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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.

Apple

Dachshund

Female, Young

Brookfield, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Overview Apple is sweet, playful, friendly, and incredibly loving. She enjoys being around people and thrives on companionship. While she can be a little shy when meeting new people, she warms up quickly and becomes a loyal friend. She is doing very well with her foster sister, and has taken many of her cues from the resident dog. Apple enjoys canine companionship and would likely do well either as an only dog with attentive owners or in a home with another friendly dog. Environment Apple is making wonderful progress with housetraining. She has learned to ring a bell to let her foster family know she wants to go outside—although sometimes she rings it just for the opportunity to chase birds! She does best on a consistent schedule and remains accident-free when taken out regularly throughout the day. Apple generally needs about 4–5 potty breaks daily. One thing to know: she is not a fan of going out in heavy rain and may try to wait for better weather! Apple is doing very well on leash walks. She is not reactive and enjoys calmly exploring her surroundings. She is especially interested in greeting people and investigating everyone's ankles along the way. A fenced yard where she can safely explore would be a wonderful bonus, but she is also enjoying daily walks and outdoor adventures. Apple is smart, food-motivated, and eager to learn. She picks up new routines quickly and has already made tremendous progress with potty training and household manners. She is relatively quiet overall and generally only barks when startled or when someone approaches the home. Apple's biggest work-in-progress is crate time. She is comfortable resting in her crate when people are home and the door is open, but she becomes vocal when crated after her family leaves. Interestingly, her foster family has noticed that she appears much calmer when left out of the crate for short periods, suggesting that her distress may be related more to the crate itself than true separation anxiety. Apple would thrive in a home where her family is around frequently and willing to continue helping her build confidence with alone time. Apple currently displays some resource guarding behaviors around food, chews, and occasionally toys with other dogs. Because of this, she is fed separately in her crate and does best when high-value items are managed appropriately. She has never shown aggression toward people, and her foster family has successfully managed this behavior through separate feeding routines. Her ideal family should be aware of these tendencies and continue providing structure and supervision around meals and special treats. Apple would love a home where she can be part of the family and receive plenty of affection and attention. She would do well with adopters who appreciate a dog that wants to be involved in everything they do. Whether as an only dog or with a compatible canine companion, Apple is looking for a family that will continue her training, provide a predictable routine, and give her all the cuddles she craves. Pets & People New People: Apple may bark once or twice when visitors arrive, but she settles quickly and is eager to make new friends. Children: While her foster family has not personally observed her around children, her previous owners reported that she did well with kids. Given her gentle nature and affectionate personality, she is expected to do well in a family setting with proper introductions. Dogs: Apple enjoys being around other dogs and is very friendly. She walks nicely around other dogs and people and has not shown reactivity on walks. Cats & Small Animals: Apple previously lived with four cats and is currently coexisting peacefully with a resident rabbit, suggesting she may do well in homes with other small pets. Location Apple is available for adoption from Nutley, NJ. Please e-mail jemmaallenny@gmail.com with questions, or submit an application at the button above. The adoption fee for Apple is $600. Note: Apple has not yet been spayed as her foster family's vet is backed up until August. Because of this she will come home to her new family on a "foster to adopt" contract. Her new family will schedule her spay with their vet, Little Paws will cover the cost, and after she gets the ok at her follow up appointment the adoption contract can be finalized.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 15, 2026, 4:52 pm

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Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos

Southport, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

AWESOME DOG ALERT!! Howdy! My name is Cookie, and I am a sweet and friendly female Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog mix, about 6.5 years old, and I weigh 68 lbs. A few years ago, I was taken in by a San Antonio rescue and sent to a foster home, but adoptions in Texas are slow! Thankfully, 4 Little Paws Rescue, based in Connecticut, has offered to help, so I can finally find a forever home! I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, happy, and lovely, and Im more than ready to meet you! I am a calm, easygoing lady who is friendly with everyone I meet, including kids and strangers. I'm nonchalant about other dogs, not really the dog playmate type, but my heart belongs to people. I adore their company, visiting everyone at social gatherings, and I LOVE going for walks and tagging along on road trips. My foster mom says I am very sweet-natured and would make a wonderful lap dog if only I were smaller, but Im thinking 68 lbs is small enough, LOL! Im well-behaved, rarely bark, don't jump fences, not scared of thunderstorms, housebroken, and don't mind a kennel. I am smart and eager to please, ready for any adventure or just some snuggling on the couch watching TV. Inquire about me today. More YouTube videos of Cookie: https://youtube.com/shorts/n1Ggbc0mxG4 https://youtube.com/shorts/Bk_qNuQ6SgY https://youtube.com/shorts/iVy3jPROUV8 https://youtube.com/shorts/02eQ7wQr75k * 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.

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Cosmo

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Puppy

Newington, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

This puppy sure is cute! But puppies are a lot of work - many are not housebroken and require positive training, exercise and socialization. Please ensure that you have the time and patience to dedicate to this youngster. Our adoption counselors are here to guide you through the process and find the best puppy for you and your family!<br/>- All puppies require Mandatory Training upon adoption for obedience and socialization.

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Scruffles

Rottweiler

Male, 3 yrs

Southport, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Hello everyone! Im a handsome and friendly 3-year-old, 54 lb Rottweiler mix named Scruffles. My journey began as a stray puppy in Von Ormy, Texas, fed by locals, then taken in by a nearby dog sanctuary. I was kept safe and sound in an outdoor kennel with a dog house, but without other dogs to socialize with. Lucky me, when I moved to Rhode Island to practice being an indoor dog, and I took to it like a fish to water! My new foster mom says Im a total sweetheart, well-behaved, housebroken, and very deserving of a family of my own. I am vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped, and more than ready to meet you! I am an extremely friendly boy, always wagging and smiling, amazing with people and amazing with kids. But because I was under-socialized with other dogs, I should be the only dog in my new home. I have a great personality, a happy demeanor, and a medium-energy level, not overactive and not boring or lazy, just the perfect amount of energy for playtime, running, family activities, and social gatherings. I am always ready for any fun adventures. I am sweet and affectionate, but not the kissy type, so I won't be slobbering all over you. More than anything, I love my people, listen well, and aim to please. Inquire about me today. * 4 Little Paws is based in CT. We adopt in many different states along the East Coast. Transport costs are included in the adoption fee. If you are located outside the states we typically adopt to, we have options to get the dog of your dreams to your location.

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Babs

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs

Bloomfield, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Dog 364 aka “BABS” (Throw away mama😞😡) * We do not have her babies. We do not know where her babies are. We have no way of finding her babies. PitBull mix Female( NOT SPAYED) Approximately 3 years old Approximately 50 pounds Very sweet girl Very friendly Great with dogs she met Unknown about cats Good with kid she met Great on leash Affectionate Mellow/laid back * left tied to a fence😡 (Legal day of adoption is 6/17) IF INTERESTED IN MEETING THIS DOG, PLEASE CALL 860-757-4395 OR email pizon67@yahoo.com

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Babs

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs

Bloomfield, CT

Size

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

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:

Shelter

Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Three Sisters Pet Rescue - CT

all of, CT 06450

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Meriden Humane Society

311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Meriden Animal Control

Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Meriden Animal Hospital

607 East Main St, Meriden, CT 06450

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Animal Friends of Connecticut

PO Box 370306, West Hartford, CT 06137

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Friends of Gibson County Animals, CT transport

Hartford, CT 06137

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Wallingford Animal Shelter

5 Pent Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

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

Rescue

Little Souls Foundation

Wallingford, CT 06492

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

City of New Britain Animal Control

642 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037

Pet Types: dogs

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Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

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