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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.
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Nala

Coton de Tulear Poodle (Standard)

Female, Young
Elizabeth, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
She is a four-year-old dog who was originally purchased from a pet store. She is calm, friendly, affectionate, and wonderful with people. She loves spending time outdoors and enjoys going for walks. She is trained to use pee pads and also goes to the bathroom outside. I am looking for a loving, responsible home where she will receive plenty of attention, companionship, regular walks, and the care she deserves. She would be a wonderful companion for someone who has the time to spend with her and make her part of the family.
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Nyla

Cavapoo

Female, Adult
Elizabeth, NJ
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nyla is almost 7 years old (birthday in November). Doesn’t bark outside of someone knocking/ringing door bell. She doesn’t do well with homes with babies which is my reason for needing to rehome her. She gets chronic UTIs and has been taken to multiple vets for different antibiotics, but they tend to come back. Loves playing soccer and fetch and will bring it back. Walks without a leash fine and knows basic commands (sit, stay, stop, come here, up, down). Looking for a loving home where she can get the undivided attention she deserves. She’ll come with food, treats, bowls, bed, jackets, and toys.
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Casper

Great Pyrenees

Male, Puppy
Hillside, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
He is a very healthy dog, very active. Fully vaccinated and rabies vaccinated too. I love him so much I traveled from Ohio to New Jersey with him, but my schedule is heavy cause I'm a full time and working I don't want him to feel alone. He has a small vacuum already, brush for his sheds.
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Sugar

Catahoula Leopard Dog American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Hillside, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Sugar is a great dog, she just needs space to run and that’s something we don’t have. She is house-trained, listens well to her primary owner. She is great with our kids, especially our 4-yr old boy. We will be sad to see her go, but we just don’t have the space she needs nor the time to dedicate to her as we both work and have pretty crazy schedules.
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Rivi

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Roselle Park, NJ
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOME FOR RIVI ❤️🐾 This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. Rivi is my 2-year-old pit bull, my best friend, and one of the greatest loves of my life. He is incredibly affectionate, loves people, children, and other dogs, and never meets a stranger. Rivi loves running, rolling in the grass, long walks, cold water, homemade meals, cheese, and curling up with his favorite blanket. He’s fully vaccinated, healthy, and up to date on all veterinary care. He’s not neutered and has a hilarious fear of vacuum cleaners. After welcoming my baby and moving into a much smaller apartment, I can no longer give Rivi the space and freedom he needs, and unfortunately I’m no longer allowed to keep him. I love him deeply, which is why I want to find him a home where he can truly thrive. I’m looking for a loving family who will treat him as family and give him the life he deserves. 📍 Located in New Jersey With love, Gabi ❤️
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Dakota

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Roselle, NJ
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Looking for the ultimate companion? This handsome 3-year-old male Lab/Pit mix is the sweetest boy you will ever meet! 💙The Total Package: He is kind, funny, super affectionate, and has a truly great personality.Smart & Tuned In: Fully home-trained, highly aware, and deeply in tune with his owner.Gentle Giant: He is strong, yet so, so kind and protective of the people he loves—the perfect loyal family dog.He comes ready for his new home with his food and basic supplies included!

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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.

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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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Township of Union Animal Shelter

980 Jefferson Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

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

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My Forever After Animal Rescue

Union, NJ 07083

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

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Friends of Linden Animal Shelter

1 Range Road, Linden, NJ 07036

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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The Puerto Rico Dog Fund - East Coast

Newark, NJ 07114

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Associated Humane Societies - Newark

124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rott-n-Dog Rescue-New Jersey

Foster Homes, Newark, NJ 07114

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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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