Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Jacksonville, FL: 19 Dogs Good with Children

Donner is the perfect mix of chill and adventure! If you want to lounge on the couch and binge-watch your favorite shows, he’s right there with you. Ready for a run or walk on the beach? He’s all in! This big softie loves to match your energy and just wants to be by your side.His favorite pastime? Cuddling! Just say “come cuddle,” and he’ll army crawl his way straight into your heart. He gets along great with other dogs, snuggles with the resident cats, and, while a little shy with kids at first, he’s gentle and sweet. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who can keep up with whatever mood you’re in, Donner is your guy!

Meet Booker! Booker is a handsome boy with the sweetest smile and a heart full of love! This adorable guy has so much love to give and is just waiting for the right family to share it with..Booker is a sweet, fun-loving pup who enjoys staying active and spending time with his favorite people! Whether he’s playing, exploring, or simply enjoying some quality time with his humans, he’s happiest when he’s part of the action. He would love a family who enjoys a little adventure but also appreciates the quieter moments in life.Booker can be a little selective when it comes to his canine friends, so a meet-and-greet with any potential doggy siblings would be important.

Faith was found abandoned (probably dumped) at the end of a dirt road by a mechanics shop. That is where this sweet baby's story, as we know it, begins. It is beyond wonderful that we can now make that story so much better! Faith is currently being fostered in Georgia and is a happy little puppy who is delighted to have soft, clean bedding, nutritious puppy food and lots of love! She may not be quite as delighted with the deworming and vaccinations however. We do not know who her mother or father were but we estimate her to be somewhere between 12 and 14 weeks at this writing, so possibly a birth date of around 7/23.

Say bonjour to Boulware, a 4-month-old pup who was found near Boulware Springs along with his brother. He's great on and off leash and loves to explore, so Boulware would make a great walking buddy! While he may be a slow learner, once he gets it, he's GOT it. In the meantime, he sits
really
well and will hop right in his crate as soon as you say "place!" Do you like to play tug of war? He'll probably win!

Say hello to Hawthorne, a 4-month old lab-mix! He and his brother were found at the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trailhead. Hawthorne is a very smart, crate trained lover boy who already knows how to sit and lie down! He loves to run laps and play fetch (even though his brother would rather play tug of war). While he's a bit of a homebody, you know Hawthorne always be there when you return with the biggest puppy dog eyes known to humankind!

Pigeon’s sad little face had us fake (and maybe a little real) crying immediately. He was found as a stray covered in fleas and underweight. We aren’t sure what this little dude’s past was like before, but we know it will be pampered and full of cute outfits from here on out.

Brace yourselves for the newest Swampies!!! Meet our Halloween twins, Spirit and Spook! These 10 week old babies found themselves surrendered at the shelter a part of an accidental litter…spay and neuter your pets my friends!!! When everyone in the litter had rescue help except for two…well you know we had to find a way to make it work! Spirit and Spook have had a busy 24 hours. They left the shelter, had a road trip, have met dogs and cats, panicked over what a leash and collar are, went to the vet, and are spending their first nights in their foster homes. Being a Swampie has these babies pooped! Follow along as we get to know these spooky babies and all of our other Swampies, and as always, adopt happiness

Sweet Pea is a SWEET pup; her name fits her perfectly. She is eager to please treat motivated, knows basic commands like sit, lay down and spin! Also, foster mom reports that potty training is progressing and so far, very minimal accidents and she is catching on quick! Sweet Pea is super smart! She is great on a leash... unless she sees a lizard, she might try to run after it, otherwise she does not pull! She is great with other dogs! She loves to sunbathe and roll over on her back for some belly rubs. She is a good mix of energy and chill. She will have little spurts of energy will play and run, but shortly after she will be ready for a nap and some cuddles. She is a really great dog and will make a great addition to any family.

Daisy is a beautiful, sweet girl who is ready to find the forever family she deserves! Daisy is a fun-loving girl who enjoys spending time outside, soaking up the sunshine, playing with her canine friends, and, of course, settling in for some quality couch time.Daisy has so much going for her! She is good with other dogs, cats, and older kids, making her a great fit for many different types of families. She enjoys having four-legged friends but is just as happy getting love and attention from her people.A fenced-in yard is required for Daisy, giving her a safe space where she can run, play, explore, and enjoy being outside.At the end of the day, Daisy is looking for what every dog deserves: a family to love, a comfortable place to call home, and people who will make her part of their lives for good.

