If you are interested in meeting or adopting a shelter dog, email adopt@mansfieldshelter.org to request an application, or visit during shelter hours and fill out an appliction at the shelter.
Puppies
We have puppies!! We will start taking applications on Bella’s puppies on Nov. 26th. If you haven’t heard about Bella, she is a gray, pit bull mix who came to the shelter VERY pregnant. She and her puppies are currently in foster care. There are 3 females and 2 males. They have received the 1st vaccination in the puppy series. The puppies are not at the shelter. To request an application, email adopt@mansfieldshelter.org
Once we get applications, we will be calling to arrange visits. We expect the puppies will be ready to go home on Saturday, December 7th.
A few things to consider when applying: 1. We will be pre-screening applicants. So if you have other animals currently or have had animals in the last 5 years please call your vet and let them know we will be calling them for a reference. 2. We will not be adopting out any puppy as a Christmas gift. Our adoption policies require that all family members come and meet the puppy. This is especially important with young children. We need to see how your child will react to the puppy and vice-versa. 3. Puppies are a commitment. DO NOT apply if you are not ready to deal with frequent potty breaks, teaching a dog to walk on leash, socializing your puppy with people and other dogs, and much more. In other words, you are having a child that will be demanding of your time and attention. You must be ready to take responsibility for this animal for the rest of its life which could be 12-15 years. 4. We are currently NOT accepting out of state applications.
Bella’s Puppies
Born October 3rd. Pit bull mixes. Three females, two males.
Raina
This pint sized bundle of love was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. Raina is a lovely, 4 year old chihuahua mix that enjoys her people's company. She loves being petted, sitting next to you, and sleeping in your bed - so if you are looking for a lap dog, your search may be over! Raina also enjoys long walks, and is quite playful. She has lived with another dog but is not fond of cats as she does have a prey drive, so we recommend no small pets in the household. Raina has also lived with children of various ages, without problem. Please stop by the shelter during our visiting hours and meet Raina!
Lakota and Rolo
Lakota and Rolo, Batman & Robin, Rick & Morty, Timon & Pumba - whatever you want to call these two, know that together they are truly a dynamic duo! Lakota is a 1 year old German Shepard Dog and Rolo is a 4-5 year old Husky/Shepard mix. Found together in the woods of Mansfield, these two survived through a combination of wits and helpful humans who fed them. Underweight and infested with ticks and worms when caught, these two have spent time at the shelter getting healthy and are now blossoming into two very beautiful boys. Bonded through their trauma, we are looking for a home that can take them both. They are very good with other dogs and very people friendly once they get to know you. They do need a patient owner who is willing to allow them the time to get comfortable in their new surroundings and who will train them and provide the guidance and encouragement needed for them to be the best dogs they can be. A fenced in yard is 100% a necessity for these two as they are still working on leash walking, and no children under the age of 10 due to their size.
Missing dogs will not be posted on this website. Only dogs available for adoption are posted.
Mansfield Shelter Friends, Inc. PO Box 25, Mansfield, MA 02048 Mansfield Shelter Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Corporation. Your donations are tax deductible.
Mansfield Animal Shelter 175 Fruit Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 (This is not a mailing address.) Tel: (508) 261-7339 e-mail: adopt@mansfieldshelter.org Or webmaster: volunteers@mansfieldshelter.org
