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Puppies and dogs in Providence, Rhode Island

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Providence, Rhode Island. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy
Providence, RI
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,
Story
adoption donation : $599 weight 38lbs Age 6 months       Charlie is a sweet and friendly girl who loves everyone she meets. She was found abandoned at a truckstop in a rural part of Mississippi and luckily rescued by Wags. At the rescue, she is having a blast running and playing with all the dogs, she just loves other pups! In the house, she is mellow and chill and loves to follow her Foster Mom around.  Charlie has been spayed and vaccinated and is ready to travel to the northeast as soon as the weekend of August 9th. Charlie is housebroken at Wags but like any rescue pup will likely need some training as she adjusts to a new home. She has beautiful and appeared to be a Catahola Leopard dog, very common in Mississippi and known to be very smart and loving dogs. Charlie is just the best, she will  make a wonderful  member of the family.    Adoption donations are the only source of funding for the rescue. Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter. Most of our dogs are in Mississippi and come up by Transport, dogs are listed along the Transport route or in an area where we may have volunteers who can help transport the dogs. We do have some of our dogs in foster homes in the northeast, we always need foster homes! For more information on adopting any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com      July 24, 2025, 7:42 am
We'll also keep you updated on Jade's adoption status with email updates.
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Jade

Black Mouth Cur

Female, Puppy
Providence, RI
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,
Story
adoption donation : $699 weight 40 lbs Age 8 months dob. 1/10/25      Jade is an adorable mixed breed pup who seems to be some kind of black mouth cur mix. . She is a gentle and sweet and loving girl who is just a delight.  Jade and her sisters Josie and Journey  were part of a group of puppies that were sadly being given away for free at a local Walmart in Mississippi. The woman who runs the rescue Wags of Monroe County couldn’t bear to see these puppies going to people with no vetting and so she scooped up the remaining three girls.     Since then, the puppies have thrived, they love to run and play with all the dogs at the rescue and then cuddle up together in a puppy pile to nap. They have all been spayed and have their vaccinations and are all healthy happy girls.    Jaden and her sisters are still in Mississippi, but ready to come up to the northeast in mid October on the transport truck that leaves every Friday from Tupelo. We know these girls will all make wonderful family dogs, but are fine to consider a foster to adopt. Jade is such a gentle, calm girl, we know she will be a loving member of the family.   Adoption fee includes the transport from Mississippi, vaccines, microchip and spay and neuter. Most of our dogs are in Mississippi and come up by Transport, dogs are listed along the Transport route or in an area where we may have volunteers who can help transport the dogs. We do have some of our dogs in foster homes in the northeast, we always need foster homes! For more information on adopting any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com      October 13, 2025, 8:23 am
We'll also keep you updated on Happy's adoption status with email updates.
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Happy

Black Mouth Cur Plott Hound

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
providence, RI
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
This is a dog who was named perfectly! Happy is just that, happy! This sweet, joyful girl will bring a grin to your face and fill your home with love. Happy would love a doggy playmate and if possible fenced in yard to romp in, or perhaps doggy daycare as she is a medium - medium/high energy girl. She learns fast, but could use a little leash manners brush up! Happy is a snuggly girl who loves to hang out with people, she'd love to run errands or go on hikes with you. And her beautiful brindle coat shines as bright as her personality! Happy is about a year old, 50lbs, housebroken and crate trained, spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on all vetting. If you would like to make this happy girl a member of your family, please email bigyellowgoose018@gmail.com for an application.
We'll also keep you updated on Cosmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cosmo

Treeing Walker Coonhound Beagle

Male, 10 mos
providence, RI
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
Sweet 7 month old Cosmo is 45lbs of love, fun and companionship who is looking for his forever home and sure to make you laugh. He is a hound through and through, he can sniff and explore with the best of them! If you are in the market for a hiking buddy, this is your boy! Cosmo would love an active family who will take him exploring, and it would be a bonus for him if there was another family dog, Cosmo really loves having his foster brothers and sisters around! While he loves everyone he meets, his foster mom describes him as a "dog's dog", he is currently living with 5 dogs of all sizes and a cat. When he is not playing with his doggy buddies or on the trail of some great scent in the back yard, he is cuddled up with his people or in his favorite lounge chair with a bone. Cosmo does really like children but given his age and hound energy, we feel he is better suited to families with older children. Cosmo is crate and housetrained, neutered, microchipped and up to date on all vetting. If you would like to make Cosmo a member of your family, please email bigyellowgoose018@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Ginger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ginger

Australian Kelpie

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Providence, RI
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
adoption donation : $499 weight 32 lbs Age 1 year Ginger is a beautiful, super friendly girl who loves everyone she meets, her tail never stops wagging! This loving girl was found in Puerto Rico sitting under a coconut tree on a beach known to be a place where people dump dogs. A kindly couple saw her there and assumed she was waiting for her owners but three days later she was still in the same spot, hungry, and trembling. The couple took her in and discovered she was the sweetest dog ever! They had her spayed and vaccinated and on February 6 this lucky girl arrived to her new foster home in the northeast, ready for a loving family of her own. Ginger doesn’t have an aggressive bone in her body, she is all kisses, wiggles and wags! She loves other dogs and is gentle with children. Ginger is medium energy and loves to run around outside but when she’s home she likes to curl up with her toys or a bone or try to snuggle on her foster parents laps! Ginger is completely housebroken and fully grown at 32 pounds. She will make some lucky family a wonderful new addition. Wags of Monroe county is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Adoption fee includes the transport, vaccines, microchip and spay. For more information on adopting any of our Wags dogs please email mariaeftimiades@yahoo.com
We'll also keep you updated on Celine's adoption status with email updates.
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Celine

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Providence, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Celine is a sweet and loving dog who has been a very special part of my life. I originally adopted her when she was a puppy, and she is now about 2 years old. She has grown into a playful, affectionate companion who loves being around people and spending time with her favorite humans. Celine has a gentle and curious personality. She enjoys walks, exploring new places, and relaxing at home. She is smart, loyal, affectionate, and playful, and she forms strong bonds with the people around her. I’m looking for a stable, loving home where she can receive the time, attention, and care she deserves. Ideally, her new home would be with someone who has the time to spend with her, enjoys going on walks or outdoor activities, and is ready to welcome a loyal companion into their life. This has been a very difficult decision for me, and my top priority is finding the best possible home for her where she will be loved and well cared for.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Providence, Rhode Island

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Double Dog Rescue

providence, RI 02901

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Wags of Monroe County - RI Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, Providence, RI 02901

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Wonder Paws Rescue - Providence, RI Transport Stop

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Ozark Mutts and Stuff, Inc R.I

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Almost Home

PO Box 6111, Providence, RI 02940

Pet Types: dogs

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North Providence Animal Shelter

900 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Smithfield Animal Control

900 Smithfield Rd, Tri-Town Animal Shelter, North Providence, RI 02904

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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