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Adopt a Dog in New Jersey

472 rescue dogs available for adoption in New Jersey from independent organizations. Updated daily.

New Jersey's rescue dog community is highly active, with organizations across the state running on transport from Southern shelters. Newark, Trenton, and the shore communities have particularly active networks. A rescued New Jersey dog has typically traveled significantly to reach its new home.

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Recently listed in New Jersey

GIDEON THERAPY DOG, an adoptable Pug in Sussex, NJ
GIDEON THERAPY DOG♂
Adult · Pug
Sussex, NJ
Loretta, an adoptable Terrier in Oakhurst, NJ
Loretta♀
Baby · Terrier
Oakhurst, NJ
PUPPY GINGER, an adoptable Boston Terrier in Sussex, NJ
PUPPY GINGER♀
Baby · Boston Terrier
Sussex, NJ
Bubbles - those ears!, an adoptable Chihuahua in Oakhurst, NJ
Bubbles - those ears!♀
Adult · Chihuahua
Oakhurst, NJ
Copper - Adoption Pending!, an adoptable Husky in Oakhurst, NJ
Copper - Adoption Pending!♂
Baby · Husky
Oakhurst, NJ
Reggie, an adoptable Boxer in Monticello, NJ
Reggie♂
Adult · Boxer
Monticello, NJ
Groot, an adoptable Maltese in Berlin, NJ
Groot♂
Young · Maltese
Berlin, NJ
Barbie, an adoptable Redbone Coonhound in Westwood, NJ
Barbie♀
Young · Redbone Coonhound
Westwood, NJ
Coquito (Foster or Adopter Needed!), an adoptable Terrier in Westwood, NJ
Coquito (Foster or Adopter Needed!)♂
Young · Terrier
Westwood, NJ
Bacon and Tomato, an adoptable Boxer in Jackson Township, NJ
Bacon and Tomato♀
Baby · Boxer
Jackson Township, NJ
Cane, an adoptable Australian Kelpie in Berlin, NJ
Cane♂
Baby · Australian Kelpie
Berlin, NJ
LUCY aka LULA, an adoptable Basset Hound in Milmay, NJ
LUCY aka LULA♀
Young · Basset Hound
Milmay, NJ
Abby - Awesome Girl!, an adoptable Hound in Oakhurst, NJ
Abby - Awesome Girl!♀
Senior · Hound
Oakhurst, NJ
Mariah, an adoptable Shih Tzu in Mount Laurel, NJ
Mariah♀
Young · Shih Tzu
Mount Laurel, NJ
Mia, an adoptable Chihuahua in Oakhurst, NJ
Mia♀
Unknown · Chihuahua
Oakhurst, NJ
Stevie Albania, an adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Rockaway, NJ
Stevie Albania♂
Adult · Pit Bull Terrier
Rockaway, NJ
Harley, an adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Chester, NJ
Harley♀
Adult · Pit Bull Terrier
Chester, NJ
Lainey, an adoptable Whippet in Willingboro, NJ
Lainey♀
Young · Whippet
Willingboro, NJ
Edgar, an adoptable Chihuahua in Stanhope, NJ
Edgar♂
Young · Chihuahua
Stanhope, NJ
Tostito, an adoptable Chihuahua in Lawrenceville, NJ
Tostito♂
Adult · Chihuahua
Lawrenceville, NJ
PETUNIA, an adoptable Basset Hound in Milmay, NJ
PETUNIA♀
Senior · Basset Hound
Milmay, NJ
Beetle (Foster or Adopter Needed!), an adoptable American Staffordshire Terrier in Westwood, NJ
Beetle (Foster or Adopter Needed!)♂
Young · American Staffordshire Terrier
Westwood, NJ
Zoey, an adoptable Husky in Lawrenceville, NJ
Zoey♀
Young · Husky
Lawrenceville, NJ
Daphne, an adoptable Terrier in Spring Lake, NJ
Daphne♀
Unknown · Terrier
Spring Lake, NJ

Popular breeds in New Jersey

Labrador Retriever48Chihuahua40Pit Bull Terrier40Terrier29Unknown breed23Boxer20Basset Hound18American Staffordshire Terrier16Shepherd14Hound13Beagle13Poodle12

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