Prepping for pet parenthood?
There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Close button icon
Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Saint Johns, Michigan

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

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Saint Johns, Michigan

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Saint Johns, Michigan. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
Photo of Apollo

Apollo

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Dewitt, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello I’m Apollo . I’m a purebred Czech Shepherd. I love you run and play fetch . I’m a high energy dog . I would be best in a home with another dog breed like me . I know some of my commands in German.
Photo of Archie

Archie

Labrador Retriever Thai Ridgeback

Male, Adult
Pewamo, MI
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
Archie was rescued at 1 year old, has been living with family with children for the last 7 years, his family recently moved from Texas to Michigan and we need to downsize our family pets- we have 3 dogs.
Photo of Bruno

Bruno

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Pewamo, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Bruno has been living with his family since he was adopted. He has been in a home with 2 children and 2 other dogs. His family recently moved from another state and needs another home.
Photo of Bear

Bear

Plott Hound

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Laingsburg, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Just a Bear girl and her stick! Bear is a girl of simple tastes so when a branch fell in the backyard she was all about it. Bear is a silly girl who needs a family to love her. She is a stunning 11 month old Brindle plott hound looking for love. Do you have space in your heart for this girl? 🐾Great with other dogs and cats🐾Learning manners to greet new people🐾Crate trained and food motivated🐾Needs fenced in yard🐾No kids, she's overwhelmed by smaller kids🐾Crate trained and housebrokenwww.newhopepetrescue.comPlease check out our adoption process & on-line application here: https://www.newhopepetrescue.com/Adoption Fee for dogs cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. HW tested (over 1 year old)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredAdoption Fee for cats cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. Felv/FIV Combo Test (as appropriate)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredDo you want to be a hero? Sign up to become a foster parent and change lives! Each foster home we have means one more dog's or cat's life that is saved. You choose when you can foster and which dogs or cats you would like to welcome into your home. Please check out the foster process on our website and complete the application. We would love to have you join the team. *New Hope Pet Rescue members are only supplying their best guesses as to specific breed mixtures. Any information given to adopters regarding breed mixture and potential size when full grown does not constitute any warranty that this information will be correct.
Photo of Steele

Steele

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Laingsburg, MI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Steel can barely sit still, waiting for his forever family. It's really hard to get clear pictures because he wants to go out and look for them! He wants his future family to know: 🐾 11 months old, neutered, Pit Mix male 🐾 HW neg, UTD on vaccines, microchipped 🐾 Crate trained, but will howl and whine when he's ready to get out 🐾 Potty trained and goes to the door when he needs to go out 🐾 Not kid tested 🐾 Gets along with other dogs, with proper introductions 🐾 Can play rough with other dogs so supervision can be needed 🐾 Chases resident cats, but loses interest when they're out of sight 🐾 VERY food motivated and loves all food 🐾 Is a counter surfer and will grab food or towels off it in a flash 🐾 Is still in his chewing phase and can destroy shoes, shirts, socks, remotes, etc. 🐾 He is a very wiggly pup, full of love and kisses for his hoomans.If you'd like to adopt Steel, go to www.newhopepetrescue.com/adopt to fill out an application.Please check out our adoption process & on-line application here: https://www.newhopepetrescue.com/Adoption Fee for dogs cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. HW tested (over 1 year old)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredAdoption Fee for cats cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. Felv/FIV Combo Test (as appropriate)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredDo you want to be a hero? Sign up to become a foster parent and change lives! Each foster home we have means one more dog's or cat's life that is saved. You choose when you can foster and which dogs or cats you would like to welcome into your home. Please check out the foster process on our website and complete the application. We would love to have you join the team. *New Hope Pet Rescue members are only supplying their best guesses as to specific breed mixtures. Any information given to adopters regarding breed mixture and potential size when full grown does not constitute any warranty that this information will be correct.
Photo of Meeka

Meeka

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Laingsburg, MI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Hi, it’s me Meeka!Do you remember me? I hope not. I came into rescue in February. I was one hot mess. 😭I was left on a chain and starved. I only weighed 13 pounds, but look at me today!🌼🐾 Approx: 9-10 months old🐾 Approx 36 lbs🐾 Breed: Pittie mix🐾 UTD on vaccines, microchip, and spayed🐾 Crate trained and I walk good on a leash🐾 Doing better with potty training, I’m learning from my older foster siblings.🐾 I’m currently on some meds due to some crystals in my urine but foster mommy is making sure I get better. I still am adoptable. Here's why I could be the perfect addition to your family:🎾 Loves Fetch: Playing fetch is Meeka's jam! She's a pro at it and never gets tired of chasing after her favorite toy.🛁 Bath Time Buddy: Unlike many pups, Meeka enjoys bath time! She might even try to join you in the shower – talk about a water-loving pooch!✂️ Nail Trimming Champ: Meeka is remarkably well-behaved during nail trims, making grooming sessions a breeze.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly: Meeka thrives in a loving family environment, especially with older kids and maybe even another furry friend.🥰 Snuggle Queen: When the day winds down, Meeka transforms into a cuddle bug. She'll gladly curl up with you for some quality bonding time.Don't miss out on the chance to bring Meeka into your home and heart. Apply at www.newhopepetrescue.com Please check out our adoption process & on-line application here: https://www.newhopepetrescue.com/Adoption Fee for dogs cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. HW tested (over 1 year old)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredAdoption Fee for cats cover the following vetting:1. UTD on shots (age appropriate)2. Wormed3. Felv/FIV Combo Test (as appropriate)4. Micro-chipped5. Spayed/neuteredDo you want to be a hero? Sign up to become a foster parent and change lives! Each foster home we have means one more dog's or cat's life that is saved. You choose when you can foster and which dogs or cats you would like to welcome into your home. Please check out the foster process on our website and complete the application. We would love to have you join the team. *New Hope Pet Rescue members are only supplying their best guesses as to specific breed mixtures. Any information given to adopters regarding breed mixture and potential size when full grown does not constitute any warranty that this information will be correct.

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Saint Johns, Michigan.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Saint Johns, Michigan

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Happy Feet Pet Rescue

Saint Johns, MI 48879

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 113, Eagle, MI 48822

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Aussie Rescue in Michigan

Bath, MI 48808

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Broken Road Rescue

PO Box 205, Bath, MI 48848

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses, rabbits

More an arrow icon

Rescue

New Hope Pet Rescue

PO Box 281, Laingsburg, MI 48848

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Adopt A Pup Animal Rescue

Laingsburg, MI 48848

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Alaskan Malamute Rescue of SE MI

to be determined, MI 48906

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Capital Area Humane Society

7095 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906

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

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Hell Raisers 4 Hounds Beagle Rescue

Lansing, MI 48906

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Misfit Cat Rescue

Lansing, MI 48906

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

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!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Saint Johns, Michigan and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

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