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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.

Daisy

Jack Russell Terrier/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Young

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

House-trained,

Story

Daisy is an almost 5-year-old Jackapoo (Jack Russell + Poodle mix) with the sweetest personality you'll ever find. She is affectionate, smart, and incredibly loving — she thrives on attention and genuinely wants to be by your side. **What makes Daisy special:** - Highly intelligent and very trainable — she responds beautifully to positive reinforcement - Gets along well with other dogs - Not a big barker - Loves people, especially older men (she has a soft spot for them!) - Sweet, loyal, and full of personality **A home where Daisy will thrive:** Daisy does best with someone who has time to give her attention and light daily activity. She can get energetic, but that energy is easily channeled with consistent training and engagement — which she picks up on quickly. She does shed, so a family comfortable with that is ideal. Daisy has been so loved since day one. Life circumstances have changed — a new marriage, a toddler, an apartment that doesn't allow dogs

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Buddha

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Springfield, MA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I do not know much about him.I got him a month ago from what I seen, he loved to play he is a curious dog. He also play with everyone he loved greeting everyone he is calm.

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Polar

Great Pyrenees

Male, 3 yrs

Ashby, MA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

NEW ENGLAND ADOPTER/FOSTER-TO-ADOPT/FOSTER NEEDED Polar is a two yr old, male Great Pyreness. he weighs about 85 lbs. Polar is house, leash and crate trained. He is also good with other dogs, cats and children. Polar loves to play with the dog in his Texas foster home and also loves to cuddle. When he was found he had entropian eyelids and has had surgery to correct them and is now ready to find his furver home. NOTE: This pet is currently in Texas and will be transported to New England once an adopter or foster is secured. If you are interested in adopting any of our dogs, please complete our online adoption application: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/31747/generic For more info, please email skylyrspassion@att.net OR visit our website: http://www.lifesaverssp.org/ We will conduct a phone interview, check references and then a home check. This helps us to match a dog with their potential adopter. The adoption fee is $450.00 for adults and $550.00 for puppies under one year which includes spay/neutering, up-to-date age-appropriate vaccinations, flea/tick & heartworm preventative, and a health certificate. We foster our dogs in homes, not in shelters. This allows us to get to know the dogs’ temperaments to match them to a home. This also allows us to get the dogs ready to live in their forever homes! All dogs coming from the south have been quarantined for two weeks and fully vetted before traveling to New England!

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LILLY

Beagle/Boxer

Female, 9 yrs

Centerville, MA

Size

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

Details

Story

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Winnie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Brockton, MA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Winnie's story is that she's a Christmas puppy born to a litter on 12/25/2022. I adopted her at 8 months old and she got along great with my older dog and my cat. I had my baby in 1/2024 and she was gentle with my baby. She's a sweet and loving girl, although very high strung and hyperactive. Due to housing crisis and after losing my cat, I had to move in with my parents in April of 24. I also had to put my older dog to sleep about a month ago, so Winnie has been alone. My parents dog is aggressive and recently started to attack Winnie. Winnie has always got along with every other dog she's met. My parents have put their foot down about me continuing to live at their house with Winnie because they don't want to risk having more of these fights, so I have no choice but to surrender her. She is silly, loving, anxious, cuddly, sweet and playful. I think she would ideally do well in a home with someone patient and willing to help her cope with her hyperactivity and has room to run.

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Will (LOCATED AT BTDR HQ)

Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Leverett, MA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Will — a 1.5-year-old Staffy/Husky mix with movie-star looks and the personality of your funniest best friend. This handsome goofball is guaranteed to keep you laughing with his legendary circular zoomies and his very serious belief that every open bathroom door means it’s time to hop in the tub… bath or no bath. Life with Will is never boring, and he’s happiest when he’s part of whatever you’re doing. Beyond the silliness, Will is an incredibly sweet dog who loves his people deeply. He’s the kind of pup who wants to be your sidekick for adventures, couch time, and everything in between. His playful personality and affectionate nature make him the perfect mix of fun and companionship. Will is ready to find a forever best friend who will appreciate his goofy charm, love him for the lovable weirdo he is, and maybe keep the bathroom door closed unless they’re prepared for surprise tub inspections. If you’re looking for a dog that will bring nonstop smiles and unconditional love, Will might just be your guy. Does this handsome dude sound like the perfect fit for your family? Apply today! MA #0092 ##2285515##

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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:

Rescue

One Tail at a Time Rescue - Haverhill

Haverhill, MA 01830

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

MSPCA at Nevins Farm

400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844

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

Rescue

Safe Tails Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 136, Merrimac, MA 01860

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

One Tail at a Time Rescue - Andover

Andover, MA 01810

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Great Dog Rescue New England

9 Barlet St. #316, Andover, MA 01810

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Saving Grace for Dogs

Middleton, MA 01949

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

BnR's Rock n' Rescue

211 Main Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Dracut Animal Control

11 Spring Park Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Ipswich Humane Group Inc.

P.O. Box 873, Ipswich, MA 01938

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Lowell Humane Society

951 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854

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

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Popular dog breeds

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

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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