Puppies in New Orleans looking for their furr-ever homes
Photos: Petfinder
Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some adorable pups near you? There are dozens of endearing puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New Orleans.
Animal shelters 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.)
Rico, shepherd
Rico is a sweet male shepherd puppy currently housed at Take Paws Rescue. Rico is ready to make friends, and he gets along well with other dogs. He is vaccinated. He's already house-trained. From Rico's current caretaker: Read more about Rico on Petfinder.
He is young, around 8 months old. He is a shepherd mix and looks like a bull terrier, it seems. He is good with other dogs, submissive. Loves to play. Loves to be right by you and just seeing what is going on. Not rambunctious. Not destructive.
Dixie, Australian cattle dog
Dixie is a female Australian cattle dog puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue. Dixie is a social butterfly, and she gets along well with other dogs. She's already house-trained. She has all of her shots. From Dixie's current caretaker: Read more about how to adopt Dixie on Petfinder.
She is around 10 months old, a small blue heeler. She is around 25 pounds. She is great with other dogs and kids. She loves everyone she meets and loves to play to wear off some of that energy. She’s ready to complete someone’s loving family.
Sally, American Staffordshire terrier mix
Sally is a female American Staffordshire terrier puppy in the care of Take Paws Rescue. Sally loves other dogs. Her vaccinations are already up to date. No need to worry: She has already been house-trained. Here's what Sally's caretakers at Take Paws Rescue have to say: Read more about Sally on Petfinder.
Sally is 8 months old, 30 pounds, super-friendly, great with kids, great with dogs, great in a crate, know simple commands, and so far seems to be housebroken. She loves snuggles and playing with her new foster sister and human brothers, and her tail never stops wagging. She’s pretty much the perfect dog for anyone.
Chocolate, Australian shepherd mix
Chocolate is a sweet male Australian shepherd puppy staying at Take Paws Rescue. Chocolate is a social butterfly, and he's happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. He's already house-trained. He's already vaccinated. Here's what Chocolate's friends at Take Paws Rescue think of him: Apply to adopt Chocolate today at Petfinder.
This is Chocolate Thunder. He is such a fun, goofy boy. He is only 3-4 months old and great with other dogs. He is used to cats and also does amazing with them, and loves everyone he meets. He is a beautiful dark brown/black and ready for a forever family.
Sugar, pit bull terrier mix
Sugar is a female pit bull terrier puppy currently residing at Take Paws Rescue. Sugar is a social animal — she gets along well with kids, dogs and cats. Her vaccinations are up to date. Fear not: She has already been house-trained. From Sugar's current caretaker: Read more about how to adopt Sugar on Petfinder.
This is Sugar - the most affectionate, gentle baby girl, who has had the hardest life, and she’s only 11 months old. Sugar has the battle scars of physical abuse and neglect. Even after all the ways humans have let her down, she refuses to give up hope that she’ll find her forever home. Instead, she remains an exceptionally social, curious, goofy, sweet-tempered cuddle bug. Her interests include: being loved, snuggling into bed for cuddles, pretending she is Chihuahua-sized, wiggling her butt super hard, playing with her brother-cats and letting them win and long walks on the leash, being a good girl. She is completely crate-trained, and already knows sit. Sugar has so much love to give, she's just looking for that special someone to shower with unconditional love. Great with other dogs, cats and people.
Rambeaux, German shepherd and Labrador retriever mix
Rambeaux is a lovable male German shepherd and Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Take Paws Rescue. Rambeaux loves other dogs, cats and kids. Rambeaux is vaccinated. He has mastered his house-training etiquette. Notes from Rambeaux's caretakers: Apply to adopt Rambeaux today at Petfinder.
He’s a playful 10-week-old German Shepherd/ Labrador retriever mix. He weighs 15 pounds. He is very eager to learn. Great with children and other dogs.
Calliope, German shepherd and Labrador retriever mix
Calliope is an adorable female German shepherd and Labrador retriever puppy being kept at Take Paws Rescue. Calliope loves kids, dogs or cats. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. Calliope is vaccinated. Calliope's current caretakers say: Apply to adopt Calliope today at Petfinder.
She is a 10-week-old German Shepherd/ Labrador retriever mix. She is a sweet girl and loves on everyone she meets.
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