This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Rescue Without Borders
Fosters/Volunteers needed

Please note that the pups that you see in these pictures have been adopted. However we regularly rescue pups like...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Terrier? Fosters/Volunteers needed is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Monroe Twp, NJ, 08831 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Terrier searching for a forever family near Monroe Twp, NJ, 08831.

profile last updated on 12/14/2012

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Project Pet, Inc.
Franklin

This 10 year-old love muffin is summed up perfectly by his temporary caretaker, who says with a giant, affectionate smile...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Franklin is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Glen Cove, NY, 11542 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Glen Cove, NY, 11542.

profile last updated on 09/29/2014

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Italian Greyhound Place
Italian Greyhound Place

If you are interested in adopting (or fostering) an Italian Greyhound, please contact Italian Greyhound Place! Please note: Photographs with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Italian Greyhound? Italian Greyhound Place is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Croton on Hudson, NY, 10520 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Italian Greyhound searching for a forever family near Croton on Hudson, NY, 10520.

profile last updated on 04/04/2013

  • Italian Greyhound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Agile, Athletic, Companionable, Intelligent, Mischevious
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & NJ
GrandPaws Program

Senior! They did not just call me a senior?! I am mature, that's all. My goodness, I am so glad...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Dachshund? GrandPaws Program is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Morrisville, PA, 19067 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Dachshund searching for a forever family near Morrisville, PA, 19067.

profile last updated on 05/13/2013

  • Dachshund
    • Temperment: Clever, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
For Our Friends Inc.
Luke

My name is Luke and I am a very handsome and loving 10 year-old Bull Terrier Mix. I was found...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Bull Terrier, Great Dane? Luke is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bayside, NY, 11364 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Bull Terrier, Great Dane searching for a forever family near Bayside, NY, 11364.

profile last updated on 08/09/2021

  • Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Active, Keen, Protective, Sweet-tempered, Trainable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Great Dane
    • Temperment: Friendly, Confident, Devoted, Intelligent, Gentle, Loving, Reserved
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Retired Research Beagles!

Happy Paws regularly takes in beagles that are retired from biomedical research testing. In our experience having rescued more than...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Beagle? Retired Research Beagles! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding South Plainfield, NJ, 07080 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Beagle searching for a forever family near South Plainfield, NJ, 07080.

profile last updated on 01/14/2024

  • Beagle
    • Temperment: Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Sweet
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Retired Research Beagles!

Happy Paws regularly takes in beagles that are retired from biomedical research testing.They are purebred males and females, typically ranging...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Beagle? Retired Research Beagles! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding South Plainfield, NJ, 07080 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Beagle searching for a forever family near South Plainfield, NJ, 07080.

profile last updated on 01/14/2024

  • Beagle
    • Temperment: Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Sweet
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
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Spot

SPOT is approximately 5 years old he was adopted out as a puppy and has been returned. He is now...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever? Spot is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Hazlet, NJ, 07730 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Hazlet, NJ, 07730.

profile last updated on 01/13/2020

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Furever Home Dog Rescue
Foster Homes Needed!

Open your home & save a puppy! Furever Home Dog Rescue, located in NJ & FL saves adoptable dogs from...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Mixed Breed, Retriever? Foster Homes Needed! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Randolph, NJ, 07869 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Mixed Breed, Retriever searching for a forever family near Randolph, NJ, 07869.

profile last updated on 06/24/2020

  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
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  • Retriever
    • Temperment: Confident, Friendly, Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Rawhide Rescue
Benny

Sweet Benny and his siblings were born to a feral momma dog, a Shepherd/Lab mix. When they were about six...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boston Terrier, Harrier? Benny is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Warren, NJ, 07059 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boston Terrier, Harrier searching for a forever family near Warren, NJ, 07059.

profile last updated on 04/17/2015

  • Boston Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Lively, Playful
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, Companion
  • Harrier
    • Temperment: Active, Cheerful, Friendly, Outgoing, Sweet-tempered, Tolerant
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Best Friends For Life Animal Rescue
Latte

I am walking alone because I want to be alone" (Greta Garbo in The Single Standard) Okay maybe not COMPLETELY...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chocolate Labrador Retriever? Latte is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Southington, CT, 06489 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chocolate Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Southington, CT, 06489.

profile last updated on 02/22/2015

  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever
    • Temperment: Happy, Affectionate, Dominant, Intelligent, Protective, Quiet
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Chocolate Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Finding Shelter
Shandy

Shandy is a loving, gentle, playful girl and when she knows you and trusts you, you will be very loved....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Rhodesian Ridgeback? Shandy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Norristown, PA, 19401 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Rhodesian Ridgeback searching for a forever family near Norristown, PA, 19401.

