Rhode Island

Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

Looking for a puppy or dog in Rhode Island? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

Adopt a dog in Rhode Island

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rhode Island. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Cindi

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi! My name is Cindi! I was rescued from North Carolina and brought to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue to find my FURever home!

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Smokey

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, Puppy

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi! My name is Smokey! My mommy, Negrita, my 2 siblings, and I were rescued from Puerto Rico and brought to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue so that we could find our FURever homes.

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Stoney

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, Puppy

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi! My name is Stoney! My mommy, Negrita, my 2 siblings, and I were rescued from Puerto Rico and brought to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue so that we could find our FURever homes.

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Leprechaun

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Hi, my name is Leprechaun, and my siblings and I were rescued by Big Dog Ranch from the Redlands near Miami, an area known for dumping dogs. I am a wee little one now, full of mischief and ready to add an abundance of love and happiness to your life. Allow me to hypnotize you with my charm. I am that Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow. Adopt me and take me home.

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Caroline

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Introducing Caroline, the charming Catahoula Coonhound mix ! Currently under the loving care of Big Dog Ranch alongside her devoted momma, Caroline spent her formative weeks engaging in typical puppy activities: nursing from her mother and exploring her surroundings. With her striking coat and soulful eyes, Caroline embodies the perfect blend of Catahoula intelligence and Coonhound curiosity. Whether she's romping in the grass or curling up for snuggles, she radiates boundless energy and affection. This bright and spirited pup, affectionately named Caroline, is eagerly awaiting a forever family to join her on life's adventures. Could yours be the home she's been searching for?

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Tequila Sunrise

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy

Harrisville, RI

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Story

Meet Tequila Sunrise, a spirited black Labrador just shy of 2 months old. This playful pup thrives on adventures with her 10 siblings, where she's the life of every game. Eager to find her own family, Tequila is ready to bring boundless joy, loyalty, and love to a new home. With glossy black fur and bright, curious eyes, she's a promise of laughter and unforgettable moments. Get ready for a lifetime of tail-wagging adventures with Tequila Sunrise!

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Shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Rhode Island. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Pawtucket Animal Shelter

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Peis & Strays - RI

Pawtucket, RI 02861

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Central Falls Animal Control/Friends of Central Falls Animals

Central Falls, RI 02863

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Cumberland Animal Control

44 Martin St., Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Just A Touch Rescue - Cumberland Chapter

Cumberland, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Just A Touch Rescue, Inc. - Albion Chapter

P. O. Box 610, Albion, RI 02864

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc.(FOHA)

Providence, RI 02906

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

New Rattitude - Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02901

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Providence Animal Rescue League

34 Elbow St., Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu Dachshund Beagle Goldendoodle Boxer Golden Retriever Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Poodle (Miniature) American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier Maltese Jack Russell Terrier Labradoodle Pomeranian

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rhode Island. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

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Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island

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Adopt a dog in Rhode Island

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Rhode Island. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in Rhode Island cities

Shelters & rescues in Rhode Island

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds