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Puppies and dogs in Providence, Rhode Island

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We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Great Dane

Male, 8 yrs 4 mos
providence, RI
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
King is a big sweet boy looking for a family to love and spoil him rotten. Though still a puppy at heart, he’s estimated to be 8-9 years old. King weighs about 72 pounds, but will be closer to 80 pounds when he fills out. Despite not having known much human kindness throughout his life, he adores people and loves to be next to someone whenever he can. He gets along with other dogs, but we think he might be happiest as an only dog in the home so that he can soak up all the attention he has been longing for. King is housebroken and has nice house manners, so he hasn’t needed to be crated in his foster home. King’s foster mom says “He’s so playful and sweet! He loves to carry around a toy all the time and especially loves squeaky toys. He is super friendly and will lean up against anyone who pets him. He has been great with my 11 yr old boys. He sleeps in their room and loves to cuddle. He takes food gently, and knows sit and shake commands too.” King is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines and preventives. If you’d like to give this loving boy a forever home, please email bigyellowgoose018@gmail.com for an application.
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Providence, RI
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pepper is lovable dog. She was given to me by someone who, unfortunately, was unable to care for her as a puppy. Her birthday is March 30th, and she is two years old. Pepper is high energy. She loves to be with her owner and enjoys going on walks. She loves water and enjoys taking baths. She has the biggest ears and the biggest heart, too. I think our busy schedule and small urban apartment are not fit for pepper. If you have any questions email me or DM me. Selena.dambra99@gmail.com
We'll also keep you updated on Zeyda's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeyda

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Providence, RI
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
Zeyda is a great loving pit. She needs someone that can always be there for her. She loves sun bathing loves blankets. She’s very hopped active. Jumps on you when u get home. She is not leash trained but know how to sit and wait for her food and to go outside. She’s very smart and really only listen when she wants to. She gets along with other dogs good. She’s just doesn’t like to share her food with them. Toward people she’s great. Never bite anyone. Does bark but doesn’t approach. Urgently looking for new home:)
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
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
Blue was recently dropped off at a county shelter and that person's loss is another family's gain because this boy is as sweet and smart as can be! Luckily for him, a wonderful foster stepped up and he is getting to experience the fun, loving, kind side of life and is now ready to find his forever home! Blue is about a year and a half old and 51lbs. He has become a HUGE fan of getting smooches from his family, loves to go for walks with the pack of pups at the house, "mothers" the foster puppies and likes to play with the bigger dogs. Between his incredible foster family and his foster siblings, Blue is learning more everyday. He is good on a leash, helps feed the feral cats near by and even helps feed the chickens that live there! In the house he likes to find a dog bed to curl up on and nap. While he would be a good only dog soaking up a family's love, he does seem to gain confidence from other dogs, so would also make a great second dog. Blue is microchipped, up to date on vetting, neutered, crate and house trained. If you would like to welcome Blue into your family please request an application at bigyellowgoose018@gmail.com.
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

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New Rattitude - Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02901

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Wags of Monroe County - RI Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, Providence, RI 02901

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Double Dog Rescue

providence, RI 02901

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Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Ozark Mutts and Stuff, Inc R.I

Providence, RI 02903

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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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Almost Home

PO Box 6111, Providence, RI 02940

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Belinsky Animal Hospital

1177 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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North Providence Animal Shelter

900 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904

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