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Puppies and dogs in Nova Scotia

Looking for a puppy or dog in Nova Scotia? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Nova Scotia. 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 Bullet's adoption status with email updates.
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Bullet

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
St. Andrews, NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
BULLET IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!Terrier Mix ~4 years old ~37 pounds High-Medium Energy Good with Dogs Not cat Tested BULLET loves to chase the ball and roll around. He does well on leash and loves his walks. He likes to be around his family and typically bonds quickly. Bullet would love to curl up and watch a movie but he'll also enjoy a trip in car. He also loves to play with squeeze toys! Bullet would love to have a forever family of his own. BULLET is up to date with age appropriate vaccines. He has been treated for fleas and internal parasites. BULLET is also neutered and microchipped. DONATION of $700 is requested to help cover his vet fees and care. If you're interested in adopting, please complete our online adoption application http://www.coastalk9.ca/adoptIF WE HAVE YOUR APPLICATION ON FILE PLEASE EMAIL adopt@coastalk9.ca TO EXPRESS INTEREST.Antigonish county
We'll also keep you updated on Sprocket's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprocket

Standard Poodle

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Halifax, NS
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Story
Sprocket is being fostered in Mt. Uniacke, NS. Thank you for your interest in Sprocket. He's a 5 year old boy who spent most of his life in a puppy mill. In Nov, 2023 he was sold to a family but they didn't quite know what they were getting. Understanding what it's like to live with a dog who has spent his entire life in a barn is tough. Every day sights, smells, noises and touch are a lot to take in when you've never seen them before. Sprocket was nervous and the family didn't think he was bonding with them. They asked us to help and we said, "yes!!!"
We'll also keep you updated on ZYM - $100's adoption status with email updates.
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ZYM - $100

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. ZYM was saved from a kill shelter in Georgia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue, in Sebec, Maine on 5 April 2024. He along with 3 other pitties that he was saved were extremely emaciated with pressure sores that have been treated for and are all doing amazing having gained weight and healed. Zym is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, monthly preventatives, heartworm and tick disease tested negative and is microchipped with 24PetWatch. He has an estimated date of birth of 4 April 2023 and in April 2024 weighed of 36 pounds. We have no way of knowing the breed, it is up to individuals to look at the pictures and videos to make up their own mind. Since Zym has been here (just over a month at the time of this update) he has done amazing, he has gained weight (too much and is now on a diet lol). He and Smellerbee are pretty bonded and snuggle up together in a big puppy pile, so we would love to adopt them together but will adopt individually if a family only wants one. He is playful, affectionate, goofy, happy, full of love, kisses and cuddles. From what he must have endured to now it is a complete change, he is so much fun. He deserves an extra special family who can give him the life he deserves and help him forget the abuse, neglect and starvation he has suffered. We take a lot of pictures and videos and don't always have the time to post them on the dogs individual webpage and adoption site, so we ask that you go to the rescue    YouTube channel    and    photo albums on our Facebook page    to see a LOT of pictures and videos. We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks. Zym is located at the rescue in Sebec Maine and is available for a  reduced adoption  fee of $100. Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application. https://giveadogahome-rescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=5838 HOUSE TRAINED - All of our dogs are located in the kennel building so we are not able to say if a dog is house-trained, however, they do have access and use the dog door to access their run, play area 24/7. FOOD - We feed a variety of high quality brands and flavors including, chicken, turkey, beef, lamb and fish generally alternated daily. CATS - We do not have cats in the kennels and are not able to say how our dogs are with cats. Click here to watch a video of ZYM - $100.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 4, 2024, 9:03 am
We'll also keep you updated on SMELLERBEE - $100's adoption status with email updates.
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SMELLERBEE - $100

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. SMELLERBEE was saved from a kill shelter in Georgia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue, in Sebec, Maine on 5 April 2024. He along with 3 other pitties that was saved were extremely emaciated with pressure sores that we are happy to say have healed and weight gained, so ready for their forever homes and families. Smellerbee is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, monthly preventatives, heartworm and tick disease tested negative and is microchipped with 24PetWatch. He has an estimated date of birth of 4 April 2023 and in April 2024 weighed of 35 pounds. We have no way of knowing the breed, it is up to individuals to look at the pictures and videos to make up their own mind. After just a month of being here, Smellerbee has gained his weight (a little too much now lol) his wounds have healed and boy is he so loving and affectionate, he gives the best kisses, has the best cuddles, is loving, playful and happy. He is pretty close with Zym and they snuggle together which is adorable and we would love to adopt them together, but will adopt individually if a family cannot take both. He deserves an extra special family who can give him the life he deserves and help him forget the abuse, neglect and starvation he has suffered. We take a lot of pictures and videos and don't always have the time to post them on the dogs individual webpage and adoption site, so we ask that you go to the rescue   YouTube channel   and   photo albums on our Facebook page   to see a LOT of pictures and videos. We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks. Smellerbee is located at the rescue in Sebec Maine and is available for a  reduced adoption  fee of $100. Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application. https://giveadogahome-rescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=5838 HOUSE TRAINED - All of our dogs are located in the kennel building so we are not able to say if a dog is house-trained, however, they do have access and use the dog door to access their run, play area 24/7. FOOD - We feed a variety of high quality brands and flavors including, chicken, turkey, beef, lamb and fish generally alternated daily. CATS - We do not have cats in the kennels and are not able to say how our dogs are with cats. Click here to watch a video of SMELLERBEE - $100.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 4, 2024, 9:03 am
We'll also keep you updated on CHIP - $300's adoption status with email updates.
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CHIP - $300

