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Puppies and dogs in Massachusetts

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

Charlotte

Labrador Retriever / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

Charlotte is a wonderfully playful young girl. She is enthusiastic and enjoys meeting other dogs. Charlotte easily makes friends with the people she meets. She is looking for someone that can teach her to play fetch. Charlotte loves toys and loves to play, but if you don't have a toy she will play with your hands. We try not to encourage that here at the shelter. Charlotte is a fast learner and since all she wants is for you to play with her, she catches on quickly putting the toy in her mouth rather than your hands. If you are viewing this dog's profile on Adopt-a-Pet and are interested in adopting, please head to our official website at www.worcesterarl.org to fill out a Dog Adoption Inquiry Form, which will be located under the dog's profile.

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Finnegan

Mixed Breed (Small) / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

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Dennis

American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Dennis is a lovely playful boy. He is looking for a home with active people who enjoys long walks or hikes in the woods and some downtime on the couch. Dennis would love a quieter home as an only dog, and if there are kids in the home they should be teens and up. Dennis is shy with new people, and does not like to petted immediately by people he does not consider family. Dennis will sit for a treat, loves to go for walks, is housetrained and is a relatively quiet boy. If you are viewing this dog's profile on Adopt-a-Pet and are interested in adopting, please head to our official website at www.worcesterarl.org to fill out a Dog Adoption Inquiry Form, which will be located under the dog's profile. That is the first step. All adoptions are by appointment, thank you!

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Valentine

Chihuahua / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Senior

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

This handsome, senior gentleman is Valentine! Valentine is a special guy as he is mostly blind and partially deaf. Once Valentine is comfortable, he loves to sit on his person's feet, and be cuddled, so he is definitely a dog that will be underfoot. Valentine really just loves companionship and touch. He can be a little protective meeting new people. He weighs about 8 lbs. and has his own voice! He will bark to see where his people are, and to let them know he would like their company. Valentine is about 12 years old and is looking for a home that will enjoy his need to cuddle, and he would like that home to be without other dogs. Valentine might be able to live with cats who stay away from his food! Valentine could live with older teens who can understand that he needs to be gently handled. If you are interested in meeting Valentine, please head to our website worcesterarl.org and click on his photo to fill out a Dog Adoption Inquiry. That is the first step! All meets are by appointment, thank you!

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Zeus

Shepherd (Unknown Type) / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

Gorgeous, big boy Zeus is looking for a new home to call his own! Zeus was born at WARL to a German Shepherd mom who arrived at the shelter pregnant. Zeus was adopted to a family as a little pup, and that family had some major changes which leaves Zeus looking for a fresh start through no fault of his own. Zeus has lived with teens, and has played with other dogs. He is particular about which dogs he can play with, and although he has had fun at dog parks when young, some dogs do not appreciate his play style. Zeus is very strong! He is looking for an active family who can appreciate a big boy with a big bark. He is super smart, and really just wants to be involved with people. Zeus will do best with a family who has experience with exuberant, strong, active dogs, and are capable of handling a pup who still could use some work on leash manners. Zeus has no history of living with cats. If you are interested in meeting and possibly adopting Zeus please head to our website worcesterarl.org and click on his picture. Please fill out the Dog Adoption Inquiry listed below his picture to request a meet with Zeus. All adoptions are by appointment, thank you!

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Suki

Mixed Breed (Medium) / Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby

Worcester, MA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,

Story

Suki and her littermates were born on December 27, 2023 and are now ready to find their new homes! Mom is a petite pittie mix, and dad is a dachshund mix. Suki is outgoing, busy and super playful! These pups are looking for homes that are ready for the responsibility of training, loving, caring and being able to have plenty of time to help grow these wonderful babies into great dogs! If you are interested in adopting one of these puppies, please head to our website worcesterarl.org and click on the pups photo to fill out the Dog Adoption Inquiry Form. That is the first step! All adoptions are by appointment, thank you!

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Shelters & rescues in Massachusetts

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Dakin Humane Society

171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center

627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

FACES Inc.--Dog Adoption

P.O. Box 704, W. Springfield, MA 01090

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

KC Pet Rescue - MA

63 1/2 Main Street, Chicopee, MA 01013

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Mutt Rescue

102 Grove Street, Chicopee, MA 01020

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

ASRI / Positive Options

P.O. Box 1815, Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

White River Animal Rescue - MA

Westfield, MA 01085

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Rover Starts Over Dog Adoptions

P.O. Box 113, Granby, MA 01033

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

New Beginnings Dog Rescue

PO Box 33, Bondsville, MA 01009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Jennas Rescue

Palmer, MA 01069

Pet Types: dogs

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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 Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Pit Bull German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Giant Schnauzer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound 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 Ken Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Ken 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 Miniature Poodle Miniature Schnauzer 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 Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle Portuguese Podengo Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

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