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Puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Connecticut. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Stella

Standard Poodle

Female, 4 yrs

Eastford, CT

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Meet me at 348 Old Colony Rd. Eastford, CT Hey poodle lovers, meet Stella! This fluffy, puffy princess is as sweet as pie and twice as gorgeous. She’s retired from the puppy-raising gig and is now ready for her turn to be pampered and adored! Stella’s a smarty-paws, bursting with energy, and loves to frolic with other dogs. But wait, there's more—she’s also cool with cats, goats, and even horses! At around 4 years old, she’s medically up-to-date and tips the scale at a fabulous 45 lbs.

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Glacier

Shar Pei/Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs

Hartford, CT

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Glacier is a beautiful girl. She is about 2 years old and was found as a stray. We would love for her to find a loving family and home. She is currently in Tennessee but can be transported. Her adoption fee is $200 and will cover her transport. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road!

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Gracie

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 10 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

This girl ended in the shelter due to her owner being arrested and not being able to find her a home. Gracie is a great dog who has fit into her foster home quite well. She is learning about cats and being on a leash. She is housebroken with a dog door but was also house trained without one. She is a bit of energy so will need an active family to keep up! She is friendly and has gotten a long with other dogs of various sizes really well. She loves to play and is pure fun! She is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

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Butch

Hound (Unknown Type)/English Pointer

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

This boy was part of a forced surrender due to neglect. He has been at the shelter for a year and is just never noticed. He loves to play and does great with other dogs. He has done well on a leash and car rides. He is people friendly and has a wonderfully fun personality. He loves to play with other dogs (he is with dogs his size, not sure about smaller pups) and is a good boy. He is hoping this year to find a forever home. He is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

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Smokey

Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Hartford, CT

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Here is a sweet boy who is doing well in a foster home. He is house trained with a doggy door but will need to be taught a different routine if there is no door. He does well with cats and other dogs. He does like to jump so small kids will need to be careful. He must be kept busy as he does like to chew and have things to do. He does appreciate sleeping on a human bed but is fine on a dog bed also. He does well on a leash and on car rides. He is just a big sweet boy who is needing a family who can keep him occupied (farm, walks, outdoor activities, etc....) He just wants his forever family and we know there's one out there. He is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

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Myla

Anatolian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Hartford, CT

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Myla was adopted but had to be brought back due to a new landlord's rule on no dogs. She is a sweet girl who does love a large yard to roam and explore. She does play with other dogs and does well with cats. She has not been around small children but did okay with older kids. She was house trained with a dog door but does like to hang outside. She is just a great gal to have around for yard protection and outside fun. She is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you through Rescue Riders.

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Shelters & rescues in Connecticut

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Connecticut. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

New England All Breed Rescue

Waterbury, CT 06702

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Diva's Pitbull Rescue CT

WATERBURY, CT 06702

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Spotty Dog Rescue, Inc

P.O. Box 1571, Waterbury, CT 06721

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Nutmeg Rescue

45 Proctor Street, Waterbury, CT 06706

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rose Hope Animal Refuge

Rose Hope Animal Refuge C/O PETCO, 201 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06706

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Act Now Rescue New England

waterbury, CT 06708

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Highway to Love Transport

475 Bank St, Waterbury, CT 06708

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

New Rattitude - Connecticut

Waterbury, CT 06708

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Waterbury Dog Pound

200 Municipal Road, Waterbury, CT 06708

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Little Lost Pup - CT transport stop

Waterbury, CT 06704

Pet Types: dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

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Puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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Puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Connecticut. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in Connecticut cities

Shelters & rescues in Connecticut

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds