Adult Dogs for Adoption in Cleveland, OH: 25 Grown-Up Dogs Looking for a Home

Introducing Truffles.
This sweet 3-year-old Wirehaired Terrier mix is a professional lap warmer with a heart full of love!
She's calm, crate trained, and gets along well with other dogs, but let's be real, her favorite place is curled up with her humans, soaking up all the cuddles she can get!
She's new to the rescue, so we're still getting to know her. She may need some housetraining or a refresher course as she settles into her new home. A little patience and consistency will go a long way.
She came into our care with some hair loss due to a lack of proper care, but she's recovering beautifully and looking better every day.
Truffles’ adoption fee is $400.00
Please complete a non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org

Meet adorable Snoopy. Rescued from an overcrowded shelter where he was found as a stray. Snoopy is 5 years old and currently 33 pounds, although a bit chubby. He is dog friendly and has the great Beagle temperament. We are unsure about cats at this time although he spotted one on a walk and didn’t seem interested. Respectful older children shouldn’t be an issue. He rides well in the car and walks well on the leash, just be ready when he spots a squirrel. As usual for his breed, we do prefer a fenced yard. He is also house trained. Snoopy is neutered and up to date on all vaccines. His adoption fee is $225. If interested in Snoopy, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.

Hi there! My name is Joseph Pup, affectionately called "Joey", and I am looking for a loving family to adopt me and take me home! Born on 12-15-25, I've been told I am sweet as honey, and will be a great addition to a loving home. Weighing in at 60 pounds, I will definitely be the first to jump in the car when possible to go to the Paws and Prayers amazing adoption events, where I absolutely love getting loved on and attention from new friends. If I sound like I might be your next true love, don't delay! Please fill out the application to adopt today. Joey loves to cuddle and leans into his person to say "I love you".

Hi, I’m Cash!

I’m a 2-year-old blue nose pitbull with plenty of energy, a big heart, and very little understanding of personal pillow space. If your head is on it, mine can fit next to yours. That’s just cuddle math.

I love walks, running around, and spending time with my people. But tell me it’s time to relax, and I’m happy to settle down. After my morning routine, I usually pencil in a nap. My schedule is flexible… unless we’re talking about snacks.

Speaking of snacks, I’m smart, food motivated, and eager to learn. You bring the treats; I’ll bring my best “Who, me? The good boy?” face.

If you are looking for an incredibly sweet dog to add to your family, look no further. This 5 year old foster dog has easily won my heart over, and she'll do the same to yours. She is doing great with housetraining and crate training. I have left her unattended in the house and she does well given there's no yummy food on the counter. She loves toys, and usually has to grab one to take outside during potty/playtime. She loves to play fetch in the fenced in yard, but can easily jump over a 4ft fence, so I am asking for a 6 foot fence, or someone that loves outdoor activities. She loves curling up in a little ball on the couch or snuggling at bedtime.

If you are looking to adopt an incredibly sweet little dog, Shivers might be a good fit. She is only 15.8lbs and loves cuddling

under the covers

Peanut is a 21 lb, 1.5yr old Doxie mix of playful and cuddly. He is happiest sharing time with his people. Whether he’s snuggling with his foster sister or practicing his leash skills, he’s learning how wonderful life with a loving family can be.

He’s doing very well with leash training, has almost mastered the stairs, and sleeps through the night! He’s great with dogs, cats, men, and women, travels well in the car, and does well at the vet. He has not been tested with children.

Meet Jelly—a little mix of this and that, with a whole lot of love!

Jelly is approximately 7 months old, weighs 20 pounds, and is said to be an Aussie/Doxie mix. His exact recipe may be a mystery, but the sweetness is undeniable!

He loves toys, wrestling with his foster sister, and snuggling up for kisses—which he happily returns. Loud noises can startle him, and being held and reassured helps him feel safe. He’s great with dogs, cats, men, and women, rides well in the car, and does well at the vet.

If you are in the market for a new amazing dog, look no further. This deliciously sweet boy is crate trained, house trained, potty trained, knows several commands such as sit, come, and down, and for sure would love to learn more if treats are involved. He's definitely a black lab (mix), because he has the webbed feet for swimming, but we don't even know if he's ever been able to swim!! Hint....Hint.... LOL Waffles can be a bit mouthy, and it likes he was never taught as a puppy, so we would love a kind, patient family that can guide him and teach him how to be better boy. So many great qualities though. He loves playing with toys and chasing balls, and we would be thrilled to find him a family that enjoys long walks in the neighborhood, or even an adventurous hike would be a blast for him. (Probably another first).

Bonnie is a 3 year old, 30 pound sweetheart that is ready to wiggle her cute little self into your heart and home. She loves giving kisses and spending time cuddling with her foster mom, and getting belly rubs. When it's nice outside, she enjoys relaxing in the sun, so a (physical) fenced in yard would be wonderful. Bonnie would love to be the queen of the house, as she can be dog selective, but if she had to choose, she'd pick a cute guy (dog) to be roommates with. We would love for Bonnie to go to an active family that loves getting out for hikes, or long walks in the neighborhood. She's an amazing girl, and deserves an amazing family.

To know sweet Maisy is to truly love her. This 16 month old girl adores people and the love they give back to her. She is very fond of having doggie friends to play with, but would be just as happy to be a spoiled princess in her new home. Maisy is approximately 50lbs of pure adorable-ness, LOVES playing with toys, chasing balls, or relaxing on the couch for a movie night is always a good thing too! Don't forget the popcorn!! She is being fostered by an amazing dog trainer, who Maisy claims may enjoy playing dress up more than your typical girly-girl. LOL Maisy knows sit, down, stay, and has been an angel at adoption events. She does great in the car too.

Meet Roma! This beautiful 1 year old German Shepherd mix girl is looking for a new home. She is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. A $75 adoption fee is requested. Roma is located in the Aurora 44202 area. She is not a Rose's Rescue dog, we are posting her in order to help her owner find Roma a forever home. For more information please text Brooke at 740-408-0366.

Meet Remington — “Remi”!

Remi is a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd searching for a patient, loving family to call her own.

Remi can be shy when she first meets you , but give her a few days to settle in and her sweet personality begins to shine. Once she feels comfortable, she is an absolute sweetheart who will quickly steal your heart.

Remi would thrive with a family who understands that some dogs just need a little extra time and patience to feel safe. Having another confident dog in the home would be a wonderful bonus and could help her continue to come out of her shell.

Dolly here. I'm a 5yr old sweet pit mix girl. I am a small pocket pit of 35 pounds. Everyone says how cute I am. I was living on the streets, eating out of a dumpster when some kind people took me in. I was very thin. You could see all of my ribs! They gave me baths, fed me, and found me a place with Rose's Rescue. My foster mom thinks I had a home at some point, because I took to living in the house quickly. She doesn't know how I ended up on the streets, because I'm such a nice girl. I can't tell her all that I've been through. I'd rather forget all that and look forward to my new life. I wake up every morning ready for a new adventure. I can turn anything into a game. My favorite game now is to grab the tarp my people use to rake leaves and drag it all over the yard. My foster mom says I may have a little too much exuberance but can you ever have too much of that? I don't think so. I also love to chase the basketball. One of these days, I'm going to get it all in my mouth! I love to be with my people. I follow my foster mom all around. When she sits down, I'm right next to her or preferably in her lap. I don't like being alone, so would prefer a home where my people were gone for only 4 hours at a time. I have a little insecurity, after being dumped. My foster mom says no young children under 10 please, because I get very excited around food. I will steal their cookies. I was half starved. I also get excited to see my people and jump up. We are working on that. I get along with the three other dogs in my foster home but sometimes I play kind of rough. I sound really growly, but as long as your dog understands that, it's just how I play. I'm a very smart girl who learns quickly. I'm housebroken and ready to learn more. I'm looking for a home of my own and a lap I can lay my head on. If you're looking for a loving companion to be your best friend, please give me a chance!

Our
Bobby was found on the street, so matted that he had to be shaved to the skin, but also so emaciated, so weak, so starved, he could barely lift his head. He looked more like a carcass than a dog. His body scale score was a one. Usually when it’s that low, a dog’s organs start shutting down and they don’t survive. But not Bobby! He spent a week and a half at the vet, and he came to Rose’s Rescue the day he was released from their care.

I'm Agar a big handsome baby of a Block Head Rott, that is 2 and weighs in at 100 pounds. I should need about 10 more lbs, to get to my full weight. I have had a neglected 2 years. I was basically used to make puppies and kept outside. The person had a lot of dogs and sold me to a couple. I was covered in fleas and had lost some of my fur. The second couple kept me outside too. Now I am at the rescue, which I am thankful for. They gave me a good flea med and they died quickly. Then I had a medicated bath. Oh how good that felt. I have been neutered and vetted. I am in a big barn with my own couch and radio.

CAN YOU PUT A SMILE ON MS FREYA'S FACE!Freya here! One ear up and one ear down, I am a scruffy little terrier girl. Life has not been good to me in my 5 years, but things are looking up. I came to the rescue very very thin and anemic from flea infestation. I lost a lot of my beautiful blond hair across my back and tail but it is growing back now that I have good food, baths and a clean bed to sleep in at my foster home.
I was spayed on October 1st and came through that with flying colors. I'm caught up on my vaccinations and have finished my antibiotics for lyme disease disease. I have gained 4 lbs. since my rescue and am looking good.

