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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.

Lexley

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy

Boston, MA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Name: Lexley (Female)Breed: Pit XAdoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VTGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: Yes, dog savvy catsGood with kids: Yes, dog savvy kids (10+) Crate trained: MostlyHouse Trained: MostlyThis sweet girl is Lexley. Her adorable, expressive face and calm, soulful eyes make it easy to fall in love at first sight. She’s a big fan of curling up for a cozy nap but is always ready to spring into action when it’s time for fun. Whether she’s joyfully tossing around a toy or exploring her surroundings, Lexley brings a gentle, steady energy to every moment. Her affectionate nature and easygoing spirit make her a truly special companion.Lexley gets along beautifully with other dogs, greeting new canine friends with enthusiasm. She is curious about new humans, and may take a few minutes to warm up to new human friends. Once she opens up she is a sweetheart and will thrive with a patient family. She’s met cats on leash and, while a bit curious, is mostly more interested in the people around her—especially if there are pets or snuggles involved! Lexley would do best in a home with dog savvy children over the age of ten who will respect her space. She truly thrives on love and connection, no matter who’s giving it.She’s still polishing her crate training and potty training. Lexley does well in her crate overnight, but can be vocal during the day when her family is at work. Lexley is also quickly getting the hang of leash walking; she loves being outside and is eager to please, making every walk a joy.If you’re searching for a sweet, affectionate, and fun-loving companion that will deliver endless smiles to your home, Lexley is your lady.Please Note: All dogs are posted on our website until they are officially adopted. This dog may have other interested adopters in line. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application on our website at www.lasthopek9.org. Last Hope K9 Rescue is licensed with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (#0151).December 28, 2025, 10:15 am

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Luna

Husky/Mutt

Female, Young

Dracut, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Luna is full of love and energy loves long walks and playing with fetch she really is the sweetest girl

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Special Needs

Maya

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Female, Adult

Northbridge, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained,

Story

Maya is a lovely dog who needs lots of love and attention. Her anxiety when left alone is very stressful. She has tried a few medications but the best one is statin with her as much as you can. She wants to sit with you always with part of her touching you. She would be good with an older couple who have the time to spend with her.

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Mocha Chip

American Staffordshire Terrier/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos

Saugus, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Miss Mocha Chip Mocha Chip is the only sister of the litter -- and a true little queen who knows she deserves the world!!! With her sweet face, rich coloring, and confident charm, she effortlessly steals the spotlight. She’s playful, affectionate and social, with a gentle sass that makes her extra special. She does great playing with other dogs and absolutely loves soaking up attention from her people Mocha Chip is still just a baby and is looking for a home ready to raise a puppy with patience, consistency, lots of love, and all the cuddles fit for a queen. With the right family by her side, she’s going to grow into a loyal, loving, and truly special companion. 2 to 3 months old / ~10 lbs Friendly and sweet Fostered with kids!! Working on the basics: crate training & leash Altered, UTD vaccines, microchipped Ready for forever 1/14 — apply today! Application link in bio Please share and help us find her a home! *Please note: We're an all-volunteer organization, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.* If you're interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application through the link below. A member of our team will reach out within 48 hours to begin the approval process. www.galsbestpal.com/adoption Not sure which dog is the best fit? No worries! We're matchmaking experts and can help you find the perfect PAL for your home. Interested in saving a life and becoming a FOSTER HERO? Fill out an application, and a member of our FOSTER HEROES TEAM will reach out to discuss our life-saving foster-based rescue program. https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission or to join our mailing list, visit us at https://galsbestpal.com/ Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos, updates, and videos of our available dogs. We're always sharing new content! Thank you for considering adopting a rescue PAL —there are so many amazing dogs in need right now! With love, The GBP Team PS: Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster home. We cannot guarantee how a transition will affect the dog, but GBP is here to support you. Time and patience are key when adopting a new PAL. Please note that breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2615894##

