
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some precious puppies near you? There are dozens of great puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Boston.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Jimma, pit bull terrier mix
Jimma is a darling female pit bull terrier puppy currently residing at Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Jimma is ready to make friends, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and kids. Good news: She's already house-trained. Jimma is vaccinated.
Jimma's current caretakers say:
Jimma grew up in the shelter but she really came out of her shell out when she was able to learn and play with other dogs. She is submissive and sweet, but is still making up for lost time. She loves to run and play. She is very food-oriented and learned to sit in less than 10 minutes.
Read more about how to adopt Jimma on Petfinder.
Zoe Zoe, shepherd mix
Zoe Zoe is a darling female shepherd puppy being cared for at Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Zoe Zoe will get along great with kids, dogs or cats. Good news: She's already house-trained. Her vaccinations are up to date.
Zoe Zoe's current caretakers say:
Zoe Zoe is quiet, respectful, smart and obedient. She is shy initially but her true personality will shine through quickly. She is low maintenance and loves going on walks and laying beside you to watch TV. She prefers a quiet environment and is a loyal friend.
Read more about how to adopt Zoe Zoe on Petfinder.
Kaya, pit bull terrier mix
Kaya is a charming female pit bull terrier puppy being kept at Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Kaya gets along well with other dogs. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She has been vaccinated.
From Kaya's current caretaker:
Kaya is the sweetest girl. She lives to play with toys and will climb in the toy box to find just the right one. She loves to play musical tunes with squeaker toys. Kaya loves to sleep on the bed curled up next to you or at least touching you.
Read more about how to adopt Kaya on Petfinder.
Chex Mix, pit bull terrier mix
Chex Mix is a male pit bull terrier puppy in the care of Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Chex Mix is a social animal — he loves other dogs. He's already vaccinated.
Here's what Chex Mix's friends at Last Hope K9 Rescue think of him:
Chex is a typical, playful puppy. He plays hard and then naps. He loves playing with other dogs and toys! He would love a home with at least one dog that will play with him.
Read more about Chex Mix on Petfinder.
Carter Carlisle, Labrador retriever and pit bull terrier mix
Carter Carlisle is a female Labrador retriever and pit bull terrier puppy being cared for at Last Hope K9 Rescue.
Carter Carlisle is a social animal — she'll get along great with other dogs. She is vaccinated.
Notes from Carter Carlisle's caretakers:
This little girl is the shy one of the group and will sit alone and watch what's going on around her. She is a lap baby and loves to carry a tennis ball around in her mouth and show it to you. She loves being outside and sleeps all night.
Read more about how to adopt Carter Carlisle on Petfinder.
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