Paradise Local

Fill out an adoption form

Meet Dicey, a spirited young dog with a shiny black coat and a heart full of love.

She arrived on a woman’s back steps for several days in a row - that person posted on several rescue sites asking for help as she could not take her inside — our volunteer saw the post and she was ours!

After overcoming early challenges, including Demodex mange, she’s now a picture of health and vitality.

Dicey is crate-trained, housebroken, and has adapted well to living with her foster family in New England, where she enjoys playing with her canine siblings.

Her high energy levels make her an excellent companion for active individuals or families, especially those with a fenced yard and perhaps another playful dog.

She delights in games like fetch and tug-of-war and has a special fondness for new toys, often performing a joyful dance when she receives one.

Above all, Dicey’s favorite thing is being with her humans, greeting them with boundless enthusiasm and cherishing every moment together. If you’re seeking a lively and loving addition to your home, Dicey might be the perfect match.

Name: Paradise Local
Breed: Lab/Pit Mix
Sex: Female
Age: 12 months (est)
Weight: 50 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations:   Up to Date
Heartworm: Negative
Housetrained: Yes
Microchipped: Yes

Cats: Not Tested
Dogs: Yes
Kids: Has not lived with small kids so over 7 is best

Location of dog currently:  New England

Adoption Fee:  $550.00

ATTENTION PUPPY ADOPTERS:  You must attend training/behavior classes with your new dog unless you are an experienced dog owner and your adoption coordinator is comfortable with your experience.  This requirement is for the benefit of you and your puppy, so if you experience behavior issues, you have a point of contact.  

PLEASE—Think long and hard before adopting a puppy. Consider the lifestyle change this puppy will come with. He cannot be crated for more than 3-4 hours at a time until he's older. Puppy-proofing your home will be necessary. Puppies scratch and nip, so if you have small children, can they handle this? Training will be so important in this puppy's life. Do you have the time?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. Our dogs reside in various locations throughout the South and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.