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.

Christmas is supposed to be quiet. Joyful. Wrapped in bows and routines.But the last few days reminded us of something w...
12/26/2025

Christmas is supposed to be quiet. Joyful. Wrapped in bows and routines.

But the last few days reminded us of something we already know — the need doesn’t stop for the holidays.

Starting Christmas Eve, request after request came in. Unplanned litters. Puppies found on the side of the road. Families doing their best and asking for help before things fell apart.

And before we could even start counting…we kept saying yes.

Because it was Christmas. Because these puppies deserve their chance. Because this community has shown us, time and time again, that we don’t carry this work alone.

In the next couple of weeks, 17 puppies will come into our rescue — including orphans and giant breed babies — many requiring careful transport, veterinary care, specialized food, foster homes, moms that need spaying to stop the cycle and an incredible amount of coordination to start the new year.

We don’t ask lightly — but we do need help.
If you’re able to donate, even a small amount truly makes a difference.

https://givebutter.com/xmaspuppies

If you can’t, sharing this post helps us reach someone who can.

This holiday season, thank you for standing with us — and with the puppies who needed a miracle at Christmas.

12/19/2025

Meet Sugar Cookie ✨

Her story began in a rural shelter, where she and her brother were overlooked, unclaimed, and running out of time. When we got the call — “These puppies have no one else” — we didn’t hesitate.

Now Sugar Cookie is safe in a foster home, soaking up everything she missed out on: warm beds, full bellies, toys, and endless cuddles.

At 14 weeks old, she’s exactly what her name promises — soft, sweet, and full of happy wiggles. She loves other dogs, enjoys meeting new people, and lives for affection.. in her opinion: Cozy snuggles > everything.

Think she might be your perfect match? Comment ‘adopt’ and we’ll DM you the adoption application 🐾

A reminder: puppies are not presents. Pets are a lifelong commitment, and Sugar Cookie will only be placed in a home ready to love her for years to come.

12/17/2025

This week’s lineup has something for every kind of dog lover! From super-fluffy shepherd mixes to delightfully chunky pittie pups, these five cuties will be ready for adoption this Saturday.

Which one is stealing your heart?

✨ Sugar Cookie (f)
🎄 Holly (f) – ADOPTION PENDING
🎅 Nicholas (m)
🤶 Noelle (f) – ADOPTION PENDING
🍪 Gingerbread (m)

Friendly reminder: puppies aren’t presents. Pets are a lifelong commitment, and we place our puppies only with families who are fully prepared for that responsibility.

Want their adoption links? Comment “ADOPT” and we’ll send them directly to you!

12/16/2025

Ok everyone… this is the perfect puppy.
Sweet. Handsome. And when he gets excited, he literally closes his eyes and smiles. 🤍

So why does he have no interest yet?

We know—his sisters are the fluffy ones. But come on… surely someone out there is looking for a medium-haired boy with both the looks and the personality.

Meet Nicholas.
A shepherd mix who will be 10 weeks old when available for adoption, Nicholas is everything we love in a puppy. He’s social, gentle, and thriving in his foster home alongside other dogs. This week he’s been bravely exploring the snow, and just as happily curling up in a warm lap when the cold sets in.

Sometimes all it takes is sharing the right puppy with the right person.

With Petfinder being up and down this week, so many incredible puppies—like Nicholas—aren’t getting the visibility they deserve, especially during the holidays. Please help us share him.

And a reminder we always stand by: puppies are not presents.
A pet is a lifelong commitment, and Nicholas deserves nothing less.

✨ Meet the Holiday Litter! ✨
Just when we thought the season couldn’t get any sweeter… three stunning Shepherd (Aussie/G...
12/15/2025

✨ Meet the Holiday Litter! ✨

Just when we thought the season couldn’t get any sweeter… three stunning Shepherd (Aussie/GSD?) mix puppies arrived to us with only three days left at a high-intake shelter. We were asked, “Will you add these this week to save them?”

Well—yes. And we are so glad we did. ❤️

📣 Quick note: With Petfinder currently down, our puppies aren’t getting their usual visibility. If you’d like to help these babies find homes, please share this post—your share truly makes a difference, especially right now.

At just 9 weeks old, these babies are everything you could want in a holiday miracle. Now safe in incredible foster homes, they’re showing off their playful, snuggly personalities, enjoying other dogs, loving every human they meet, and even exploring the snow with curiosity and excitement.

Say hello to…
✨ Noelle — Female
🎅 Nicholas — Male
🎄 Holly — Female

These pups will be ready for their forever homes just in time for the Holidays, and they are truly something special.

A reminder: puppies are not presents. Pets are a lifelong commitment, and we place our puppies only in homes fully prepared for that responsibility.

Comment “ADOPT” below and we’ll send their profiles straight to you!

✨ Meet the Holiday Cookie Litter! ✨�These chunky, sweet pups are exactly why we added puppies this season. Big mushes… t...
12/15/2025

✨ Meet the Holiday Cookie Litter! ✨
�These chunky, sweet pups are exactly why we added puppies this season. Big mushes… the most in need… and absolutely our type.

Found in a rural shelter with no exposure and no one coming for them, we got the message: “Please help these puppies who have no one else.”
�And if you know us, you know we have a soft spot for the pups left behind—so of course we said heck yea! Let’s get these babies home for the holidays.

📣 Quick note: With Petfinder currently down, our puppies aren’t getting their usual visibility. If you’d like to help these babies find homes, please share this post—your share truly makes a difference, especially right now.

Now safe in loving foster homes, these wiggly cookies are showing their true colors. They’re great with other dogs, adore every human they meet, and while they did explore the snow with some excitement… they’ve decided they’d much rather be snuggled under a blanket, curled up in your lap. Sweet, friendly, huggable little chunks—just the way we like ‘em.

They are 13 weeks old, Pittie/American Bulldog Mixes and will be available for adoption this Saturday.

Say hello to…
🍪 Gingerbread — Male
✨ Sugar Cookie — Female

A reminder: puppies are not presents. Pets are a lifelong commitment, and we place our puppies only in homes fully ready for that responsibility.

www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt

12/14/2025

Intake is always a busy blur, and we’re so thankful for the volunteers who jump in without hesitation 💛

Yesterday we welcomed a sibling duo of 14-week-old Pittie mixes along with three 9-week-old Shepherd mixes. After a 20-hour journey, these pups were greeted by our team and quickly moved through vet checks, well-deserved baths, and their official intake photos. It’s incredible to watch how smoothly everything comes together behind the scenes.

More details on these pups coming soon—profiles will be live shortly ☺️

12/14/2025

When puppies arrive to us from high-intake shelters, their journey hasn’t always been an easy one — but it’s a necessary step to get them to safety.

Even with the best transport, long trips mean crates, stress, spilled water, and… yeah, a little stink.

That first bath isn’t just about being clean — it’s the moment they reset. Warm water, full bellies, and the start of a completely new chapter.

Today, we welcomed five babies to safety — each one finally getting a real chance at a forever home for the holidays.

We’re so grateful to have amazing fosters ready to help this season. Keep an eye out for adoption profiles on these little ones, who will be ready next weekend… and maybe even a surprise litter that needs help too.

Comment ADOPT to apply!

12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re not here to ask for anything.
Today is simply about saying thank you — to our fosters, volunteers, adopters, followers, donors, and every person who shows up for rescue in the ways they can.

As an all-volunteer team, our days often blur together between bottle feedings, transports, vet visits, and cleaning shifts. Gratitude sometimes gets delayed… but never forgotten.
Because the truth is: every bit of support, in every form, is felt.

And this community? You’ve done something remarkable.
Because of you, our new facility is transforming every single day:
• flooring installed
• fencing completed
• signage going up
• adoption room ready
• benches being built
• our veterinary room nearly finished, waiting on its medical cages

And here’s the number that truly takes our breath away:
297 supporters have already helped us reach 85% of our renovation goal.

That’s not just generosity — that’s belief. In rescue, in second chances, and in what we’re building here together.

And if you haven’t had a moment to get involved or contribute yet, consider this your gentle reminder that we’re here, growing, and saving lives every day. Not an ask — just an open door you’re always welcome to walk through.

As we look toward 2026, we’re filled with excitement. With this foundation you helped build, it will be our biggest year yet — more puppies saved, more families completed, more hope than ever before.

From all of us at NEPR:
Thank you for being part of this journey.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from New England Puppy Rescue 🍁Today—and every day—we’re reminded that it truly takes a village to ...
11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from New England Puppy Rescue 🍁

Today—and every day—we’re reminded that it truly takes a village to save puppies. To our incredible volunteers, foster families, donors, adopters, supporters, and rescue partners… thank you. You are the heart behind every life we save.

This year alone, over 200 puppies found safety, healing, and loving homes because of you. And even in this slower season, 2025 has been a year of extraordinary growth. From launching our very own facility to watching our renovation dreams come to life, we’re building something truly special together. We cannot wait to open the doors and show you the space you helped create.

With full hearts, warm gratitude, and so much hope for what’s ahead—thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping us save the tiniest lives.

Stay tuned… our community Open House is coming soon, and we’d love to see you there.

Happy Thanksgiving, NEPR family.

💙 Meet Maury! 💙Maury’s story starts outside a Georgia shelter, where he was abandoned at barely 7 weeks old — skin and b...
11/16/2025

💙 Meet Maury! 💙

Maury’s story starts outside a Georgia shelter, where he was abandoned at barely 7 weeks old — skin and bones, patchy coat, and only his sweet forgiving personality to hold onto.

When our team got the call — “We’ve got your type” — we knew exactly what that meant. A few days later, this little survivor was in our arms and on his way to a better life.

Since then, Maury has blossomed into the sweetest, most affectionate pup. He adores other dogs, greets every human with a tail wag and a kiss, and fully believes laps were made just for him. He even felt right at home during his outing to Iron Duke Brewery — charming everyone like the little social butterfly he is.

Now 8 weeks old and filling out with that classic pittie (or pittie-mix!) sturdiness, Maury is growing into a stocky, handsome boy with an even bigger heart.

If you’ve been waiting for a cuddly, playful companion who’s all about love, snuggles, and second chances… this is your sign.

Comment “ADOPT” to learn more!

11/13/2025

Blonde, chunky, and absolutely beautiful 😍 Maple & Sage are still waiting for their forever families!

As the holidays approach and the weather turns chilly, rescue work gets even tougher. While everyone’s busy preparing for travel and hosting, there are still amazing pups hoping to be chosen.

We can’t believe these sweet Pittie girls are still waiting! Like so many Pittie mixes, they’re total cuddle bugs — obsessed with snuggles, toys, and all things cozy. They’re being fostered with large adult dogs and learning all their puppy basics!

Not ready to adopt? We still need YOUR help spreading the word so their future families can find them!

Think one of these chunky babes is your perfect match? Comment “Adopt” to start your application 💌

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