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Gypsy
Her owner is in the hospital in critical condition and will not longer be able to take care of her .She is such a sweet, loving girl. I’m a girl who b…
Animal Sanctuary Society Inc. • Mt. Laurel, NJ
Dogs for Adoption in New Jersey
884 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in New Jersey. Showing 151–180 of 884 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.
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Alma
Siblings Angela, Alexa, Alma, Artie, Andy and Augustus are approximately 14 week old Labrador/Hound mixes. They were found in a ditch on a working sit…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
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Angela
Siblings Angela, Alexa, Alma, Artie, Andy and Augustus are approximately 14 week old Labrador/Hound mixes. They were found in a ditch on a working sit…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
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Dusty
Dusty was dumped as a stray with his brother Howdy, positive for parvovirus and severely underweight. But both he and his brother beat parvo and have …
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, NJ
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Baby Rocky
Meet Baby Rocky Baby Rocky is an adorable 10 month old male Beagle and Shepherd mix who is ready to find a loving family of his very own. Weighing abo…
Peace 4 Paws Inc. • Westwood, NJ
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Chloe
http://tinyurl.com/ammradoptapp Online Application: https://www.trackabeast.com/tabbe/form/790/7000790146940/dog/adoption_allmuttsmatter.html Check us…
All Mutts Matter Rescue • Berlin, NJ
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Sissy - The Three Legged Sweetheart
Sweet Sissy is Blossoming! Sweet Sissy has come such a long way since arriving in her NJ foster home! After spending her first few days tucked safely …
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Auggie
Auggie is with out partner rescue in Mississippi and can catch a ride to NJ with an approved adopter or foster Meet Auggie — a sweet, soulful Plott Ho…
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Nana - No more applications, please
Nana is a BEAUTIFUL St Bernard who will be in NJ on 9/19 Nana is a beautiful, gentle 114-pound Saint Bernard girl who needs help getting to safety—and…
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Luke
Luke is an adorable, soon to be 3 year old, male Cavapoo who weighs just over 25 pounds and is looking for a really calm, laidback household to join f…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
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Storm (Marvel 7)
Dumped at a shelter with their 6 siblings! Available for adoption. Applicants must be over the age of 25 and a homeowner. Renters who have landlord pe…
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, NJ
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Rogue (Marvel 7)
Dumped at a shelter with their 6 siblings! Available for adoption. Rogue does have a cleft lip but it is just her lip! Not the roof of her mouth so it…
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, NJ
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Alexa
Siblings Angela, Alexa, Alma, Artie, Andy and Augustus are approximately 14 week old Labrador/Hound mixes. They were found in a ditch on a working sit…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
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Howdy
Howdy boy is ready for his furever family. He has been loving luxury foster care life and will continue to learn how to be a beloved indoor pet! He is…
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, NJ
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Oreo
Meet Oreo! Last but not least - this girl is an 8 week old mix breed low rider pup weighing in at about 5.5 pounds. She just arrived from Georgia with…
All Mutts Matter Rescue • Berlin, NJ
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Graham
Meet Graham! Graham is a mix breed pup who is just about 8 weeks old and weighs in at 7.5 pounds. He just arrived from Georgia with his two sisters an…
All Mutts Matter Rescue • Berlin, NJ
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Puppy Gabriel
This amazing puppy that has the beautiful golden smile and coat of a golden color as well, is called Gabriel. Living his first 4 months of life in a 1…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
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Lacey- attention is her love language
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Toffee
Toffee is a 1-2 years old, 13 lbs. Chihuahua mixed pup. He was part of a massive group of dogs that were dumped at various areas throughout Sussex Cou…
NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Inc • Chester, NJ
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Max
Max is about 8 months, male boxer/beagle mix. He weighs about 70lbs. Max is shy until he gets to know you but very sweet and loves his treats. Max is …
BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad • Stanhope, NJ
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Puppy Ayla
Ayla is also one of those puppies who seems to have a gentle understanding of the world around her. She isn’t an alpha and has a sweet, submissive nat…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
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Axel
Is Axel a hunk or what?!? Axel is a 10 month old male American Bulldog (we love all the bully breeds here at CHBR) coming to rescue because his dad is…
Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue • Monticello, NJ
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Nugget
Meet Nugget Nugget is a 10-month-old pug mix who may be small, but he’s mighty in personality! At just 10 lbs, he’s the perfect little companion to fi…
South Jersey Rescue • Gibbstown, NJ
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Butterscotch
Meet Butterscotch Butterscotch is a 3-month-old puppy who's every bit as sweet as her name. This caramel-colored Lab/Hound mix is all floppy ears, sof…
One Love Animal Rescue • Mount Laurel, NJ
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June- playful girl
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Odie- playful girl
Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
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Puppy Espresso
Meet Espresso! ☕ Born on May 22 as one of 12 adorable puppies to a beautiful Redbone Coonhound mix mom, Espresso is a playful, adventurous girl with a…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
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Shiloh
Shiloh is a 1.5-year-old, 45-pound sweetheart who came up from North Carolina and is ready to find her forever home! This fun-loving girl has plenty o…
South Jersey Rescue • Gibbstown, NJ
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Thor (Marvel 7)
Dumped at a shelter with their 6 siblings! Available for adoption. Applicants must be over the age of 25 and a homeowner. Renters who have landlord pe…
Don't Bully Us Rescue • Wenonah, 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.
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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.