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Canary

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Saugus, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Small in size but big on love, she’s the perfect pocket-sized pal - little bitty gal!!! Meet Canary Don’t let her name fool you—Canary is a quiet dog who rarely ever chirps All joking aside, she is a total lap dog, who lives for being close to her person and soaking up all the cuddles she can get!!! Canary is a little shy, but once she gets to know you, she will happily become your own little shadow, following you around and keeping you company wherever you go!! This sweet chi mix thrives in a more quiet home, where she can chill out, feel secure & bond deeply with her person! If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate companion who prefers peace, cozy laps, and close connections, Canary is your perfect match chi mix galshyer dog, a thinker but very sweetbest in a more quiet calm homevery dog friendly, would love a canine companionfully vetted and ready for adoption Ready for forever 2/4 — pick up Amesbury MA apply today! Application link in bio Please share and help us find her a home *Please note: We're an all-volunteer organization, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.* If you're interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application through the link below. A member of our team will reach out within 48 hours to begin the approval process. www.galsbestpal.com/adoption Not sure which dog is the best fit? No worries! We're matchmaking experts and can help you find the perfect PAL for your home. Interested in saving a life and becoming a FOSTER HERO? Fill out an application, and a member of our FOSTER HEROES TEAM will reach out to discuss our life-saving foster-based rescue program. https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission or to join our mailing list, visit us at https://galsbestpal.com/ Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos, updates, and videos of our available dogs. We're always sharing new content! Thank you for considering adopting a rescue PAL —there are so many amazing dogs in need right now! With love, The GBP Team PS: Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster home. We cannot guarantee how a transition will affect the dog, but GBP is here to support you. Time and patience are key when adopting a new PAL. Please note that breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2615154##

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Maxamillion

American Staffordshire Terrier/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos

Saugus, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Maxamillion Maxamillion is a STUNNINGLY handsome little PAL! Happy, charming & full of puppy sparkle, he has a way of winning hearts the moment you meet him. He’s playful + affectionate with a sweet, happy-go-lucky nature that makes him extra lovable. Maxamillion does great with other dogs and absolutely thrives on attention from people!!! Max is looking for a home ready to raise a puppy with patience, consistency, plenty of love and of course lots of cuddles!! He is an awesome pup & with lots of love to give 2 to 3 months old / ~10 lbs Friendly and sweet Working on the basics: crate training & leash Altered, UTD vaccines, microchipped Ready for forever 1/14 — apply today! Application link in bio Please share and help us find him a home! *Please note: We're an all-volunteer organization, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.* If you're interested in adopting a GBP rescue PAL, please submit an application through the link below. A member of our team will reach out within 48 hours to begin the approval process. www.galsbestpal.com/adoption Not sure which dog is the best fit? No worries! We're matchmaking experts and can help you find the perfect PAL for your home. Interested in saving a life and becoming a FOSTER HERO? Fill out an application, and a member of our FOSTER HEROES TEAM will reach out to discuss our life-saving foster-based rescue program. https://galsbestpal.com/foster/ To learn more about our mission or to join our mailing list, visit us at https://galsbestpal.com/ Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more photos, updates, and videos of our available dogs. We're always sharing new content! Thank you for considering adopting a rescue PAL —there are so many amazing dogs in need right now! With love, The GBP Team PS: Our bios are based on feedback from each dog’s current foster home. We cannot guarantee how a transition will affect the dog, but GBP is here to support you. Time and patience are key when adopting a new PAL. Please note that breed mixes and ages are our best estimates and cannot be guaranteed. ##2615893##

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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

Rainbow Rescues Inc

Westhampton, MA 01027

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Westfield Animal Control and Shelter

178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085

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

Rescue

White River Animal Rescue - MA

Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

ASRI / Positive Options

P.O. Box 1815, Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Rover Starts Over Dog Adoptions

P.O. Box 113, Granby, MA 01033

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Mutt Rescue

102 Grove Street, Chicopee, MA 01020

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

FACES Inc.--Dog Adoption

P.O. Box 704, W. Springfield, MA 01090

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Joyful Pets Rescue

Private Foster Homes, Amherst, MA 01002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Ludlow Animal Control

612 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056

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

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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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