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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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Clarissa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Sicklerville, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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Clarissa is a very good dog. She loves people and treats. She is not dog friendly. She does do well with kids of all ages.

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Zinnias

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
You can apply to adopt at: https://rileyrescue.org/dog-adoption/ You can see our available dogs at: https://rileyrescue.org/available-dogs/All dogs and puppies have been seen at least once by a licensed veterinarian, have had age appropriate vaccinations and have been deemed healthy for adoption.

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Tulip

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
You can apply to adopt at: https://rileyrescue.org/dog-adoption/ You can see our available dogs at: https://rileyrescue.org/available-dogs/All dogs and puppies have been seen at least once by a licensed veterinarian, have had age appropriate vaccinations and have been deemed healthy for adoption.

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Phlox

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
You can apply to adopt at: https://rileyrescue.org/dog-adoption/ You can see our available dogs at: https://rileyrescue.org/available-dogs/All dogs and puppies have been seen at least once by a licensed veterinarian, have had age appropriate vaccinations and have been deemed healthy for adoption.

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Morning Glory

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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You can apply to adopt at: https://rileyrescue.org/dog-adoption/ You can see our available dogs at: https://rileyrescue.org/available-dogs/All dogs and puppies have been seen at least once by a licensed veterinarian, have had age appropriate vaccinations and have been deemed healthy for adoption.

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Lavendar

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Bellmawr, NJ
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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You can apply to adopt at: https://rileyrescue.org/dog-adoption/ You can see our available dogs at: https://rileyrescue.org/available-dogs/All dogs and puppies have been seen at least once by a licensed veterinarian, have had age appropriate vaccinations and have been deemed healthy for adoption.

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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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Angels On Paws Animal Rescue

Northfield, NJ 08225

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Humane Society of Atlantic County

1401 Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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WOOF RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE-New Jersey Transport

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Pet Types: dogs

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Great Pyrenees Rescue of MO - NJ

Galloway, NJ 08205

Pet Types: dogs

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Atlantic County Canines

615 E Moss Mill Road, Shop #58, Galloway, NJ 08205

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Atlantic County Animal Shelter

240 Old Turnpike Rd., Pleasantville, NJ 08232

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Atlantic County SPCA

Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Nice Dog Pet Rescue Inc.

Egg Harber, NJ 08234

Pet Types: dogs

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F.O.S.O.C.A.S. @ Mays Landing

420 Consumer Square, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue

Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Pet Types: dogs

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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
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