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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.

Sidney meet me 3/7

Black Mouth Cur

Male, 3 mos

East Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Sidney, Sadie, and Saylor (born on 12/10/2025) are adorable 12 week old Black Mouth Cur mix pups who are currently unaltered and weigh between 13-15 lbs. They’re mild mannered, yet curious and playful pups who play well dogs, puppies and kids. They are doing excellent on their potty training and can sleep kenneled together or separately. All three love to cuddle and give kisses. They are up to date on vaccines for their age and microchipped. Our pups come with one month of free pet insurance when you adopt. If you’re interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website at https://packleadersrescue.com/adoption-application/

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Sade meet me 3/7

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 3 mos

East Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

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Sugar

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Nor walk, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

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Cash

Boxer

Male, 8 mos

East Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Cash is an 8 month old male Boxer mix who weighs around 45 lbs. He is a sweet boy who is good with other dogs and people including children. Cash is ready to find a loving person or family who can give him a forever home! Cash is neutered, fully vetted and microchipped. Our pups come with one month of free pet insurance when you adopt. If you’re interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website at https://packleadersrescue.com/adoption-application/

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Missy Blue

Boxer

Female, 1 yr

East Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Missy Blue is a 1 year old female Boxer mix who weighs around 50 lbs. She is a sweet girl who gets along well with other dogs and people including children. Missy Blue is both crate trained and house trained. Missy Blue is spayed, fully vetted and microchipped. Our pups come with one month of free pet insurance when you adopt. If you’re interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website at https://packleadersrescue.com/adoption-application/

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Lykos

Husky/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy

Bloomfield, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Check out this mixed breed cutie of just 3 months old. Let us introduce you to Lykos. Your heart will be full of love when bringing Lykos into the family. A lively, fun loving, happy boy like Lykos is a great companion. Days filled with play, laughter and love is the foundation of what Lykos is all about. He weighs around 28 pounds but is sure to grow bigger in the future so we are estimating that he will be a large dog of over 60 pounds when fully grown. His adult size is a guess but there is no guessing about his boundless love.Lykos is ready to jump into the action with his puppy energy and curious nature. He welcomes everyone into his circle of friends and also his play group. He enjoys keeping company with other dogs, children of all ages and even cats. He will be a great boy to liven up the day for anyone. Rest, play and repeat will be the ongoing theme as Lykos navigates the world around him. This boy is smart as he has mastered the skill of crate training. He is moving on to working on mastering his house training and leash training. He is not just about good looks, but also determination to make his family happy. Lykos looks forward to neighborhood walks so he can meet everyone he can. As with all puppies, Lykos is full of curiosity and wonderment and is ready to grow from adorable puppy to an amazing dog with the right guidance and patience. He will need a home with someone who has the time, desire and energy to train and socialize him so that he can become the perfect lifelong companion.Bring home the sweetness of Lykos and make him part of your pack. He is known to be very sweet, cuddly, playful and eager to please.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Lykos is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.February 20, 2026, 6:40 am

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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

Rescue Dog Village Guardian, Inc

Preston, CT 06365

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Norwich Animal Control

70 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety - With transport to CT

Norwich, CT 06360

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Ledyard Animal Control

J Alfred Clark Way, Ledyard, CT 06339

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 172, Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

A.A.R.F. TN to CT Connection

Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

All Paws on Deck

Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Griswold Animal Control

68 Colonel Brown Road, Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lead Me Home Rescue - CT Transport

461 Voluntown Road -Transport Stop, Griswold, CT 06351

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Animal Advocates of New England

Lisbon, CT 06351

Pet Types: cats, 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

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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