin loves to play fetch and will entertain himself. He is good with other dogs and likes to play with them (especially a female). Colin would be a great companion for someone who likes to walk or go on trips – he has wonderful car manners. Previous knowledge of Asian breeds would be great. Colin will only be placed with older children (12+). Colin does not get along with cats.
HERSHEY - German Shorthaired Pointer, female, 9 years. Hershey found herself in a shelter when her family decided her hunting days were over and she was no longer useful. Her foster family just can not imagine why anyone would ever part with such a perfect dog. Hershey is just about the easiest dog you could ever imagine! She wants nothing more than to be with her people. She is housebroken, excellent with other dogs, appears to ignore cats, walks well on a leash, is quiet, and affectionate. She is a very mellow girl who could use a little more walking in her life (she could use to drop a pound or two) but would be just as happy with a few potty breaks and days spent lying at your feet. Hershey will love being part of any home!
HOBO (A.K. A. BEAU) - Lab/Newfoundland Mix, male, 1 1/2 years. Hobo is a very handsome, smart, athletic, and affectionate boy who weighs approximately 45-50 pounds. He has lived with cats and is very playful with other dogs as long as they do not challenge him and are friendly as well. Hobo loves to go swimming at his foster home. He is a major Houdini, however, and must have a secure 6 foot fenced yard. Beau is a wonderful dog who, with the proper investment of training, will give back a hundredfold.
JAKE - German Shorthaired Pointer, male, 12 years. Jake is the perfect mature companion. He is in excellent condition and would be thrilled with a game of fetch or a walk a day. The rest of his time he is looking to spend by your side, getting attention and snoozing. He spent the last 12 years living outdoors or in a shed during the winter months so he is still perfecting his housebreaking. He is crate trained and doe not mind being crated if you need to leave him. He is wonderful with other dogs but cats are still unknown. Jake would likely be fine with children though not formally tested with them in his foster home. Jake is just a happy, laid back guy who is looking to find a warm loving home to spend his golden years. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.
JOJO - Coonhound/Walker Mix, male, 2 years. JoJo is an exuberant, energetic boy! He is currently in a foster home with multiple dogs and loves to play. Being unaware of his size, he is best placed with a dog who can handle playing and rough housing. He can not be placed with cats. The same for small children: while
JoJo would not intentionally hurt them, his size and exuberance could easily knock them over. JoJo is eager to please and responds well to positive reinforcement. He would be a great dog to further socialize in a beginners obedience class. He was likely tied outside most of his life and is working on
manners, but he has been housetrained. With consistent reinforcement, JoJo will sit on command for food, treats, and attention. He still needs to work on leash manners and would be a fantastic distance running buddy! He does enjoy a fenced
yard and is good about coming when called from the yard. JoJo will bark and bay when excited -- like at mealtime and first thing in the morning when let out of his crate -- but is
slowly learning to redirect his excitement. JoJo would be a great addition to anyone with an active lifestyle who wants a big, goofy, adoring companion.
LUCIANA (A.K.A. LUCY) - German Shepherd, female, 3 years. Luciana came to Peppertree after being rescued from a local shelter. She is a beautiful spayed German Shepherd who is true to her breed: smart, loving, and loyal. Lucy is housetrained, learns new things quickly, and loves to play with the dogs in her foster home. She is ok with the cat in that house and understands "No Kitty", but we would be
cautious placing her in a home with a cat. This girl has really bloomed with training and care that she has received in her foster home. We would not place her with children younger than 13. Lucy is a "couch potato" at heart. She would prefer walks to runs and her favorite pastime is watching her foster family work while she lays in the shade but she must have a six foot fenced yard. She should go to someone with good knowledge of the breed or previous German Shepherd experience.
MORRIE (A.K.A. MONTI) - Beagle/Rottie, male, 9 years. Morrie is one of the sweetest older gentlemen that you could ever meet and looks like a pretty darn cute Rotti/Beagle mix (Reagle?). Morrie came to Peppertree from a shelter in NYC that had picked him up off the streets. He was dirty, greasy, and very thin since he had a tooth so infected he could hardly eat. On top of all of this he is partially blind and partially deaf. How he survived is truly a miracle. With a lot of TLC, Morrie has blossomed in his foster home. He lives with seven other dogs that he gets along with very well. Although he is visually impaired, he is able to navigate his home without a problem and he is able to negotiate stairs unassisted. He loves going for walks, getting belly rubs and his foster mom says that he is very smart! Morrie is housebroken and sleeps through the night. When he needs to go out he goes to the door and has never once had an accident. Morrie can not be placed with cats and due to his age, young children. Morrie is a sweet lump of love just looking to sleep with his head on your foot.
NATHAN - Black Lab, male, 7 years. Nathan is being surrendered to Peppertree due to the illness of his current owner. Nathan is an easy going lug who just loves people. He is good with people, kids, strangers, and other dogs. Cats are unknown, but he is probably ok with them. He is LARGE, so probably not best with toddlers. Nathan is a very sweet dog who currently has the run of the house when no one is home with no issues. He is also housebroken.
