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Puppies and dogs in New Jersey

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Jersey. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Rusty's adoption status with email updates.
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Rusty

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 9 mos
Tom’s River, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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THIS DOG IS LOCATED IN MCALLEN, TEXAS, BUT CAN BE TRANSPORTED TO YOUR AREA WITH A COMPLETED ADOPTION. WE DO NOT HAVE MEET & GREETS. DROP OFF LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW. NOTE: DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES: MA, NH, RI, ME, AND VT ARE IN HARTFORD, CT OR BATTLEBORO, VT AND PROVIDENCE, RI (WHEN AVAILABLE). Name: Rusty Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Sex: Male Weight: 9 lbs Vaccinated: yes Age: 9 months old Altered: neutered Heartworm Status: HW negative **hw positive dogs are not permitted in MA due to quarantine regulations** Potty trained: yes/may mark occasionally or other dogs Personality: playful, affectionate, active, is good with other dogs, but needs slow introductions to other dogs, good with kids and cats Background information: found as a stray Adoption fee: $ 550 Our dogs are in fosters homes in McAllen ,TX and are transported to your area with a private transporter once the dog is adopted. There are no meet and greets. The transporter only goes to the East Coast. We mainly serve the NJ, NY, PA, CT area. Drop off locations for MA, NH, ME, VT, RI are In Vermont, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. Please request an application at ddadoptions@gmail.com. An application is not an approval to adopt. A Petfinder inquiry is also not an approval or an application. If you have not received the application within 24 hours, please check your spam folder. Please only call once an application is submitted or you are instructed to do so. We strive to answer every inquiry in a timely manner. Please be patient as we are an all volunteer rescue. We do our best to match you with the right dog. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter if over 3 months of age, rabies, bordatella, DHPP and microchip. This fee also includes the transport of the dog to your area.
We'll also keep you updated on Wesley's adoption status with email updates.
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Wesley

Siberian Husky

Male, 1 yr
Tom’s River, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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THIS DOG IS LOCATED IN MCALLEN, TEXAS AND POSTED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. HE CAN BE TRANSPORTED TO YOUR AREA WITH A COMPLETED ADOPTION. WE DO NOT HAVE MEET & GREETS. DROP OFF LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW IF NEEDED. MEET WESLEY. Breed: Siberian Husky Sex: Male Weight: 65 lbs Vaccinated: Yes Age: 1 year old Altered: Neutered Heartworm Status: 4 DX negative Potty trained and crate trained: yes Personality: affectionate, friendly, good with all dogs, children, no cats, Background information: found on the side of the road Adoption fee: $500.00 Our dogs are in fosters homes in McAllen ,TX and are transported to your area with a private transporter once the dog is adopted. There are no meet and greets. The transporter only goes to the East Coast. We mainly serve the NJ, NY, PA, CT area. Drop off locations for MA, NH, ME, VT are in the following cities in Connecticut. (Old Saybrooke, New Haven, Danbury, Dayville and Fairfield). Please request an application at ddadoptions@gmail.com. An application is not an approval to adopt. A Petfinder inquiry is also not an approval or an application. If you have not received the application within 24 hours, please check your spam folder. We strive to answer every inquiry in a timely manner. Please be patient as we are an all volunteer rescue. We do our best to match you with the right dog. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter if over 3 months of age, rabies, bordetella, DHPP and microchip. This fee also includes the transport of the dog to your area.
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom - Best Friend Material!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom - Best Friend Material!

Cocker Spaniel

Female, Adult
Oakhurst, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Blossom is a beautiful pup who is looking for a new home. Blossom is currently with our partner rescue in Florida but hoping to come to NJ soon.  Blossom is an active, friendly pup who loves to run and play with toys and get into trouble! She can be shy at first with new people and may retreat to her crate but overall, she does well. Blossom is dog friendly! Blossom is fixed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has been treated for parasites. Her  adoption fee is $450.  Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training   prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through they deserve a loving, committed home. How to Adopt Me! If you are interested in learning more about me, and possibly making me part of your family, please go to wagoninn.rescuegroups.org. Click on the orange  Online Adoption Application  button to fill out an application. A Wag On Inn volunteer will be in touch soon! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 15, 2025, 11:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Mindy - Beautiful Companion!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mindy - Beautiful Companion!

Dachshund/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Oakhurst, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Mindy is a beautiful pup who is looking for a new home. Mindy is currently with our partner rescue in Florida but hoping to come to NJ soon.  Mindy is an friendly, active, and playful. She loves to run and play with toys and other dogs. Mindy is dog friendly! Mindy is fixed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has been treated for parasites. Her  adoption fee is $450.  Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training   prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through they deserve a loving, committed home. How to Adopt Me! If you are interested in learning more about me, and possibly making me part of your family, please go to wagoninn.rescuegroups.org. Click on the orange  Online Adoption Application  button to fill out an application. A Wag On Inn volunteer will be in touch soon! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 15, 2025, 11:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Gypsy Bean - Too Cute!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gypsy Bean - Too Cute!

