Our Weekly Falmouth Enterprise Column

By Anna Dos Santos
Friday, April 17, 2026

We are happy to report that Kelsey, the Husky/Collie mix that was part of our owner-to-owner program will be going to her new family in a few weeks. We are so happy we were able to find just the right adopters for her! The owner of Ronnie, the pit bull/lab mix who was also part of our owner to owner program, found a placement for Ronnie on their own. We hope Kelsey and Ronnie enjoy many happy years with their new families.

If you are one of those special people that want to give an older dog a good home, we have 3 Chihuahuas that you need to meet. Delilah, is 13.5 years old and weighs 5 lbs; her son, Cyrus, is 12 years old and 8 lbs; and her daughter, Pixie, 12 years old and 7 lbs. They are all black and tan with Pixie sporting a slightly longer, wavy coat. Since they have been together for 12 years, we think Delilah and Cyrus would like to stay together. Pixie, on the other hand might enjoy being on her own in a new family. We will have pictures next week but you can still call us at 508-548-7742 to meet these cuties.

Alvina, a young, beautiful Husky, is at the shelter waiting for her new family to come meet her. She’s at least a year old and is on the smaller side, only weighing about 45lbs. As a stray, we have no background on her but do see that being with people is her idea of a good time. Probably running around a fenced yard and chasing rabbits is another thing that would make her, and any Husky, happy. She walks well on leash and enjoys long walks. If you would like to see her blue eyes in person, call us for an appointment at 508-548-7742.

Victor, a 1.5 year old hound/shepherd mix is looking for a new family to love. He’s a super friendly pup, probably about 60lbs, with brown, black and white coloring. Because he was a stray from Western Massachusetts, we don’t know any of his short history. What we do know is that he loves to be with people and he doesn’t mind being man-handled when getting fitted for a collar and harness! If you are looking for a bigger, but not too big dog, call us at 508-548-7742 to meet Victor.

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 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. We have been helping Lucy become comfortable with our male volunteers and she has made great progress. Walking her multiple times a day is no problem since she walks well on leash and doesn’t pull. Lucy has stayed for a few days with one of our female volunteers who reported she was a wonderful companion, knows several 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.

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.