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Puppies and dogs in New Hampshire

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

Great Pyrenees/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Puppy
Croydon, NH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please visit our website for more info on our adoption process and adoption application www.barkdogfarm.org                         Before applying be sure you have thoroughly researched Great Pyrenees.  They can be stubborn, prone to barking, overly protective and cannot be off leash.  You WILL NOT train a pyr to boundaries.  Please be sure all family members are in agreement to adopting and your family is ready to bring dog home now. We only adopt in the New England area. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. We do not have blanket criteria regarding adoptions. Each applicant is considered based on many things including but not limited to breed experience, yard ( visible fence preferred) and other animals in home. We try to avoid dogs with same sex households as pyrs typically do not do well with the same sex. A volunteer will be in touch to discuss your application and the dog to determine if it is a good match. Your vet and two references will be called.  A virtual home visit done. Once approved a meet and greet at the farm will take place.  If all are in agreement  an adoption contract will be signed and adoption fee paid.  Adoption fees for dogs are $500. for adults over 12 months, $600 for puppies 12 months and younger as well as small breed dogs. Fees for seniors, special needs or harder to place dogs will be determined by our Board of Directors. All dogs will be altered when adoption is finalized. This may involve young puppies be given until a certain age to be altered. All animals are up to date on age appropriate core vaccines, negative for parasites, heart worm and lyme tested if 6 months or older, microchipped and have a current health certificate.  Proof of a basic obedience course completed is part of our adoption contract within six months. Our descriptions are based on shelter evaluations, input from foster homes and interactions with our volunteers but are in no way a guarantee of temperment. We show animals by appointment only. This is usually done meet outdoors so please dress accordingly. Please email barkingdogfrm@gmail.com with any questions or to arrange a meet and greet.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 21, 2026, 2:01 pm
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SUNDAE

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Seabrook, NH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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If you would like to apply to take SUNDAE home, click the link next to their picture, or Visit our website at Www.godogsgorescue.org and fill out an application! We look forward to hearing from you. Sundae is a beautiful lady. She exhibits playfulness and excitement when exposed to the simplest things. Her gray and white coloring is lovely and her eyes are quite expressive and very enchanting. She is a strong girl who would fit with someone dedicated to using a harness on her and someone able to handle a little “tank.” Sundae is very sturdy and very smart! She has learned how to open some doors between rooms and is willing to explore everything. For her safety, crating her when you are not around would be best for everyone ---- for owners who do not want things stolen in the house and for her, as she believes everything is something for her! To say she makes us laugh every day is an understatement. This is one funny girl. Her eyes melt our hearts; thus, she does get away with some “stuff.” After her beginnings, it is difficult not to engage her. Her zoomies are powerful and she must let off that steam occasionally although it does not last long. Even outside, she plays a bit and then prefers to be in the house. That is probably because it gives her a sense of security. We believe that Sundae would be best as an only dog. While she gets along with her foster roommate, she is possessive of her food and her toys while in the company of another dog. She is fine with people in the same circumstances. She is crate trained and really a quiet girl. In her time being fostered we have her bark only twice. She will produce happy, happy grunts when she sees you --- so happy to see her “person”. If you are looking for a companion that will entertain you, who deserves all the affection in the world, Sundae is your girl.
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ANGEL

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Seabrook, NH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
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If you would like to apply to take ANGEL home, click the link next to their picture, or Visit our website at Www.godogsgorescue.org and fill out an application! We look forward to hearing from you. Angel is one of the sweetest girls! While she has a sturdy build, she can melt hearts when she stares into your eyes and just craves petting and soft words. After a nap she usually gets a case of the zoomies that lasts for a minute or two. She likes to play but does not stay away from your feet very long as she races toward you full speed ahead and then sits at your feet, looking up with such expectation. Soft pets, especially under the chin and she would stay all day. Angel is totally crate trained and because of her leaning toward stealing things in the house, it would be a very good idea to keep her crated when a new owner is away from the house. She rarely, if ever, barks. Even when someone knocks on the door, she does not stir. So, if you are looking for someone to guard your house, this girl would welcome anyone --- family or stranger. This sweetheart has not had an easy start. It makes one wonder how she remained as wonderful as she is. This beauty is deserving of a very loving home that will offer her calmness, love, and safety.
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Athena

Great Dane/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Newport, NH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Please welcome Athena to WWR! At just 10 weeks old, this little peanut is a fighter. Cared for in a rural southern shelter, our long legged bat eared girl is ready for a new life in New England. Athena is a sweet girl, loves to play, and is kid, cat, and dog friendly. Athena will be spayed, microchipped, and is UTD on age appropriate vaccinations. The adoption fee for Athena is 600 and she will arrive at the beginning of August. A 50% deposit is due once a family has been matched with her.July 20, 2026, 11:36 pm
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Gusto

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Newport, NH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Please welcome Gusto to WWR! Gusto is around 2 years of age, great with other dogs and cats, and loves a good human snuggle. Humans were not always kind to him but that hasn't stopped him spirit from shining. Gusto is a shy guy who loves hard once he is comfortable. He has been spayed, microchipped, and is UTD on vaccines. The adoption fee for Gusto is 500 and he arrives mid July.July 20, 2026, 11:36 pm
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Tundra

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Newport, NH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Please welcome Tundra to WWR! Tundra is around 2 years of age, great with other dogs and cats, and loves a good human snuggle. Humans were not always kind to him but that hasn't stopped him spirit from shining. Tundra is a shy guy who loves hard once he is comfortable. He has been spayed, microchipped, and is UTD on vaccines. The adoption fee for Tundra is 500 and he arrives mid July.July 20, 2026, 11:36 pm

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Shelters & rescues in New Hampshire

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

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Star Bright Animal Rescue - NH transport

Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue-NH Chapter

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Second Chance Boxer Rescue-Portsmouth

P.O. Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Pet Types: dogs

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Lilac Groves Pampered Pups

Rye, NH 03870

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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NHSPCA

PO Box 196, 104 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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Tilly's Senior Dog Sanctuary

3 Hersey Lane, Stratham, NH 03885

Pet Types: dogs

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Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley

221 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Doberman Rescue Unlimited

52 Tenney Road, Sandown, NH 03878

Pet Types: dogs

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