Pointer puppies and dogs in Eatontown, New Jersey

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.NJ Apache is in a New Jersey foster home and is ready to meet you!   Meet Apache! This special boy is believed to be a Pointer/Bull Terrier mix (maybe some Jack Russell as well!) and is the perfect medium-sized companion at about 40 pounds.    Apache’s start in life was heartbreaking; he was taken from an abusive owner having suffered a broken leg and possible gunshot wound. Thanks to one of our amazing rescue partners down south, he got the surgery he needed and handled 8 weeks of crate rest like a total champ! Now Apache is healed, healthy, and officially ready for his forever family!    Apache is a goofy, happy boy who adores attention and loves to be close to his people. He relaxes in the office while his foster mom works from home and curls up next to her on the couch as soon as she sits down. He’s great with his canine foster brother and will never turn down a game of tug or some friendly wrestling. He’s perfectly house-trained, glad to settle in his crate, not destructive around the house, and rides nicely in the car. This friendly boy even aced his cat test, and we think he would do well living alongside dog-savvy felines! While Apache still has some happy puppy energy, it’s not overwhelming and is easily burned off with a walk or a game of fetch.   Apache settled in very quickly to his NJ home and took to his foster parents right away, but after everything this sweet boy has been through, he can be nervous at times and may be apprehensive meeting some strangers. He has been absolutely wonderful with older and respectful kids, but the loud noises and sudden movements of young children can make him uneasy. Because of this, we are recommending a home with little ones ~10 years and up.   But he doesn’t let his past define him! Apache may need a little time to feel safe, but he’s all heart, all joy, and more than ready for a home of his own. Apache so deserves a second chance at the life he should have always had. If you’ve been looking for a sweet, resilient, and loving pup to complete your family, Apache may be your perfect match.   Apache is fixed and up-to-date on vaccines. His adoption donation is $500.    Adopting a dog is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time, and training prior to adoption. After all these dogs have been through, they each deserve a loving, committed home.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.October 5, 2026, 4:20 pm

Meet our active, happy boy Loki!! Loki is a male pointer mix around 5 years old. He is incredibly toy driven and loves playing fetch or running around the yard on his own chasing a ball. Loki was rescued in 2022 when a family member was discovered to be deathly allergic to dogs. Loki is good with people and has an extremely high prey drive so he would do best in a home with no other animals or younger children.

Chance - 3 months & 21lbs (as of 10/1), Pointer Mix, Neutered  This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal’s name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org Level of dog ownership experience required:INTERMEDIATE – As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it’s also  tremendous work. Puppies’ personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they’re a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup’s evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult. Energy level:MEDIUM – Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)  Potty trained?Working on this skill. Puppies under 12 weeks old are often on track with their wee pad skills, but they’re too young to walk outside in public NYC areas yet because they haven’t finished their puppy vaccine series. Puppies older than 12 weeks are usually learning to do their business outside. Potty training takes a lot of patience, consistency, and clean up. Social with dogs?Yes. Some puppies are shy, others are bold, but all have the potential to be taught healthy socializing skills. It’s a huge part of raising a puppy and must be done carefully. How they interact with other dogs depends largely on how their humans help them learn to.  Social with children?  (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)Sort of – some puppies enjoy interacting with children, others get easily overwhelmed by their energy and attention. Regardless, most puppies are not a great match for a home with kids under age 8 because they go through intense mouthy play and rambunctious phases and often accidentally hurt young kids while playing. Children must always be monitored and taught to interact with dogs of any age respectfully.  Social with cats?Yes. Most puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to know their cat’s temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners.  Mouthy play: High! All puppies go through phases where they chew your stuff and grab your hands, arms, feet… puppies naturally explore the world, play, and test boundaries with their mouths. (It also happens when they’re teething.) Their teeth are super sharp, so it can be a very painful phase for humans and other animals in the home. Proper training, outlets, and socialization are key. Separation anxiety:Most puppies have some level of separation anxiety as they learn to self soothe. Often they cry the first 10+ minutes at night or when they are left home alone or in a crate. Consistent training and alone time is crucial. Leash manners:None or learning, depending on the puppy’s age. Will need to work on this skill.  Crate trained?Probably not. None of our new puppies have been formally trained, but many of our foster parents/adopters choose to crate train so some of the puppies that have been with us for a little while are learning this skill. It can be a great way to keep puppies safe and teach them independence. Medical status:Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines, spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. (For dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age.) How did this dog end up with Social Tees?Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives.  PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses.  This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc ##2858676##

