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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.

Nachos

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Hamilton, NJ

Size

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

Details

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

Story

This precious girl named Nachos was saved minutes before euthanasia at a rural shelter along with her brother (Chalupa). They are both lucky to be alive and very thankful. Nachos has been in a foster home and doing great. She is a good girl, has not needed a crate in the home, is house trained and adores people and other dogs. She is very calm and quiet. Nachos will let you know when she's hungry (she does a really cute howl). She prefers a calm environment, but also does fine meeting new people. Nachos is approximately 2 years old, 43-35 lbs, fully vaccinated and will be spayed prior to adoption. Her current foster family is heartbroken that they have to rehome her since they are moving out of state. Nachos has been their favorite foster dog. If you can help this amazing girl, please contact Julie asap on 919 624 0059

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Hazel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Phillipsburg, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Hey my dog were i stay at i cant keep her no more i need to find a new forever home for her ASAP shes a sweet loving dog she love kids and she cant be around other dogs and she get annoyed quickly when aggraveted certain things she needs all her vaccinations im struggling fincially to get her shots no scam u can reach him (xxx) xxx-xxxx Its not a scam we leave in a apartment that doesnt allow dogs anymore thats why my roommate wants the dog gone

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Jolene

Boston Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos

Jersey City, NJ

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Jolene! Please, please, please steal her heart! This little Jolene is looking for someone who will love her forever. At 9 months old and 28 pounds, Jolene is a sweet, playful mixed breed pup from the Queens ACC. She’s your typical puppy: curious, energetic, affectionate, and always ready to see what fun is around the corner. She’s still learning and growing, so she’ll need a family ready to help her become the best dog she can be. She may not be asking you to “please don’t take my man,” but she is asking you to take her home! Jolene has so much love to give and is ready to find the person who will make her happily ever after a reality. Jolene's spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all core vaccines. Want to learn more about Jolene? 📄 Start by applying here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SSRD/Dog ❓ Check out our FAQ: https://seespotrescued.org/adoption-application 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @seespotrescued Please note: See Spot Rescued cannot guarantee the breed, size, temperament, or age of any dog.

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Heartbreaker

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos

Jersey City, NJ

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Heartbreaker! He’s got a Dolly Parton name, a face that’s impossible to resist, and a whole lot of love to give. What more could you ask for? Heartbreaker is a 9-month-old, 38-pound mixed breed pup from the Queens ACC who is ready to leave his shelter days behind and find his forever home. He’s still just a puppy, so he’s curious, playful, and learning about the world around him. He is currently underweight and has some catching up to do, but with good food, care, and a little TLC, we’re hoping this handsome boy will be feeling his best and filling out in no time. He may be called Heartbreaker, but we have a feeling he’s going to be the one whose heart gets stolen. After all, Dolly knew what she was doing when she named that song. Could Heartbreaker be the one who steals yours? Heartbreaker's, microchipped, and up to date on all core vaccines. Want to learn more about Heartbreaker? 📄 Start by applying here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SSRD/Dog ❓ Check out our FAQ: https://seespotrescued.org/adoption-application 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @seespotrescued Please note: See Spot Rescued cannot guarantee the breed, size, temperament, or age of any dog.

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Asia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

Hamilton, NJ

Size

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

Details

Story

*** ASIA IS UNAVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AND IS RESCUE ONLY *** Asia is a sweet, affectionate Shepherd mix looking for a special forever home that understands her needs. She loves her people deeply and is the kind of dog who forms strong bonds with those she trusts. Once you`re part of her circle, you`ll be rewarded with plenty of affection, goofy moments, and a loyal companion by your side.Asia is selective about meeting new people and is happiest when her social circle remains small and consistent. Because of this, she is looking for an experienced owner who is committed to managing introductions carefully and respecting her comfort level with strangers. While this narrows her pool of potential homes, the right family will discover an intelligent, loving dog who is absolutely worth the effort. If you are a rescue organization interested in transferring Asia into your care, email DGioia@HamiltonNJ.com Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot offer any guarantees on the age, health, temperament, personality or mental disposition of any pet. Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot and does not represent, warrant, promise, or guarantee how the adopted pet will interact or react to the new home environment.Updated 8/14/2026

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Meatloaf

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos

Voorhees, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

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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.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

No Paw Left Behind Animal Rescue

Union Beach, NJ 07735

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue

434 Cliffwood Ave, Cliffwood, NJ 07721

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Fur Friends In Need, Inc

Hazlet, NJ 07730

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Noah's Ark Animal Rescue NJ

Hazlet, NJ 07730

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Little Rascals Animal Rescue

16 Kentucky Drive, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Husky House

391 Rt 34, Matawan, NJ 07747

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

PawsAbilities Rescue

middlesex county, union county, monmouth county, Matawan, NJ 07747

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

PupStarz Rescue - NJ

Matawan, NJ 07747

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Poor Paws Rescue - Matawan, NJ

Matawan, NJ 07747

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Together Furever Animal Rescue Inc

Keansburg, NJ 07734

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Popular dog breeds

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff 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 Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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