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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.

Coffe

Chihuahua/Shih Tzu

Male, Young

Asbury Park, NJ

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,

Story

I was a going through a rough patch in my teen years and I was gifted a Shih Tzu, whom i loved dearly. She cured me in a way and I will forever be grateful to have met her. Unfortunately she passed, she was only 3 years old. Before leaving me she somehow got pregnant with the neighbors chiwawa (I wasn’t aware until the baby’s were the spitting image of the father). She watched them turn 2 months old then passed due to rat poison she found in our yard. She gave birth to two babies. I couldn’t betray her and give them up easily so I fought to keep them, I got a job at 16 to pay for their food, lifestyle and vet check ups. I am now 20 and living alone, struggling with too many things at once, I can’t afford to keep them nor are the allowed in my building where I rent. These boys have been through everything with me. They love to play and go on walks. They were mauled by a pitbull that jumped into our yard three years ago and have not been able to trust other dogs since.

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Rhinestone Cowboy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

WAYNE, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Rhinestone Cowboy: Smiling’s His Love LanguageYour pocketsized Valentine with a sparkle problem Age: 2 yearsWeight: 13.5 lbsFostered in: Passaic County, NJAvailable in: NY, NJ, CT, PA, ME, VT, VA, DE, MD, RI, NHApply: houndsinpounds.org Hi! I’m Rhinestone Cowboy — the Valentine who loves everyone and everything.Dogs? YES.Cats? YES.Kids? YES.YOU? I’m already writing your name in glittery cursive on my candy hearts. I like smiling. Smiling’s my favorite. And lucky for you, I smile like I’m starring in a romcom about a cowboy who falls in love at first sight.I'’m fully vetted, neutered, microchipped, and emotionally prepared to be your tiny Valentine forever. I’m sweet like chocolate fondue, silly like a Cupid in roller skates, and perky like a heartshaped latte. My LoveDay FavoritesSnuggling (preferably nosetonose)Smiling (did I mention it’s my favorite?)Following you around like a lovestruck shadow with jazz handsMaking new friends — I collect them like Valentine cardsTurning every walk into a heartthemed parade I will absolutely sit in your lap while you work, eat, sleep, or attempt yoga. I believe in love at first sight, second breakfast, and third kisses. My Dream Match...A home that believes:Cuddles are mandatoryBelly rubs are a valid love languageDogs are family (and possibly Cupid’s assistants) If You Choose Me, I Promise To:Greet you every morning like it’s Valentine’s DayMake you laugh when you least expect itBe your best friend, your sidekick, your sparkly little cowboy Ready to meet your rhinestoned Valentine in cowboy boots?Apply at houndsinpounds.org and let’s make every day feel like February 14th. ##2574126##

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Begley

Dachshund/Basset Hound

Male, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Begley Begley is an 11-week-old mixed breed cutie weighing about 10 pounds. With his short, turned-out legs and low rider build, we’re guessing there may be some Dachshund or Basset Hound in his family tree — and whatever he is, he is absolutely adorable! We expect he’ll grow to be a nice medium size when full grown.Begley is a sweet, happy little guy with a calm, easygoing personality. He can be a bit timid when first meeting new people (we’ve lovingly nicknamed him “Timmy” for his shy side ), but once he feels safe, his gentle, loving nature shines through. He’s super chill — not hyper, not nippy, and not much of a toy enthusiast. He’s happiest just hanging out and being near his people.He does well with other dogs and would likely enjoy a home with a confident canine friend to help him continue building his confidence. He also tends to get a little motion sick in the car right now, so short trips and patience as he grows will be helpful.If you’re looking for a laid-back, sweet soul with the cutest little legs around, Begley might be your perfect match.Apply to meet him at bcaaofnj.org Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. February 20, 2026, 1:52 am

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FREDDY

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese

Male, Young

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Freddy is a 16-month-old Maltese/Yorkie mix (“Morkie”) weighing just 8 pounds of pure sweetness. With his adorable black-and-tan coat and soulful eyes, he’s as handsome as he is lovable.This young boy truly is the total package. Freddy is fully house trained and crate trained, sleeping soundly through the night in his cozy crate without a single accident. He enjoys toys, loves treats, and is always ready for a little playtime followed by snuggles.Freddy has a gentle, affectionate personality. While he may take a moment to warm up to new people, once he does, his loving nature shines through. He adores other dogs and thrives on companionship. Whether you’re heading out for a walk or taking a car ride, Freddy is happy to join—he walks nicely on leash and rides calmly in the car.At just over a year old, Freddy still has that playful puppy spirit, balanced beautifully with good manners and training. He’s small enough to fit perfectly into your lap but has a heart big enough to fill your whole home. Freddy will do best in a home with people willing to walk him daily and with a fenced in back yard for Freddy to run and play to get his puppy energy out. Due to his size, Freddy will do best in a home with children 12 and older - he's just a little guy!If you’re looking for a sweet, well-rounded companion who brings love, joy, and just the right amount of playful energy, Freddy is ready to meet you!Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. February 20, 2026, 1:52 am

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Bunny

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy

Montclair, NJ

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,

Story

Bunny and Turtle are 15 week old lab/shepherd-mix puppies who are looking for their forever homes. These special babies need special homes who are prepared to meet their needs. Bunny and Turtle are smart puppies with high energy levels. They love to run and play, and solve puzzles and figure out new toys quickly. They are physically healthy, and are growing quickly. They currently weigh 35lb each at 15 weeks old; it is likely that they will weigh more than 80lb full-grown. They are eager to learn, and need experienced adopters who can provide them the training and structure that they need. They are learning to walk on leashes, and they need fenced-in back yards where they can run and get their energy out. Bunny is a beautiful girl, who desperately wants love and attention. She thrives with structure, training, and exercise. She learns incredibly quickly, and has almost mastered "sit" and "shake". WIthout enough attention and exercise she can experience some separation anxiety, and she will thrive in a home with another older dog who can act as a role model for her. Email CAHadoptions@gmail,com for more information

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Turtle

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy

Montclair, NJ

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,

Story

Turtle and Bunny are 15 week old lab/shepherd-mix puppies who are looking for their forever homes. These special babies need special homes who are prepared to meet their needs. Turtle and Bunny are smart puppies with high energy levels. They love to run and play, and solve puzzles and figure out new toys quickly. They are physically healthy, and are growing quickly. They currently weigh 35lb each at 15 weeks old; it is likely that they will weigh more than 80lb full-grown. They are eager to learn, and need experienced adopters who can provide them the training and structure that they need. They are learning to walk on leashes, and they need fenced-in back yards. Turtle is a handsome boy who loves human attention. He often doesn't know his own size and strength and thinks he is a lap dog. He is great with people, and has been good with other animals. He is learning obedience, and is progressing quickly - from "sit" and "down" to "shake". Email CAHadoptions@gmail,com for more information

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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:

Rescue

Tiny Life Rescue

Haddon Heights, NJ 08035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Love of Littles Dog Rescue and Foundation--Northeast Area

Runnemede, NJ 08078

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Furbaby Ranch - Runnemede Chapter

Runnemede, NJ 08078

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

PetPALS of Southern New Jersey Inc.

100 Essex Avenue, Suite #300, Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Riley Rescue

Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

HFH-South Jersey

Sicklerville, Bellmawr, NJ 08031

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Joa's Arc

PO Box 243, Audubon, NJ 08106

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Deuces friends animal rescue

Collingswood, NJ 08107

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Woof Love Rescue

Collingswood, NJ 08108

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Greyhound Friends of NJ, Inc.

PO BOX 4416, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier Husky Dachshund Beagle Boxer Maltese Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd Poodle (Miniature) Pomeranian Border Collie Jack Russell Terrier Pug Schnauzer (Miniature) English Bulldog

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

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

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