profile last updated on 05/14/2019

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback
    • Temperment: Dignified, Intelligent, Loyal, Mischevious, Sensitive, Strong-willed
    • Breed Group: Hound, Sight
Best Friends For Life Animal Rescue
Felicity

Can I lay by your side, next to you, And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you And...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Pit Bull Terrier? Felicity is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Southington, CT, 06489 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Southington, CT, 06489.

profile last updated on 01/15/2023

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Dan

Dan is a young adult male mix breed. Dan is sweet and playful and ready for his forever home. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Chihuahua, Shiba Inu? Dan is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Woodbridge, CT, 06525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Chihuahua, Shiba Inu searching for a forever family near Woodbridge, CT, 06525.

profile last updated on 06/25/2015

  • Chihuahua
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Intelligent, Quick
    • Breed Group: Toy, Companion
  • Shiba Inu
    • Temperment: Alert, Charming, Confident, Faithful, Fearless, Keen, Outgoing
    • Breed Group: Non Sporting, Companion
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Brody

Brody is a big goof who would benefit from some obedience training and regular exercise. He is handsome, outgoing and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Rottweiler, Catahoula Leopard Dog? Brody is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Woodbridge, CT, 06525 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Rottweiler, Catahoula Leopard Dog searching for a forever family near Woodbridge, CT, 06525.

profile last updated on 07/07/2015

  • Rottweiler
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Fearless, Good-natured, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Catahoula Leopard Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
BRAT Rescue Inc.
Cody CoCo

Cody CoCo was an owner surrender. He is a super sweet, young red nose pit bull. He is good with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Cody CoCo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Far Rockaway, NY, 11691 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Far Rockaway, NY, 11691.

profile last updated on 08/10/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Sindee's Strays, Inc.
Baxter

Baxter came from a high-kill shelter in GA. My friend, Rita called me on his last day, asking if I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Labrador Retriever? Baxter is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Cortlandt Manor, NY, 10567 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Cortlandt Manor, NY, 10567.

profile last updated on 11/01/2015

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Sindee's Strays, Inc.
Meredith

Meredith was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Alabama. Being a black dog, she had very little chance of being...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Black Labrador Retriever? Meredith is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Cortlandt Manor, NY, 10567 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Cortlandt Manor, NY, 10567.

profile last updated on 11/01/2015

  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Project Pet, Inc.
Ghengha Dream

Ghenga Dream - Our super, super sweet girl. Ghenga Dream is our pretty senior girl who comes to us from...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Ghengha Dream is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Glen Cove, NY, 11542 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Glen Cove, NY, 11542.

profile last updated on 11/04/2015

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Animal Sanctuary Society Inc.
Tender

Animal Sanctuary Society, Inc. PO Box 24 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856-642-0004 http://www.animalsanctuarysociety.org/ look at this sad little face. She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Basset Hound, Labrador Retriever? Tender is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Basset Hound, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054.

profile last updated on 12/18/2015

  • Basset Hound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Devoted, Friendly, Gentle, Sweet-tempered, Tenacious
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Tails of Love Animal Rescue, Inc.
Big Charlie *SUPER URGT* NEEDS IMMED FOSTER HOME*

My name is BIG CHARLIE and I'm a handsome 5/6 yr M Tricolor American Bully (Amstaff/American Bulldogx). I'm 80 lbs...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Bully, American Bulldog? Big Charlie *SUPER URGT* NEEDS IMMED FOSTER HOME* is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bronx, NY, 10462 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Bully, American Bulldog searching for a forever family near Bronx, NY, 10462.

profile last updated on 01/07/2016

  • American Bulldog
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Gentle, Loving, Out-going, Social
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
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Last Chance Animal Rescue
SEBASTIAN

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Please note that we can not guarantee the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Terrier? SEBASTIAN is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Southampton, NY, 11968 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Terrier searching for a forever family near Southampton, NY, 11968.

profile last updated on 02/18/2016

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter
Emma

Emma enjoys being with people, and our handlers enjoy working with her. This smart, friendly girl knows her basic commands,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer? Emma is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Port Washington, NY, 11050 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer searching for a forever family near Port Washington, NY, 11050.

profile last updated on 08/29/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Town of Babylon Animal Shelter
23-417 Nefertari

Nefertari #23-417, female. Arrived 9/23/2023 at 9 years old.

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? 23-417 Nefertari is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Amityville, NY, 11701 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Amityville, NY, 11701.

profile last updated on 09/25/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Last Chance Animal Rescue
JACKIE O

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Please note that we can not guarantee the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? JACKIE O is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Southampton, NY, 11968 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Southampton, NY, 11968.

profile last updated on 06/10/2016

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Mellow

This dog is a mutt/mixed breed.. unknown mix... possible some shepherd?

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shepherd? Mellow is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shepherd searching for a forever family near Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779.

profile last updated on 06/29/2016

  • Shepherd
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding