NEARR

If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs, please read about NEARR's Dogs and the placement process.

NEARR specializes in matchmaking. We know our dogs very well through speaking with the previous owner or shelter, doing a careful evaluation, and evaluating the dogs further while they are in foster care. We then get to know our applicants through a thorough questionnaire, interviews, home screenings, and reference checks. We have never accepted applications for a specific dog. Instead, we've always matched applicants up with the appropriate dog based on our knowledge and experience.

Taylor

Age: 8 years old
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Color: Yellow
Sex: Neutered Male
Exercise: Low to Medium
Children: Good
Cats: Unknown
Dogs: Good
Reason for surrender: Not enough time

Aren't I a cutie? My foster folks say that I'm a wonderful boy - just a love. And that describes me perfectly! I love to cuddle, I love people and, ahem, I love to explore anything that's on a counter! My foster family is working on that though you'll probably always have to leave the food and drinks far away from me - it's just too tempting.

I get along with everybody and although I get along with other dogs (I'm currently living with two other dogs), my foster family thinks I would do better in a home where I'm the only dog and can get all the attention.

While I enjoy walks and playing, I really don't require a lot of exercise - I'd rather just stay by you and lie on your feet.

If you're looking for someone who loves to snuggle - go no further - I'm your guy!

Sammy

Age: 9 years old
Breed: Golden Retriever
Color: Golden
Sex: Neutered Male
Size: Large - 86 lbs.
Exercise: Couch potato
Children: Good
Cats: Good
Dogs: Good
Reason for surrender: Divorce

Sammy is one of the best boys we have ever had. A family divorce landed him in our care and we have to say that it is our pleasure to be able to help him.

He is a 9 year old neutered male epileptic Golden Retriever with the sweetest disposition. He loves to be brushed, enjoys being petted, going for walks and playing with his toys.

He enjoys being with other dogs (he shares his foster home with two) and his former owner said that he loved cats. He is good in the car; likes to look out the window and doesn’t bark though at times will try to get in the front seat.

Sammy is an easygoing dog who would do well with cats, children, and other dogs.

Sammy came to NEARR in poor health. Underweight, he had one of the worst ear infections that his foster mom had ever seen and his epilepsy was not under control. Three days after coming into foster care, he had to be rushed to the hospital as he had continuous grand mal seizures. He is doing great now however, tests and the emergency hospitalization total over $1200. NEARR is committed to helping Sammy. Please help us help Sammy by making a donation toward the cost of his care. If you wish to pay online, please click on the PayPal button below or you can mail your donation to:

North East All Retriever Rescue, Attn: Donations for Sammy, P.O. Box 756, Wellfleet, MA 02667-0756

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Zoey (a.k.a. Muffin)

Age: About 8 - 9 years old
Breed: Lab/Golden mix
Color: Yellow
Sex: Spayed Female
Size: 50 lbs.
Exercise: Couch potato
Children: Older
Cats: Not recommended
Dogs: Loves
Reason for surrender: Not enough time

I am a sweet, older girl who is looking for a place to retire quietly. In November, I was found on the streets as a stray by a lovely woman who operates a shelter for cats. She used to call me Muffin. With lots of cats in the shelter and two dogs of her own, she just didn’t have time for a third dog.

When I moved into my foster home, my name was changed to Zoey. I wasn’t answering to Muffin, so my foster family thought I might like to be called something else. I am now doing a little better at coming when called.

I love riding in the car and going for walks. My foster family has tried to play fetch with me, but I just don’t get why I am supposed to chase balls and other toys. Why would I want to bring back a toy for the human to just throw it again? It seems like an awful waste of time and energy when I could be napping or just chewing a bone.

If you enjoy a quiet lifestyle, then I might be the right companion for you. I’d be happy going for errands or just hanging out at home or in the yard with you. Won’t you consider adding me to your family?

Cole

Age: 6 years
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered Male
Size: 60 lbs.
Exercise: Average
Children: Older
Dogs: Fair
Cats: No
Reason for surrender: Owner recently had a baby

Hi my name is Cole. I am a 6 year old neutered male, black Lab mix. I was surrendered to NEARR because my owner no longer had time for me after the new baby’s arrival. I am a laid-back boy who doesn’t mind hanging out with you at home. While I do enjoy a good game of fetch I am more of a couch potato than the athletic type though a leg stretcher (aka a walk around the block) is nice. I am a bit choosy on my canine friends and would love to be your one and only.

If you are looking for a good looking, well mannered, easy going middle-ager I’m your guy. Let’s snuggle!

Max - ADOPTED!

Age: 3 years old
Breed: Golden Retriever/Labrador retriever mix
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered male
Size: 60 lbs.
Exercise: Energetic, but not hyper
Children: Older
Cats: Untested
Reason for surrender: Unable to care for him due to owner's medical problems

Hi, I'm Max. I'm a very cute, smart and affectionate boy. I'm a little cautious about meeting new people, but if you approach me gently, I warm right up. My foster mom says I'm a lovebug. Even though I look more like a lab, I have a golden's personality- I live to play. I love to chase a ball or a Frisbee, but I'm not too good yet about giving them back. I'd rather try to tease you into chasing me. My foster mom is working on teaching me to "drop it", but I don't quite have it yet. I also love chew toys and stuffed animals, but I don't chew anything that isn't my own toy.

My foster mom says I have very good house manners. I can be left alone either in a gated off room or with run of the house without getting into any trouble. That's good because I'm terrified of crates. I know sit and down, and I walk well on a leash with an ez walk harness.

My foster family has a fenced yard, and I really love running around out there with my canine foster brother. I'd like a forever home with a safe place where I can run. We also go for an off-leash walk in the woods every day, and I stick pretty close to my foster mom.

I like other dogs- of course, they're playmates! Did I mention I live to play? But I also love attention and wouldn't mind being an only dog. I love being with my people and would really like a home where I'm not left alone all day long. An active person or family who will hang out with me and play with me would make my life perfect.

Remember that new dogs are announced to all approved adopters, and that our application process can take several weeks. If you want to be ready to adopt the perfect dog as soon as they appear in our program, it's a good idea to apply now.