Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Columbia, SC: 20 Dogs Good with Children

If you are interested in adopting Oyster, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

Text DOPPIO to 864-441-9075 for an application! Everything we know about Doppio is in his profile.

Here's Your Quick Peek:

Doppio and his 3 siblings were born into rescue. His mom - Sandy - was part of a hoarding case. Doppio has been raised with us. Doppio is the second smallest of his litter. He can be a little bit more reserved, but is still all puppy. He has been known to hide in the shadow of his more confident siblings. Doppio is more affectionate and like snuggles from humans more than anything. Fun fact - he really enjoys mud puddles.

Please Note: Carolina Poodle Rescue requires a meet and greet where everyone living in the home - all people and all dogs - will come to our farm to meet dogs. This is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you and your family can't make this commitment.

Please note - if you want to skip the text and go straight to the application, you can find the link here: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/

Must have: Doppio is young, active, and needs canine friends. If he will be an only dog, his family must provide regular opportunities for him to socialize and play with other dogs.
Exercise: Doppio is a young puppy. He's either on-the-go or ready to sleep and snuggle. Puppies needs LOTS of physical and mental stimulation every day.
Best with: Other small playful dogs and lots of attention.
Not ideal for: Low energy families, homes that don't want to put in the work to train and socialize a puppy, families with allergies, or homes where you're gone for long periods of time.
Energy level: High - Doppio is busy, busy, busy!

Doppio is a happy, active, playful puppy. Like all young puppies, he's figuring life out. House training is a work in progress. Leash training is new. Car rides have been minimal. He's ready to learn and grow with his forever family!

Good with dogs: Yes - he has been raised with them!
Good with kids: Doppio hasn't met kids, but he loves everyone and would love to help raise a human or few.
Cats: Doppio hasn't met cats, but we suspect he will think they are playmates. He's young and happy to be trained by a canine AND a feline.
Fun fact: Doppio is ready to be someone's best friend!

Text LATTE to 864-441-9075 for an application! Everything we know about Latte is in his profile.

Here's Your Quick Peek:

Latte and his 3 siblings were born into rescue. His mom - Sandy - was part of a hoarding case. Latte has been raised with us. Latte is the biggest male puppy and also the most confident. He takes everything in stride. He's constantly trying to figure out how he can be mischievous. Latte recently learned that he can climb out of his playpen when he’s outside. He seems to really gravitate to large dogs. Latte is always trying to be around the large dogs rather than hang with his mom and his siblings.

Please Note: Carolina Poodle Rescue requires a meet and greet where everyone living in the home - all people and all dogs - will come to our farm to meet dogs. This is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you and your family can't make this commitment.

Please note - if you want to skip the text and go straight to the application, you can find the link here: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/

Must have: Latte is young, active, and needs canine friends. If he will be an only dog, his family must provide regular opportunities for him to socialize and play with other dogs.
Exercise: Latte is a young puppy. He's either on-the-go or ready to sleep and snuggle. Puppies needs LOTS of physical and mental stimulation every day.
Best with: Other small playful dogs and lots of attention.
Not ideal for: Low energy families, homes that don't want to put in the work to train and socialize a puppy, families with allergies, or homes where you're gone for long periods of time.
Energy level: High - Latte is busy, busy, busy!

Latte is a happy, active, playful puppy. Like all young puppies, he's figuring life out. House training is a work in progress. Leash training is new. Car rides have been minimal. He's ready to learn and grow with his forever family!

Good with dogs: Yes - he has been raised with them!
Good with kids: Latte hasn't met kids, but he loves everyone and would love to help raise a human or few.
Cats: Latte hasn't met cats, but we suspect he will think they are playmates. He's young and happy to be trained by a canine AND a feline.
Fun fact: Latte is ready to be someone's best friend!

Text FRAPPUCCINO to 864-441-9075 for an application! Everything we know about Frappuccino is in her profile.

Here's Your Quick Peek:

Frappuccino and her 3 siblings were born into rescue. Her mom - Sandy - was part of a hoarding case. Frappuccino has been raised with us. Frappuccino is our happy wild child of her family. The only girl in her litter, she was born ready to go and hasn't slowed down since. Frappuccino knows no fear, has never met a stranger, and is always ready for adventure. This happy girl is sure to bring many smiles!

Please Note: Carolina Poodle Rescue requires a meet and greet where everyone living in the home - all people and all dogs - will come to our farm to meet dogs. This is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you and your family can't make this commitment.

Please note - if you want to skip the text and go straight to the application, you can find the link here: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/

Must have: Frappuccino is young, active, and needs canine friends. If she will be an only dog, her family must provide regular opportunities for her to socialize and play with other dogs.
Exercise: Frappuccino is a young puppy. She's either on-the-go or ready to sleep and snuggle. Puppies needs LOTS of physical and mental stimulation every day.
Best with: Other gentle, playful dogs and lots of attention.
Not ideal for: Low energy families, homes that don't want to put in the work to train and socialize a puppy, families with allergies, or homes where you're gone for long periods of time.
Energy level: High - Frappuccino is busy, busy, busy!

