Mocha is a bright young Pitbull/Lab mix in New Jersey who needs a permanent home. Your patience will be rewarded ten fold. www.ehrdogs.org

Meet Gertie—a petite, independent southern gal who prefers the company of people to that of dogs. She has a classic and timeless air about her, and she tells it like it is. If you’d like to share some one-on-one days with a divine elder bull, look no further—Ms. Gertie awaits your call. Gertie is at Dolly’s Foundation in Florida. Photographed here by HeARTs Speak member Erica Matyas/Photohound Dog Photography.

Are you a couch potato living a quiet life? Need a snuggle buddy to hang out with? They call me Miss D, and I’m your girl! I am about 5 years old, crate and house trained, and I can be a Daddy’s girl or a Momma’s girl. I want nothing more in life than to be loved and be close to you … and food. I dance for food. Legacy Boxer Rescue, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. HeARTs Speak Member: Jenny Froh Photography. www.jennyfroh.com

If you are looking for a pal with eyes that will melt your heart & a personality that will warm your soul, the elder-bull Mary is the girl for you. Mary has overcome a lot in her 8 years, yet she still lives to make people laugh & smile. She is more than ready to find her forever family. Are you it? Mary is a gem with adults & kids, but needs to be an only pet. Woodbridge, NJ. Find out more about her on petfinder.com. Photos by HeARTs Speak member Jill Caren Photography.

Are you looking for a buddy to go to work with you? Maybe a truck driver or you drive for a living? Roscoe is DEFINITELY your guy! Roscoe us a 4-year-old, affectionate, medium-energy Olde English Bulldog searching for his forever home. Roscoe has a typical Bulldog personality & would benefit from a dog-saavy, confident owner.

Animal Aid & Rescue Foundation, Seahurst, WA
Photos by HeARTs Speak member Julie Clegg/Bailey & Banjo