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Oakhurst, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Gypsy is a beautiful pup who is looking for a new home. Gypsy is currently with our partner rescue in Florida but hoping to come to NJ soon.  Gypsy came to our partner rescue as a young mom to 2 pups. They are fully grown now so sweet Gypsy can finally find her forever family. Gypsy is an friendly, active, and playful. She loves to run and play with other dogs. She also enjoys a good snuggle. Gypsy is dog friendly! Gyspy is fixed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has been treated for parasites. Her  adoption fee is $450.  Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training   prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through they deserve a loving, committed home. How to Adopt Me! If you are interested in learning more about me, and possibly making me part of your family, please go to wagoninn.rescuegroups.org. Click on the orange  Online Adoption Application  button to fill out an application. A Wag On Inn volunteer will be in touch soon! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 15, 2025, 11:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Delilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Delilah

German Pinscher

Female, Puppy
Woodland Park, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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 ALL our cats and dogs are in the NY area but can be adopted out of state to the purrfect furever home.  In some cases, we can help transport.  Zani's al fresco Summer Adoptions  follow us on FB to find us this summer as we will try new locations to meet the needs of NYC and support the little stores:)     Beautiful 3m old Delilah from Puerto Rico. All dogs are located in NY/NJ area All our puppies need puppy play dates/doggy facetime so we recommend homes with other pups or daily interactions to keep them tired out, happy and social.     Facebook: Zani's Furry Friends ZFF (weekly adoption event info posted there) Twitter: zanisff  Instagram: zanisfurryfriends   Dogs are spayed/neutered, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, Rabies vaxed, and microchipped (not Lyme vaxed but we seriously recommend it!)  All are in the NY/NJ area but we will adopt out of state to the purrfect home and in some cases, we can arrange transport.  Please go to our site  https://zanisfurryfriends.org  fill out an application  Many of us (cats/dogs) will be on display on Saturdays or Sundays, weather dependent--please ask by writing us at dogs@zanisfurryfriends.org and following us on FB. If you are seriously interested in adopting one of us in particular, please fill out an application early Friday so that we can be sure to be there. Otherwise we decide based on other variables. Usually we are in our foster homes so this is a bit more stressful and a slightly artificial environment but we do want to be seen and find our furever homes too.   Please consider providing a home for more than one dog, especially if you are considering adopting a puppy. Dogs are pack animals and very much enjoy as well as need other dog company to learn to play, socialize and be good companion animals to people. The upside to this is that you won't feel as guilty leaving them alone and you get twice the love. Please come! And if you can't adopt, maybe you can foster or volunteer, and you can always donate! If you want to know about cats/dogs specifically being shown at our adoption locations, please email us info@zanisfurryfriends.org closer to the date so we know your interest and will make every effort to have that pet at the event or let you know how and where you can meet.  It is extemely helpful and speeds up adoption if the application is filled out prior to visiting us so please do that before coming to our weekend events. Our weekend locations are: Saturdays or Sundays, weather dependent  Follow us on FB, Zani's Furry Friends ZFF, for latest updates. Usually we are in our foster homes so all this is a bit more stressful but we do want to be seen and find our furever homes. Please come! And if you can't adopt, maybe you can foster or volunteer. And you can always donate:) Cats and Dogs are spayed/neutered, UTD w/ all age appropriate shots and microchipped. Cats are feline combo tested for FIV/FeLV; dogs are heartworm tested and rabies vax'd, (NOT lyme vaxed but we seriously recommend it); rabbits are spayed/neutered. Please fill out an application and email to: For Cats: cats@zanisfurryfriends.org For Dogs: dogs@zanisfurryfriends.org For Rabbits: nyc.acc.rabbits@gmail.com. Please visit our website zanisfurryfriends.org.

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Shelters & rescues in New Jersey

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

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Rogers' Rescues

531 Rt 22, Suite 191, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08880

Pet Types: dogs

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New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc.

P. O. Box 564, Middlesex, NJ 08846

Pet Types: dogs

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New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc.

PO Box 684, Middlesex, NJ 08846

Pet Types: dogs

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Island Puppy Rescue, Inc.

Middlesex, NJ 08846

Pet Types: dogs

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Arkansas Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends 08854 NJ

Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Fur's Flyin Rescue

Piscataway, NJ 08854

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Love For Pugs Rescue, A NJ Nonprofit Corporation

P.O. Box 101, Middlesex, NJ 08854

Pet Types: dogs

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Delaware Valley Weimaraner Rescue

65 Marlowe Court, Pennsylvania and, NJ 08873

Pet Types: dogs

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Franklin Township Animal Shelter (Somerset)

475 DeMott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873

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

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Homeless Hearts Dog rescue

SOMERSET NJ, NJ 08873

Pet Types: dogs

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