Our Weekly Falmouth Enterprise Column

By Anna Dos Santos
Friday, March 13, 2026

As expected, we had many calls for Chalupa, our Chihuahua mix, and found a perfect family for her. Best wishes, Chalupa, for many, many happy years ahead!

Just as Iggy, our Coonhound, was getting ready to go to his new home, we got news his adopter had had an accident and could not take Iggy for several months. Since we always focus on what’s best for the dog, we need to look for another adopter for Iggy.

He came to us as a local surrender after the family broke up and neither partner could keep him. Currently, he is staying with a foster family that reports that Iggy is a big cuddler who loves being pet and will happily follow you from room to room. He knows his basic commands and is fully potty/house trained.

As a 2 year old, Iggy gets bursts of puppy energy, so a fenced in yard where he can run and sniff would be perfect for him! He’s quiet, tolerant with other dogs, cats, and neighbors, and loves everyone who comes by the house. Iggy weighs about 70lbs, is neutered and up to date on shots. Call us at 508-548-7742 for an appointment to meet Iggy.

Lucy is a very pretty 6 year old, Lab/Boxer mix whose owners became quite ill and could no longer care for her. She has silvery brown fur, weighs about 55lbs, is spayed and up to date on vaccines. Lucy is a bit fearful when meeting new people but does warm up after you share a few treats with her. She is much more comfortable with women than men, has not lived with cats, nor children, and is selective about which dogs she likes or doesn’t like.

During the recent snowstorms, Lucy stayed with one of our female volunteers who reported she was a wonderful companion, knows basic commands and was very easy to care for. She is very sweet and would make a great addition to a calm household. Come and meet Lucy by calling us at 508-548-7742.

Pepper and Cosmo are young Standard Poodles from Georgia. Pepper is all black, female, about 2 years old and weighs 48lbs. She has been spayed and fully vaccinated. Cosmo is black and white, male, about 1 year old and weighs 50lbs. He has been neutered and fully vaccinated. Both of them are very happy, friendly dogs that are not reactive to other dogs. We are still getting to know them, but so far both are wonderful dogs that will make wonderful companions. Meet one or both of them by calling us at 508-548-7742 for an appointment.

E.B. is an 8 to 10 year old female, Chihuahua and terrier mix, whose owner could no longer care for her. She is energetic, loves treats and her food, goes for good walks if it’s not too cold outside and has been vaccinated and spayed. Cataracts have likely made E.B. blind in one eye which causes her to startle easily and be on the defensive in new situations. Time, patience and lots of treats will gain her trust, however! For an appointment to meet E.B., call 508-548-7742.

Monetary donations are always needed here at the shelter so we can continue caring for the dogs in our custody and help low income dog owners pay for veterinary care and dog food. Our goal is that with our help, many more dogs will stay healthy - or get heathy - and live longer and happier lives.

The Cape Cod Foundation provides grant funding to us and we are supremely grateful for their support. Unfortunately, our costs exceed our grant support. If you would like to help provide medical care for the dogs in our care and in our community, donations by check (PO Box 438, Falmouth, MA 02541) or via PayPal are always welcomed.

Friends of Falmouth Dogs holds MA license #0183.