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Puppies and dogs in Rutland, Vermont

Looking for a puppy or dog in Rutland, Vermont? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Rutland, Vermont

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rutland, 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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Blue

Border Collie

Male, Young
Danby, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our little Blue is the most loving dog you'll ever know. We adopted him as a puppy from a lovely woman who had saved his mother from an abusive family. We thought that we could give him a great home, but with a new baby on the way, the responsibility will unfortunately become too great. This dog needs lots of activity, and we would prefer to see him go to a farm/country setting, as that is what he is used to. We are very flexible with the rehoming fee, and will work with you if you have the right home for him.
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Sweet Mocha

Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 10 mos
Bethel, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet Mocha was saved from the euthanasia list. We couldn't let this sweet innocent pup be euthanized for space. 😥🥺 She is a 9 month old, 33 lb Retriever Mix. ? If interested in completing her journey please reach out.
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Aspen

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Bethel, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Upper Valley Friends! This sweet guy named Aspen is settled into our foster home after traveling here from an overfilled shelter and he is now ready for adoption! He’s 1 year old and weighs about 38 lbs, making him a fantastic medium sized dog. He is full of energy, playfulness, and desire to please. He learns like a sponge at this age and is very treat motivated; he progresses impressively fast when taught a new skill. He can sit, shake, lie down, leave it, and he cheerily heads for his crate when I get out the scoop at meal times and when he sees we’re getting ready for bed. He’s very happy to wrestle and play with our family’s 2 dogs and has loved every guest he’s met while with us. Since he’s young, he would thrive in a home that could provide him some dedicated play or training time daily, or with another young dog to keep him company. Please contact Village For Paws Rescue to apply
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Ralphie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Bethel, VT
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
Ralphie is located in Warner NH Ralphie is 5 years old and simply put a "great family dog" and welcomed member to any home. Ralphie is up to date on all of his shots, neutered microshipped . and crate trained . Ralphie is very smart and knows many commands, He attends Doggie daycare where he gets long well with the other dogs. and also loves walk. This boy loves life and all it has to offer. For more information or to complete an application, feel free to reach out to us. you will be glad you did..
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Larry

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs
Bethel, VT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
LARRY! If you are familiar with the Impractical Jokers show, we found LARRY! We found this boy just in time too. He was about to be euthanized for space. 🥹 Larry is a volunteer favorite and when we saw him, we could not let him be euthanized. Anyone would be lucky to share a life with him. He will be arriving Saturday April 27th and looking for a New England Home to welcome him. He is a 2 year old 76 lb, dog friendly retriever mix. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and microchipped. Below are some notes from his TX foster... This is what we know so far... Larry LOVES people. He wants to be with us, but goes easily to his crate with a treat. He sleeps well on his own. He has never had an accident, nor chewed on anything inappropriate. He does like a chew bone. He is uninterested in cats, but has not found a squirrel that he likes. He is good with older kids, no experience with younger ones, but we have seen no aggressive inclinations. He is very smart and wants to please, but his youthful energy takes over when walking on a leash. He has had limited exposure to other dogs, but seems to play well. He would be great with an active family. To apply to adopt please use link below https://forms.wix.com/ecdfec88-83f7-4ef6-9b8b... If you would like to watch Impractical Jokers Larry click below. https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=n8XLUcj_escUqTZs... #villageforpawsrescue #AdoptDontShopUSA #SecondChances #SharePost #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #ShareThisPost #dogrescue #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives
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Licorice

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Bethel, VT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This girl is looking for a home to welcome her to New England on Saturday April 27th. This sweet deserving girl we saved from the euthanasia list when she was going to be euthanized for space. She was the last of our pups to get out of the shelter and into foster. She is approximately 3 yrs old and 46 lbs, she is spayed, current on vaccines and microchipped. Dog friendly and easy to handle. Below are notes from her TX foster who stepped up for her. Now we need someone in New England to step up for her to find her forever home. Licorice is such a sweet girl, who is excited to get into her forever home. She is so receptive to physical love and words of affirmation. She appears to have been through a lot, and is still very nervous and timid around everyone and everything. You can tell that she wants to come out of her shell, but she is not comfortable yet. But I am sure that she will get there and really come into her own once she gets into a home where she can set up routes. Licorice has been friendly to our family cats, and has barked at dogs on the other side of our neighbors fence, but we haven’t let her socialize with our family dogs yet. Licorice is a sweet, loving dog who eats well, is crate trained, potty trained, loves walks, and is pretty good on a leash too! To apply to adopt please use the link below. https://forms.wix.com/ecdfec88-83f7-4ef6-9b8b... #villageforpawsrescue #AdoptDontShopUSA #secondchances #SharePost #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #ShareThisPost #dogrescue #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives

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Dog shelters and rescues in Rutland, Vermont

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

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Three Divas Dog Rescue

35 Lazy Acres Rd, North Chittenden, VT 05701

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GREEN MTN PUG RESCUE

Mendon, VT 05701

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Spring Hill Horse Rescue

175 Middle Rd., N. Clarendon, VT 05759

Pet Types: dogs, horses

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Pippy's Pals Rescue - VT

Castleton, VT 05735

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Rutland County Humane Society

765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763

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

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Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society

PO Box 100, Bridgewater, VT 05034

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

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Village for Paws Rescue

Bethel, VT 05032

Pet Types: dogs

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Northern New England Dog Rescue

Quechee, VT 05059

Pet Types: dogs

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Saving Purrs Cat and Kitten Rescue

29 Wiley Street, Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Save A Death Row Doggie

Randolph, VT 05060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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