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Puppies and dogs in Massachusetts

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Massachusetts. 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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MOOCHIE

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 11 yrs
Methuen, MA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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ZUZU

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Salem, MA
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Milo

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Cairn Terrier

Male, Young
Hyde Park, MA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
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Nothing really to it, he was gifted to me by a friend. My son wanted a dog and i wanted to give him a dog but unfortunately I made the mistake of not realizing that he was not ready for the responsibility of one. I have had other dogs in the past so I have been a major help to my son but my work load has been preventing me from doing all that needs to be done to really give Milo the love he deserves. He’s a good boy. Super friendly and jumpy. Loves to be held and pet. Loves to run through grass and chase bunnies or squirrels. Good listener when un-leashed. Will respond to his name. Super nice boy.

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BETSY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Methuen, MA
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Sterling

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Male, 9 yrs
Gloucester, MA
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(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Meet our gentle giant, a nine-year-old Coonhound with a heart as big as his howl! Retired from his hunting days, this sweet boy is ready to trade the rugged outdoors for a cozy spot on your couch. Don`t let his breed fool you; he`s more interested in snuggling and pleasing his people than chasing critters.He’s a social butterfly, getting along famously with dogs of all sizes here at the shelter. Whether they walk on two legs or four, he’s always up for making new friends. And while he’s got the classic hound howl, he mostly keeps it to himself, saving it for special occasions like greeting his favorite people.If you’re looking for a loving, laid-back companion who appreciates the simple things in life, come meet this wonderful Coonhound. He promises to fill your days with love, laughter, and maybe just a few happy howls!

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TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Salem, MA
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelters & rescues in Massachusetts

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Gals Best Pal

Saugus, MA 01906

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Umbrella Inc.

320B Charger St., Revere, MA 02151

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save-A-Heartbeat Kitty Rescue

Revere, MA 02151

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Northeast Animal Shelter, Inc

347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Marbleheads Abandoned Animals

44 Village St., Marblehead, MA 01945

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Westie Rescue Of New England

2 Brigham street, East Boston, MA 02128

Pet Types: dogs

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The Massachusetts Progressive Animal Watchdog Society, Inc.

P.O. Box 520136, Winthrop, MA 02152

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kitty Connection

Medford, MA 02155

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Happy Tails Pet Rescue

Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Safe Harbor for Animals

2 Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Chihuahua German Shepherd Dog Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Boxer Beagle Dachshund Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd Maltese Husky Jack Russell Terrier Poodle (Miniature) American Bulldog Border Collie Pomeranian St. Bernard Goldendoodle
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