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Puppies and dogs in New Jersey

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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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KELLI BELLE

Shih Tzu

Female, 3 yrs
Atco, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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🐾 Meet KELLI BELLE! 🐾 KELLI BELLE is a precious 3-year-old Shih Tzu with a beautiful white-and-mocha coat and an irresistible little face. This sweet girl is ready to find her forever family and receive all the love she deserves! KELLI BELLE is a wonderful little companion who loves being near her people without being overly clingy. She's house-trained, a good eater, walks nicely on a leash, and gets along great with other dogs. She's an easygoing, affectionate girl who would fit beautifully into a loving home. Whether it's joining you for a stroll, relaxing by your side, or simply keeping you company, KELLI BELLE is happy just being part of your day. She's truly as sweet as they come, and anyone would be lucky to have her! KELLI BELLE is currently in a loving foster home in NJ and is ready to find her happily ever after! ❤️💕 At Trust Rescue, we're dedicated to connecting loving families with wonderful canine companions. You can trust that every "Fido" in our care is unique, fully vetted, and altered per veterinary guidelines, ready to find their forever home. While their weight or appearance may change as they settle in, our commitment to their health and well-being is unwavering. Whether they're in Texas getting vetted, groomed, and altered, or comfortably settled into a New Jersey foster home, all dogs are entrusted to and under the custody of Trust Rescue. They receive loving care in dedicated foster homes or at our facility. No matter where they are, you can trust they are always with us and receiving the best possible care. We've made our adoption process straightforward and accessible because we believe in making adoption achievable for everyone. Ready to Adopt? Apply Today: Fill out our straightforward application! Personalized Meet-and-Greet: If we believe your family is the right fit, our team will contact you within 1-2 business days. We'll schedule a private, 30-minute meet-and-greet at our Trust HQ. This dedicated time is exclusively for your family an your potential new trusted companion. Affordable Adoption: Our adoption fee is designed to be affordable. There are several ways to meet the wonderful dogs available for adoption: Join us at our adoption events every Saturday! Visit our website for future transport information and schedules. Follow us, Trust Rescue, on: Our website: https://www.trustrescue.org/adoptable-dogs Facebook, and Instagram for continuous updates on our available Fidos and Saturday events. We're always posting new information! Many of our dogs have lived with cats. While we don't assess for cat compatibility, with thoughtful introductions and your guidance, successful dog-cat relationships are common. You have all of the information here, to the best of our knowledge. We believe in transparency and providing you with everything we know about our trusted companions. BEAU is currently in his foster home in NJ and looking for his forever home. Trust Rescue proudly maintains an Open Adoption Policy, building a canine community you can trust and count on.
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Harvey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, < 1 month
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Dutch

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, < 1 month
Newark, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
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Koko

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
Tinton Falls, NJ
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(when grown) -
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Found Pet – Do You Recognize Them? This sweet dog was found as a stray on 11/7/26 in Sayreville. They are waiting to be reunited with their family. If this is your dog, please call our office at (732) 922-0100 or visit us to reclaim them at: 2960 Shafto Rd, Tinton Falls, NJ If unclaimed, they will be available for adoption starting 11/17/2026 ID# 125308
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TOFFEE

Australian Shepherd/Beagle

Female, Young
Sussex, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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This dark beauty with the red highlights and a soft, wavy black ebony fur coat is full of mischief and surprises and we call her Toffee. This little 4 month old Aussie Beagle mix girl weighs 15 pounds and was found with her sister as a pair of stray pups that seemed to have been discarded by someone that had an accidental litter at their house.  Toffee is one of those adventurous girls that jumps out there to enjoy her life and any new experiences that come her way. She recently attended a Puppy Yoga class on Halloween day and she was a little Taco girl that ran from person to person to give them kisses.  She warms instantly and explores a new environment with total  confidence.  We are guessing that she is about 4 months old and one day should grow to be a 30 pound adult with shorter legs than most.and an adorable long body on her fairly short legs.  She is very gentle and sweet and would be an extremely good snuggle buddy for a child 10 years and older.  She likes the more thoughtful age of children that are not  zooming all over the house pretending to be a Marvel Action Character.   This girl will sweetly sit on your lap or lay next to you.  But don't get us wrong.  She also loves to be a 'dog' and dig in the yard as if to help you perhaps plant a few rose bushes before the frost of winter arrives.  She will be short in stature but tall in kindness and a spirit of curiosity and peaceful pleasures as a pampered house dog and companion.  Toffee is ready to party with a new family or person this holiday season !!!   Contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested.  Please let us know where you live when inquiring.  She is currently in Nashville, TN and can of course be adopted locally but can also be placed in the right home in the northeast due to easy transportation availability. November 7, 2026, 7:50 am
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PRETTY PEACHES

Australian Shepherd/Beagle

Female Young
Sussex, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Pretty Peaches Aussie/Beagle mix.   This pretty little freckled face girl with innocent face of a fairy princess is called Pretty Peaches.  A little girl that was found with her sister as two stray pups that seemed to have been discarded by someone that had an accidental litter at their house.  Peaches is one of those sensitive souls that hangs back just a little before deciding if she wants to join in on all the shenanigans of the other groups of pups.  She is a quiet girl that warms soon and then let loose with all the natural puppy antics that she simply releases in small doses.  Guessing that she is about 4 months old, this little girl weighs 15 pounds and has the most adorable long body on fairly short legs.  She is very gentle and sweet and would be an extremely good snuggle buddy for a child 10 years and older.  She likes the more thoughtful age of children that are not  zooming all over the house pretending to be a Marvel Action Character.   This girl will sweetly sit on your lap or lay next to you.  But don't get us wrong.  She also loves to be a 'dog' and dig in the yard as if to help you perhaps plant a few rose bushes before the frost  of winter arrives.  Our Pretty little Peaches will perhaps grow to be a 30 pound girl as life takes her toward adulthood soon.  She will be short in stature but tall in kindness and a spirit of curiosity and peaceful pleasures as a pampered house dog and companion.   Save a pillow for Peaches!!!   Contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested.  Please let us know where you live when inquiring.  She is currently in Nashville, TN and can of course be adopted locally but can also be placed in the right home in the northeast due to easy transportation availability.November 7, 2026, 7:50 am

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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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HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team)

Raritan, NJ 08869

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter Survivors

New Jersey/New York area, Raritan, NJ 08869

Pet Types: dogs

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Rogers' Rescues

531 Rt 22, Suite 191, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08880

Pet Types: dogs

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Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New Jersey

Somerville, NJ 08876

Pet Types: dogs

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Hunterdon Somerset Animal Rescue Center

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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

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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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

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Shetland Sheepdog Placement of New Jersey

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Pet Types: dogs

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Fur Babies Rescue

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Pet Types: dogs

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NJ Avail-a-bullies

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Pet Types: dogs

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