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Puppies and dogs in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Elizabeth, 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.

Sofía

Chihuahua

Female, Senior

Elizabeth, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

🐾 Sofía’s Story Sofía is not just a dog… she is family. She is 17 years old, gentle, loving, and calm. Her eyes may be cloudy now, but her heart is full of love. She only needs a quiet home, patience, and someone who will care for her in this final stage of life. Years ago, she survived a pitbull attack and made a full recovery — she is strong, but now vulnerable around other animals, so she needs to be the only pet. I am facing the hardest decision of my life. Due to a rabies restriction in the Dominican Republic (March 1, 2026), I cannot travel with her. I’ve tried everything, but costs are too high. I have only two weeks to find her a home. I cannot take her to a shelter… she deserves better. I am looking for someone with a big heart who can give her love, safety, and dignity. If you can help Sofía, please reach out. This is not just adoption… it’s an act of love.

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Canela

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young

Elizabethport, NJ

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

I acquired my pet Canela when she was a puppy from my High School friend in New Jersey. She will be 2 years old on April 30th. She needs a new happy home with full of attention. She's very playful but sometimes under stress with other animals.

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Rusty

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Young

Roselle, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Rusty is a lively and energetic Jack Russell. He is a very good boy, house trained and comes from a good home. We are currently in the midst of relocating to NYC in a small apartment and want to find Rusty a home with some space. He loves to play, go on runs and does well with kids. We do not have other animals in the house but he is very friendly.

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River

Pomsky

Male, Adult

Union, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

{TRIPOD DOG} Dog with 3 legs who lives an amazing normal life! He unfortunately got hit by a car after running out of his leash. High quality harness or gated yard please!River is a tripod dog who struggles with some anxiety when on walks. He is a bit scared of humans and loud noises. He will try to run out the leash and unfortunately has gotten hit by a car before because of this. River needs a home with a large yard and full of love from his family. He has never shown aggression even when his leg was broken from his accident. River has 3 legs and no health issues. Thankfully, after his accident he was able to recover and live a normal life. It’s been about 2 years since his accident and his life has been perfectly normal. Many people don't even recognize he is missing a leg because he is able to run and walk normal.My husband and I have to give him and his brother away because our allergies and asthma have escalated since we had to move into a basement with no windows.

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Frosty

Pomsky

Male, Adult

Union, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Frosty is an amazing baby. He is sneaky so you have to make sure he gets no food off the floor when going on walks. He likes his own space but will come up to you when he wants love. He is a very friendly dog and has never shown aggression to anyone. My husband and I have to give him and his brother away because our allergies and asthma have escalated since we had to move into a basement with no windows.

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Coco

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult

Union, NJ

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Coco is a 3-year-old Lilac tri colored American Bully (born April 26, 2023). We welcomed her on January 30, 2025, after the original breeder asked for help rehoming her from a difficult situation. She had been left alone often, was underweight, and needed vet care. We got her healthy, spayed, and on a chicken-free diet due to allergies. Coco is affectionate, cuddly, and loves being near her people. She is crate trained, easy to bathe, knows basic commands (sit, stay, down, inside, out), and enjoys tug toys and chew treats. She does well relaxing in the home and rides calmly in a crate. She does best on a consistent potty schedule. Coco would do best as the only dog. She can become competitive around attention or high-value items and needs structure and consistent handling. She also has some separation anxiety and high energy. Good with kids (supervised). We are looking for a calm, experienced home where she can thrive.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Elizabeth Animal Shelter

518 Trenton Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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

Shelter

Township of Union Animal Shelter

980 Jefferson Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

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

Rescue

My Forever After Animal Rescue

Union, NJ 07083

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

Shelter

Friends of Linden Animal Shelter

1 Range Road, Linden, NJ 07036

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

New Life Boxer Rescue - NJ

P.O. Box 834, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Puerto Rico Dog Fund - East Coast

Newark, NJ 07114

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Associated Humane Societies Newark

124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Rott-n-Dog Rescue-New Jersey

Foster Homes, Newark, NJ 07114

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue - NJ transport

Cranford, NJ 07016

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Real Pit Bull, Inc

Cranford, NJ 07016

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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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