Spot - 2 years, 57lbs, English Hound Mix, Spayed  This dog is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal’s name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org Their Foster Family Says: "Spot is an absolute love bug—friendly, curious, affectionate, and convinced that every human she meets is a new best friend! Her favorite thing is cuddling with her foster mom and dad after a nice long walk, though she’s also a big fan of balls, chew toys, and stuffed animals (which don’t tend to stay stuffed for long!). At home, Spot is a total shadow who happily follows her foster parents everywhere—even to the bathroom—and starts each morning by waking them up with kisses. She loves getting outside and exploring, but leash manners are definitely still a work in progress, especially when an exciting bird or squirrel catches her eye! She’ll need a patient, committed family who is willing to work consistently with her on leash skills and continue reinforcing her basic training. A semi-active home that enjoys walks, playtime, and plenty of quality time together would be a great fit for this sweet, playful girl. Above all, Spot loves being with her people and will reward their patience with endless affection, cuddles, and devotion." Level of dog ownership experience required:INTERMEDIATE – This dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Energy Level:MEDIUM – Needs a daily 60-90 minute walk or window of quick paced exercise (minimum) in addition to potty break strolls (10-30 min each). Also needs significant socializing opportunities outside the home and mental stimulation at home like tricks training practice, chew items, and puzzle toys. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)  TOLERANCE TO CITYAdjusting to the city – Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well in quiet areas and probably just needs more time to adjust (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue). Would prefer a home in a calmer part of the city or the suburbs.  POTTY TRAININGYes – Few or no accidents  COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERSSocial butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.  BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision)Maybe for age 12 and up – Is either big and energetic (okay with kids big enough not to get knocked down) or a little skittish (could be comfortable with older children that can be extra gentle)  SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGSYes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.)Not sure – Wants to chase squirrels and birds so may not be a good match for a home with cats, rabbits, etc.  MOUTHY BEHAVIORWorking on it – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but likes to chew on things they’re not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc.  SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.) Adjusting – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone otherwise.  LEASH MANNERSWTF is a leash – Pulls hard. Zig zags like crazy. Has no idea how to walk on a leash or doesn’t have outside privileges yet (too young) getting better every day!!  CUDDLE BUG LEVELHigh – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time  JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO. Listens to correction – Only jumps on people they know when really excited, stops with correction. CRATE TRAININGNot at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.  Medical status:Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm tested if coming from Tennessee or Puerto Rico; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake How did this dog end up with Social Tees?Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives.  PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses. This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc ##2851590##

🚨 URGENT: NEeko needs someone to choose him! 🚨 Neeko is a sweet boy with so much love to give. He’s dog-friendly and kid-friendly, and he’s hoping for a family who will welcome him into their hearts and give him the safe, loving home he deserves. Please don’t let this good boy be overlooked. Neeko needs help finding his people now. Could you be the one to give him his fresh start? Please share his story and help get him seen. PLEASE HELP TEXT KAREN 4136298152

🚨 URGENT — SAMMY IS ONLY 8 MONTHS OLD AND HIS FEAR COULD COST HIM HIS LIFE 🚨 Sammy is just a 31-lb BABY who has already had his world turned upside down. He was owner surrendered, and now he is absolutely terrified in the shelter. 💔 Every day there is becoming harder for him. Sammy is so frightened that he may growl, urinate or defecate when overwhelmed — but he CAN be handled. This isn’t a bad dog. This is a scared puppy who doesn’t understand why the people he trusted are gone or why he’s suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar noises, smells and people. And now his fear may become his death sentence. 🐾 SAMMY ❤️ 8 months old ❤️ 31 lbs ❤️ Dog friendly ❤️ Just a scared baby who desperately needs out Sammy doesn’t need to die because he’s terrified. He needs TIME. He needs PATIENCE. He needs someone to show him that he’s safe. Please don’t let an 8-month-old puppy lose his life simply because the shelter is too much for him. Somewhere outside those walls is the happy, playful puppy Sammy was meant to be — but he may never get the chance to show us unless someone steps up NOW. 🆘 SAMMY NEEDS A HERO BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. PLEASE STEP UP. PLEASE HELP SAVE SAMMY. 💔🐾 TEXT KAREN 4136298152