Lil' Ling Ling Longing for New Home

This Shar Pei was left due to landlord issues.

Meet Lil' Ling Ling—a unique Shar Pei mix in need of a "furever" home. The 2 year old was surrendered to the Animal Rescue League due to landlord issues. Her owner said Ling Ling loves car rides and other dogs and cats. She's also house trained. Ling Ling had eye surgery and, as a result, her eyelashes were growing inward and causing some irritation, so Animal Rescue League staff members recommend a home with older children.  One staff member recently took Ling Ling to an adoption event. The staff member said Ling Ling was well behaved. Ling Ling was a bit shy, possibly due to her sore eye, but allowed people to pet her and gave out a lot of kisses. "We think she will make a wonderful companion with the right family with previous dog …

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Patch Pets: Jayla Needs a Home

Jayla likes kids, cats and other dogs.

This is Jayla, a dog in need of a forever home. According to her profile on the Animal Rescue League website, "Jayla is an all-around good family dog. She likes kids, cats and other dogs. She is used to being in a crate at night and knows many commands. "The only problem Jayla has is that she tends to run away when not supervised." A mixed retriever breed with a tan-and-white coat, she is 4 years old. If you'd like to inquire about this pet, call 412-661-6452, ext. 215. Jayla's adoption fee is $115.

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Daria Triumphs Neglect, Still in Need of Help

Daria is described as a sweet and trusting dog.

Daria is a 5-year-old Mastiff mix in need of a loving home. She has survived years of extreme neglect. "This sweet and trusting dog is most deserving of a special home. Daria's incredible spirit and resilience is evident after hearing her sad story," according to the Animal Rescue League. Daria was kept as an outdoor dog somewhere in Beaver County. She managed to escape the home and came back with an eye injury, a possible result of a dogfight or cruel person. Her owner panicked and instead of bringing her to the vet, left Daria at a shelter tied to a water spicket. The owner later called the shelter anonymously and said Daria lived with older kids in her former home and was good with them. She also is said to be generally house trained. …

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Pet Adoptions: Meet Sherlock

One-year-old Sherlock was brought to the shelter as a stray.

This little guy is Sherlock, a one-year-old Rottweiler/Terrier, Pit Bull mix who was brought to the Animal Rescue League shelter as a stray. Shelter employees say he is friendly dog who loves to play with toys and be around people. According to the Animal Rescue League website, he knows some commands and would be best suited for an owner who can continue working with him on obedience training. For more information, contact Laura at LauraLatini54@yahoo.com. Sherlock's adoption fee is $115.

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Long Island Pup Needs Long-Term Home, Fees Will Be Covered

Trigger is currently at a shelter on Long Island, but his adoption and travel fees are covered for anyone who adopts him—anywhere in the country.

Trigger has been at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter on Long Island, New York for three years. He is a 4-year-old pitbull mix that shelter volunteers say has been looked over time and time again. There are more than 200 dogs at the shelter, and Sept. 11 marked Trigger's three-year anniversary there. According to employees at the shelter, he is a gentle dog who wants nothing more than a home of his own. Trigger knows commands and is very responsive to training. Those at the shelter says he is gentle with taking treats, loves to play ball, and also loves attention that people give him. Trigger needs to be the only pet and should not be in a home with other animals. He has been at the shelter so long that he no longer interacts well with other …

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Patch Pets: Help Heidi Find a Home

This cute dog, young one needs a place to call home.

Meet this cute little pup (with a great name) from the Animal Rescue League! Heidi scored well on her temperment tests, which makes her a great candidate for a companion dog. The 9-month-old terrier/pit mix is distinct-looking with her brindle coat and black mask.  To find out about this girl, contact her volunteer friend Ilene at rosspitt@aol.com. Heidi's adoption fee is $115.

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Help Dori Lose Weight, Find New Home

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is available for adoption.

Dori is a 6 year old, 43-pound Pembroke Welsh Corgi looking for a new home. Her owners surrendered her to the Animal Rescue League because she was chasing the cats and herding them around the house. They acquired her from relatives who were leaving her outside with no shelter or water. And they were feeding her people food for the past five years—and that's why she weights 43 pounds and not 25. Dori is on a special diet now, and she has already lost 10 pounds. She likes to pretend she's a lapdog, even though she's still a little plump. She likes to play with other dogs, but she needs a no cat household. Dori is great with well-mannered children, though she might try to herd them by nipping at their heels. Dori is very intelligent, and is …

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Patch Pets: Dog Needs New Home After Family Moves

Adopt Carmen from the Animal Rescue League.

Meet Carmen, a Terrier-American Staffordshire mix. This 3-year-old needs to find a new home. Her family is moving and couldn't take her with them. According to her former family, she's good with other dogs and kids—including the 5-year-old child she used to live with. Carmen's also potty trained. As you can see in the photo to the right, Carmen loves fetch and carrying tennis balls around in her mouth. If you're interested in adopting Carmen, please call the Animal Rescue League at 412-661-6452 ext 215. The Animal Rescue League requires "doggie introductions" if you already have a dog. Carmen's adoption fee is $115.

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