Rhode Island

Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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

Jagger

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs

Cumberland, RI

Size

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

Details

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Harley

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs

Cumberland, RI

Size

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

Details

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Honey Bear

American Bulldog

Female, Adult

Riverside, RI

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

Honey Bear is a very lazy and laid back dog. She loves snuggling and isnt a huge fan of doing more exercise than necessary. She is generally a big clumsy couch potato/cuddle bug. If you try to take her on overly long walks, you will be stuck carrying home an 80lb dog who gave up on moving. Honey talks a lot and likes to have conversations. She loves people and other (well-behaved/balanced) dogs, but should not be allowed around small animals. She prefers gentle wrestling over anything else for play, as she loses interest in toys fairly quickly. She generally prefers to avoid challenging/frightening/loud activities. Honey is also, and I say this lovingly, very slow. Do not expect her to learn any crazy tricks or to be particularly fast at following commands. She takes her time thinking, is easily distracted, and sometimes requires patience. Honey would do best with someone patient and slow paced. If you are looking for a big dog to snuggle rather than to exercise with she's it.

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Scandal

Mutt

Female, Adult

Riverside, RI

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,

Story

Scandal (American Bully Classic/Staffy Mix): Weight: 45-50lbs average Scandal is a highly energetic dog. I've had her since she was a baby. I raised her with a focus on being active, not on being overly cuddly or snuggly. She is high-strung, so when not doing an activity she can be sensitive about being picked up or touched unexpectedly (especially by people she does not trust) and is not very interested in snuggling (unless you earn it by tiring her out first), though she enjoys being pet. Her favorite activity is fetch. She is highly trainable and intelligent, which also means she's very independent. She will take advantage of an owner who is not able to set expectations and boundaries with her. While she has no human aggression, Scandal cannot be homed with other dogs or uncaged animals. She would do best with someone confident and energetic who has the time and energy to engage her both mentally and physically. Prior dog ownership experience is a plus/preferred.

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Sylina in LA

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy

Cranston, RI

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Age: approx 3 months old Weight: 5 lbs My adoption fee is $650 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting, the first step is to fill out an adoption application on our website: https://www.smalldogrescuene.org/May 8, 2025, 5:45 pm

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Oraya in LA

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy

Cranston, RI

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs,

Story

Age: approx 3 months old Weight: 4 lbs My adoption fee is $ 650 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. If you serious about adopting, the first step is to fill out an adoption application on our website: https://www.smalldogrescuene.org/May 8, 2025, 5:45 pm

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Shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Pawtucket Animal Shelter

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rural TANK Animal Rescue - Pawtucket, RI Transport Location

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Peis & Strays - RI

Pawtucket, RI 02861

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Central Falls Animal Control/Friends of Central Falls Animals

Central Falls, RI 02863

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Rockin AA Sanctuary, Inc.

Cumberland, Rhode Island, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Just A Touch Rescue, Inc. - Albion Chapter

P. O. Box 610, Albion, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Just A Touch Rescue - Cumberland Chapter

Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Cumberland Animal Control

44 Martin St., Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

The Hotel for Homeless Dogs

Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Wags of Monroe County - RI Transport Stop

18 Sylvan Lane, Providence, RI 02901

Pet Types: dogs

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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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Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Adopt a dog in Rhode Island

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

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island cities

Shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds