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Puppies and dogs in New Jersey

Looking for a puppy or dog in New Jersey? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Jersey. 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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Lily

Silky Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Tinton Falls, NJ
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Jingles

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Tinton Falls, NJ
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Harley the Lucky Charm

Labrador Retriever/Cattle Dog

Male, 4 yrs
Bellevile, NJ
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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**Please note this is pet is currently out of town pet but we will transport this pet to you when adopted. All fees listed include transport fees.** Harley's heartbreaking story began in Oklahoma on a rural dirt road during winter where he was dumped as a 9 week old puppy. He was cold, skinny, sick and left to survive on his own. Our foster found him and he received the necessary vet care that saved his life. Today he is a healthy, friendly 4 year old lab/cattle dog mix who loves people, kids, dogs but NO CATS! Harley has grown up on our foster's farm with lots of fenced yard to run and play in but what he loves most is being with people! His joy and love is contagious! Harley does not dig or climb fences. He is perfectly crate trained and feels comfort/safety in his crate. He rides well in the car but can get a little timid about it at times. Harley needs more work with leash training and his foster is helping by using a slip lead and a martingale collar gently with him. He is very food motivated and very smart! Harley loves to be spoiled with smoked beef marrow bones and lots of hugs, pets and kisses! He is looking for a family that will love him forever and give him time/patience to adjust to a new life. Are you that family? Interested in becoming a forever home for Harley? Fill out our online adoption application: http://www.friendswithfourpaws.org/adoption-form.html This is the first step in our process, and we don't go any further without an application. Find more adoptable pets, news and information on Instagram @friendswithfourpaws or our Facebook page Friends with Four Paws . We put a lot of time and energy into processing our adoptions to find our babies the best fit home for them and you. Please do not submit an application if you are not serious about adopting. We are so excited to work with you to find you a new forever friend, and appreciate you working with us.For immediate consideration, please attach your application to the initial inquiry to help us expedite the process. Our adoption fee is $525. This includes their spay/neuter surgery, full (age appropriate) vaccinations, microchip insertion and registration, deworming, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and travel expenses. All of our dogs are rescued from local shelters and the general public in Oklahoma. Each dog is then placed in a foster home where he/she is kept for quarantine, to ensure if the dog gets sick it can receive proper treatment. We have foster homes in the NJ/NY area waiting to receive their fosters. Once an animal has received an application or there's an adopter interested, we make arrangements for transport. If a dog is already in foster care in NYC/NJ, an adopter will be put in touch with the foster home AFTER an application is being processed. Thank you in advance for your patience with our process and for making adoption YOUR option!
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Fields

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Westampton, NJ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Fields came in as a stray and can you believe no one came looking for him. He’s disappointed but looking forward to a wonderful new home. Fields is a happy boy with a great personality. He’s ready to fit in to any family. Unsure how he will do with other dogs but does seem open to meeting them. Fields is waiting for his new family so come in and meet him.
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Soda Bread

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Westampton, NJ
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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If happiness was a dog it would be Soda Bread! This sweet girl came in as a stray and was never reclaimed. We don’t know much about her past but here at the shelter she is becoming a favorite. She is not a couch potato but enjoys snuggles. She would probably enjoy kids in her life to but if none are available she would like an active human please. She would probably enjoy a canine companion as well. Want to bring some happiness home? You know where to find it.
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Hopper

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Westampton, NJ
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hopper sparkles like sunshine with this beautiful coat. He is not only stunning but has the sweetest personality to go with it. Hopper got his name by trying to hop in everyone`s lap and give kisses. He loves affection and hanging out with people. Hopper takes treats nicely and loves to play fetch. His kennel is very clean so likely housebroken. Hopper also walks pretty good on the leash and would probably do great out in public settings. Come see for yourself how great Hopper is.

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Shelters & rescues in New Jersey

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Friends of Linden Animal Shelter

1 Range Road, Linden, NJ 07036

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Elizabeth Animal Shelter

518 Trenton Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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

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The Real Pit Bull, Inc

Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: dogs

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P.S. I Love You! Animal Rescue - NJ Chapter

Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Forgotten Friends Inc.

P.O. Box 64, Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Angels Heart Puppy Rescue - NJ Chapter

Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: dogs

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Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption

P.O. Box 335, Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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New Life Boxer Rescue - NJ

P.O. Box 834, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Pet Types: dogs

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Township of Union Animal Shelter

980 Jefferson Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

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

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