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Mercer County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of hard and soft dog food and soft cat food. All donations are appreciated.
The shelter is bursting at the seams with dogs. We need foster homes. Here are some benefits of having dogs in a foster home:
Saving a dog’s life and helping local shelters.
Preparing a dog for their forever home and increasing their chances of getting adopted.
Seeing a dog’s true personality and watching them grow and blossom.
Learning a lot about yourself and the dogs from fostering.
Enjoying the joy and pleasure of helping a pet in need.
Connecting with your community and other foster parents.
Offering a temporary companion for your own pets.
Contact us about fostering.
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix?
Sex: Male
Age: 6 years approx
Size: Large (50-55 lbs)
Color: Black and tan
Coat: Smooth
Children: OK with children
Other Dogs: OK with dogs
Cats: Not suitable for a home with cats
Notes: Dumplin is a mixed breed, possibly around 6 years old, and his weight is in the 50-55 lb range. Dumplin is a big, goofy fella with tons of energy. We have not been able to do his temperament tests yet, so if you have other dogs, bring them to meet Dumplin before adopting.
Owner Johnathan said: "He doesn’t do too good with cats in all the years I’ve owned him he’s reactive towards them. I hope whoever gets my boy will give him a good rest of his life. He loves other dogs and children. He’s very friendly and submissive. " "I had him since he was a baby and he’s the total opposite of the stereotype of his breed. Very gentle and not like what most Pits reputations are. He lived with me and my little sisters until I got married and moved and couldn’t bring him with me due to the wrong assumptions of him being part Pit. I definitely recommend a house with kids." "He’s also extremely friendly to a fault, never knows a stranger and I recommend keeping on a leash when going outside because he can be a runner."This dog has been available for 209 days
If you are interested in Dumplin phone 304-425-2838 for an appointment to meet him at Mercer County Animal Shelter. We are open Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm-6pm, .
Still available for adoption on this date: Feb 24th, 2026
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
Click here to check this dog is still available (Facebook)
Adoption fees: Dog adoption is $140. Fee includes spay/neuter and rabies vaccination.
Mercer County Animal Shelter adoption process- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- Meet the Pet
- Sign Adoption Contract
- Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents. Please note ALL animals are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter.