Gardner

Puppies and dogs in Gardner, Massachusetts

Looking for a puppy or dog in Gardner, Massachusetts? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

Adopt a dog in Gardner, Massachusetts

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

Howie Day

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy

Gardner, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Howie Day!He's about 6 months old, weighs in around 40 lbs already!He loves other dogs.He will bark at a cat that's on the other side of the fence but hasn't reacted to any inside the fence with him. No promises.He's been with goats, sheep and horses.He's about 6 months old, up to date on vaccines, on preventatives, microchipped and neutered!Put your application in for Howie Day here:https://form.jotform.com/232936870456163Howie Day is available for adoption through:Loveless Dog and Horse RescueMA license #0391Are you just not ready to open your home but still want to help? See our Amazon wishlist here:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R7GFNAJXFCF7?ref_=wl_share

Learn More

Ruby

Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs

Gardner, MA

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, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This gentle girl is Ruby! She's about 8 years old. She's housebroken and her puppy shenanigan days are in the past! She's ready for her family to love and care for her during her golden years. She loves literally everyone that she's met! She's up to date on vaccines, on preventatives, microchipped and spayed! Put your application in for Ruby here: https://form.jotform.com/262016781100041 Ruby is available for adoption through: Loveless Dog and Horse Rescue MA license #0391 Are you just not ready to open your home but still want to help? See our Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R7GFNAJXFCF7?ref_=wl_share

Learn More

Carter Faith

German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Puppy

Gardner, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Carter Faith!She's about 6 months old, weighs in around 40 lbs! She's going to be on the bigger side!She loves other dogs.She will bark at a cat that's on the other side of the fence but hasn't reacted to any inside the fence with her. No promises. She's been with goats, sheep and horses. She's about 6 months old, up to date on vaccines, on preventatives, microchipped and spayed!Put your application in for Carter Faith here:https://form.jotform.com/232936870456163Carter Faith is available for adoption through:Loveless Dog and Horse Rescue MA license #0391Are you just not ready to open your home but still want to help? See our Amazon wishlist here:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R7GFNAJXFCF7?ref_=wl_share

Learn More

Erin LaCount

Plott Hound American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 mos

Gardner, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet little Erin Lacount! She's about 6 months old, weighs in around 20 lbs and has a wide open personality! She LOVES water! She loves other dogs. She will bark at a cat that's on the other side of the fence but hasn't reacted to any inside the fence with her. No promises. She's been with goats, sheep and horses. She's about 6 months old, up to date on vaccines, on preventatives, microchipped and spayed! Put your application in for Erin Lacount here: https://form.jotform.com/232936870456163 Erin Lacount is available for adoption through: Loveless Dog and Horse Rescue MA license #0391 Are you just not ready to open your home but still want to help? See our Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R7GFNAJXFCF7?ref_=wl_share

Learn More

Brenda from Accounting

American Bulldog

Female, 7 yrs

Westminster, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Brenda from Accounting! This 7-years young beautiful, bean-counting bulldog mix came to us from a good Samaritan who took her in after her owner could no longer care for her and she’s kind of a one-sided balance sheet - alllll assets and no liabilities. Like an account receivable, she is totally outstanding (and then some!). Upon first meet, Brenda is a stereotypical, by-the-book mature pup. Well mannered, low key, friendly, non-destructive, housebroken, and easy-going. But strip back that outer layer and you will see some amazing bully personality shine through! Like “Brenda has a secret life on the weekends” kind of amazing. In fact, she can read right through your BS (balance sheet). Activity level? Hit and miss. Brenda keeps up with the pack if she is walking with her 3 foster siblings. But on her own she is as slow (and sweet!) as molasses. She doesn’t mind working late nights but will always take a lunch break. She loves any and all treats and is always calculating where her next morsel will come from. That stocky body? A perfect figure! And those stand up ears with their own zip code? They are intaxicating! Brenda is great in the car and happily watches out the window with wide-eyed wonder. Count her in for most adventures! She loves stuffed toys, gives the best gentle love nibbles, and will nonchalantly manhandle your arm to make sure it is enveloping her in a cocoon of snuggle perfection. She loves being with people and part of the action and will follow you anywhere – even the photocopier. Her BFF is a cat, and she excels at napping with him close by. She is just a really well adjusted and terrific dog and is always excited to meet friends – old and new. You think she’s cool now? Wait until you see her spreadsheets! Because of her size and lack of history, older or no kids will be best for this adorable bully-like bookkeeper. Brenda from Accounting’s top 3 priorities: 1. A family who is home and ready to snuggle! Brenda loves to be close, and with her accounting skills, would make an excellent work-from-home companion! 2. A family with a resident animal (or two!). She lives with 3 dogs and 4 cats and loves being in the mix. 3. A family ready to show her that it’s not accrual world after all and one who will commit to her for all of her days. July 9, 2026, 5:02 pm

Learn More

BamBam

American Bulldog

Male, 10 yrs

Westminster, MA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Yabba Dabba Doo…Meet Bam Bam! This 10-years young itty-bitty (yet beefy!) bulldog came to us from local animal control after being picked up as a stray and he could seriously be a prehistoric couch potato! We are in love! His #1 priority? He needs his next stop to be his last stop after being failed by humans time and time (and time and time and time and time) again. This amazing dog has had over 6 homes in the last 2 years through no fault of his own. We’ll repeat that…through no fault of his own. Yikes! A huge thank you to animal control for all the sleuthing with his microchip to find out as much as possible about this little bean. We are shaking our heads about the lack of responsibility and empathy in our society, but…onwards and upwards for this brave and resilient lovebug! We promised him…the best is yet to come and there is absolutely NO reason so many irresponsible humans should have given him away. He is spectacular! The name Bam Bam is ironic for such a little and docile guy. He is a petite bulldog at 40 lbs in a compact body. He takes the stairs one at a time (and allows for the executive service of being carried if he doesn’t feel like climbing). He is SOOOOO squishy with soft and floppy neck skin and a nub for a tail! And we love his tan freckles! He allows everything…baths, nail trims, ear cleanings, teeth brushings, cleaning his folds. He may have selective hearing due to his breed, but when he hears the treat jar open, he instantly drops into a “sit” with a pathetic look of expectation. This makes us think he had a loving owner most of his life and was part of a family as a valuable and loved member and that makes us happy. He loves a schedule, his naps, couch snuggles, and (obviously) treats! He is quiet and easy-going but is a total character! He tap dances for food and hot rods in the dirt every time he pees. And now he just needs a forever home and a Bedrock all his own. Have a resident Dino or Baby Puss at home? Bam Bam has been great with all creatures and is living with multiple cats and dogs in his foster home. Bam Bam is just looking for a Barney and Betty all his own. Someone to love him forever and ever after all he has been through. Due to his age and lack of history, older or no kids would be best for this amazing little Rubble. Adopters will need to understand the breed and what owning a bulldog entails. The extreme features that make Bam Bam ridiculously handsome require some extra attention. Adorable wrinkles require some additional cleaning and care. That squishy and ginormous face can mean breathing difficulty with exercise or quickly overheating in the sun. And his stocky frame means he could sink like a bowling ball in water. Bam Bam’s top 3 priorities: 1. A family will never give up on him! Seriously, 6+ homes in the last 2 years through no fault of his own is madness and he desperately needs his next stop to be his last stop! 2. A loving family who will give this sweet senior a soft place to land. 3. A family who is aware of the potential medical costs associated with bulldogs of any type and is willing to care for BamBam for all of his days. June 24, 2026, 5:06 pm

Learn More

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dogs in Fitchburg, MA Dogs in Keene, NH Dogs in Leominster, MA Dogs in Lowell, MA Dogs in Marlborough, MA Dogs in Nashua, NH Dogs in Worcester, MA

Dog shelters and rescues in Gardner, Massachusetts

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Loveless Dog and Horse Rescue

Gardner, MA 01440

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Gardner Animal Control Facility

Plant Road, Gardner, MA 01440

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Red Barn Farm

Westminster, MA 01473

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Crops and Flops Rescue

Westminster, MA 01473

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Ashburnham Animal Control

32 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA 01430

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

North Star German Shepherd Dog Rescue Inc.

PO Box 291, Winchendon, MA 01475

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Fitchburg Animal Shelter

939 High Rock Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420

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

Rescue

New Life Boxer Rescue - MA

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

American Maltese Assoc. Rescue--Massachusetts

818 Carpenter Rd, Athol, MA 01331

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

North Quabbin Regional Animal Control

450 Thrower Rd., Athol, MA 01331

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Gardner, Massachusetts and nearby cities.

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

Home

Adopt a Dog

Massachusetts

Gardner

Puppies and dogs in Gardner, Massachusetts

Jump to:

Adopt a dog in Gardner, Massachusetts

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

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Gardner, Massachusetts

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds