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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.

PUPPY ELVIS

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy

Andover, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

Elvis is the kind of puppy who steals hearts without even trying. This little Chihuahua mix boy, born around the end of January, came from humble beginnings after being dropped at a small shelter in New Mexico, but you’d never know it by the way he carries himself. With his expressive, slightly quirky face and those soft, trusting eyes, Elvis has a presence that pulls people in instantly. He’s confident, affectionate, and full of life—equally happy being the center of attention or curled up in your lap soaking in every bit of love. It didn’t take long for his foster mom to fall hard for him, and he’s already gotten used to the good life, complete with cozy snuggles and the occasional night sleeping right by her side. Elvis thrives wherever people are. He’s been a natural at puppy yoga, happily making his rounds to greet everyone, and he charmed his way through a puppy birthday party like he was born for the spotlight. He approaches the world with joy and curiosity, always ready for the next adventure or the next cuddle session. He’s already showing great habits, using a potty pad by the door and even making it through the night without accidents when he’s tucked in with his person. Expected to stay around 15 pounds, he’s the perfect compact companion with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Elvis is the kind of dog who will quickly become the center of your world—and he’ll expect to be treated like it. If you’re ready for a devoted little shadow who brings both fun and affection in equal measure, don’t wait too long… he’s going to be hard to resist. Reach out to Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com to make him yours before someone else claims this tiny king. PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted. Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site. The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive. Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comApril 21, 2026, 9:05 pm

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Special Needs

Iggy

Pomeranian

Male, Puppy

Hamden, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,

Story

4 months old Charming, obedient, playful, patient, funny and the biggest cuddle bug! He LOVES a belly rub! He follows you around like your shadow. He is crate trained and LOVES his playpen area. He loves toys. His favorite game is tag and fetch. He will drop his little ball at your feet so you can toss it. He loves when you chase him or he gets to chase you. I would say tag is his #1 BACKSTORY:He was initially purchased for my mother as a 2nd dog but he came from the breeder with a ton of now resolved, health issues. He had parasites, kennel cough and CHV all discovered within the first few days of having him. The CHV is life long but typically remains dormant/latent and only really poses a serious risk to puppies under 3 weeks old. Because of this, there cannot be any other dogs in the home. He is staying with me temporarily until I can find him a loving forever home. Ideal person either works from home, is retired or isn’t away for too many hours. I just love him but work long hours.

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Chloe

American Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos

Milford, CT

Size

(when grown) -

Details

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

Story

Meet Chloe. You could call her a house hippo, or a pittie potamus, but we just call her Sweetie. She is extremely loyal and will shadow you where ever you go. If she's not cuddled up to her people, as is a proper pocket pittie's sworn duty, she's playing ball, or wrestling with her foster brother. She doesn't mind hanging out in her crate (if there isn't a cozier place available). Now, when she's not chillin', she's a high octane stalker of birds, world class "bitey face" champion, and ball chaser extraordinaire. She is comfortable in the car, loves walks, is ok with cats, and runs to her crate when it's chow time. With all that, she is reactive to anything moving outside while she is in the house or the car. She would also do best with a submissive dog brother or sister. Medication helps her contain those impulses and makes her a happy, loving, part of the family. Chloe is spayed, up to date on vaccines and on heartworm and flea prevention. She is being fostered in North Alabama

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Oliver

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr

East Hartford, CT

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

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Zeus

American Bulldog

Male, Adult

Waterford, CT

Size

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

Details

Story

~ I can live in any size home, including apartments. ~ I am willing to consider sharing my home with kids 12 years of age and older who can be gentle and respectful of pets. ~ I have not had much experience with cats or dogs but am willing to consider sharing my home with a furry friend who is very gentle and respectful towards me. ~ I am calm but have my moments of energy and need to get some exercise every day. Meet Zeus, a handsome 7-year-old American Pocket Bully with a big heart and lots of love for his people. At 50 pounds, this chestnut brown and white boy may look sturdy, but hes truly a lap dog at heart. Zeus came to us when his previous home wasnt the right fit, and he would do best with children 12 and older who are calm and respectful. Sometimes he can be a little shy at first, but once he warms up, hes affectionate, playful, and full of personality. With a calm demeanor and occasional bursts of energy, Zeus enjoys daily walks, fetch, and plenty of belly rubs. He knows sit, lay down, and paw, and is both house- and crate-trained. He loves being brushed and spending time close to his favorite people. Zeus has limited experience with other animals but may do well with a gentle companion and proper introductions. If youre ready for 50 pounds of love trying to fit in your lap, Zeus could be your perfect match.

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Elena

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Manchester, CT

Size

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

Details

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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.

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Rescue

Rat Terrier ResQ - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Spotty Dog Rescue, Inc

Bristol, CT 06010

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Paws Rescue League Inc - CT

Bristol, CT 06010

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pack Leaders Rescue of Plainville

Plainville, CT 06062

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

New Britain Shelter Friends

New Britain Animal Control, Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06062

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Fur-Gotten Tails Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 778, Plainville, CT 06062

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

Rescue

Emily's Friends

PO Box 1082, Farmington, CT 06034

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Shelter

Friends of the Burlington Animal Shelter

200 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SDBP Rescue CT

Wolcott, CT 06716

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

A Stone's Throw Dog Rescue

Wolcott, CT 06716

Pet Types: 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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