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Published on March 13, 2020
5 precious puppies to adopt now in New York CityPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddle-hungry puppies up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing 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.)


Lilo, Australian shepherd and cattle dog mix

Lilo is a sweet female Australian shepherd and cattle dog puppy in the care of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.

Lilo is eager to make friends — she'll get along great with other dogs. She is vaccinated.

Here's what her friends at Rescue Dogs Rock NYC think of her:

Our veterinary partner estimates that Lilo is 6 weeks old at the time of intake in early March 2020. This little girl is the most adorable chunk of a puppy!

Read more about Lilo on Petfinder.

Stitch, Australian shepherd and cattle dog mix

Stitch is an adorable male Australian shepherd and cattle dog puppy currently housed at Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.

Stitch gets along well with other dogs. He's been vaccinated.

His current caretakers say:

Our veterinary partner estimates that Stitch is 6 weeks old at the time of intake in early March 2020. We're sure you'll agree that this little tank is simply irresistible!

Apply to adopt Stitch today at Petfinder.

Lolly, pointer mix

Lolly is a female pointer puppy in the care of Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.

Lolly gets along well with other dogs. She has had all of her shots.

Lolly's current caretakers say:

Our veterinary partner estimates that Lolly is 10 weeks old at the time of intake in early March 2020. This black-and-white beauty needed a bit of TLC when Rescue Dogs Rock NYC rescued her, and after a bath and lots of kisses, Lolly is all packed up and ready to go to her forever home. 

Read more about Lolly on Petfinder.

Ruby, Labrador retriever mix

Ruby is a female Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.

Ruby is the life of the party, and she's happy to keep company with other dogs. She has been vaccinated.

Her current caretakers say:

We estimate that Ruby was born in early February 2020. Ruby and her siblings were orphaned at a very young age, so Rescue Dogs Rock NYC took them in and made sure they received all of the care they required to thrive, including round-the-clock bottle feeding.

Read more about how to adopt Ruby on Petfinder.

Earp, pit bull terrier mix

Earp is a male pit bull terrier puppy currently housed at PupStarz Rescue.

Earp is a social butterfly — he loves other dogs, cats and kids. He is already vaccinated.

Notes from his caretakers:

This tenderhearted darling has an engaging personality and is bursting with love. He is a great pup with a lot to offer. Affectionate, curious, spirited and kind, all he needs is a home to call his own and a devoted best friend for life.

Read more about how to adopt Earp on Petfinder.


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