New England Puppy Rescue

New England Puppy Rescue Please choose to adopt your next companion. They will be forever grateful.

NEPR is dedicated to rescuing neglected, unwanted puppies, regardless of zip code, that are abandoned, in high-kill shelters, or owner-surrendered, giving them the veterinary care they need and deserve and placing them in loving, forever homes.

01/12/2026

Saturdays are for the pups.

This weekend, we were lucky to welcome 8 more lives into the rescue — bringing us to 18 puppies saved already this year. While this is typically a slower time of year, the need keeps growing. As more networks share our name and trust us to give puppies the best possible start, our intake days are busier than ever.

As always, intake day looked like controlled chaos in the best way:�baths, veterinary exams and care as needed, lots of love, profile photos, a quick visit from Ruthie, and then off to foster homes. And of course — our crew staying behind to clean up after the mayhem.

We also celebrated All-American Litter adoptions on Saturday, and we’re so happy to share that every one of those pups found their forever homes. 💛

Next up: the Aurora Borealis Litter is officially available and ready to start meeting their people. And… you heard it here first 👀
�✨ Puppy Happy Hour is coming Friday night — Fiesta Style.�(Yes, that means margaritas, chips, salsa, queso… and puppies.)

We’ll be launching details soon.
�💬 Comment ADOPT to learn more about adoption�💬 Comment EMAIL to get on our events list and be first to grab tickets

This is what rescue looks like — and we’re grateful to do it alongside this community.

🌌 Meet the Aurora Borealis Litter 🌌Just like their namesake, this Springer mix crew is something truly special.Born from...
01/12/2026

🌌 Meet the Aurora Borealis Litter 🌌
Just like their namesake, this Springer mix crew is something truly special.

Born from an “oops” farm litter, their mom is a purebred Springer Spaniel who will now be spayed and given the chance to live the life she deserves, too. Thoughtful, sweet, and quietly confident, this litter has that rare mix of curiosity and snuggle — the kind of puppies who take everything in, then meet the world with trust and heart and flying leaps!

They’re social and affectionate — the kind of pups who don’t just fill a home, but belong in it. Dogs and people alike, they haven’t met stranger that they couldn’t charm. Each one has their own spark, but together they’re a reminder of why second chances matter so much.

The Aurora Borealis Litter:

* Zephyr – Male
* Atlas – Male
* Orion – Male
* Skye – Female
* Aurora – Female
* Boreas – Male (Adoption Pending)
* Lyra – Female (Adoption Pending)
* Polar – Male (Adoption Pending)

Some have already found their matches, and others are still waiting for the families meant just for them. If one of these pups feels like your missing piece… trust that feeling.

Visit www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt to learn more and start the application process.

01/08/2026

Make 2026 the year you help us save more ❤️

There’s no single way to support New England Puppy Rescue—but there is a way for everyone to make a difference:

Become a monthly donor

With a steady flow of puppies, a facility to run, vet care to provide, and unexpected medical costs, consistent support is truly life-changing. Even a $5 monthly donation can make a BIG impact when we all band together!

💬 Comment “Pledge” to join our monthly donor community.

Adopt

Adopting doesn’t just change one life—it changes two. By welcoming a rescue puppy into your home, you’re giving them the second chance they deserve and opening space for us to save another life. Every adoption helps break the cycle of overcrowding (and overpopulation!) and gives a dog the happy future they’ve been waiting for.

Volunteer

As our organization has expanded, we have had an outpouring of people interested in volunteering. Currently, we are seeking experienced people for specialized volunteer roles including a Social Media Content Creator, Grant Writer, Photographers, and Events Coordinator.

If you have experience in these areas and are looking to get involved comment ‘Volunteer’ and we will send you the link to our volunteer application!

Fostering

Fostering is such a worthy cause. And we must mention here, we have received so many foster applications to want to help. We are in the process of reviewing all applications and scheduling an open house so we can on board and meet new faces!

Every action matters. Every life counts. Join us in making an impact in 2026

01/07/2026

We started this year with a local save.�And we closed the year with another local save.

Local matters to us—always has, always will. When puppies in our own backyard need help, they come first.

That said, we also help puppies beyond Connecticut. Not because local lives matter less—but because overpopulation doesn’t stop at a state line, and some regions are facing crisis-level need, especially for puppies. And puppies are our specialty.

We believe people deserve the option to adopt a puppy responsibly. For many families, adopting an adult dog simply isn’t the right fit—and pretending otherwise doesn’t stop demand. It just pushes people to click a button and buy from a backyard breeder or puppy mill.

Responsible rescue puppies are part of the solution.

Here’s what that looks like for us:
* We follow every state rescue mandate (many of which most people don’t even realize exist)
* We do not hand out puppies at adoption events
* Puppies receive proper veterinary care, decompression, and foster-based assessment
* A dedicated facility where you privately meet your new puppy before committing to adoption
* We are 100% volunteer-run—no salaries, no paid directors

We save lives regardless of ZIP code—but we always choose local first.

We were grateful to sneak in those last four local puppies before the year ended… and now, 13 more puppies have found safety already with us.

We didn’t expect to start 2026 with this level of need—but here we are.

And as we always say: the day we don’t have to exist anymore will be a very happy one.�
Until then, we’ll keep doing the work—changing the face of adoption through responsibility, transparency, and care.

01/06/2026

We got a message Christmas Eve- five orphan puppies found on the side of the road with the odds stacked against them. They needed help!

