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Age: 11 months (as of 2/13/25)
Weight: 26 lbs (as of 1/31/25)

Location: RI

This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Miss Marley is a great combination of bursts of playfulness and zesty spunk, as well as quiet couch potato. She is a great size - weighing more than she looks due to her stubby legs and long body - but only 26lbs.  She is very unassuming when meeting new dogs and is most comfortable meeting other dogs who are calm and not overly interested or rambunctious at the first greeting.  Once she has met a dog, she would love to chase them around the yard.  She is learning fetch, as well as other commands. She is a smart and sensitive girl, so will do very well with consistent positive reinforcement. She will also benefit from continued passive socialization as she has really only ever known life in a quiet country home without many excursions.

Marley is calm and quiet in the house, as well as house- and crate trained. She does have moments of spunkiness, though, and enjoys games of tug, chase and fetch with her humans.  She is living in a home with a very large, fenced yard and she loves to run zoomies around it, even in the snow!!!  She is cohabitating with two senior chihuahuas who are coexisters and not players. She would probably love to have a more interactive canine companion or two but also does well coexisting with dogs who prefer not to play and would probably be fine as an only pet with regular human attention. Thus far, Marley has gone on a few walks in a quiet neighborhood and is interested in the passive sights and smells; she shows some concern about passing people and she is quite concerned about car traffic of all kinds and prefers to stay away from all streets with car traffic. Overtime, with short, regular exposures, we would expect this concern to lessen, but a high traffic neighborhood, or a go-everywhere lifestyle is probably not the right fit for her as of right now.

Marley is a sweet girl who is eager to please in an unassuming, and slightly submissive way.  She is looking for a family to show her patience and kindness as she builds her confidence and matures into the lovely adult dog she is meant to be.

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To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:

  Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl.org)

 

**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

 

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Plays fetch, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Pocket Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Pocket Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Dart Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Dart Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby girl, Gusset Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby girl, Gusset Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Zipper Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Marley *LOCAL*'s baby boy, Zipper Garment *LOCAL* (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

As a first step in the adoption process, we ask that you fill out an online application.

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Once we receive this, one of our Adoption Coordinators will be contacting you for review.  We are an all-volunteer organization.  We do try to respond to each inquiry within 48 hours.