NIGEL - Spaniel Mix, male, 2 years. Nigel is a beautiful little 16 pound boy with a silky soft coat who was found as a stray in Schenectady. He is neutered and appears to have been well cared for. It is a complete mystery to his foster mom why his family did not come looking for him. He is doing quite well with his house-breaking. He is a very well-rounded guy who enjoys cuddling, playing with toys or with other dogs, taking walks, and riding in the car in equal measure. He is quite the jumper and we think he would really enjoy doing agility. While he loves to play, he also knows the value of a good nap, and is quite good about taking cues from his people about which one it is time for. He is pretty quiet inside, but will bark at birds out the window or people walking down the street. He is extremely friendly, and loves all people, children and dogs. It is unknown how he would do with cats.
PENNY LANE - Border Collie Mix, female, 4 years. Penny Lane is a medium-size girl at 45 pounds. She is smart, likes to keep active taking walks, playing ball and Frisbee, swimming, practicing obedience commands, etc.... She walks well on a leash and likes riding in the car. Penny Lane would do best as an only dog, or possibly with a mild-tempered male dog, as she does not get along well with some dogs. She seemed OK in a limited cat test. She is skittish and jumpy around children and therefore would do best in an adult-only home, or possibly with older children. Penny Lane is nervous with new people, but will warm up quickly and give kisses if allowed to approach the new person on her own terms. Once she has warmed up, she is attentive, playful, and devoted to her people.
REILLY - German Shepherd Mix, male, 6 years. Reilly is from the Scooby Shelter in Medina del Campo, Spain ( 
RUFUS - Shepherd/Hound Mix, male, 16 months. Rufus likes people very
much and enjoys playing with other large dogs. While he chases cats, he can be recalled. Rufus gets over-excited in the car; with some patience we believe he can be trained out of this behavior. Rufus will not be adopted to families with
children under 12. He is calm in the home and snuggles. He loves to play outside in the yard and especially in a kiddie pool filled with water. With a little more training and attention, he will make a wonderful companion.
RUSTY - Chihuahua Mix, male, 8 years. Rusty is a special needs boy – he was probably hit by a car resulting in trauma to his spine and loss of a leg. When Rusty first arrived at PT, he had limited bladder and intestinal control. However, after over five months of laser treatments and medication, Rusty has regained over 95% control of his bladder and intestines. He has stopped treatments and medication without any regression. He no longer needs to wear a diaper. Further, he has grown stronger and can climb a full flight of stairs! Rusty is a wonderful boy who loves to cuddle with you and be at your side – always. He is a loyal little guy. He gets along well with other dogs – and loves nothing more than to chew on a rawhide or play with his special wubby. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.
SHIRLEY - Cocker Spaniel, female, 5 years. Shirley was a stray who came into a local shelter very scared with matted ears and feet. Initially, Shirley was so scared she would scream and pee when she was touched. When Shirley was shown that all humans are not bad, she started to trust people and has been a very loving cocker in her foster home. Shirley is housetrained, quiet, likes car rides, and loves to be with her people. Shirley likes other dogs, cats, and kids but due to her rough start would prefer to not place her in a household with kids under 10. Shirley has had surgery recently on her cherry eye and has dry eye and will need to have eye ointment for life as well as her regular vet care so please be prepared for this cost if you would like Shirley to join your household.
SOPHIE THE SHELTIE - Shetland Sheepdog, female, 5 years. Sophie is an absolutely adorable girl with a troubled past. We suspect Sophie was a former puppy mill dog who was kept in her kennel 24/7/365. As a result, she is extremely shy and is still learning proper house living rules. However, she is extremely docile and despite her fears would rather melt away than ever show any type of aggression. Sophie wants so badly to break through her fears and trust people again and has made some progress towards that goal, but requires more structure than she can get in her current home in order to reach that goal. She needs strong direction on housebreaking, but is doing well with that as long as she has structure. She is excellent with cats and other dogs. Sophie would do best in a home where people are present most of the day or at least not gone all day. Sophie will be seeing Peppertree’s veterinarian behavioralist to explore other options to help Sophie trust once again and truly enjoy life. Sophie is a very special girl who needs a caring, patient, and understanding home where she can get the structure and direction she needs to recover from the trauma of her past. In return, she will give you all the love she has to give.
WENDY - Belgium Malinois/Whippet, female, 2 years. Wendy should really be named Windy as she fly’s around like a kite! She is a good nature girl with a lot of energy. For anyone that would be interested in agility or flyball, she would be a perfect candidate in terms of her spirit. She is initially reserved with people but quickly warms up. She is fine with other dogs, but a bit doggy clueless and will get into every dogs face to say hi! With her energy and lack of grace, we would not place in a home with young children. While she has not been tested with cats, we suspect she would not be good with them.
WILTON - Eskimo/Spitz/Retriever Mix, male, 2 years. Wilton is a super shy boy who came to Peppertree from an out-of-state shelter. Wilton is currently on medication to help him through his shyness and as a result, is starting to enjoy his nightly massage. Wilton is the welcoming committee for new foster dogs and eagerly plays with everyone in his four legged family. He is an intelligent boy – and despite his fear of people, will bark to let you know he has to go out (he has never had an accident in the house) or when there is a stranger or something different in the house. Wilton is the type of dog who would make an excellent companion for another, active dog. Through his bond with that dog, he will become bonded to the family. Wilton will require a fence. Cats are unknown at this time. Wilton will not be placed in a home with young children because of his shyness. This dog rarely attends a Peppertree Clinic. If you are interested in this dog, please note your interest on your application or if you already have an application on file, e-mail rescue@peppertree.org with your name and interest. Your application will be forwarded to this dog’s foster home.