Dogs available for adoption in Cumberland

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April 23, 2023
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Dogs available for adoption in Cumberland

When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.

In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.

If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Cumberland, Maryland on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.

Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.

Ramona

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Raquel

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Biggie

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Cane Corso, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Dixie Doo

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Mastiff, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Serena

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Mastiff
- Read more on Petfinder

Bella

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Diesel

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Cane Corso
- Read more on Petfinder

Juicy juice

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Australian Shepherd, Poodle (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Bella

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Mastiff, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Tito

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pointer, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Twix

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Dachshund, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Lab puppies

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Black Labrador Retriever, Bluetick Coonhound (mixed)
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Hercules (Pawnyo)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Pedro

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Chihuahua, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Pippa

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer (mixed)
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Smokey

- Gender: Male
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Jger

- Gender: Male
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Beagle pups

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle
- Read more on Petfinder

Husky Pups

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Siberian Husky
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Sheila

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Beagle
- Read more on Petfinder

Weeman

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Border Collie (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Champ

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Stempy

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Beagle, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Roxy

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Presa Canario, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Bruiser

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Bulldog, Cattle Dog (mixed)
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Maisy

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Seraphine

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Bro

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Pup Love

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Border Collie (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Boo

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Scruffy

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Border Collie (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Butter

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Terrier (mixed)
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Bud

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Rocky

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Beagle, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Sally

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Mixed Breed
- Read more on Petfinder

Koda

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Boerboel, American Bulldog (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Hashbrown

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Clyde

- Gender: Male
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Chihuahua, Bull Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Ebony

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Soraya

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Sophia (Champagne)

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Cane Corso
- Read more on Petfinder

Luna

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Border Collie (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Tinker

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Avalanche

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Stark

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Thor (Onyx)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

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