It was an immediate yes- we are here for the most vulnerable- and now growing like crazy with the care they deserved, these sweet boys are thriving! Curious, affectionate, and exactly the kind of puppies people fall in love with.

They didn’t get an easy beginning but we knew they deserved the very best forever homes.

Visit www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt to learn more how you can welcome one of these survivors who we know will pay all the love forward!

🇺🇸 Meet the All-American Litter 🇺🇸�These five boys have already survived more than any puppy ever should.They were found...
01/05/2026

🇺🇸 Meet the All-American Litter 🇺🇸
�These five boys have already survived more than any puppy ever should.

They were found on the side of the road, trying to survive the only way they knew how — eating from a deer carcass. Hungry, scared, and completely on their own. It’s a reality we wish didn’t exist… but one that makes their rescue all the more meaningful.

Now safe in our care, these boys are doing exactly what puppies should be doing — playing, cuddling, learning, and soaking up every ounce of love they were once missing. They’re resilient, sweet, and so incredibly grateful for a second chance. They are making up for lost time loving on people, other dogs and cant wait for their forever families!

The All-American Boys:
* Coal – Male
* Ace – Male
* Rascal – Male (who snuck a fluffy pittie in?!)
* Patch – Male
* Cane – Male

Their start was heartbreaking — but their future is bright. If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s time to open your heart (and home), this might be it.

💬 Visit www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt to learn more and start the application process.

01/02/2026

XL Great Dane puppies are a rare sight in rescue 😍

And when they’re this large so early on, a few things tend to stand out…like their adorably oversized, floppy ears that steal hearts instantly.

Our Champagne Litter has had an amazing out pouring of interest, shares, and love from this community! Thank you ❤️

01/01/2026

PUPPY YOGA IS BACK — NEW YEAR EDITION

If your 2026 intentions include�✔️ more joy�✔️ more movement�✔️ more GIANT puppies

…this is your sign.

Join us for New Year’s Puppy Yoga, featuring our Champagne Litter — four extra-large Great Dane mix rescue puppies with paws and ears you truly have to see to believe. These babies will be roaming, cuddling, and absolutely stealing the show during class.

What to expect:�🧘‍♀️ All-levels yoga�🐶 40 minutes of flow + 20 minutes of puppy cuddle time�👥 Limited to just 15 participants�💛 Every ticket supports rescue puppies

This event ALWAYS sells out — and this one is extra limited.

COMMENT “YOGA” and we’ll send you the ticket link directly!

Trust us… this is how you want to start your year.

12/31/2025

Yes — you can find the kind of puppy you’re looking for through rescue.�And yes — adopting is still an option worth exploring.

At responsible rescues like ours, we see hundreds of puppies who are loving, healthy, and waiting for families every single year. Many are the breeds (or mixes) people actively search for — they just require a little patience and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Responsible rescue exists to give people a better option — one that doesn’t support puppy mills or backyard breeders — systems that profit from suffering and fuel the overpopulation crisis. We are not here to shame ethically bred dogs but ARE here to educate what that actually looks like. Because if you don’t choose to rescue and impulse buy from a pet store, Craigslist ad or ‘nice Amish family’ (that has 5 different doodle varieties), you are part of the problem.

With 13 puppies more on the way, now’s the time to learn what ethical adoption really looks like.

**please note: we have received over 30 apps on the Dane mix pups are currently processing as fast as we can**

Follow along or comment ADOPT 🤍
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12/29/2025

When our local surrender line rings, we answer.

On Christmas morning, a message came through our local surrender line. A family was struggling.
They needed help — and they reached out.

These were big puppies — just 9 weeks old and already 25+ pounds, Great Dane/Mastiff mixes who were growing fast and needed immediate support.

Our team acted immediately, and just two days later, we were picking up these puppies.

Rescue isn’t just about stepping in for the pups — it’s about compassion for the people, too.
Through honest conversation, we’re working to support this family in the best ways we can, including helping ensure this situation doesn’t repeat itself.

Then, like always, our village showed up.
Volunteers jumped into action.
Photos were taken.
Fosters opened their homes.

And just like that — every puppy was safe, warm, and exactly where they needed to be.

This is what rescue looks like.
Local. Responsible. Compassionate. Immediate.

Meet the Champagne Litter — now live online. Comment ‘Adopt’ to learn more.

✨ Meet Our Champagne Litter! ✨�This sweet group of puppies is the kind that reminds us why we do this work — gentle soul...
12/29/2025

✨ Meet Our Champagne Litter! ✨
�This sweet group of puppies is the kind that reminds us why we do this work — gentle souls who just needed a safe place to land and the chance to be loved.

These 9-week-old Great Dane / Mastiff mixes (yes… over 25 lbs already!) had a difficult start, and while were a little unsure at first, which isn’t surprising given what they’ve been through, it didnt take long at all for their true personalities to shine through. Now settled into wonderful foster homes, they are thriving.

They’re doing amazing with cats, kids, and other dogs, are HUGE snugglers, and have even discovered a love for the snow. These are the kind of puppies who want to be close, soak up affection, and be part of a family.

Say hello to…

🥂 Louie — Male

🍾 Dom — Male

🍾 Lanson — Male�
✨ Moet — Female

This locally saved litter deserves only the best. They will be available for adoption this weekend. Visit www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt for more details! 🐶💛

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