Puppy Catalina
Meet Catalina – A Beautiful Catahoula mix girl puppy looking for her forever adventure with you! Catalina is a gorgeous puppy who was born on April 14…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
Dogs for Adoption in New Jersey
882 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in New Jersey. Showing 391–420 of 882 below.
Every dog in New Jersey deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in New Jersey. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
48 shelters and rescues in New Jersey currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in New Jersey
A steady number of dogs are listed in New Jersey, mostly by rescue groups, and Rockaway, Oakhurst and Sussex come up often. Rescue groups tend to place dogs in foster homes and ask for an application before a visit, while municipal shelters generally keep walk-in hours where you can meet dogs directly.
Open a dog's profile and reach out to the organization that has them. Expect an application or a conversation, then a meet and greet and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Because listings cluster in a few towns, many groups help arrange transport within the state for the right match. The organization on the profile is your source for that dog's history, requirements and availability.
882 dogs in New Jersey — page 14 of 30
Fleet
Meet Fleet! One of Fred and Ginger's babies, Fleet will be ready for her forever home in 3 weeks. Prior purebred Siberian Husky experience required to…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Carefree
Meet Carefree! One of Fred and Ginger's babies, Carefree will be ready for his forever home in 3 weeks. Prior purebred Siberian Husky experience requi…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Castle
Meet Castle! One of Fred and Ginger's babies, Castle will be ready for his forever home in 3 weeks. Prior purebred Siberian Husky experience required …
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Buddy
Meet Buddy, a beautiful one-year-old boy with the saddest, most soulful eyes and the gentlest heart you could ever hope to meet. Weighing about 50 pou…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
Slinky
5 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Sandy
Meet Sandy! Sandy was rescued and originally thought to be pregnant. After confirming she wasn't, Sandy is now ready for her loving forever home. Inte…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Nova
Meet Nova! Nova is safe, sound, and ready for her true fresh start! Sadly, this sweet girl was surrendered to a city shelter because of "biting"—but l…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Lennon
Meet Lennon, a Great Pyrenees mix believed to have been born in mid April. Lennon traveled from Texas looking for his forever home. He is a playful bo…
Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue • Cliffwood, NJ
Ringo
Meet Ringo, a Great Pyrenees mix believed to have been born in mid April. Ringo traveled from Texas looking for his forever home. He is a playful boy …
Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue • Cliffwood, NJ
Casey
2 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Vader
Age: 6 Years Sex: Male Size: Medium to Large Good With Dogs: Yes Good With Cats: No Good With Children: Yes If you’re looking for a handsome, active, …
Sedona Shepherd Sanctuary • Millburn, NJ
Tally
Tally is a sweet 6½-year-old boxer girl who is finally getting the care and comfort she deserves. When Tally arrived, she had been neglected for far t…
Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue • Monticello, NJ
Benji
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN NEW JERSEY AND LOCAL SURROUNDING AREAS!!! If your application is a possible match, a volunteer will get back to you wit…
Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Inc • Cranford, NJ
Alder
Meet Alder, a sweet 4-month-old Shepherd mix with an incredible story of survival. Alder and her nine littermates were discovered underneath a school …
Save The Satos • Jefferson, NJ
Mitchell Athens
With his sweet face and even sweeter personality, Mitchell is the kind of dog who is easy to love. This handsome 5-year-old, 56-pound boy was rescued …
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Junebug SCAS
Junebugs’s adoption fee is SPONSORED!!! Meet Junebug, an adorable 6 month old Red Tick Hound mix from Georgia weighing approximately 33 pounds. This s…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Haggis- underbite.... overlove
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
Willow
Meet Willow, a sweet 4-month-old Shepherd mix who is more than ready to discover what it feels like to have a family of her own. Willow and her litter…
Save The Satos • Jefferson, NJ
Stella Lonestar
Stella’s story started out rough, but this little lady has never stopped shining. She was found as a stray and brought into a local veterinary clinic,…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Puppy Delilah
Delilah Deserves More Than This Delilah is another one of those puppies whose life started with a parking lot giveaway. She was advertised as an “Anat…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
Rusty-M
Rusty-M is a male, mixed breed puppy. He's estimated to be 5 months old and and currently weighs about 17 pounds. He was found in a box, along with 4 …
Friends for Life Animal Rescue • Paramus, NJ
Linda
Meet Linda! Estimated to be 8-10 months old, Linda is an energetic and enthusiastic little girl. Weighing about 11-12 pounds, she's a tiny girl who pa…
3 Hearts 4 Paws Animal Rescue • Morganville, NJ
Enzo
2 year old boy looking forward to a new forever family. Good with dogs.
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, NJ
Amber
Meet Amber! An owner surrender, Amber is looking for her loving, forever home. To help her feel her most confident and happy, she would do best in a h…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Molly
Meet Molly a 3 year old gentle soul who is full of love. She adores kisses and cuddles. Loves car rides and is well behaved in the car. Likes slow mov…
Rescue Ridge • Spring Lake, NJ
Milo
Meet Milo! Rescued after an extremely rough start, Milo is doing very well in his foster home. According to his foster mom, he has put on 3 lbs, and i…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Buddha
Meet Buddha! Found wandering the woods alone, he is now safe at Husky House and looking for his loving forever home. Buddha is playful, full of energy…
Husky House • Matawan, NJ
Midnight
Midnight is a male, 10 month, 41 pound, medium mixed breed, puppy. The vet said he may have some bulldog and/or boxer in his mix. He's a friendly boy …
Friends for Life Animal Rescue • Paramus, NJ
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in New Jersey
Programs that help New Jersey adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterNew Jersey Department of Health Animal Population Control Program (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — State low-cost spay and neuter program through participating veterinary hospitals for eligible residents and adopters.
- Spay / neuterAnimal Protection League of New Jersey Low Cost Spay and Neuter (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — County by county directory of low-cost spay and neuter clinics and programs across New Jersey.
- Spay / neuterAnimal Welfare Association Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Voorhees clinic in South Jersey.
- Low-cost vet carePeople for Animals (opens in a new tab) — Nonprofit clinics in northern and central New Jersey offering affordable veterinary care and spay and neuter.
Dogs available in other states
Adopting a dog in New Jersey — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in New Jersey?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in New Jersey, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in New Jersey up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in New Jersey?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in New Jersey?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in New Jersey welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in New Jersey instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in New Jersey offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in New Jersey good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
