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Puppies and dogs in Burlington, Vermont

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Burlington, Vermont. 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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Smallz

American Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog

Male, Young
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Smallz! Smallz is a 9-month-old pittie mix who came to live with us after his owner could no longer take care of him. He was the runt of the litter and was attacked by his canine father, leaving him with some scars on his face. We had hoped to be his forever family, but after having him evaluated by a professional trainer, we have come to understand that he needs a much more experienced dog owner and a home without other animals. He displays all the snuggly traits of a pittie, as well as some of the more challenging ones. He needs a seasoned pittie/bully owner and a quiet home life. We live in town, have a cat, and are surrounded by homes with dogs... completely the wrong environment for this boy. When indoors and away from stimulation, he learns quickly and is motivated by play, praise, and treats (to a lesser extent). No resource guarding, but will be very protective of his person. He has a ton of love to give! No fee, but will ask for donation to local rescue.

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Lou

Beagle

Female, Young
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lou is a 1 year and 9 months old Beagle. Spayed, microchipped and good with kids. She is very smart and has had intermediate training (many commands down and eager to please) still working on a solid recall off leash, but knows “Here! and Come!”. Her worst traits are chewing and digging, and stealing items for a game of chase, but these are all alleviated if you can stay a few steps ahead of her! She loves plush toys, antlers, rawhide and frozen stuffed kongs. She loves playing in water and mud. She loves baths. She is a super love bug and will cuddle all the time if you let her. She loves other dogs and submits immediately, loves to run and play at the dog park (since we live in the city) She is a really amazing dog! It will break our hearts to rehome her but we want her to have the best life possible because we love her so much! We have a crate and many toys, food, bowls, leash, etc. She is up to date on all shots and vaccines and licensed.

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Precious

Pomeranian Chihuahua

Female, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi! My name is Precious. I am a really adorable girl, and I am just looking for my furever home! My littermates and I were dropped off at a shelter as strays in SC, and no one ever came looking for us :( I am 8 weeks old (born around March3, 2025), weigh about 3 pounds, and I love dogs, cats and kids. I am doing so well with all of them in my foster home in South Carolina! I am spayed, microchipped, heartworm negative, dewormed, current with all vaccines (as appropriate for my age) and on flea and heartworm prevention. I am all ready to be adopted :) My adoption fee is $550, and covers all of my vetting, and includes transport within the next two weeks, if my new family lives in the northeast USA. ***PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO ADOPT WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS**** Please visit https://www.apply.daybeforetherainbow.com/ to fill out an adoption application form or email my rescue at taryn@daybeforetherainbow.com! Thanks for checking me out!

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Simon

Dachshund Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Simon and Theodore were saved from a Texas couple that left them out in a shed living in their own feces and full of fleas. They are dog friendly, potty trained and ready for their happily ever after. Currently living in Milwaukee with a loving foster. Transportation is available for approved out of state adopters.

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Kane

German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Kane is such a handsome doggie. He is sweet and loving. Transportation is available for approved out of state adopters.

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Billie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Burlington, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Billie was originally found abandoned in an apartment when her owners moved. She was saved from the BARC Houston redlist and is looking for a family that wont leave her again. She is super friendly and sweet. She knows basic commands and is dog friendly. She does need some work with her jumping skills. She loves to give kisses and is very attentive.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Burlington, Vermont

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

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Howlin4Spirit CARes - South Burlington VT

South Burlington, VT 05403

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society of Chittenden County

142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Chittenden County

142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Another Happy Tail (Vermont)

South Burlington, VT 05403

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws and Stars Animal Rescue

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: dogs

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DO-GOOD Dog Rescue BURLINGTON

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: dogs

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Rebound Hounds VT

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Vermont Foster Dogs

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: dogs

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Second Chance Pet Rescue

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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LCB Abandoned Paws - NE Transport

Burlington, VT 05401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Boxer German Shepherd Dog Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Australian Shepherd Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature) Border Collie Dachshund Beagle Golden Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Husky Jack Russell Terrier Australian Cattle Dog Great Pyrenees Maltese Pug Rat Terrier
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
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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