Available Dogs Northeast

Available Dogs - Northeast

NY, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT

Please visit our adoption page to read about applying for a New Spirit dog.

The link to the application is at the bottom of that page.

Many times, a dog on this page will already be adopted by the time we process your application. If a dog you were looking at no longer appears on this page, please check our "Happy Endings" page

to see if they've been adopted.

Don't wait until you see the dog of your dreams to put in an application!

Coming Attractions:

The dogs in Coming Attractions are not yet available but if you see one that interests you, please submit an application now to allow time for processing.

Hold:

These dogs in the New Spirit program are currently undergoing medical treatment or behavioral assessment. No applications are being accepted on them at this time. Please check back for updates.

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Mr. Ernie

Mr. Ernie is a male red tricolored Aussie approximately 4 years old and 32 pounds who is learning what life is all about! He lived with 6 other dogs in an outdoor pen with little human interaction, so everything is new! Ernie does great with other dogs and dog savvy cats. He is medium energy and seems to do better with women then men.

He feels most comfortable outside and loves the other dogs at the foster’s house. He would make a great companion for a playful pup who needed a friend! He is very submissive and currently avoids most human contact but is learning that people are kind and can be givers of great treats/cuddles. A leash and collar make him nervous. With kindness and gentle handling he has made some progress with the leash and being with people. He crates extremely well and will sleep through the night. He doesn’t know what is and is not ok indoor behavior so it has been a learning curve which he is catching on too.

Mr. Ernie is fostered in Ontario, NY

Apply here for him. NS4106

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Koda Chrome

Koda Chrome is settling into a rural foster home with two humans and a resident dog. He is a happy two-year-old 46 lb. male with a beautiful shiny black coat, white chest and paws. He has the darkest of eyes that follow everything intently. He is high Velcro to his humans and is good with other dogs. Through no fault of his own, his previous family could no longer care for him. He is house-trained, crates quietly for sleep overnight and is an excellent car traveler. He is in a crate while alone in the home. Upon entering the crate, he whines but soon settles in. No food guarding noted and very responsive to touch.

Koda Chrome has a young dog's high energy but chills at your feet after exercise, especially after playing with another dog. It is so much fun to see him wait in a sit to play Chuck-it. He retrieves and promptly returns for over and over play! He runs 2-3 miles with his foster mom. He is a hard chewer so tough toys and brain puzzles are recommended. He easily corrects to the word "off" if on furniture or for the occasional counter inspection. He is excelling at his ongoing training! He is treat-driven, knows basic commands of sit, stay, wait, come, check in and is learning hand signals for commands. His recall is excellent. Leash training is conducted in a quiet environment until his training advances. Because of Koda Chrome's high energy, a home with no young children or cats would likely be best for him.

Koda Chrome is smart, locked on and loves to work for his humans! Another resident dog or access to dog play would be helpful in expending his energy. He is looking for an active person(s) willing to continue his training so he can live his best life of outdoor activities with his fur-ever family.

Fostered in Sunderland VT

Apply here for him. NS4126