Available for Adoption
Meet Shea! Shea is a 2.5 year old bi-color German Shepherd Dog. Shea was surrendered to our local human society. So far Shea is a wonderful girl in our home. She has excellent house manners and likes to relax and play with a toy. She also enjoys being outside and playing fetch. She is alert and attentive in the house but not crazy at all. Shea is crated, but could be left free in the home and would do just fine. She has a good amount of energy so a fenced in back yard would be ideal where she can chase a ball or a family who would be willing to take her for daily walks. Shea is a playful, goofy girl, but does know some basic commands like sit and down. She rides very well in the car and just wants to be with her people. Shea has met a few dogs from our pack and has done ok so far. More on Shea as we get to know her!
For more information on Shea, please contact her foster parents; Tim and Lindsay at: Lheberg3@gmail.com
Spayed: Yes
Heartworm Test Results:Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Available for Adoption
"Heidi" is the quintessential southern bell. As is only proper since she hails from South Carolina. She is is approx. 8 - 9 years old and still has alot of companionship to offer. She is petite, prances when she walks and is VERY camera shy, I have only one good picture and that is of her sleeping....the rest are of her hiding (in my bedroom, behind the wood stove...etc...) from the camera or making a quick exit ! "Heidi" has been a dream right from her arrival. She was introduced to our other 7 dogs, ranging in age from 11 yrs to 3 yrs and from males to females with not even a growl. She is definitely a woman's dog, following me wherever (including the shower !) I may go, however she will curl up with anyone who happens to be on the couch. I think "Heidi" would truly fit into almost any household, mine is very busy and she seems unbothered by it all. She is good with all the cats and my older kids.
Spayed: Yes
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Crate-trained: Yes
Available for Adoption
Hi! My name is Lizzie and I'm from South Carolina. Can y'all tell?! A lot of people helped me to get to BDBH. I'm a beautiful 4 year old sable German Shepherd and I weight about 65 pounds. I'm a very well behaved girl in the house. I am perfectly housebroken, don't chew on anything inappropriate and don't get on furniture. I love when my foster mom pet, hugs, kisses, brushes and walks me. She says things like "come, sit, down, shake, take, give, heel, OK and my favorite - gooood girl!" I enjoy lounging in my back yard watching squirrels, rabbits and birds and having neighbors come over to give me a treat. I have a treat ball inside that is fun to roll around and chase. My foster mom says it's the closest thing to a toy that I understand but all I care about is that yummy treats come out of it.
I wasn't given heartworm preventative so, yep, you guess it, I tested positive for heartworms. They say I have to go through treatment to get rid of them.
When my foster mom comes home from work I do a happy dance and shes laughs. I guess she likes it. Maybe I can do a happy dance for you! I do promise I will but you have to promise to pet, hug and kiss me!
A little update from Lizzie 11/09
I have spent the past two months recovering from heartworm, getting xrays, having injections and having to take pills. I'm heartworm free! YAY! I've been really setting in and getting comfortable. I don't get on the furniture, oh yeah, wait... I did get caught snoozing on the futon. "Mom" told me "off" which I of course did promptly. Later she put an old sheet over the futon, looked at me and said, "go ahead..be comfy." Do I have her wrapped around my paw or what? I got a blueberry muffin off the edge of the table once, it was delicious. What was I supposed to do, ignore it? (She doesn't know about that, so shhhh!) I really would love my own forever home, please let my foster mom know if you may be interested in me. I'm really a great girl.
Love,
Lizzie
Spayed: Yes
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: NEGATIVE!
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Adoption Pending
Introducing Hannah part of our H litter. Hannah and her mom Herra
(http://www.bigdogsbighearts.com/AvailableDogsFemale.html) and siblings Havoc, Herbie, Hunter, Hayden and Harley were admitted as an owner surrender to an already over crowded shelter which is when Big Dogs was asked to help them out. Hannah is 10 weeks old. Watch for updates as we get to know the litter more.
2/9/10 update from the "H" litter. They tell us we've had ringworm, but we are almost better and hopefully in a few more weeks we will be ready to go to our forever homes. We have missed a lot of key socialization in our lives though due to having to be quarantined. We are looking for families that will be dedicated to helping us make up for our lost time. We would love another dog in our forever home to help show us the ropes. Please let our foster mom know if you may be interested in us.
Spayed: Will be prior to adoption
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too young to test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Crate Trained: n/a
Housebroken: n/a
Adoption Pending
Meet Gypsy, one of the "G" Litter Pups. She is a 7 week old purebred black & tan bi-color female German Shepherd Puppy who came from North Carolina along with her 3 brothers(Gage, Governor, & Grady) . Gypsy is a typical GSD puppy with typical puppy behavior. She is good with dogs, cats and people of all ages. Gypsy's mom was a White German Shepherd and her dad was a black German Shepherd.
Gypsy is a 'bossy' little girl and wants things her way. She prefers playing with the big dogs vs. her brother and other dogs her size. She is a very determined girl and knows what she wants. She is a little shadow and is always touching someone or one of the other dogs as she loves constant contact. She is a very smart learner and is always on the move, very active girl! She would really benefit from another dog in her adoptive household,
one she can learn from and hang out with. She would also benefit from obedience classes and daily exercise.
Gypsy and all of her siblings will be adopted out separately.
Please contact Gypsy's foster mom Sharon, if you think you could provide
Spayed: Not yet but will be, prior to adoption
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too young to test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Not yet but will be, prior to adoption
Housebroken: Work in progress
Crate-trained: Yes
Big Dogs Big Hearts rescues come with 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance through ShelterCare, which will be provided on adoption day!
Our non-refundable adoption donation is $295. The adoption donation helps defray some of BDBH's expenses, which allows us to save more dogs.


