Frappuccino is a happy, active, playful puppy. Like all young puppies, she's figuring life out. House training is a work in progress. Leash training is new. Car rides have been minimal. She's ready to learn and grow with her forever family!

Good with dogs: Yes - she has been raised with them!
Good with kids: Frappuccino hasn't met kids, but she loves everyone and would love to help raise a human or few.
Cats: Frappuccino hasn't met cats, but we suspect she will think they are playmates. She's young and happy to be trained by a canine AND a feline.
Fun fact: Frappuccino is ready to be someone's best friend!

If you are interested in adopting Olive, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

These three little witches-in-training are typical happy puppies who are busy playing, exploring, wrestling with one another, and discovering the world around them. Their personalities are still developing, but there is already plenty of sweetness, curiosity, mischief, and puppy magic to go around!

As with any young puppy, their forever families will need to be prepared for everything that comes with raising a puppy, including house training, crate training, socialization, leash training, basic manners, and lots of patience and love.

And the timing couldn't be more perfect...

Dianne, Stockard, and Nicole will be ready to head to their forever homes on November 1st — the day after Halloween!

No midnight margaritas required. Just a family ready for all the fun, training, puppy mischief, and magic that comes with welcoming a new puppy into the family.

If you're looking to add a little four-legged magic to your life, don't wait until Halloween to apply! ✨

If you are interested in adopting
Dianne
, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

These three little witches-in-training are typical happy puppies who are busy playing, exploring, wrestling with one another, and discovering the world around them. Their personalities are still developing, but there is already plenty of sweetness, curiosity, mischief, and puppy magic to go around!

As with any young puppy, their forever families will need to be prepared for everything that comes with raising a puppy, including house training, crate training, socialization, leash training, basic manners, and lots of patience and love.

And the timing couldn't be more perfect...

Dianne, Stockard, and Nicole will be ready to head to their forever homes on November 1st — the day after Halloween!

No midnight margaritas required. Just a family ready for all the fun, training, puppy mischief, and magic that comes with welcoming a new puppy into the family.

If you're looking to add a little four-legged magic to your life, don't wait until Halloween to apply!

If you are interested in adopting
Stockard
, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

These three little witches-in-training are typical happy puppies who are busy playing, exploring, wrestling with one another, and discovering the world around them. Their personalities are still developing, but there is already plenty of sweetness, curiosity, mischief, and puppy magic to go around!

As with any young puppy, their forever families will need to be prepared for everything that comes with raising a puppy, including house training, crate training, socialization, leash training, basic manners, and lots of patience and love.

And the timing couldn't be more perfect...

Dianne, Stockard, and Nicole will be ready to head to their forever homes on November 1st — the day after Halloween!

No midnight margaritas required. Just a family ready for all the fun, training, puppy mischief, and magic that comes with welcoming a new puppy into the family.

If you're looking to add a little four-legged magic to your life, don't wait until Halloween to apply!

If you are interested in adopting Nicole, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

Sandra has settled wonderfully into her foster home and is showing everyone what a sweet, playful, and fun girl she really is. She is doing well living with other dogs and loves having the opportunity to play. She has also done great with children she has met at adoption events and enjoys meeting new people.

Sandra is both house trained and crate trained, and at just 2 years old, she still has plenty of playful Husky energy. She would love a family that will include her in their activities, give her opportunities to play and explore, and then let her enjoy being part of the family at the end of the day.

Now that she is recovering from raising her puppies, we expect Sandra's healthy weight to be approximately 50–55 pounds. She will also be spayed as part of her vetting.

Sandra spent the last several months being a wonderful mama. Now she's ready to put motherhood behind her and enjoy being a young, playful dog again!

If you're looking for a beautiful, social, dog-friendly girl with a wonderful temperament and plenty of personality, Sandra may be your perfect match!

If you are interested in adopting Sandra, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

Emily is spayed, microchipped, heartworm negative, and current on vaccinations and preventatives.

If interested in adding this sweet baby to your family, please message for an adoption application!
Adoption fee: $75.

Pluto can be a little shy when he first meets someone, but give him a little time and patience, and he warms up quickly. Once he feels comfortable, his sweet and playful personality starts to shine. His owner will need to be committed to proper socialization.

He is already crate trained and is doing very well with potty training, showing that he is eager to learn and making great progress with his puppy skills. This being said, he does piddle some when excited.

Pluto is also neutered and up to date on his vaccinations, so he is ready to begin the next chapter of his life with his forever family.

Like any growing rescue puppy, Pluto will need a family who understands that bringing a puppy home is a commitment. He will benefit from continued positive-reinforcement training, regular exercise, socialization, and a consistent daily routine. His new family should be prepared for the joys and challenges of puppyhood and willing to give him the guidance, patience, and structure he needs to grow into a confident, well-mannered adult dog.

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If you are interested in adopting Pluto, please submit an inquiry directly to Greater Charlotte SPCA by visiting charlottespca.org/adopt. The adoption amount is a suggested donation of $200 to $300 dollars based on the pet's age.

