Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some adorable pups near you up for adoption? There are dozens of darling puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New Orleans.
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.)
Mowgli, German shepherd mix
Mowgli is a lovable male German shepherd puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.
Mowgli likes to socialize — he's happy to keep company with kids, dogs or cats. Have no fear: He's already house-trained and vaccinated.
Notes from Mowgli's caretakers:
Mowgli loves rough housing with the other dogs in his foster home. He’s an active puppy and would do best in a home where he can get a lot of exercise and play time.
Apply to adopt Mowgli today at Petfinder.
Riley, husky and Labrador retriever mix
Riley is a female husky and Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Take Paws Rescue.
Riley likes to socialize — she loves other dogs. Have no fear: She is already house-trained and vaccinated.
Here's what Riley's friends at Take Paws Rescue think of her:
She can be timid at first but quickly comes around. She is such a sweet girl.
Read more about how to adopt Riley on Petfinder.
Bear, Australian shepherd mix
Bear is a male Australian shepherd puppy in the care of Take Paws Rescue.
Bear plays well with others — he gets along well with kids, dogs or cats. He has mastered his house-training etiquette, and he has been vaccinated.
Notes from Bear's caretakers:
He loves to give kisses and is very playful. He’s also incredibly soft and fluffy, the perfect snuggle companion!
Read more about how to adopt Bear on Petfinder.
Piper, Labrador retriever and hound mix
Piper is a female Labrador retriever and hound puppy currently residing at Little Loves Rescue.
Piper is friendly as can be — she's happy to keep company with kids, cats or dogs. She is already house-trained, and she has been vaccinated.
From Piper's current caretaker:
Piper is very calm for a puppy. She loves to play and snuggle. We are working on house training and crate training.
Apply to adopt Piper today at Petfinder.
Gus Gus, boxer mix
Gus Gus is a charming male boxer puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.
Gus Gus plays well with others — he'll get along great with your children, cats or dogs. His vaccinations are up to date.
Notes from Gus Gus' caretakers:
Gus Gus loves to play with big dogs and he loves to carry the kittens around too. He hates a crate, loves wet kitten food, hates going out and loves cuddles.
Apply to adopt Gus Gus today at Petfinder.
Gus, beagle mix
Gus is a darling male beagle puppy staying at Take Paws Rescue.
Gus is the life of the party — he loves children, dogs or cats. His vaccinations are up to date.
Apply to adopt Gus today at Petfinder.
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