Adopted
Kita is a 7 month old Shepherd mix. Kita came from a shelter in Ohio where she was turned in because her owners were getting a divorce. Poor Kita thought her world had ended. This is where BDBH stepped in and saved her. Kita is a very outgoing puppy and seems to love everyone and everything about life. Kita currently lives with five other dogs including her foster brother Lance, who she loves to wrestle with and chase around. She is doing well with all of them. She is a very social girl and loves her doggie friends. She is an energetic little girl, who loves to go for walks and also has learned to run with the bike, which she loves. Kita is crate trained and house broke.
If you would like to know more about Kita please email her foster mom Katie: Princeton8@aol.com
Spayed: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes

Available for Adoption
Welcome Dana mom of the of the "D" litter. Dana had a rather rough start to life as she was raised in a warehouse in NJ until she was 3 years old. Dana was supposed to guard the warehouse, but you see Dana was too friendly to be a guard dog. Dana had 7 beautiful puppies while at the warehouse. An employee of the warehouse quickly became her "angel" and worked to find her a way out and a chance at wonderful life.
BDBH first received word of the 7 puppies and quickly stepped up and three volunteers made their way from NY to NJ the weekend of September 12th. The following week BDBH got word that the warehouse was also willing to surrender mom (Dana) and dad. So another trip to New Jersey for the volunteers. The first step for Dana upon arriving in NY was a well needed bath. Dana loved every part of her bath, she just wanted attention.
Being that Dana has never lived in a house, or with anyone but her male dog companion, Dana is learning all about life outside of the warehouse. Dana has loved every person she has met, she craves human interaction. Dana was a little cautious of her other foster brothers and sisters at first, but she trusts them now and loves to play with her foster brother Onyx. Dana is learning how to live inside a home. She's learning that her feet don't go on everything like they could in the warehouse. She's doing very well on her housebreaking and crate training. She's also learning her basic commands while in her foster home.
Spayed: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Housebroken: Yes

Available for Adoption
Introducing Hayden part of our H litter. Hayden and her mom Herra
(http://www.bigdogsbighearts.com/AvailableDogsFemale.html) and siblings Havoc, Herbie, Hunter, Hannah and Harley were admitted as an owner surrender to an already over crowded shelter which is when Big Dogs was asked to help them out. Hayden is 10 weeks old. Watch for updates as we get to know the litter more.
2/9/10 update from the "H" litter. They tell us we've had ringworm, but we are almost better and hopefully in a few more weeks we will be ready to go to our forever homes. We have missed a lot of key socialization in our lives though due to having to be quarantined. We are looking for families that will be dedicated to helping us make up for our lost time. We would love another dog in our forever home to help show us the ropes. Please let our foster mom know if you may be interested in us.
Spayed: Will be prior to adoption
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too young to test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Crate Trained: n/a
Housebroken: n/a


