Hello! My name is Arial and I am a 6 month old, female, Pitbull/Labrador Mix! I ended up at the shelter when an animal control officer found me out and about. He brought me to an open access shelter where BFF took me in. I am a very playful but calm little girl and I generally get along well with everyone I meet. I love to be around people and I am very good with kids. I play well with other dogs and cats and would be a very easy addition to a family or a first time dog owner. Right now the humans that have been taking care of me have found that I am very smart and am already learning my basic commands. I am up to date on all of my shots and I have been spayed. If you are looking to bring on a puppy in need of some love and family time, I am your girl! I’m keeping my paws crossed in hopes that you could be my new best friend. I can’t wait to meet you!

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Hi! I'm Dudley, a 2-year-old, 8-lbs, miniature pinscher with a docked tail that is ready to warm your heart--and your feet! I know I am currently being treated for heart worm and need to rest for the next month, but sometimes it's hard not to get up and play with my four legged foster friends! I'm trying to take full advantage of the R&R by snuggling under the blankets and lounging in laps. I'll need to be retested in six months, but in the meantime I'm looking for a loving owner with a comfy couch. If you're looking for a cuddle-buddy, I am your man!

Hi! My name is Jak and I am a very loving young pit bull puppy. I was born at the beginning of March this year and have already seen enough cruelty for 100 lifetimes. I used to live in a home with my parents and siblings but the humans that looked after us were mean and did some horrific things to my family - I was lucky enough to be the sole survivor and make my way to Be Fido's Friend. Other than me needing to gain a few pounds you wouldn't know I came from such severe cruelty because I am one happy guy! I kiss everyone I meet, roll over and give my belly to humans and dogs alike and just love to be loved. My human friends are already teaching me basic obedience (I love to sit!) and they say that my potty training skills are pretty advanced for such a youngen! I'm a quick learner and know how to get my foster mom's attention when I need to go to the bathroom. I'm looking to love someone and give them lots of kisses and snuggle time - could it be you?

You can follow my puppy friends and I on the Lucida Puppy Fund Puppy Blog as we post updates photos and videos of our daily lives.

Hey there! I’m Matilda, a 5 year old miniature schnauzer mix. I endured a tough five years as an outside dog with threatening owners, which finally resulted in my removal and placement into a high-kill shelter. I recently completed treatment for heart worm but will require retesting in six months. Despite these traumatic events, I have maintained a sweet demeanor and am now up-to-date on all my vaccinations, spayed, and ready for a loving owner! I don’t even need to be the star of the show. A little shy, I am happy to share the spotlight with kids and/or other dogs. I still have unhappy feelings about being outside and leashed, but if you welcome me into your home and I’m sure I’ll continue blossoming into an outgoing and trusting life-long friend.

Hi! My name is Mindy and I am a 2 year old pit bull that was brought into a high kill shelter in Missouri after being found walking the streets by myself. Unfortunately the surrounding communities have a ban on pit bulls so I spent quite a few months in a cage without being able to exercise much – the humans said they couldn’t let a calm, precious well behaved girl outside for fear that someone would steal me from the enclosed yard at the shelter and use me as a bait dog or to continue breeding me. I’ve been a mom to a few dozen pups already and just want to love and be loved by good family.

Hi! My name is Serif and I’m a 6 month old shepherd and labrador mix. My previous owners gave me up because they didn’t want to take me to the vet to have my skin checked out. I had some hair loss on my ears and hind legs that ended up being a result of poor nutrition. After the great volunteers at Be Fido’s Friend took me in and put me on antibiotics, a RAW food diet and a few homeopathic remedies my hair grew back and you can’t even tell that I had a hair loss issue! I absolutely LOVE my human friends. Giving kisses, snuggling and playing fetch are my favorite things to do!

You can follow my friends and I on the Lucida Puppy Fund Puppy Blog as we post updates photos and videos of our daily lives.

Hello! I'm Skip a fine, well-mannered Jack Russell Terrier mix. I am a five-year-old male, 15 pounds and full of warmth and affection. I am currently up-to-date on all my vaccinations and neutered. Although a little skittish of other dogs, I still like to be around them and absolutely love to be around my human friends. If you're looking for a faithful furry friend, you can't "Skip" out on me!

Hello! My name is Speedy and I am a 5 year old, female, Mountain Cur! I got really lucky and was rescued from a kill shelter by the humans at BFF. My old owners decided that they did not want the responsibility of taking care of me and their 3 young children so they decided to give me up. I am a very loving and happy girl who would be a great companion for a family and even other dogs! I can be a little bit timid at first but I make friends very quickly. I go to day care during the week and have been doing really well. I am up to date on all of my shots and I have been spayed. If you are looking to make a new k9 friend please come visit me! I am very excited to find my very own forever home and a family to love. I can’t wait to meet you!

Hello! My name is Tails and I am a 7 year old, male, Rat Terrier Mix! I came to the shelter when my owner had a change in lifestyle that didn’t include me. I love to be around my people, but sometimes I get a little bit nervous and bark at strangers while I’m on my walks. I have over heard the humans who have been looking after me say something about me being easily redirected, while barking, with treats and fun games… whatever that means. I will need someone with patience to help me learn to walk nicely on the leash. I would make an excellent companion for a person who does not have any other pets or children or who lives in a neighborhood that is quiet and not already overrun with dogs. I am up to date on all of my shots and I have been neutered. I am currently recovering from a mild case of kennel cough and recently had some dental work done, but I am all better now! I would love for you to come and meet me so that maybe we could become best friends!

Hi! My name is Ubee and I am a 4 year old Jack Terrier mix. I was found as a stray running the streets of south Chicago and brought into an open access facility. Lucky for me a few Be Fido’s Friend volunteers saw me and fell in love with my adorable underbite – it’s how I got my name. Since I was fending for myself I wasn’t in good shape physically and really needed some healthy, nutritious food to help me gain some weight. I'm already starting to look good! Like my buddy Tails, I had a mild case of kennel cough and am almost finished with my medicine. I’ll be heading back to the vet shortly to get some dental work done and be neutered. Once my doctors visits are complete I’d love to make some new friends and find my forever home.