Shepherd Dogs Available for Adoption in Glocester, Rhode Island

****Please Note*****
This pet is not yet local and is currently unavailable for in-person meet and greets. If you are not comfortable committing to adoption without meeting the pet beforehand, or if you have additional questions, please do not submit an application for this pet at this time.

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Adoption Application
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🚨 FOSTER OR ADOPTER NEEDED FOR MOLLY 🚨

💔 Through no fault of her own… she’s starting over again.

Meet Molly — a young, playful girl who was adopted in 2025 and recently returned to us. After her adopters did not keep up with heartworm prevention, Molly needed treatment… and now that she’s completed it, she’s finally ready for her real forever family ❤️

🐾 About Molly
• ~9 months old (born 7/5/25)
• Small shepherd mix
• Dog-friendly (LOVES bigger dogs!)
• Cat-aware (has been taught to leave them alone)
• Active, playful, and full of personality

💛 Her Personality
Molly is a fun, energetic girl who thrives with activity and playtime. She would do best in a home that can keep her busy — ideally with:
✔️ A fenced yard
✔️ Another playful dog (her favorite!)
✔️ An active family

She’s not overly cuddly — she’d rather play, explore, and be part of the action, but she loves being near her people and following you around ❤️

🎓 What She Already Knows
✔️ Walks well on leash
✔️ Knows “sit”
✔️ Kennel trained
✔️ Listens well and follows direction

💡 She’s especially energetic in the mornings, but after she gets her energy out, she settles nicely for the rest of the day.

🧸 Fun fact: Molly is obsessed with her purple stuffy toy 💜

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⚠️ IMPORTANT
Molly will be ready to travel the first weekend in May — but we need a foster or adopter commitment NOW to secure her spot.

Without a commitment, we cannot bring her north.

👉 Foster-to-adopt trial available
👉 Serious inquiries only, please

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🐶 Give Molly the second chance she deserves.
She has done everything right — now she just needs someone to show her what forever really means.

Adoption fee of $300

** PLEASE READ... ADDITIONAL INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW**

- For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix.
- We do our best to describe and place based on personality, not breed label.
- If you have questions or concerns, please reach out, and one of our adoption volunteers will get back to you ASAP. Please be patient, we are all volunteers.

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🐾 MA QUARANTINE FEE (Applies to Certain Adoptions)
An additional $150 fee applies to:
• All Massachusetts residents, and
• Any adopter (regardless of state of residence) adopting a pet that has completed the Massachusetts quarantine process and is being released from a Massachusetts foster home or facility

This additional fee helps offset a portion of the increased costs associated with Massachusetts-based fosters, quarantine requirements, and out-of-state transport compliance.

This fee helps cover:
• 48-hour mandatory Massachusetts quarantine boarding
• Required veterinary exam and release from the MA quarantine facility
• Microchip with prepaid lifetime registration
• A bath on the day of release (courtesy of ARNE)
• A properly fitted Max and Neo martingale collar

For More information on MA Quarantine Regulations & MA Adoption, visit: https://arne-ri.org/ma-adoption-information/

The shepherd dog breed encompasses a versatile group known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic. With a heritage deeply rooted in herding and protecting livestock, shepherds excel at various tasks ranging from obedience and agility competitions to search and rescue missions. Their protective nature makes them excellent family pets, offering unwavering devotion and a natural instinct to watch over and care for their loved ones. In addition to their remarkable abilities, shepherds are often characterized by their distinctive appearance, including a sturdy build, alert expression, and a signature double coat that provides insulation and protection in various climates.

Animal Rescue of New England saves animals from high-kill shelters or abandonment situations and places them in loving forever homes.