Monday, May 13, 2013
Ozzie is a people-oriented pointer mix who recently lost his family to cancer. He needs a break in his luck, and we’re hoping the Patch community can help.
Meet Ozzie, a unique looking pointer mix with a beautiful spotted brindle coat, a curly tail, and a winning smile. He’s about five years old and weighs 50 pounds, but could stand to lose a few after some extra snacking over the winter. He’s an affectionate and people-oriented dog who loves to be petted, and just wants a family to love. He’s been through a major life change over the past year and is due for some good news. Ozzie was adopted as a puppy by a great family, and lived with them until this past year. Then his mom got very sick and died of brain cancer, and his dad’s world turned upside down. His dad moved into an apartment, threw himself into work, and Ozzie started spending a lot of time alone. He didn't do well being by …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Max is a sweet and playful spaniel-terrier mix who needs a family to love and belong to.
Meet Max, an adorable spaniel-terrier mix who is about a year old and weighs 23 pounds. Max is a playful and affectionate dog who loves being part of a family, and thrives in an active home. He still has some puppy ways about him and is learning the rules of home life, but he’s a very sweet, good-natured dog and will make a great addition to any family. Max is being fostered by the Jackson family in Lansdowne, which includes foster mom, Kim, three teenagers, three greyhounds, a sassy little pug mix, and a kitty too. The Jacksons approach fostering as a family commitment, and Kim feels that fostering is a great lesson for her children about giving back, teaching them that life requires responsibility beyond just themselves. Fostering …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Meet Daisy, an adorable and loveable young pug who is ready to be the one and only pup in your life.
Hey, guys! My name is Daisy and I’m so very pleased to meet you. I’m an adorable and lovable three-year-old fawn pug with big, soulful brown eyes and a frowny little face that you can’t help but smile at. I’m your typical pug - sweet and affectionate, love to snuggle, and devoted to my people. I enjoy being the center of attention and, like all princesses, I deserve to be spoiled. I was surrendered by my former owner to a shelter in Maryland, which is no place for a delicate pup like me. I had a few challenges in my former home when they brought a new dog in because I didn’t feel like sharing the spotlight or attention. Besides, why would anyone need another dog when you have me to love and entertain you? Mutts Matter has tested me around …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Sweet Kia is a playful and affectionate shepherd mix who is still looking for her forever home.
UPDATE - Kia is still looking for her family. She’s in a new foster home and currently lives with two kids who are nine and twelve, her foster pup sister Carly who she adores, and the resident kitty who she likes to chase and play with. Please read on for Kia’s bio to learn more about her and see if she might be the pup for you. Hi, guys! My name’s Kia and I’ve been waiting patiently to find my new family. I’m not sure what the hold up is, so I’m taking some time to re-introduce myself because I know they’re out there. I’m still a young pup at only three years old, and I have a goofy, playful nature and am an active dog. I weigh about 60 pounds, and Mutts Matter thinks I’m a shepherd mix, though some folks have suggested I may have …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
With so many deserving dogs in need of a home, how do you choose the right one for you? Use our guide to help.
Adding a dog to your family can be such a rewarding and life-changing experience. They enrich our lives and have the amazing ability to give and receive love unconditionally. A dog is a loyal companion and friend, an instant playmate, a guardian, but they are also a long-term commitment. You will be the most special person in your dog’s life and they will be dependent on you. As a member of your family, it will be your responsibility to care and provide for your dog in sickness and in health. Before making this major life decision, it’s important to think it through and find the dog that best fits your lifestyle, personality, and family dynamic. The choice can be overwhelming; there are so many adorable dogs to choose from, and they all …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meet Barney, a sassy, independent-minded Shih Tzu on his way to a better life.
Hey, you guys. My name is Barney, and I’m a proud and independent Shih Tzu. I’m still a young, active pup at two to three years old, and I weigh about 20 pounds. I’m the perfect age; old enough to know what I want and what I like, but young enough to be playful and excited about exploring the world around me. I’m a very sweet dog and obviously adorable, but I’m still learning to trust and figure out how to be part of family. I was rescued from Prince George’s County as part of cruelty case. My former owner got mad at something and kicked me in the face, and broke two of my front teeth. I will never understand why that happened, or how a grown man could be so cruel to a young pup like me, but I didn’t let it break my spirit. Thankfully, …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meet Sweetie, a delightful Rottweiler mix who has a lot of love to give and deserves a great home.
Sweetie’s name suits her perfectly; she has a heart of gold, a gentle nature, and is as sweet as can be. She has not always been properly cared for by her human family, but that hasn’t impacted her spirit or love of people one bit. Sweetie is a six-year-old, 98-pound Rottweiler mix, a breed that’s often mischaracterized because they are a large, dark, and powerful dog. In reality, they are highly intelligent, loyal protectors of their family, and do so well in obedience training that they make excellent service and therapy dogs. Sweetie would be great in a service role because of her loving and calm nature, and her ability to roll through life’s different obstacles with ease. She’s the perfect companion dog, affectionate, loyal, social, …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Happy is an adorable, playful, and entertaining little pup who will make a great sidekick.
When you see Happy, you just have to smile. He’s a little pup with a big personality and a zest for life. He has a great temperament and just wants to play, love, and have a family to call his own. Mutts Matter named him Hapsburg, or “Happy” for short, because he’s always smiling, wagging his tail, and excited to see you. We think Happy is some type of longhaired Chihuahua mix, and he’s still a young, energetic pup at less than two years old. He only weighs ten pounds, and has a silky, golden coat and a funny little underbite that makes him stand out from the pack. We don’t know a lot about Happy’s background because he was picked up as a stray. He’s being fostered by first-time foster dad, Matt, who, in the process of looking to adopt a…
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Meet Kia, a handsome shepherd mix who is playful, affectionate, and a loyal family dog.
Hi, guys! My name’s Kia and I’ve been waiting patiently to find my new family for a while now. I’m not sure what the holdup is, so I’m taking this time to introduce myself because I know they are out there. I’m still a young pup at only three years old, and I have a goofy, playful nature and am an active dog. I weigh about 60 pounds, and Mutts Matter thinks I’m a shepherd mix, though some folks have suggested I may have some rottweiler or hound in me too. I just know I’m a mutt and proud of it. I’m a handsome dog with a sturdy build, shiny coat, and a big, infectious smile. My foster mom, Kelly, calls me a cuddle bug because I’m affectionate and always want to be next to her. I follow her from room to room, and if she lies down on the …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Cute little Jonah has a sweet nature and independent spirit that makes him the perfect companion.
Jonah is an adorable cocker spaniel puppy who is barely a year old and weighs 28 pounds. He has the softest, silky coat with beautiful rich chocolate and creamy white coloring, and big round puppy-dog eyes that just make you smile. With that perfect older-puppy temperament where he’s still playful and loves to hang out with you, but also independent and smart, Jonah doesn’t need constant attention… he’s got things to do. Little Jonah took it upon himself to escape from a very hard life. He was found running at large with a bark collar and part of a chain still attached to him. He was being kept outside and neglected; his coat was matted, he had cherry eye, and he had tested positive for heartworm. These issues, and the discomfort Jonah …
Laurie Lat
2:40 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I would love to kick him somewhere else. What a horrible person. he should drop dead. more ›