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Published on January 10, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 5 adorable pups to adopt now in New OrleansPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some adorable pups near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing 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.)


Blue, Labrador retriever mix

Blue is a handsome male Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Take Paws Rescue.

Blue is the life of the party, and he gets along well with other dogs, cats and children. Blue has been vaccinated.

Blue's current caretakers say:

Blue is a lab mix who was born in November. His mom is an approximately 20-30-pound mixed-breed dog and his dad is a silver lab. Blue is good with other dogs, cats and kids.

Read more about how to adopt Blue on Petfinder.

Sam, beagle and dachshund mix

Sam is a lovable male beagle and dachshund puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.

Sam loves other dogs. He has been vaccinated.

From Sam's current caretaker:

Sam is a 28-pound, 7-month-old beagle/dachshund mix. He is not yet neutered.

Apply to adopt Sam today at Petfinder.

Brees, English bulldog mix

Brees is an adorable male English bulldog puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue.

Brees is a social animal, and he's happy to keep company with cats, dogs and kids. His vaccinations are already up to date.

Read more about how to adopt Brees on Petfinder.

Ollie, beagle and Catahoula leopard dog mix

Ollie is a charming male beagle and Catahoula leopard dog puppy in the care of Take Paws Rescue.

Ollie is happy to keep company with cats, dogs and kids. His vaccinations are already up to date.

Notes from Ollie's caretakers:

This is Ollie! He is a mixed-breed puppy who was born in September. Ollie is super sweet and affectionate, he loves making friends and just wants to be your little buddy all the time. He is currently being treated for demodex mange (non-contagious) and in the process of healing. He was found living in a ditch along with his three siblings. 

Read more about Ollie on Petfinder.

Tucker, Catahoula leopard dog

Tucker is a male Catahoula leopard dog puppy in the care of Take Paws Rescue.

Tucker loves to socialize — he's happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. He has had all of his shots.

Here's what Tucker's friends at Take Paws Rescue think of him:

This is Tucker! He is a mixed-breed puppy and was born in September. Tucker is so sweet! He likes hanging out with other dogs and loves to play tug with squeaky toys and he loves to cuddle. He is currently being treated for demodex mange (non-contagious) and in the process of healing. He was found living in a ditch along with his three siblings.

Read more about Tucker on Petfinder.

Huck, hound mix

Huck is a charming male hound puppy currently housed at Take Paws Rescue.

Huck likes to socialize — he'll get along great with your other dogs, cats and kids. He has had all his shots.

Notes from Huck's caretakers:

This is Huck, he’s a hound mix who was born in September. He along with his brother, Alvin, were found as strays, covered in ticks and fleas. Huck is great with kids, cats and other dogs. He’s playful and extremely loving.

Read more about Huck on Petfinder.


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