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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.

Simba - The Little Lover Boy

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Simba - The Little Lover Boy Meet Simba, a 3–4-month-old, 9-lb little boy who is equal parts playful, lovable, and ridiculously sweet. Simba was found on a mountain road in Puerto Rico with his mom and siblings, including his sister Annie. Instead of growing up somewhere safe, this little family was left trying to survive together on the side of the road. Thankfully, they were found and brought to safety. Simba is everything you could want in a puppy — happy, affectionate, playful, and full of love. He loves playing with his siblings and other dogs, but he’s just as happy soaking up attention from his humans. He’s an easy little guy to fall in love with. Simba is in a foster home in Connecticut and is available for adoption throughout the surrounding Northeast. Transport to surrounding cities and states can be arranged for the right home. Simba's mountain-road days are officially behind him. Now this sweet little boy is ready for toys, cuddles, adventures, and a family to grow up with.

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Tanzania

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs

Bethel, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

This pretty girl is Tanzania. She is a 2-year-old terrier mix and weighs 43 lb. Tanzania is a very sweet, social pup. She is active and will love to be a part of whatever outdoor adventures you take her on. She loves attention and meeting new people. Tanzania is good with other dogs and we expect will be fine with children. We don't know what Tanzania thinks of cats but we can cat-test her if needed. Tanzaria is super cute and has a personality to match! She is going to make a wonderful companion pet. Tanzania is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and healthy. Her adoption fee is $440. If you would like to meet/adopt Tanzania, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-online-adoption-application/ or stop by our shelter. We are open 10 AM to 4 PM seven days a week. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Bethel. Email daws@daws.org with questions or if you wish to schedule an after-hours appointment. Tanzania can't wait to meet you!

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Jitterbug

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr

Bethel, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

This adorable little girl is Jitterbug. She is one-year-old and weighs 18 lb. We think she may have some mini-Aussie in her, but whatever her breed mix, she is 100% cute! Jitterbug is a very happy, playful, sweet pup. She is a great size for any home and is ready to go on all kinds of outdoor adventures. Jitterbug is good with other dogs and we expect will be fine with children. We don't know what Jitterbug thinks of cats but we can cat-test her if needed. Jitterbug is going to make someone a wonderful companion! Jitterbug is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and healthy. Her adoption fee is $440. If you would like to meet/adopt Jitterbug, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-online-adoption-application/ or stop by our shelter. We are open 10 AM to 4 PM seven days a week. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Bethel. Email daws@daws.org with questions or if you wish to schedule an after-hours appointment. Jitterbug can't wait to meet you!

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Alsa

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Enfield, CT

Size

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

Details

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

Story

To adopt please fill out an adoption application. Be sure to watch her video! Alsa is a 2yo female purebred German Shepherd Dog being surrendered by her elderly owner in Memphis. Friendly, well-socialized, typical GSD loyal, loving temperament. Obedience trained and also understands hand signals. Very high energy outside, goes to the dog park twice a day, accustomed to long walks. Good house manners, quiet and well-behaved inside. Fine with other dogs, not cat tested. Alsa has spent lots of time with the grandkids and she’s fine with the older ones but too active for the toddler. Housebroken and crate trained. Affectionate with her people and loves to cuddle. Good on the leash, rides great in the car. Weighs about 70 pounds. Alsa’s owner has had her since she was 8 weeks old, he loves her dearly and is heartbroken about giving her up. However, he has developed health issues that prevent him from caring for Alsa any longer. Healthy, spayed and fully vetted. AWESOME young GSD will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family that loves the breed. . To adopt please fill out an adoption application.Contact us at reply@gooddogrescue.com visit us at Good Dog RescueSeptember 30, 2026, 6:54 pm

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Trick Boo

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos

Middletown, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Meet Trick Boo, Girls have more fun—at least that’s what I think! My brothers think they can keep up with me, but bless their hearts, they just can’t. 😂 I love to run, play, and have a good time. I’m always ready for the next adventure! Life is pretty great, but it would be SO much better if I had a home of my very own. I’m looking for a family who’s ready for a fun-loving little girl with plenty of personality. Think you can keep up with me? Come get me! 💕🐾 He/she is hw ( heartworm) negative, fully vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped. Please fill out an application at www.northboundrescue.com

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Sally JuM

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

I'm Sally, a striking red and black shepherd mix ready to bring adventure into your life! 🐕 At 2 years old, I'm spayed, crate trained, and bursting with energy—I thrive on activity and need a family that loves the outdoors as much as I do. I'm wonderful with kids and other dogs, which makes me a fantastic fit for active households. PLUS I am a perfect size to hang out with in all different places :) 31# of love and fun!! I'm affectionate and playful, and I'm looking for my forever family to explore the world with. Come meet me and let's start our next adventure together! 🐾❤️ Local adoption fee is $300 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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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

Katie's Roadside Rescue - Danbury transport

Danbury, CT 06814

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Hambrick Animals- Danbury, CT

Danbury, CT 06810

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SOS Rescue - CT

Danbury, CT 06810

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Schnauzer Savers Rescue - Northeast

P. O. Box 38024, Danbury, CT 06810

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Plumtrees Animal Hospital

65 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Save All Dogs Rescue (Danbury)

38 lake ave ext., Danbury, CT 06811

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Downtown Dogs Group CT

Danbury, CT 06811

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Second Chance Animal Rescue of CT

BETHEL, CT 06801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Danbury Animal Welfare Society

147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Happily Furever After Rescue

Bethel, CT 06801

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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