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. CHIP was saved from a kill shelter in Georgia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue, in Sebec, Maine on 5 April 2024. CHIP is neutered, rabies, core vaccines, monthly preventatives, heartworm and tick disease tested negative and is microchipped with 24PetWatch. He has an estimated date of birth of 26 March 2023 and in April 2024 weighed 28 pounds. We have no way of knowing the breed, it is up to individuals to look at the pictures and videos to make up their own mind. CHIP is adorable, smart, high energy, loving, affectionate, fun, goofy and did I mention high energy? He shares a kennel with two dogs that came from Oman and has been great in helping them adapt and has been teaching them how to play, wrestle and enjoy toys - something they had not experienced before. Chip is true to his breed in that he can be a little mouthy and he does like to let you know how he is feeling when you are not paying him the attention he deserves and thinks he needs lol. Chip needs an active family and one that understands the breed and that they are a herding breed, they can get nippy if they are not taught to not do that. He is super smart, a lot of fun and will learn quick and will be the best companion to the right family. We take a lot of pictures and videos and don't always have the time to post them on the dogs individual webpage and adoption site, so we ask that you go to the rescue    YouTube channel    and    photo albums on our Facebook page    to see a LOT of pictures and videos. We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks. CHIP is located at the rescue in Sebec Maine and is available for a  reduced adoption  fee of $300. Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application. https://giveadogahome-rescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=5838 HOUSE TRAINED - All of our dogs are located in the kennel building so we are not able to say if a dog is house-trained, however, they do have access and use the dog door to access their run, play area 24/7. FOOD - We feed a variety of high quality brands and flavors including, chicken, turkey, beef, lamb and fish generally alternated daily. CATS - We do not have cats in the kennels and are not able to say how our dogs are with cats. Click here to watch a video of CHIP - $300.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 4, 2024, 9:03 am
We'll also keep you updated on MAGGIE-PIERCE - $300's adoption status with email updates.
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MAGGIE-PIERCE - $300

Collie/Italian Greyhound

Female, Young
Halifax - (location MAINE), NS
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. MAGGIE-Pierce was saved from a kill shelter in Georgia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue, in Sebec, Maine on 5 April 2024.  Maggie-Pierce is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, monthly preventatives and is microchipped with 24PetWatch. She has an estimated date of birth of 4 November 2023 and in April 2024 weighed of 20 pounds. We have no way of knowing the breed, it is up to individuals to look at the pictures and videos to make up their own mind. This sweet girl is still a baby and so we are looking for families who understand how much work puppies are, who are able to ensure she gets all the socialization she needs, the training, routine and structure to give her the right start to her wonderful life ahead of her. Maggie-P is in a kennel with several other pups similar in age, some bigger, some smaller and she is having a great time playing and wrestling most of the day, when of course they are not snuggled up in a big puppy pile dreaming of their forever families and future lives full of adventure ahead of them. We take a lot of pictures and videos and don't always have the time to post them on the dogs individual webpage and adoption site, so we ask that you go to the rescue    YouTube channel   and    photo albums on our Facebook page   t o see a LOT of pictures and videos. We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks. Maggie-Pierce is located at the rescue in Sebec Maine and is available for a  reduced adoption  fee of $300. Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and take home their new best friend. Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application. https://giveadogahome-rescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=5838 HOUSE TRAINED - All of our dogs are located in the kennel building so we are not able to say if a dog is house-trained, however, they do have access and use the dog door to access their run, play area 24/7. FOOD - We feed a variety of high quality brands and flavors including, chicken, turkey, beef, lamb and fish generally alternated daily. CATS - We do not have cats in the kennels and are not able to say how our dogs are with cats. Click here to watch a video of MAGGIE-PIERCE - $300.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.July 4, 2024, 9:03 am

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Shelters & rescues in Nova Scotia

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

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S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter

950 Mullock Road, R.R.# 3, Bridgewater, NS B4V 5T9

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Queens SPCA

Box 1225, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0

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Companion Animal Rescue Association

P.O. Box 64 Hubbards, Halifax, NS B0J 1T0

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Animal Rescue Coalitions

Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2T5

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Litters 'n Critters Rescue Society

Halifax, NS B3Z 1H4

Pet Types: dogs

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Kings County SPCA

1285 County Home Road, Waterville, NS B0P 1V0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pick of the Litter Society

388 Ridgevale Drive, Bedford, NS B4A 3L7

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Give a Dog a Home Rescue - NS -(location MAINE)

Physical Location - Maine, (location MAINE), Halifax - (location MAINE), NS B3H 1C2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Homeward Bound City Pound

201 Brownlow Ave, Unit 9, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W2

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

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