Available for Adoption
Meet Ziva. She is a 3 year old spayed female red sable German Shepherd. Ziva was surrendered to our local humane society due to her owners divorcing. She was not doing well in the shelter at all, so BDBH's stepped in and pulled her out.
Ziva has been living in a foster home for almost 10 weeks now. She lives with other dogs both male and female and gets along with them well. We'd like to see her go to a home with a male dog as she is your typical female with other female dogs. She lives with cats and doesn't mind them. She has also met some horses and sheep through the fence and just barks a bit. Ziva gets very attached to her humans and bonds very strongly to them. A quiet home where her family isn't out of the house without her for long hours would be ideal for Ziva as she does show some separation anxiety.
Ziva is quiet and aloof upon meeting new people and needs time to warm up to them at her own pace. If rushed, she gets nervous and tends to shy away. We are working with her, getting her out into new places, meeting new people and teaching her the world is a safe place. She improves more and more each time she goes out. She may never be the type of dog that shows outright affection towards people she has just met but she will show extreme devotion and love to her family once they show her she can trust them. Time, patience and love is all she asks for. Do you think you can give Ziva the forever home she deserves and needs? She'll spend her whole life thanking you and giving you lots of love back!
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Up to date on vaccines: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroke: Yes





Available for Adoption
Katie is a 4 year old light sable German Shepherd who is searching for her perfect forever home where she will be loved and cared for wonderfully for the rest of her life.
Katie hasn't had the easiest couple years and was originally confiscated with multiple other German Shepherds in a hoarding situation. She was taken to the humane society to find a new place she could call home. She was adopted and then returned two years later due to the living arrangements of her owner changing and there wasn't a way to keep Katie apart of their lifestyle. Sadly, Katie was brought back to the humane society and found herself very stressed, sad and confused on why she had lost her home.
Katie is well trained, knows all of her basic commands and does them VERY well. She will sit, down, stay and give paw if you ask her to! She has great house manners and also is crate trained and housebroken.She seeks out attention from her people and will sit politely while you pet her.
We are looking for a stable, loving, dedicated home for Katie who will stand by her for many years to come. She is loving, attentive and sweet and really a very well behaved girl!
If you can provide the home environment we are seeking for Katie, please contact her foster parents Kristin and Bob at kristino4485@yahoo.com
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Up to date on vaccines: Yes
Heartworm test: negative
Housebroken: Yes

New Arrival - Under medical evaluation
Karma is a 6 month old American Pit Bull Terrier. We are not quite sure what "color" Karma because as you can see, she has no fur. Karma is a product of very cruel and negligent owners as they surrendered her to the local humane society and stated she has had "poison ivy" for three months! We all knew once we saw her that she has a severe case of Demodectic mange with a secondary bacterial skin infection. Karma was going to be put to sleep because she was in pain and her road to recovery will be long which is something some humane societies are not set up to take on. Luckily a few angels from the shelter sent out a plea for Karma and we could not see her be lost without some kind of help. Knowing that Demodex is a treatable, non contagious disease, BDBH stepped in to help this little girl!
Despite her pain and condition Karma is the sweetest girl we could ever ask for. She holds no grudges to people even after she was left to suffer in the condition she was in. She wants to be near you, touching you and giving you kisses to show how much she loves you. She also likes the company of other dogs. She is currently living with male Siberian Huskies, a female German Shepherd and a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix and loves every one of them. She follows them around about as much as she follows the humans in the house around! Karma knows sit and down and she is also crate trained. She is a wonderful little puppy and will make a wonderful addition to any household!
Karma has started her treatment and the road to recovery. She will require special medication, medicated baths and lots of love throughout this treatment. One day we will know what Karma will look like with fur and she will show what a beautiful girl she is inside and out.
We will continue to update Karma's pictures to show her improvement and if you would like to donate to Karma's care, any amount will help as the medications, baths and veterinary visits add up quickly.
Spayed: No
Up to date on vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Prevention: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes

While BDBH does its best to accurately label a rescue dog's breed(s), BDBH cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Adoption Pending
Hi my name is Georgia! I am an absolutely adorable 4 month old lab/hound mix. I was an owner surrender from Rochester, NY. I was a bit too puppylike for their disabled child to handle. I am smart, sweet and funny. I'm only four months old and am lucky I did not have to stay at the shelter for very long. My new foster mommy came to get me today and I am settling in very well with her, my new foster brother & sister and of course-Big Daddy Man Pete. I just love to be with them and am a very good girl. I know come and sit and love to cuddle and give kisses. I have picked out my new favorite toy from the basket-a big stuffed duck that I love to play with.
If anyone out there is looking for a wonderful, extremely loyal gal like myself-please email my foster mommy at wallyjeancleaver@aol.com.
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too young to test
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes

Available for Adoption
Meet Livvy. She is a 2 yr old female GSD. Livvy came into BDBH from a shelter in KY with her puppies that have already been adopted. Her puppies were all she knew before she came to me, they were her security blanket.
Livvy is a really special girl. Livvy is a very skittish dog in new surroundings and with new people. It takes her a while to warm up to people. She gets very overwhelmed out in public, but we are working on it. She will never be your 'normal' social outgoing family companion dog. She will need a calm/quiet family and environment and also a fenced yard to keep her safe as she is considered a flight risk and will run if spooked. She really also needs another dog in her forever home as she really bonds to them and they help her come out of her shell. She also learns from other dogs as she trusts them more than people. She loves to just sit in her crate, with the door open, and watch what is going on around her. She also tends to gravitate more towards women than men. She is a very quiet dog and has defiantly had a rough past and she will, unfortunately, keep those past memories with her.
She has been with me for almost 6 months now and I haven't had any problems with her. She has come a long way while with me and will always be a work in progress. She needs a lot of continued patience, love and confidence building to get her to become more de-sensitized to things around her that scare her, which is almost everything, especially loud noises and fast movements.
Due to this reason, she needs to go to a home with no kids or kids that are older.
If you think you can provide this home environment for Livvy, please contact her foster mom Sharon at: bfoersch@rochester.rr.com for more information
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Available for adoption
Jessie is a 5 year old red labrador mix. She was found running free in Ohio and Big Dogs Big Hearts was able to help her come to NY to find her forever home. She is a calm and well-behaved dog who gets along with our two older boys and our two dogs. She has bonded to all of us, especially my husband.
Jessie is timid and nervous in new situations, especially when there are loud noises or a lot of commotion. We are working on getting her used to new places, people, and things. She shows improvement everyday and has a lot of potential to become a more confident dog with continued socialization. She needs a family who is committed to helping her with this. Also, having another dog to be her companion would be great! Jessie would do best in a calm home without younger kids. She is not fond of our cat, and will chase and bark at him, so no kitties for her. She also likes to chase deer and can spook easily so she needs a fenced yard to keep her safe. Most of all, she needs a lot of patience and someone who can love her for the sweet dog that she is and who realizes that although she may not be an outgoing dog, she will be loyal and affectionate to her loving forever family!
Do you think you can give Jessie the love and patience she needs? She's ready to give back an enormous amount of loyalty and companionship.
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes














Available for adoption
Say Hi to Molly! Molly is an 11 month old white German Shepherd mix. She has lived with children ages 8, 11, and 14 and was great with them. Molly lived with cats and a rabbit and her past home. She now lives with two male German Shepherds and everyone gets along great. She is a little nervous when meeting new people, but will steal your heart within minutes of being around her. Molly is full of love and wants to play, more than anything she just likes to be around you. She’s knows how to sit and we are working on stay, shake, and lay down.
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Crate Trained: Yes
Housebroken: Yes










Available for Adoption - We are no longer accepting applications - Adopters will be chosen from current applicants
Meet Joy, one of the "J" Litter Pups. She is a 10 week old purebred sable female German Shepherd Puppy who came from Tennessee along with her 5 siblings. Joy is a typical GSD puppy with typical puppy behavior- chews everything etc.
Joy is the talker of the girls’ group. I often pause to watch her as she talks things out to herself. She does well with our other foster puppies, older big dogs and grumpy old cat. Joy will be ready for placement at approximately 13 weeks of age.
Spayed: Will be prior to adoption
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too Young to Test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Work in progress
Crate-trained: Work in progress
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption




Available for Adoption
Teva is a two year old female GSD mix who is an absolute love! She is potty trained and will go the sliding glass door if she needs to go outside. Additionally, Teva is crate trained, has basic odedience skills such as sit, down, stay and shake, and rides very well in the truck. She loves to play ball, however is not a high energy GSD. As initially stated, Teva is an absolute love. Her favorite maneuver is to crawl on your lap, give lots of kisses and snuggle. Teva wants to be around people as much as possible and will actually give hugs on occassion.
Teva has been with cats and other dogs in the past and predominently acts appropriately. She is sometimes unsure of herself around other larger dogs, however we are working on building her confidence. Further, at times, she may be a bit 'mouthy', however we are working on that as well. Teva is an intelligent girl, learns quickly and responds well to correction.
Overall, Teva is a joy and her unconditional love has the ability to brighten anyone's day. She is such a sweetheart and simply needs a home where she may give, as well as receive, unlimited amounts of love.
Spayed: Yes
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Yes


