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Puppies and dogs in New Jersey

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in New Jersey. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Molly

Shih Tzu/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Young

Caldwell, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

MollyWoof-Facts: Breed: Shipoo (Shih Tzu/Poodle Weight: 12lbs Age: 1.5 years old Gender: Female Health: Spayed and up-to-date with vaccinations Crate trained: No, but does well in a gated area House trained: working on it, needs consistency and patience. Will use pee pads but may have accidents.More InfoMolly is an adorable and playful young dog with a friendly temperament and plenty of energy. She has previously lived with another small dog and enjoys their companionship. Molly would thrive in a home that can match her playful spirit and provide structure, training, and is willing to work on housebreaking.She might do best in a household with another dog or with someone who is home more often. Molly loves going for walks and also enjoys cuddle time on the couch. It's important to keep her on a leash, as she can run very fast.Molly has been surrendered because of changes in her home, and the family sadly acknowledges they can no longer meet her needs.December 9, 2025, 12:27 am

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Charlotte

Golden Retriever

Female, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Hi! My name is Charlotte and I am looking for a forever home. I am an owner surrender to a small rescue after my owner figured out after purchasing me that I wasn't a poodle like she was told ... I appear to be a goldendoodle! A volunteer with that rescue then reached out to BCAA to see if they could help me and they said yes! I am around 12 weeks old and only weigh 7.34lbs so I'm probably going to be on the smaller side once full grown, maybe 30-35lbs. I am a typical puppy wanting to experience everything life has to offer and am having a blast in my foster home. I will need continued training and socialization to become a great adult dog; if that might be with you, please fill out an application which can be found at www.bcaaofnj.org. Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. December 9, 2025, 12:23 am

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Shannon

German Wirehaired Pointer

Female, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Hi! My name is Shannon and me and my brother Shane are each looking for a forever home (we are not looking to be adopted together). Our previous owner decided they didn't want us anymore so took us to a scary place called a shelter where as owner surrenders, we went to the top of something bad called "the list". Fortunately for us, a small local rescue got us out of there in the nick of time and then contacted BCAA to see if they could help us and they said yes ... yeah! Best guess as to our breed mix is maybe German wire-haired pointer due to our scruffy hair, but whatever we are mixed with our foster mom says we're super cute. At 12 weeks old, I am already a little over 14lbs so it's guesstimated that I will be on the larger size when full grown, maybe 45-55lbs. I am a typical puppy who will need continued training and socialization to become the great adult dog my foster mom says I'm already on my way to becoming. If you would like to meet me, please fill out an application which can be found at www.bcaaofnj.org.Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. December 9, 2025, 12:23 am

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Clark Griswold

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Clark Griswold! At just 8 weeks old, and 4 lbs, Clark Griswold is a tiny bundle of sweetness ready to light up his new family’s life—no tangled Christmas lights required!Clark recently went to his first vet visit and got a clean bill of health. He’s growing beautifully, feeling great, and officially ready to find his forever home. The vet estimates he will be approx 15 lbs full grown. This adorable boy currently lives with other dogs, big and small, and even a cat, and he gets along wonderfully with everyone. His gentle nature helps him fit right in, and he’s learning the ropes from his furry friends.Clark is super sweet with a tender little heart. He can be a bit timid at first, but once he feels safe, his soft personality shines through. With patience, love, and a calm environment, he’ll blossom into the confident, loyal companion he’s meant to be.If you’re looking for a loving puppy who just needs a kind family to help him come out of his shell, Clark Griswold might be the perfect match. This little guy is ready to bring warmth, joy, and plenty of cuddles to his new home. Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. December 9, 2025, 12:23 am

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Ellen Griswold

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Meet Ellen Griswold! At 8 weeks old and 4 lbs, little Ellen Griswold is ready to find her perfect forever home! Her mom is a Chihuahua, and while her dad is a mystery, the vet estimates she’ll be around 15 lbs fully grown—the perfect small-but-mighty companion.Ellen is wonderful with other dogs and totally unbothered by cats, making her an easy fit for multi-pet households. She’s got a big burst of puppy energy, loves to play, and will keep you smiling with her happy, lively personality. But when it’s time to unwind? Ellen turns into an absolute snuggle bug. She loves cuddling up during her downtime and soaking up all the affection she can get.If you’re searching for a sweet, spirited puppy who balances fun and affection, Ellen Griswold might just be your perfect match. This little girl can’t wait to bring joy, playtime, and plenty of snuggles to her new family. Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. December 9, 2025, 12:23 am

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Shane

German Wirehaired Pointer

Male, Puppy

Willingboro, NJ

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Hi! My name is Shane and me and my sister Shannon are each looking for a forever home (we are not looking to be adopted together). Our previous owner decided they didn't want us anymore so took us to a scary place called a shelter where as owner surrenders, we went to the top of something bad called "the list". Fortunately for us, a small local rescue got us out of there in the nick of time and then contacted BCAA to see if they could help us and they said yes ... yeah! Best guess as to our breed mix is maybe German wire-haired pointer due to our scruffy hair, but whatever we are mixed with our foster mom says we're super cute. At 12 weeks old, I am already a little over 17lbs so it's guesstimated that I will be on the larger size when full grown, maybe 55-65lbs. I am a typical puppy who will need continued training and socialization to become the great adult dog my foster mom says I'm already on my way to becoming. If you would like to meet me, please fill out an application which can be found at www.bcaaofnj.org.Interested in adopting this pet?Click here for BCAA's on-line Application! PLEASE NOTE: Our adoption fee helps to cover our expenses and includes all shots, *age appropriate*, distemper and rabies, fecal check, spay/neuter, heartworm test, grooming, and in many cases dental and also the fee we pay when we rescue from a shelter. December 9, 2025, 12:23 am

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Shelters & rescues in New Jersey

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Point Paws- Point Pleasant Boro Animal Welfare Committee

Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rebecca's Rescues

Brick, NJ 08723

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Northern Exposure Siberian Husky Rescue

PO Box 4224, Brick, NJ 08723

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

All about animals, NJ

PO Box 909, Brick, NJ 08723

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Jersey Shore Animal Center

185 Brick Blvd., Brick, NJ 08723

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

BFF Dog Rescue NJ, Inc.

Brick, NJ 08723

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Rescue Ridge

P.O. Box 223, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

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

Rescue

The Sato Project - New Jersey Chapter

Belmar, NJ 07719

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue

P. O. Box 155, Belmar, NJ 07719

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Shore Animal Volunteer Enterprise

Island Heights, NJ 08732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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 Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd 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

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

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

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