Nova Scotia

Puppies and dogs in Nova Scotia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Nova Scotia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Chloe

St. Bernard

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Digby, NS

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

URGENT - URGENT NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA (Transportation to meet on the main land or at the boarder) - Chloe - She is only 21 months old (dob 04-29-24) She is spayed/UTD. Please call me only or text at 610-787-2353. She is free to a qualified home. An adoption application including photos or home visit a must. PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT BELOW. I WILL NOT SEE YOUR COMMENTS AND HATE TO MISS YOU. Not good currently with other pets. But, being a puppy, an experienced adopter can easily fix this with her. POOR CHLOE Had puppies already!!! She is so desperate for love and exercise and play. She was rescued from a basement forced to have puppies at 1 year old. The couple only fed her scraps of food and sold off all the puppies. After selling the puppies, she was dumped. Thankfully, the amazing rescuer took her in, got her vetted and fed and loved. Chloe went to a home with a female pitbull and a large male saint that are both very friend. Chloe wants her own human all to herself. She has loads of puppy energy still but very very loving. May not do well in the home with tiny children due to her energy and jumping. SHE IS ONLY A PUPPY. SHE IS SWEET AND JUST WANTS LOVE. Please call me only or text at 610-787-2353. She is free to a qualified home. An adoption application including photos or home visit a must. PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT BELOW. I WILL NOT SEE YOUR COMMENTS AND HATE TO MISS YOU.

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Blaze

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

St. Andrews, NS

Size

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

Details

Story

?? Meet Blaze – Our Handsome Shepherd Mix! ??Blaze is a gorgeous 1-year-old shepherd mix weighing in at 73 pounds. This young boy is as sweet as he is handsome!Blaze is house trained and well behaved in the home, making him an easy companion for day-to-day life. He can be a little nervous when meeting new people, but once he feels safe, he warms up quickly and shows his gentle, loving side.He absolutely loves his walks, though he will need some continued leash work. Blaze is also a big fan of toys—playtime is definitely his happy time!If you’re looking for a smart, affectionate, playful young dog to grow with, Blaze could be your perfect match. Blaze is up to date with age appropriate vaccines. He is neutered and has been treated for fleas and internal parasites. Blaze is also microchipped.Apply to adopt at www.coastalk9.ca/adoptIf we already have your application, please email adopt@coastalk9.ca to express interest.Only selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps.?? Located in Antigonish County#RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHomeNeeded #RescueLove

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Sheba

American Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

St. Andrews, NS

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Sheba! This beautiful 2-year-old Lab–Pit mix weighs in at 54 pounds of pure sweetness! Sheba came to us as a devoted mama with her babies — all of whom have now found their forever homes. After some time to rest, recover, and gain her strength, Sheba has been spayed and is finally ready to find her happily ever after. Sheba loves to run, play ball, and make friends — she gets along wonderfully with other dogs and enjoys her days at doggy daycare. She’s also house trained and knows how to settle in nicely when it’s time to relax.After a fun-filled day, Sheba’s favorite thing in the world is to snuggle up close to her people. She’s loyal, loving, and ready to bring joy to a lucky family!If you’re looking for the perfect blend of playful and cuddly, Sheba’s your girl.Sheba is up to date with age appropriate vaccines. She is spayed and has been treated for fleas and internal parasites. Sheba is also microchipped.Apply to adopt at www.coastalk9.ca/adoptIf we already have your application, please email adopt@coastalk9.ca to express interest.Only selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps.?? Located in Antigonish County#AdoptSheba #RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #LabPitMix #ForeverHomeNeeded #RescueLove

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LISA

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Female, Young

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Lisa and her siblings were saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Spayed &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 On monthly flea/tick preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 18 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 23 March 2025 What Lisa Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities &#239&#184&#143 High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Lisa. &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Lisa? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of LISA.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 8, 2026, 8:46 pm

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RUSTY

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male, Young

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Rusty and his siblings were saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Neutered &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 On monthly flea/tick preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 6 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 23 May 2025 What Rusty Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet his physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities &#239&#184&#143 High-quality food and treats to keep him healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Rusty. &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Rusty? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of RUSTY.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 8, 2026, 8:46 pm

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RYDER

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Halifax - (location MAINE), NS

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Ryder was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background &#226&#156&#133 Spayed &#226&#156&#133 Rabies and core vaccines up to date &#226&#156&#133 On monthly flea/tick preventatives &#226&#156&#133 Microchipped &#226&#154&#150&#239&#184&#143 Weight: 35 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 30 March 2025 What Ryder Needs ‍&#226&#153&#128&#239&#184&#143 An active family that can meet her physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities &#239&#184&#143 High-quality food and treats to keep her healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health &#226&#157&#164&#239&#184&#143 Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Ryder. &#226&#143&#177&#239&#184&#143 Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of RYDER? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!Click here to watch a video of RYDER.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 8, 2026, 8:46 pm

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Shelters & rescues in Nova Scotia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Nova Scotia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

NS Golden Retriever Rescue

119 Rocky Lake Rd, Truro Heights, NS B6L 1S6

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Coastal K9 Rescue Society

1934 Marydale Road, St. Andrews, NS B0H 1X0

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada

343 West Petpeswick Rd, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

NS SPCA Metro Shelter

5 Scarfe Court, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Homeward Bound City Pound

201 Brownlow Ave, Unit 9, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W2

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

Shelter

Lillian Albon Animal Shelter

798 Smith Road, Amherst, NS B4H 3Y4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pick of the Litter Society

388 Ridgevale Drive, Bedford, NS B4A 3L7

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Give a Dog a Home Rescue - NS -(location MAINE)

Physical Location - Maine, (location MAINE), Halifax - (location MAINE), NS B3H 1C2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Standard Poodles In Need, Rescue - Halifax

Halifax, NS B3H 0A1

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Animal Rescue Coalitions

Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2T5

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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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