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Puppies and dogs in New Hampshire

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Hampshire. 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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Pebbles

Havanese

Female, Adult
Manchester, NH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Pebbles is a spayed, 4 year old Havanese mix (we will confirm age when she gets her shots updated at the vet) who just came into our care. She was living in a retirement home where she was clearly overfed, over treated, over everything except exercised. Sadly, her guardian passed away and Pebbles needs a new home who will help her on her journey to health and wellness. She’s about 27 lbs and should be closer to 15 lbs. She is very sweet, loves people, gets along well with dogs and cats, is house trained and needs a home who will slowly and patiently get her to her proper weight with diet and consistent, slowly increasing walks as she is able to enjoy them. Adoption fee $275 This covers the cost of spay/neuter, DHPP, Rabies, Flea, tick, heart worm check, worm treatment, and microchip. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to: https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/dog-adoption-application/ We are located in Western North Carolina.     Optional transport is weekly.  After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.December 30, 2025, 9:11 pm
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Rodger

Great Dane/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Stratham, NH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Rodger (approximately 84 pounds) was transferred to the NHSPCA from an overcrowded shelter in Texas. With enough wrinkles on his forehead to rival a ski slope, this boy's good looks will get your attention while his sweet & goofy nature will keep you coming back for more. His foster mama reports that Rodger is a lover boy who ADORES being in his humans' personal space. He thinks he's a lap dog and will lay his head in your lap for petting. Rodger is a (mostly) gentle giant with good manners; he is a medium energy fellow who likes to go on walks but he also enjoys a good nap or some time to chill with his dog siblings. He would thrive in a home with other dogs that like to play with large dogs. Rodger has the tail of a Great Dane - if you know, you know - as well as the ability to somehow be a baby while also being a full grown man. Rodger has other Dane-like qualities, including an initial reservation with strangers...but he is easily won over with treats & praise. If you love a big, goofy, fun-loving dog who has the ability to chill while also being the cutest man to ever play with toys, Rodger is your guy!If you'd like to meet Rodger and all his friends at the New Hampshire SPCA, please visit our Adoption Center during our open hours: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (closed). Have questions? Call (603) 772-2921 ext. 110 or email info@nhspca.org today. Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 38.2 Age: 1yrs 2mths 4wks
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Butters

Labrador Retriever

Female, Senior
Stratham, NH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
8 year old Butters lost her mom.  She lived with dogs and spent time with children 10 and older. She is very sweet, walks nice on a leash and loves car rides.  She is very sweet and is looking for a home in NHDecember 30, 2025, 2:30 pm
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Loki

Australian Cattle Dog/Husky

Male, Young
Enfield, NH
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,
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Hula

Boston Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Salem, NH
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Sally

Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever

Female, Puppy
Croydon, NH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Sally. She will be 5 months on January1. Sally will be available to go hhome on January 17.Please visit our website for more info on our adoption process and adoption application www.barkdogfarm.org                         Before applying be sure you have thoroughly researched Great Pyrenees.  They can be stubborn, prone to barking, overly protective and cannot be off leash.  You WILL NOT train a pyr to boundaries.  Please be sure all family members are in agreement to adopting and your family is ready to bring dog home now. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. We do not have blanket criteria regarding adoptions. Each applicant is considered based on many things including but not limited to breed experience, yard ( visible fence preferred) and other animals in home. We try to avoid dogs with same sex households as pyrs typically do not do well with the same sex. A volunteer will be in touch to discuss your application and the dog to determine if it is a good match. Your vet and two references will be called.  A virtual home visit done. Once approved a meet and greet at the farm will take place.  If all are in agreement  an adoption contract will be signed and adoption fee paid.  Adoption fees for dogs are $500. for adults over 12 months, $600 for puppies 12 months and younger as well as small breed dogs. Fees for seniors, special needs or harder to place dogs will be determined by our Board of Directors. All dogs will be altered when adoption is finalized. This may involve young puppies be given until a certain age to be altered. All animals are up to date on age appropriate core vaccines, negative for parasites, heart worm and lyme tested if 6 months or older, microchipped and have a current health certificate.  Proof of a basic obedience course completed is part of our adoption contract within six months. Our descriptions are based on shelter evaluations, input from foster homes and interactions with our volunteers but are in no way a guarantee of temperment. We show animals by appointment only. This is usually done meet outdoors so please dress accordingly. Please email barkingdogfrm@gmail.com with any questions or to arrange a meet and greet.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 30, 2025, 12:55 pm

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Shelters & rescues in New Hampshire

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

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Doberman Rescue Unlimited

52 Tenney Road, Sandown, NH 03878

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Pope Memorial Humane Society - Cocheco Valley

221 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820

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

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Save One Animal Rescue

Dover, NH 03820

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Country Dog Rescue, Inc.

New England, Rochester, NH 03867

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue Me Labradors

New England States, Kentucky, Rochester, NH 03867

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Star Bright Animal Rescue - NH transport

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Second Chance Boxer Rescue-Portsmouth

P.O. Box 525, Woolwich, ME 04579, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Pet Types: dogs

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue-NH Chapter

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Voice For Animals

Milton, NH 03851

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pet Tails Rescue

1172 1st NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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