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Puppies and dogs in Rochester, New York

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Adopt a dog in Rochester, New York

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rochester, New York. 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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Punkie Sue

Feist

Female, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are fostered and physically located in Mt.Airy NC. Once adopted we can transport to your area or one of our many north eastern delivery locations. This pup is a purebred Mountain Feist. This pup was born on Feb 1st 2025. This pup will be a small dog at maturity. This pup has been socialized and exposed to other dogs, cats and other farm animals. This pup is great with people of all ages. If you want a little dog with a big personality then look no further. This pup has been started on potty training and crate training. This pup will go to the new home current on all age appropriate vaccines and preventives and micro-chipped. The adopters will get all the health records with adoption. We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on the main website at www.saveamuttkennel.net
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Mindy

Boxer Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are located and physically fostered in Mt.Airy NC. We can transport to yourvlocation once adopted. We have a very reasonable and affordable transporter who delivers to the North East every 2 weeks. This pup was born 2-17-25. This pup is a fabulous mix of boxer and lab. This pup is extremely friendly and loving. Thus pup loves playing with the other animals on the farm. This baby adores other dogs and really fancies cats. This pup is used to children. This pup has been started on crate training and potty training. This pup will go home current on all age appropriate vetting and microchipped. The adopter will receive the the vet records with adoption. We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on our website at www.saveamuttkennel.net
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Tulip

Doberman Pinscher

Female, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are located and physically fostered in Mt.Airy NC. We can transport to yourvlocation once adopted. We have a very reasonable and affordable transporter who delivers to the North East every 2 weeks. This pup is a Doberman mix born 3-1-25. This pup is sweet and affectionate. This pup is well socialized and accustomed to other animals and people. We have started on crate training and potty training This pup will go home current on all age appropriate vetting and microchipped. The adopter will receive the the vet records with adoption. We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on our website at www.saveamuttkennel.net
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Ares

Border Collie Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are located and physically fostered in Mt.Airy NC. We can transport to yourvlocation once adopted. We have a very reasonable and affordable transporter who delivers to the North East every 2 weeks. This pup was born 2-4-25. This pup is a border collie mix. This pup is very social and sweet. This pup has been handled since birth. This pup is great with other dogs and cats. We have started potty training and crate training. This pup will go home current on all age appropriate vetting and microchipped. The adopter will receive the the vet records with adoption. We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on our website at www.saveamuttkennel.net
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Frances

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are fostered and physically located in Mt.Airy,NC until adopted. Once adopted we can transport to your location or one of our other north eastern delivery locations. This pup is a Catahoula mix. This pup was born 10-20-22. This pup will not be overly large. My educated guess is around 35-40 pounds at maturity. This pup is shy but warms up eventually. This pup is great with other dogs and cats. We have started crate training and potty training. I will consider a reduced adoption fee to the right home. This pup will be current on vaccines, deworming, preventives. This pup will be micro-chipped and spayed. This pup will receive a physical and a certificate of health prior to going home. The adopter will get all the health records with adoption. Frances is spayed! We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on our website at www.saveamuttkennel.net
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Frank

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our pets are fostered and physically located in Mt.Airy,NC until adopted. Once adopted we can transport to your location or one of our other north eastern delivery locations. This pup is a Catahoula mix. This pup was born 10-20-22. This pup will not be overly large. My educated guess is around 35-40 pounds at maturity.Frank is shy and he takes sometime to warm up. He does better with women.This pup is great with other dogs and cats. We have started crate training and potty training. I will consider a reduced adoption fee on Frank to the right home! This pup will be current on vaccines, deworming, preventives. This pup will be micro-chipped. This pup will receive a physical and a certificate of health prior to going home. He is neutered. The adopter will get all the health records with adoption. Frank is neutered! We require a prescreen application to adopt. You can get that on our website at www.saveamuttkennel.net

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Dog shelters and rescues in Rochester, New York

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

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Four-Legged Friends Animal Adoptions, Inc.

P.O. Box 22861, Rochester, NY 14692

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save A Mutt Kennel - Rochester NY transport

Rochester, NY 14623

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Fanabala All Creatures Sanctuary

Rochester, NY 14620

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

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Rescue Pit, Inc.

Rochester, NY 14607

Pet Types: dogs

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Belles Buds NorthEast Rescue

Rochester, NY 14610

Pet Types: dogs

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Rochester Animal Services

184 Verona Street, Rochester, NY 14608

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

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Ridge's Rescue

PO Box 14924, Rochester, NY 14614

Pet Types: dogs

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New Life Boxer Rescue - NY

Rochester, NY 14603

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws Crossed Pit Bull Advocacy

rochester/marion, NY 14445

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

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Furever Ferrets Sanctuary

East Rochester, NY 14445

Pet Types: dogs, small animals

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