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Puppies and dogs in West Haven, Connecticut

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in West Haven, Connecticut. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Prima's adoption status with email updates.
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Prima

Golden Retriever Cane Corso

Female, Puppy
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
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Prima is a very sweet pup. She is very shy and quiet, when she gets to know you she will run over with a wagging tail and a million kisses. She has a very good temperament. She was born on 12/21/2023 She will be ready to move into her forever home by Valentines! She will be dewormed as well as have her first round of vaccines. I can provide any additional information. Her mother is Cane Corso mixed with Husky and her father is a pure bred Golden Retriever so she will be a really big dog. If you are interested please provide some information about yourself and the type of home she would be going to.
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 Becky Jo's adoption status with email updates.
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Becky Jo

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 $599 Age 10 months Weight 40 lbs   Becky Jo is beautiful, active and friendly girl, who tail just never stops wagging! She gets along great with all the dogs at the Rescue and just loves to play. Becky Joe just adore any kind of attention, she is full of cuddles and kisses, Becky was found as a stray and was taken in by Wags.  Becky is healthy and up on vaccines and spayed. doesn’t have a drop of aggression, she is just the sweetest girl family    For more information, please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.comNovember 3, 2024, 1:21 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Wyatt's adoption status with email updates.
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Wyatt

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, Puppy
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
    adoption donation : $699 weight  45 lbs  Age 7 months as of 1/15          Wyatt is a sweet and friendly boy who is great with other dogs and loves everyone he meets. He was found all alone in a pasture in a rural part of Mississippi, when the Wags director spotted him and called out, Wyatt came running over, tail wagging.      At the rescue, Wyatt is having a grand time romping with all the dogs and snuggling up together for puppy power naps!  He hasn’t met any cats, but he is a mellow boy and doesn’t appear to have a prey instinct and would likely be fine with them.         Wyatt is house trained at Wags but like any rescue may need a refresher course while he adjust to a new home. Wyatt is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccines. He is a sweet loving  boy who will make a wonderful family dog.    Wags is a struggling 501(c) 3 where one woman in rural Mississippi takes care of about 150 homeless and stray dogs.  Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter at one of the clinics we use. For more information on adopting Wyatt or any of our many Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com    January 26, 2025, 8:58 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lovey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lovey

American Bulldog English Pointer

Male, Young
New Haven, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
    adoption donation : $599 weight 84 lbs  Age 2 years           Sweet Lovey was found wandering alone at a truckstop in a rural part of northern Mississippi, likely dumped by his owners. When the Wags director tried to coax him to come to her, she didn’t have to worry, Lovey immediately tried to climb into her truck, his whole body wiggling with excitement.       Despite his sad beginning Lovey is the happiest dog, he is just having a blast playing with the other dogs at Wags and is a mushy, affectionate, loving boy, thus his name, Lovey!       Lovey likes toys and balls and would love to curl up and nap at your feet. He is house trained at Wags but like any rescue may need a refresher course while he adjusts to a new home.      Lovey is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccines and is heartworm negative. He is timid at first, but he warms up quickly, he walks well on a leash indoors, but for some reason outdoors, he is more hesitant to walk on a leash. Ideally, he would love a home with a fenced yard or an adopter who would work with him on leash training.    Lovey is a sweet loving  boy who will make a wonderful family dog.    Wags is a struggling 501(c) 3 where one woman in rural Mississippi takes care of about 150 homeless and stray dogs.  Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter at one of the clinics we use. For more information on adopting Lovey or any of our many Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com    February 10, 2025, 9:16 am
We'll also keep you updated on Charlotte's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlotte

Labrador Retriever Irish Wolfhound

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  35 lbs  Age 4 months as of 1/17        Charlotte and her siblings were dumped at a gas station in a rural part of Mississippi when they were quite young, they were starving when the Wags director  found them and took them in to the rescue. She nursed them back to health and gave them the vet care they needed and all five are now healthy and happy puppies, running and playing and snuggling together in a big puppy pile to nap.      Charlotte is so sweet! She is all tail wags and wiggles and just loves everyone she meets. She  is house trained at Wags but like any rescue may need a refresher course while she adjusts to a new home.    She is spayed, and up-to-date on his vaccines and ready for loving family of her own. We’re hoping to bring Charlotte up to the northeast next Saturday, February 8      Wags is a struggling 501(c) 3 where one woman in rural Mississippi takes care of about 150 homeless and stray dogs.  Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter at one of the clinics we use. For more information on adopting Charlotte  or any of our many Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.comtte     February 1, 2025, 9:59 pm

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Loyal Companions Animal Rescue

New Haven, CT 06516

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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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West Haven Animal Shelter

7 Collis Street, West Haven, CT 06516

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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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The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

81 Fournier St., 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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CT Russell Rescue

New Haven, CT 06512

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