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We'll also keep you updated on Remy's adoption status with email updates.
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Remy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
I can’t believe I even have to do this but I’m looking for a really good home for my dog. She’s housed trained she doesn’t use the bathroom in the house, she doesn’t chew things only toys she a really good dog. She doesn’t like the rain or wet grass and she loves sleeping in her cage with the door left open and she loves sheets. She’s good with big dogs not little ones and she doesn’t really like cats either. Remy would like to be the center of attention so a house with no little kids is preferred she does good with older kids. My daughter is really scared of all animals we had to rehome my cat and I tried to give it time but she just to scared of her. I would like for Remy to have a home with a backyard so she can run around something I haven’t been able to give her cause we live in an apartment building.
We'll also keep you updated on Kali's adoption status with email updates.
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Kali

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained,
Story
Kali is 4 years old. Has been raised around young children including a new baby when she was a few months old. We got her as a new puppy. She is very gentle with the children. She is NOT a guard dog, loves company and wants to play with people. She does initially get excited when company comes but calms down fairly quickly. She may jump up but not aggressively, she wants hugs. I am sure she can be trained to not do that i just have not had the time to invest. She has never been aggressive but will bark at dogs walking by when outside in the yard. She hasn’t really been around many other dogs up close so I am not sure how she will interact with them. She is quiet in the house, rarely barking (she actually startles us when she does). She does try to “talk” when she wants something. She is house/crate trained. She sleeps in her crate most nights and often naps in there during the day (door left open) We are moving and i am working a LOT and just want her to have a happy home.
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
adoption donation : $599 weight 38lbs Age 6 months       Charlie is a sweet and friendly girl who loves everyone she meets. She was found abandoned at a truckstop in a rural part of Mississippi and luckily rescued by Wags. At the rescue, she is having a blast running and playing with all the dogs, she just loves other pups! In the house, she is mellow and chill and loves to follow her Foster Mom around.  Charlie has been spayed and vaccinated and is ready to travel to the northeast as soon as the weekend of August 9th. Charlie is housebroken at Wags but like any rescue pup will likely need some training as she adjusts to a new home. She has beautiful and appeared to be a Catahola Leopard dog, very common in Mississippi and known to be very smart and loving dogs. Charlie is just the best, she will  make a wonderful  member of the family.    Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter. Most of our dogs are in Mississippi and come up by Transport, dogs are listed along the Transport route or in an area where we may have volunteers who can help transport the dogs. We do have some of our dogs in foster homes in the northeast, we always need foster homes! For more information on adopting any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com      July 24, 2025, 7:42 am
We'll also keep you updated on Layne's adoption status with email updates.
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Layne

Black Mouth Cur Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
       adoption donation : $499 weight 50 lbs Age  3 years        Layne is a beautiful 3-year-old, 50 lb golden pup who came to us pretty timid and scared of the world but has since gained a lot of confidence. She wants to be loved and give love in return. Layne lives with other dogs, kids and a baby. She is a sweetheart and a quiet girl—she is the only dog in the house who does not bark at the mailman!    Layne loves to run in the yard and watch the birds fly by so a fenced yard is preferred. She adores loves playing fetch and treat time. She loves romping around the yard with her four-legged foster brothers and would love a canine companion! Layne does well with senior dogs as well.      Layne also has a foster brother, Puddles, who is her very best buddy so if an adopter  was potentially looking for two dogs they would be a perfect pair!       Layne is the quintessential family dog, she is gentle and loving and will make a wonderful member of the family.     For more information on adopting Layne please email   ramellakwolek@gmail.com    June 22, 2025, 7:29 am
We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Puppy
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
adoption donation : $699 weight 40 lbs Age 8 months dob. 1/10/25      Jade is an adorable mixed breed pup who seems to be some kind of black mouth cur mix. . She is a gentle and sweet and loving girl who is just a delight.  Jade and her sisters Josie and Journey  were part of a group of puppies that were sadly being given away for free at a local Walmart in Mississippi. The woman who runs the rescue Wags of Monroe County couldn’t bear to see these puppies going to people with no vetting and so she scooped up the remaining three girls.     Since then, the puppies have thrived, they love to run and play with all the dogs at the rescue and then cuddle up together in a puppy pile to nap. They have all been spayed and have their vaccinations and are all healthy happy girls.    Jaden and her sisters are still in Mississippi, but ready to come up to the northeast in mid October on the transport truck that leaves every Friday from Tupelo. We know these girls will all make wonderful family dogs, but are fine to consider a foster to adopt. Jade is such a gentle, calm girl, we know she will be a loving member of the family.   Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter. Most of our dogs are in Mississippi and come up by Transport, dogs are listed along the Transport route or in an area where we may have volunteers who can help transport the dogs. We do have some of our dogs in foster homes in the northeast, we always need foster homes! For more information on adopting any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com      October 13, 2025, 8:23 am
We'll also keep you updated on Sysco's adoption status with email updates.
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Sysco

Husky

Male, Young
Hamden, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sysco is a 2 year old husky who was rescued from a shelter in NYC when he was at risk of euthanasia because of the lack of room there. He is a very sweet and loyal boy who loves women and is currently learning to trust men. He is currently in private training and is looking for his forever home. He is a very playful boy but also loves to chill out and cuddle. He gets a little bit anxious around men but just needs some patience and love.

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Green Fur Kidz, Inc.

PO Box 16684, West Haven, CT 06516

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Pups Without Partners

39 Wharton Street, West Haven, CT 06516

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Loyal Companions Animal Rescue

New Haven, CT 06516

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Pack Leaders Rescue of Orange CT

55 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477

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Wags of Monroe County - CT Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, New Haven, CT 06501

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Rebound Hounds CT

New Haven, CT 06511

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Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

81 Fournier Street, New Haven, CT 06511

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Precious pals

New haven, CT 06512

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