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Puppies and dogs in Connecticut

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

Harlow

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Adult

New Haven, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Name: Harlow Age: 3 years Breed: Catahoula Leopard dog mix Size: 30.2 lbs Adoption Application: https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8 Contact: transport@hssm.org Harlow is a stunning 3-year-old Catahoula mix with eyes that tell a story and a heart that’s ready to write a new one. Smart, attentive, and beautifully loyal, she forms strong bonds with her people and loves having a job to do—even if that “job” is simply being your shadow around the house. She has a playful side and enjoys stretching her legs, exploring new scents, and showing off how clever she is. Harlow would thrive in a home that appreciates an intelligent, active companion and can give her the structure and consistency she deserves. With the right guidance, she truly shines. At three years old, Harlow is past the puppy chaos but still full of life and adventure. She’s ready for a forever family who will value her loyalty, embrace her energy, and give her the stable, loving home she’s been waiting for. Harlow's $300 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, up to date vaccines, microchip AND transport fee to a location near you. We currently have transportation to CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, GA, and TN. Please email transport@hssm.org for more information on transports! --> If you are interested in adopting Harlow please fill out our online application here: (https://forms.gle/nuKXoMu6gjS5DhFm8 - Dog). A staff member will reach out if your application is approved to discuss the adoption process. No fenced in yard required, and YES - we adopt to families with children! The adoption will not be final until the adoption contract is discussed and signed. Transports are arranged for specific dates, typically within 1-3 weeks of approving your application. Adopters will meet at a designated meeting spot to pick up their new companions. For further information, please first fill out the application referenced above. **Due to import regulations we are not able to adopt to MA or RI residents at this time.

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Spicy EJS

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Well… her name fits! Spicy is a bold, confident little firecracker with a sweet center. She’s adventurous, curious, and always the first one to say, “Let’s do this!” Whether it’s exploring the yard, investigating a new toy, or starting a wrestling match, she’s all in. Spicy plays rough and loves to tumble, so she’d do best with a playful dog friend who can match her energy and isn’t afraid of a little puppy chaos. She’d love a buddy to romp around with! This brave girl was found in a box in Hondo, but you’d never know it by her spirit. She’s resilient, happy, and ready to take on the world. Cats? She’s okay with them! If you’re looking for a sweet but sassy sidekick who will keep life fun and full of adventure, Spicy is your girl! Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Sugar EJS

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

True to her name, Sugar is as sweet as they come. This gentle, loving puppy has a soft heart and an even softer cuddle style. She enjoys playtime and happily joins in on the fun, but she’s just as content snuggling up close and soaking in all the love. Sugar was found in a box in Hondo with her sister, Spicy, but she hasn’t let her rough start dim her sweetness one bit. She’s happy, affectionate, and ready to find a family of her very own. She enjoys playing, giving puppy kisses, and curling up for cozy cuddle sessions. Cats? She’s okay with them too! If you’re looking for a sweet little shadow with a loving personality and playful spirit, Sugar is ready to melt your heart. Local adoption fee is $350(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $650 (includes transport to your area)

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Ellie EJS

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

Ellie has the sweetest soul. She came into GDR alongside two puppies who weren’t even hers — and loved them anyway. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know about her heart. This SUPER sweet, submissive girl lives for belly rubs and being close to her person. She’s a total Velcro doggy to the max — if you’re sitting, she’s sitting with you. If you’re sleeping, she’d love to be cuddled up right beside you in bed. Your shadow? That’s Ellie. She’s crate trained, potty trained, and leash trained, making her an easy addition to the home. Ellie enjoys playtime too and wouldn’t mind a dog friend her size, especially one who is also submissive and gentle like she is. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving companion who will adore you with her whole heart, Ellie is ready to be your constant cuddle buddy. Local adoption fee is $200(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)

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Charm

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 mos

Manchester, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

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Jameson

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 mos

Manchester, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

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Shelters & rescues in Connecticut

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Wags of Monroe County - CT Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, New Haven, CT 06501

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

K9 Training at Homeward Bound - CT Transport Location

New Haven, CT 06501

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Animal Rescue Kingdom (A.R.K) - New Haven,CT Transport Stop

New Haven, CT 06519

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

81 Fournier Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rebound Hounds CT

New Haven, CT 06511

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Green Fur Kidz, Inc.

PO Box 16684, West Haven, CT 06516

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Humane Society of South Mississippi Connecticut Transport

New Haven, CT 06516

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Loyal Companions Animal Rescue

New Haven, CT 06516

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pups Without Partners

39 Wharton Street, West Haven, CT 06516

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Tail To Paw Animal Support

East Haven, CT 06513

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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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