Because our rescue is composed entirely of volunteers, local applications will take precedence. We will accept out of town applications, but any family is responsible for coming to Charlotte to complete a meet and greet. All out of town applicants will also have to be willing to drive to Charlotte to pick up the pet as soon as they are approved to adopt.

Text DANDELION to 864-441-9075 for an application! Everything we know about Dandelion is in her profile.

Here's Your Quick Peek:

Dandelion and her 5 siblings were born into rescue. Her mom - Annie - arrived as part of a hoarding situation. Dandelion was born into rescue and has been raised with us. She is playful, curious, affectionate, and always ready to see what is happening around her.

Please Note: Carolina Poodle Rescue requires a meet and greet where everyone living in the home - all people and all dogs - will come to our farm to meet dogs. This is non-negotiable. Please do not apply if you and your family can't make this commitment.

Please note - if you want to skip the text and go straight to the application, you can find the link here: www.carolinapoodlerescue.org/application/

Must have: Dandelion is young, active, and needs canine friends. If she will be an only dog, her family must provide regular opportunities for her to socialize and play with other dogs.
Exercise: Dandelion is a young puppy. She's either on-the-go or ready to sleep and snuggle. Puppies needs LOTS of physical and mental stimulation every day.
Best with: Other small playful dogs and lots of attention. Dandelion would love to be a go-everywhere companion.
Not ideal for: Low energy families, homes that don't want to put in the work to train and socialize a puppy, families with allergies, or homes where you're gone for long periods of time.
Energy level: High - Dandelion is busy, busy, busy!

Dandelion is a happy, active, playful puppy. Like all young puppies, she's figuring life out. House training is a work in progress. Leash training is new. Car rides have been minimal. She's ready to learn and grow with her forever family!

Good with dogs: Yes - she has been raised with them!
Good with kids: Dandelion hasn't met kids, but she loves everyone and would love to help raise a human or few.
Cats: Dandelion hasn't med cats, but we suspect she will think they are playmates. She's young and happy to be trained by a canine AND a feline.
Fun fact: Dandelion is ready to be someone's best friend!

Agility training would be right up his alley; he certainly has the athletic skills and the intelligence for it! He'd also be happy with a family with kids who can match his energy level or someone who enjoys long walks, hiking, and similar adventures. A fenced yard where he can run freely between adventures is a must for this pup.
If zoomies, laughs and snuggles sound like your kind of fun, Trix is ready to meet you!

Princess Diana has the perfect balance of playful energy and calm companionship. Whether she's enjoying time with her people or simply relaxing by your side, she's happiest when she's included in the family.

Princess Diana was born on 6/30/2021, weighs about 58 pounds, and is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. She is looking for a loving, inside home where she can share her affectionate personality, enjoy plenty of couch time, and be a loyal companion for years to come.
*************** This pet comes with an implanted 24 PetWatch microchip and free registration into the 24PetWatch pet recovery service. *************** This dog is available for adoption at the Humane Society of McCormick County for an adoption fee. All of our dogs are indoor dogs with outdoor privileges. To adopt, contact 864-391-2349 or info@hsmcsc.org. We are an all-volunteer 501c3 organization. To learn more, visit hsmcsc.org.

UPDATE 10/27 - MERA WENT INTO HEAT! We all thought she had been spayed but was not. Mera is still hoping to find a family of her own but will not be available now until mid November. If you're looking for a playful, affectionate companion with plenty of personality, Mera might be your girl. This sweet three-legged girl may be cautious when she first meets you, but once she decides you're safe, she becomes incredibly affectionate and playful. She loves spending time with her people, playing with her dog friends, and showing off her impressive backyard zoomies.

Must have: An active family willing to provide plenty of exercise, playtime, companionship, and patience while Mera gets comfortable with new people

Exercise: High - daily playtime, opportunities to run, and regular walks or other activities

Best with: Active families, self-aware older children, and homes with a friendly, social dog

Not ideal for: Homes with very young children who may play too roughly or startle her

Energy level: High. Mera loves to run, play, and spend time with her people and dog friends. She gets intense zoomies and regularly sprints around the backyard. After she's finished playing, she's perfectly happy to settle down on the couch and relax.

Good with dogs: Yes - she took some time to warm up to her foster family's dogs, but eventually became best friends with the foster's Goldendoodle and does well with the other dog as well.

Good with kids: Likely yes with self-aware children. Very young children may not be the best match because Mera can become mouthy if she is surprised, caught off guard, or play becomes too rough.

Good with Cats: Yes, with some reservations. Mera tolerates the adult cats in her foster home, although she doesn't particularly love them. However, when her foster family brought home bottle-baby kittens, Mera immediately claimed them as her own and became obsessed with caring for them.

Fun fact: Mera absolutely loves her pupsicle ball and can spend hours licking and chewing it. But her favorite activity may actually be running around the backyard with her foster family and her Goldendoodle friend.