Penny is a beautiful Black Mouth Cur mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart! This sweet girl is full of life, love, and energy, and she’s searching for a forever family who will appreciate everything she has to offer.Penny is an athletic, fun-loving girl who enjoys staying active! Whether she’s taking long walks on the beach, joining you for a run, or romping around in a fenced-in backyard, she’s always up for a little adventure. But what Penny loves most is spending time with her favorite people! She’s incredibly affectionate and happiest when she’s getting plenty of love, attention, and quality time with her humans.Penny would thrive in an active home where she can enjoy regular exercise and lots of companionship.

This sweet girl is a playful, independent little lovebug who is always ready for fun, cuddles, and making new friends! Luna does wonderfully with kids and has a fun personality that will keep you smiling. She’s still working on her house training and learning the proper way to meet and socialize with other dogs. She hasn’t been tested with cats yet, but she’s eager to learn and would love a family willing to continue helping her grow!

Salsa is just one of the cuties in our TexMex crew! She is the tiniest of the bunch, but don’t let that fool you, she is also the mightiest! Salsa lives up to her name, she is spicy, fun, and walks around with a confident swagger you can’t ignore! At our puppy yoga event she was the first to throw a playful paw at the humans there and was just maybe seen grabbing a stray ponytail or bun that was close to her on the floor while the humans were yoga-ing. She is a ton of fun and ready to take on the world. When she is done being the confident queen she is she sleeps the best puppy sleep, preferably right in her foster moms lap!

Cardi's purpose in life seems to be loving and being loved by her people. She enjoys meeting new people and is thrilled at the slightest attention shown to her. Being next to you getting pets and scritches is her absolute delight. Cardi plays with the other dogs in her foster home, but she has her limits with them and would also do just fine as an only dog. She does not like to be messed with when she is lying down and she will definitely tell them to go away if they get in her face while she is relaxing. We do not know about Cardi with cats but she does not seem interested in any prey. Her house training has improved immensely in the few weeks she has been in her foster home (arrived 8/21), and she has been crated for up to 6 hours with no accidents.

Marble has a spectacular personality, is super smart and eager to please. She is a high energy pup who is always ready for fun. She loves to play with other dogs, go swimming in the pond or river, take a stroll in the woods or beach....whatever you do for fun, she's ready to go along! She is a sweet cuddle bug when it's time to relax. She's a Rockstar in her training sessions, quickly learning new tricks and skills. You can't go wrong if you're looking for a fun pup with a big heart.

*ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY: ACCORDING TO ELLIE *Patience is kind of the Betty White of Dogdom. She is sweetly innocent, always cheerful with a wagging tail, but there's a mischievous glint in her eye that says she's ready to play the clown and get goofy. She definitely has a joie de vivre. Her name is really appropriate for a couple of reasons. She most likely had a past that required forbearance and long-suffering. Probably had a lot of babies. It also takes patience to walk her as this girl is not going anywhere fast AND wants to smell everything along the way. She is great at going potty outside but you do have to make sure she goes outside regularly.

*ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY: ACCORDING TO ELLIE *Barnett may be an older gentleman but he has such a young spirit! He is active, seeks out and engages with his humans and loves to explore the backyard in his foster home. He's such a happy boy and his tail is always wagging! Barnett has mastered the doggie door and his house training is going well, although not perfect yet. Foster mom is taking him to weekly obedience classes to socialize and he's quickly learning come and sit. He is doing well walking on a leash too. We are hoping he will also learn stay, wait, and leave it ...we will see! When Barnett meets new people he gets excited but calms quickly, and on walks he has been friendly with all the dogs we've introduced him to, even if they were not as friendly or welcoming to him.

We make a promise to our Swampies that once they are with us they will always be safe and loved. But sometimes, no matter how hard we try to prevent it, a promise gets broken. Three whole years of Robin being in her “forever” home and now she is back in our rescue yet again.

Rocky is one of the happiest dog's we have ever met. Rocky loves to play with toys and other dogs. Once he has played hard, he will rest at your feet or lay quietly in his crate. The perfect lifetime companion awaits!

Colleen is a tender soul and a real people lover. She is also very good with other dogs, both male and female, and gentle with cats. One cat she met bopped her on the nose and Colleen just rolled over on her back. :) She was seen being dumped from a car, but fortunately she was rescued and taken to a very good shelter. She has now settled in well in her Florida foster home. She has a moderate to low energy level, will occasionally play with toys and sometimes with other dogs. Although she likes her food, she is not super food motivated and a little crazy like some beagles can be. She also walks well on leash.