
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddle-hungry puppies up for adoption? There are dozens of great puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New York City.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.)
Poppy the Potcake from Bahamas, mixed breed
Poppy the Potcake from Bahamas is a female mixed breed puppy staying at Mr. Bones & Co.
She is happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and children. She is already house-trained and vaccinated.
Poppy's current caretakers say:
We rescued her from the Bahamas at just 8 weeks old, after she had been hit by a car. She is a resilient pup, and after two months of rehab, she is walking and running like a champ!
Apply to adopt Poppy today at Petfinder.
Simba, Labrador retriever
Simba is a sweet male Labrador retriever puppy in the care of Muddy Paws Rescue.
He already has all of his shots.
From Simba's current caretaker:
This sweet guy is very cuddly and has adjusted to NYC like he's lived here his whole life! This smart cookie just became house-trained and is great in his crate. His foster says he can sense when his person is upset and comes up to them to give snuggles.
Apply to adopt Simba today at Petfinder.
Joey, Labrador retriever and terrier mix
Joey is a male Labrador retriever and terrier puppy staying at PupStarz Rescue.
Joey will get along great with kids, cats or dogs. He already has all of his shots.
Here's what his friends at PupStarz Rescue think of him:
This delightful puppy is soft, sweet, cuddly and super loving. He is dog-friendly, cat-friendly and fabulous with all humans. He seeks out attention and affection and responds with happiness and joy.
Read more about Joey on Petfinder.
Baby, hound mix
Baby is an adorable female hound puppy being cared for at PupStarz Rescue.
She is happy to keep company with kids, cats or dogs. She is vaccinated.
From her current caretaker:
This endearing pup is soft, sweet, loving and dog-friendly. She enjoys attention and likes being pet. She is also fond of ear scratches and belly rubs. She is friendly toward people and yearns for human companionship.
Apply to adopt Baby today at Petfinder.
This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.