Chippy is a 3-year-old male Shetland Sheepdog with lots of spunk. He is good with people and is a love. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and ready to go to his new home. His companion went into assisted living and he is at Paws and Prayers. To meet him please do our non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org. His adoption fee is $300. Any questions, email marty@pawsandprayers.org. We have purchased a Bailey Chair for Chippy.

Lilliana is an approximately 4 year old Japanese Terrier mix girl. She is spayed and microchipped and gets along well with other dogs. She was originally adopted from the Grafton Prison Training program, but lost her home when her adopter became homeless. Her caretaker says Lilliana is a "very good girl".

Lilliana is in the care of the City of Kent Animal Control Officer and is looking for a new home.

Lilliana is not a Rose's Rescue dog, we are posting her on our website in order to help her caregiver find her a new home.

All inquiries should be directed to Marla at 330-673-7732.

Meet Scooter. Rescued from a shelter in southern OH after his people surrendered him. Thus is a great dog and will make an awesome companion to an active family willing to exercise him. Scooter would love a canine companion, one that likes to play would be a bonus. He should go to a cat free home. He has been very friendly with everyone he has met but has kittens been around children since with us. His temperament seems good so older respectful children should fine. He rides like a dream in the car. A fenced yard is preferred. Scooter is house trained and crate trained. He is neutered and all his vetting is up to date. Scooter’s adoption fee is $225. If interested in Scooter, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.

Hi my name is Trixie. I am a blue healer even though most of me is black. I have cute black and white healer markings on my feeet and chest and and face. I was found as a stray and no one came to claim me. I just don't understand why! I am a good girl! I am around 6 years old and weigh in at about 38 lbs, so not too big.
I know lots of things, sit, sit on button, stay, give me paw and when my mom give me more commands, I will show her what I got! I am even housebroken and crate trained. My foster mom gave me a bath and trimmed my nails. I am so shiny and soft. I really am low maintenance.

Hi, my name is Otis and I am a friendly happy guy of around 2 years old. I guess I got lost and ended up at the dog warden's shelter. No one came to claim me, so here I am, looking for a new home. They say I am a boxer mix. Honestly, I can't remember my parents, but you can always have a DNA test done if that matters to you. If you would like to meet me, please stop at the Portage Co Dog Warden's Shelter where I am waiting for you.Otis Petfinder Listing:
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/190694-otis-3bba140d-e864-4919-94d2-62cb15cda852/oh/ravenna/portage-county-dog-warden-shelter-oh184/details/Otis is not a Rose's Rescue dog. Otis may be met and adopted at the Portage Co Dog Warden's Shelter, 8120 Infirmary Rd, Ravenna, Ohio 330-297-6924.

We did not name this little girl, but we are definitely going to roll with it for now. LOL Introducing Dizzy! New to Paws and Prayers, this sweet 23lb girl is proving to be an amazing velcro cuddle-bug lap dog! Ha! Two year old Dizzy is super sweet, and did wonderful during her medical exam, vaccines, etc today. Dizzy took about 3-5 days to get used to her new doggie brother in the home, so if you have current dogs and are interested in Dizzy, it may take a few days of introductions between a kitchen gate! (She is not a fan of being crated and will act likes she's dying in one.) lol She has been doing great with potty training, and seemed to really enjoy having a fenced in yard to run, play and go potty in!

Buck is almost 3 years old, is DNA tested, and guess what!?! He is exactly 50% GSD and 50% Great Pyrenees. What a fun combo for a dog!
He gets super excited when he sees me getting my tennis shoes on, or my ball cap because he knows it means we're going hiking. He's 100 pounds of lean handsomeness. LOL. He does well as a couch potato and is calm in the house on a normal quiet day. He is house trained, crate trained and does well with other non dominant dogs.
He loves playing fetch with any ball, and if you don't have time to play, Buck plays by himself. I'm looking for a home without young children because Buck does have herding/guarding tendencies.

BEEN WAITING SO LONG!
179858 Coal's Story
Black male pit bull came in as a stray. About 2 years old. Coal is a favorite with volunteers for a well behaved walk on the leash.We have restrictions on pit bull adoptions.
Coal being Coal…..good boy.
COAL
Age: 2–3 years
Gender: Male
Weight: about 57 lbs
About Coal:
Coal loves walks, listens well, and is very treat-motivated. He’s the kind of dog who would thrive in a calm, steady home.

He’s been patiently waiting for a home since October 2024, hoping for someone who appreciates his loyal and gentle nature.