Mariah
Mariah is a sweet, affectionate little dog with a charming personality that’s impossible not to love. One of her most endearing quirks is the way she pirouettes as she walks, clearly delighted by the world around her.
Mariah thrives on companionship and would be happiest in a calm home where she can enjoy plenty of attention, cuddles, and quality time with her people. She has a nice balance of energy and enthusiasm, enjoys going for walks throughout the day, and will occasionally treat you to happy zoomies.
Mariah comes when called, knows how to sit, and is eager to please—especially when treats are involved—making continued training very achievable.
Housetraining has been a breeze when she’s taken out promptly after meals. She’ll also let you know when she needs a daytime potty break. Mariah tolerates being crated and is comfortable eating in her crate, though she prefers having free access to the main living areas of the home.
Mariah is hypoallergenic and requires moderate, regular grooming to keep her coat healthy and comfortable.
If you’re looking for a loving, devoted companion and can offer a calm, caring forever home, Mariah may be the perfect match for you. Please complete an application to meet her!
Peanut. I’m adopted!
Peanut was adopted December 2025!
Meet Peanut, a fun-pooch with an awesome personality that’s sure to steal your heart! Peanut was adopted a year ago, but his owner had to return to the office and poor Peanut was being crated for 10 hour stretches!
Peanut is loving and sweet but really comes alive during playtime! He’d be a great mate for an active, energetic kid or three! Peanut is sturdily built and has some quite gymnastic moves. He loves playing with squeaky toys and running around in the backyard or walking the neighborhood. Peanut is very popular at doggie daycare and is a favorite playmate for the energetic! He has a very intelligent and extremely curious personality. Peanut spends most days playing, napping, and repeating.
Peanut has done a great job learning not to jump on people and he’s picked up on house manners quickly. He’s very treat-motivated, so he picks up commands very quickly. Peanut would do very well in an active household and would make a perfect hiking/trail companion due to his athleticism and curious personality!
Elias
Elias (aka “Sir Licks A Lot”) is your typical wiggle-butt couch hippo who’s ready to charm his way straight into your heart. At 2 years old, he’s the perfect blend of playful energy and elite-level lounging – he plays hard and sleeps even harder.
This affectionate, people-loving little chunker is crate-trained and lives for toys, wrestling with his foster brother, and – true to his nickname – giving endless kisses. Elias would do great in a home with another playful dog of similar size, but he’d also be perfectly happy as an only “child,” soaking up all the love and attention.
Available for adoption starting January 1st
If you’re looking for a sweet, goofy, loyal companion, Elias (Sir Licks A Lot) is ready to meet you!
Chester
If you enjoy a walk through a winter wonderland, then relaxing on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate, Chester is the perfect dog for you! He loves long walks, yummy food and belly rubs, and he gives delicious kisses. He is also a good travel buddy and will follow you anywhere but is happy to chill on his own.
Want a forever friend and family member? Consider giving Chester a warm place to spend those frosty nights!
Katie
Katie is a 14 yr old shih tzu mix that was rescued from the PG County animal shelter on
09/08/25. Sadly, her previous owner had taken her there for euthanasia but thankfully the shelter
sent out a rescue plea instead.
She is very low-maintenance – pretty much the only time you hear her is when it’s time for
breakfast or dinner and even then, it’s just a low grumbling sound to let you know you aren’t
moving fast enough! She’s like Mikey – she eats everything!! (If you know, you know..lol)
Due to her limited vision, she will do best in a home with not many or no steps (unless they can
be blocked off) and no young children as she is easily startled. She currently lives in a home
with four small dogs and gets along with all of them but she will be fine as an only dog. As an
older lady, she will probably do best with a family that is home most of the time to let her out for
potty breaks. She will also require regular grooming.
Katie will lay in your lap while you work or curl up next to you while you watch TV. She is
such a sweet girl that will make you smile just from looking at her adorable little face and
watching her tail wag when you say her name. Her appreciation for being given this second
chance is coming through in her personality more and more each day. Come meet her, you will love her immediately!
Bentley
Bentley is quite typical of what you would expect in a terrier (even though there’s no terrier in his background)! He likes to run, leap and hunt for prey in his foster mom’s backyard.
But this same strong, fearless hunter, gets weak at the knees when it comes to men. In fact, he would have been better named Courage the Cowardly dog, due to his somewhat peculiar fear of men.
Therefore, this strong warrior, a mix of Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Shih Tzu, Doberman Pinscher and American Cocker Spaniel, is a sensitive, eager-to-please ladies’ man and would be best suited as the only dog with a female owner who enjoys an active, but loyal and joyous dog.
Sadie
Sadie loves to be right next to her people. Sometimes she even fancies herself a lap dog. She’s a pretty low key dog, taking leisurely walks and smelling all of the trees, bushes, light poles, and sign posts along the way. But she picks up the pace on the down hill stretches, wanting to run as fast as she can to the bottom. Occasionally she’ll find a nice sunny patch of grass and flop over for a little rest.
Sadie would love a home with a fenced yard where she can run free of the confines of a harness and leash.
Inside, she’s just as low-key – snoozing right next to you, wherever you are in the house. She entertains herself by chewing on stuffed toys or fleece blankets and will play tug of war with her toys.
Sadie sometimes barks when first meeting new people, especially when they enter a room through a closed door, but warms up quickly when they show her affection.
Sadie doesn’t give any signal when she needs to go out to potty, so sometimes has accidents in the house. A home with a fenced yard and a doggy door might be a great solution.
Sadie might be ok with a canine sibling, but would really like to have all of your attention and love. She has a very strong prey drive, so should not be left unattended with cats or other small pets.. Her previous life may not have been very positive, so she is afraid of sudden, loud noises and movement. A quiet, calm home would be best.
Benji
Just like Higgins, the first dog to play “Benji” on the 1960’s TV show “Petticoat Junction,” this sweet “Benji” was found wandering by himself before getting his second chance. Today, he is a healthy, happy and cuddly dog who is well behaved, “lives to eat” and “sings” for his breakfast and supper!!
Benji enjoys going outside and would be best matched with a family or a single “best buddy” who is home most of the time and can accommodate his need for frequent potty and exercise breaks. Benji is a little wary of strangers but will warm up quickly once he sees that his new friend is trustworthy and kind. Then he will be 100% devoted to you.
Sophie. I’m adopted!
Sophie was adopted November 2025!
This adorable girl will put a smile on your face. The local animal shelter listed Sophie as a dachshund/labrador retriever mix. We really have no clue what breed she is, but we can say she is incredibly cute and sweet. Sophie is estimated to be 6 years old and weighs 21 lbs. Even though Sophie is estimated to be 6, she acts younger. She would do great in an active home, a family who loves long walks/hiking. She loves to play with other dogs. We recently cat tested her and she did amazing. We also think she would do fine with kids. Sophie loves to be with her humans, and while she is a bit big for it, she feels she is a lap dog. She also is a very kissy girl. Her foster Mom reports that Sophie’s tail is always wagging, and she is a very happy girl. Wouldn’t you like to add this ray of sunshine to your home?
Jake
Jake was rescued from a home where he was kept in a crate 20 hours a day. Jake is extremely loving and just wants to be close to his people. He can be a bit “bull in the china shop”. Noise does not bother him; he doesn’t react to storms, for example. Because he received so little exercise and freedom, Jake is now overweight. But with a family that will take him on nice long walks, he will gradually lose weight and become the svelte dog we know he can be.
If you are looking for a loving companion with a big heart, Jake is a total love bug!