Available for Adoption
Meet Mischief, a 10 wk old golden/collie mix. She's been spayed, microchipped, & has had her first round of puppy shots. She likes to snuggle & can be vocal while playing with my own dogs. She has no
food or toy aggression & is showing some great signs of retrieving tossed toys. More on Michief as we get to know her.
2/29/10 update: Mischief is doing great. She's been letting us know when it's time to go out; a great accomplishment for a puppy so young. She's been walking a leash every day & meeting new people. She likes to fetch balls....of any size. She has shown no aggression of any kind. She does need to be watched while outside as she likes to try to eat rocks, leaves, sticks, & anything that just may be lying around. She likes to lie under my feet where ever I'm at or just to be close by. Crate training is going ok, we're still getting up at least 2-3 times a night for outside breaks.
Microchipped: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm test: Too Young to Test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Learning
Spayed: Yes







Available for Adoption
Meet Nellie, a super sweet southern bell. Nellie is around 5 years old laid back quiet girl.Completely house broken, does not get on the furniture. Lays quietly by the couch just waits to get her pets. She walks wonderful on leash, gently guiding you where she would like to go. When she is done walks back to the door, turns and looks at you, like well I am done lets go in now!
She has been a kind, gentle girl with her foster siblings, she will play with them , when she has had enough she walk away and lays down with her toy. Loves to carry around her stuffed animal. Has not even looked twice at the kitties, sniffed them and walked away. Nellie loves attention, if you walk out of the room she watches you with those pleading eyes, until you tell her to come.Nellie would love a quiet companion to share her home with. More on Nellie as we get to know her!
Spayed: Yes
UTD on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Available for Adoption - We are no longer accepting applications - Adopters will be chosen from current applicants
Meet Jillian, one of the "J" Litter Pups. She is a 10 week old purebred sable female German Shepherd Puppy who came from Tennessee along with her 5 siblings. Jillian is a typical GSD puppy with typical puppy behavior- chews everything etc.
Jillian is the reserved member of the girls’ group. She watches what is going on and then decides if she is joining in or walking away. She does well with our other foster puppies, older big dogs and grumpy old cat. Jillian will be ready for placement at approximately 13 weeks of age.
Spayed: Will be prior to adoption
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too Young to Test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Work in progress
Crate-trained: Work in progress
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption

Available for Adoption
Meet PJ. PJ is a 2 year old female GSD Mix (possibly hound) approximately 45 lbs coming in from TN 01/31/10. PJ is coming to us due to a divorce in her family. She is supposed to be great with kids, dogs, and cats. She smiles when reprimanded... very submissive well adjusted happy playful girl. Would be the perfect family dog!
Update 02/19/10. PJ finally arrived this last Sunday! She definately has alot of hound in her and she is very cute! She is a wonderful dog and is adjusting well into our home. PJ loves everyone she meets and enjoys a good belly rub! She is excellent with all dogs small and large and is very respectful of cats. PJ is great on walks and apparently she LOVES to play in water - pools, hose etc.
Spayed: Yes
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption
UTD on Shots: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Flea/Tick Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Yes






Available for Adoption
Carleta is a 2.5 year old Rottweiler mix. She was surrendered to a local humane society due to her family developing allergies. She has lived with children in the past and is doing great with the children she currently lives with. Carleta is completely housebroken and is a very good girl in the house. She is not destructive whatsoever. She does like to jump up which she is learning is not acceptable. Carleta does well with other dogs as she currently lives with two. She also knows some basic commands but would definitely benefit from formal obedience. Carleta is a very affectionate girl who loves to be with her people. She has a lot of energy but also calms down very nicely as well!
For more information on Carleta, please contact her foster parents Jamie and Geoff at jmartin2377@aol.com
Spayed: Yes
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Negative
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Yes
Crate-trained: Yes

Available for Adoption - We are no longer accepting applications - Adopters will be chosen from current applicants
Meet Josie, one of the "J" Litter Pups. She is a 10 week old purebred sable female German Shepherd Puppy who came from Tennessee along with her 5 siblings. Josie is a typical GSD puppy with typical puppy behavior- chews everything etc.
Josie is the explorer of the girls group. If there is a new place to discover, she is the first to venture. She does well with our other foster puppies, older big dogs and grumpy old cat. Josie will be ready for placement at approximately 13 weeks of age.
Spayed: Will be prior to adoption
Up to date on Vaccines: Yes
Heartworm Test Results: Too Young to Test
Heartworm Preventative: Yes
Housebroken: Work in progress
Crate-trained: Work in progress
Microchipped: Will be prior to adoption