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Puppies and dogs in New Castle, Delaware

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Castle, Delaware. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Tobias

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY DEDICATED SUPPORTER   Meet Tobias: 70 pounds of pure enthusiasm  Tobias is a 2-year-old big-headed goofball whose brain is mostly made of static, snacks, and love. He may not be winning any academic awards, but what he lacks in brain cells he more than makes up for in affection, wiggles, and wholehearted devotion to his people. This big dumb-dumb is looking for an energetic family who can keep up with his zest for life and doesn’t mind a little chaos mixed with a lot of laughs. Tobias would do best with older kids who can handle his size and enthusiasm—because at 70 pounds, his love sometimes comes at full speed.March 7, 2026, 9:03 am
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Marco FKA Zinc

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Marco! This sweet, 3-year-young boy is ready for his second chance at happily-ever-after with a family to call his own. Marco is a breeze to leash up and always happy to head out for a stroll. He loves hanging out with our team in the play yards and has mastered the art of taking treats ever so politely—total gentleman behavior! Come meet Marco at the New Castle campus, located at 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720, and see if he’s your perfect match! This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year old +This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans RdNew Castle De 19720
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Spot fka Gage

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Spot (fka Gage). Loyal, loving and full of cuddles, Spot is crate trained, loves balls and pull toys, knows basic commands `sit`, `down`, `stay`. He enjoys long walks, treats, and has a huge heart to give. Spot has been spending some time hanging out with some human friends in the shelter’s office space and has been a total angel! A perfect coworker and office companion. He is gentle, loves to show you his toys, and loves to cuddle up next to you or in your lap. We love spending time with him and we know he will make his furever family so extremely happy.Could Spot be your perfect match? Come meet him today and find out!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: There is no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year old +.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans RdNew Castle De 19720
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Billy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Billy. Billy is ready to make happy memories with his new family. Come meet this handsome boy today and see if he`s the perfect match for you!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program, Pets for Veterans: There is no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year old +.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchmans RdNew Castle De 19720
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Gracie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Gracie Gracie is a big “little” puppy at heart and the ultimate cozy companion. Her favorite place in the world is snuggled under a blanket—but since she can’t burrow under covers herself, she’s looking for a human who’s happy to tuck her in for naps and especially at bedtime. She knows exactly what “bedtime” and “time for bed” mean and will happily follow you to bed, where she sleeps right by your side. Gracie is a gentle clinger in the best way—she’ll follow you from room to room to keep you company while still respecting your space. Her favorite words are “dinner” and “breakfast,” and she comes running when she hears them. She’s also a big fan of bananas (she always gets the last bite!) and cheese—so fair warning, she expects you not to be stingy. She enjoys going for walks but prefers her space from other dogs, so leash walks with distance are best for her. At home, Gracie is wonderfully quiet and low-energy. She doesn’t bark; instead, she may let out a tiny grunt when she’s excited. She’s a true couch potato who sleeps most of the day and is incredibly easy to care for. Gracie is very polite about bathroom time. She won’t bark to alert you—she simply sits quietly by the back door when she needs to go out, so paying attention to her subtle cues is important. After potty breaks, she expects her reward (she’s trained her human well), and she does the cutest little happy dance when she knows a treat is coming. One of Gracie’s most endearing quirks? She “sings” along (adorably whining) when she hears guitar music. It’s impossible not to smile. She is crate-trained and happily goes into her crate when her person leaves—especially since she always gets a treat first. Gracie does best in a large crate where she has plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable. Gracie is a loving, loyal, and easygoing companion who has been deeply loved and spoiled. Due to a change in her person’s situation, they can no longer care for her, but they hope her next family will continue to spoil her just as much.March 7, 2026, 9:03 am
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Dasher

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
New Castle, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Dasher. Dasher is looking for a second chance with a family to call his own. He`s a friendly guy who does well with other dogs and walks nicely on leash. If you`re ready to give a deserving pup a fresh start, come meet Dasher today!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: There is no adoption fee for an military veteran adopting a pet 1 year old+This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCACopeland Center for Animal Welfare290 Churchman’s RdNew Castle, DE 19720

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Dog shelters and rescues in New Castle, Delaware

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in New Castle, Delaware. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

A Buddy For Life Inc.

New Castle, DE 19720

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Keeshond Rescue NorthEast

47 Notre Dame Ave., New Castle, DE 19720

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Faithful Friends Animal Society

165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720

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

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LnF Dog Rescue

New Castle, DE 19720

Pet Types: dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New Castle

290 Churchmans Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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American Eskimo Rescue of Delaware

Wilmington, DE 19804

Pet Types: dogs

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Pennsville Animal Shelter

94 Industrial Park Road, Pennsville, NJ 08070

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All Mutts Matter Foundation

PO Box 13133, Wilmington, DE 19850

Pet Types: dogs

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Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.

P.O. Box 1441, Wilmington, DE 19899

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Animal Partners - Wilmington

701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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