Nova Scotia

Puppies and dogs in Nova Scotia

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Adopt a dog in Nova Scotia

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.

ANN

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Ann will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Ann was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Ann is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 5 pounds and has an estimated date of birth of November 2024. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. This is what the shelter relayed from his foster family about this sweet girl: Ann has been an absolute joy while in foster. She is living with several cats and doing great with them. She listens really well and freakishly good for a puppy. She is doing great with potty training and now does all her pooping outside. She does still pee inside but if you catch her, she will stop if you can get her outside. She is almost there! She does the cutest things with her toys - she plays with them all day and then pulls them into her kennel to sleep with them. She pays very close attention, good recall and will be easy to train. Ann is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 am

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SASHA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Sasha will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Sasha was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Sasha is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 15 pounds and is around 3 months old. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. Sasha is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 am

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JENNY-POOH

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Jenny-Pooh will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Jenny-Pooh was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Jenny Pooh is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 15 pounds and is around 3 months old. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. Jenny-Pooh is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 am

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BROOKLYN

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Brooklyn will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Brooklyn was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Brooklyn is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 15 pounds and is around 3 months old. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. Brooklyn is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 am

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AUBREY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Aubrey will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Aubrey was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Aubrey is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 15 pounds and is around 3 months old. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. Aubrey is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 am

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AUTUMN

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Autumn will be arriving in Maine on Saturday 29th March. We are happy to accept and process applications before she arrives. Autumn was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Saturday 29th March. We post our available dogs in states across the east coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes to find perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs, families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and then hopefully take home. Autumn is spayed, rabies, core vaccines, is on monthly preventatives, microchipped, and in March 2025 weighed 15 pounds and is around 3 months old. We can not say for sure what the breed is, we expect families to decide looking at any pictures and video's provide and decide if the breed is a good fit for their family. Autumn is available for adoption for an adoption fee of $550, as noted she is located at the rescue in Sebec, Maine and families are required to complete and submit an adoption application and when approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue to meet and hopefully take home this sweet girl. Applications are processed with 24 hours of them being received. Link to the Adoption Application To look at lots more photo's be sure to check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS where we are able to upload hundreds of photos of our dogs waiting for their forever homes and families. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 23, 2025, 7:51 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.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

CAPE BRETON SPCA

401 EAST BROADWAY, SYDNEY, NS B1P 6J1

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

Rescue

C.B.Animal Band-Aid Sanctuary

Cape Breton, NS B1P 3A1

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Boxer Rescue of Atlantic Canada

Sydney, NS B1K 1G2

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue - Maritimes

Juniper Mountain, NS B1K 1G2

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Coastal K9 Rescue Society

1934 Marydale Road, St. Andrews, NS B0H 1X0

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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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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

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Puppies and dogs in Nova Scotia

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Adopt a dog in Nova Scotia

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.

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in Nova Scotia cities

Shelters & rescues in Nova Scotia

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds