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.

🍁 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 💌

11/12/2025

From a simple vaccine clinic in the South to the warm arms of future forever families here in Connecticut — this is the journey of the Autumn Harvest Litter.

After a family in need surrendered these sweet girls, it was discovered they were crawling with fleas. While fleas might not be a critical issue, we can’t imagine the discomfort of living with your skin crawling for so long. But that’s what rescue is about — the big issues and the little ones. We’re also happy to share that their mom has since been spayed, vaccinated, and started on prevention courtesy of us so this cycle doesn’t repeat.

After flea baths, warm meals, veterinary care and lots of love, these girls made the long trip north to safety. Our team and foster families welcomed them with open hearts — and when their forever families finally walked in? That’s the magic right there. The rest, as they say, is happily ever after.

We’re endlessly grateful to our foster heroes, volunteers, and you — every person who supports our mission at New England Puppy Rescue. Because when you believe in second chances, you help turn stories like this into happy beginnings.

Two of these beauties are still waiting for their forever homes. Could that be you?
Comment “ADOPT” to learn more!


11/11/2025

When puppies come to us having never had anything of their own, it’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking to see how much joy they find in something as simple as their very first toy. Pumpkin was absolutely smitten with her Lambie and just had to show it off 🥰

This little crew is all about the cuddles and coziness — whether it’s a stuffy or your lap, they’re ready to snuggle up!

Pumpkin’s sweet sisters, Sage and Maple, are still looking for their forever homes. Comment “Adopt” to start your application 💕

🍂 Meet the Autumn Harvest Litter! 🍂One of our rescue partners was hosting a free microchip and vaccine clinic when a fam...
11/09/2025

🍂 Meet the Autumn Harvest Litter! 🍂

One of our rescue partners was hosting a free microchip and vaccine clinic when a family arrived with two adult dogs and five puppies. After a few kind conversations, it became clear this wasn’t a planned litter — just another case of “oops.”

Our partners offered help: to take in the puppies and make sure mom and dad were fixed so this wouldn’t happen again. A day later, the message came — “They’re ready for help.” Within hours, these sweet girls were safe.

We’re also proud to share that thanks to our supporters, we covered the cost to spay mom, ensuring her cycle ends here — and her puppies get a brand-new start!

Now 11 weeks old, these chunky pittie (or pittie mix) girls are full of personality! They’re healthy, playful, toy-obsessed, and even more obsessed with snuggles.

Meet the girls:
🍁 Maple
🎃 Pumpkin- ADOPTED
🌿 Sage
🌰 Acorn- ADOPTED

Ready to add a little fall magic to your home?
www.newenglandpuppyrescue.com/adopt

11/05/2025

We get it — you’ve got a dream dog in mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t rescue!

This year, we’ve seen a big rise in “desirable” dogs entering rescues— likely the result of backyard breeding and irresponsible ownership as the overpopulation crisis deepens. When people buy from these unethical “breeders,” even with good intentions, it fuels the cycle we’re all trying to break.

The truth? There’s no instant gratification when it comes to bringing home a puppy. Rescue — and ethical breeding alike — take patience, intention, and heart. If you can click a button and buy a puppy, that’s a red flag 🚩

With time and a little research, you can find almost any kind of dog in rescue — purebreds, mixes, doodles, small breeds, and everything in between.

A gentle reminder: our adoption and pre-approval applications aren’t wish lists. Our pups come from high-kill shelters, owner surrenders, or the streets. We can’t predict when a mini bernedoodle, golden pup, or corgi might need saving (and while not impossible, please remember most pups we get are mixes) — but we can promise that every dog we rescue deserves a chance.

With patience, an open heart, and the willingness to give a dog a second chance, you’ll find your perfect match!

11/03/2025

✨ A Puppy ✨ Hope this cutie helps chase away the Monday blues!

11/01/2025

Every time we say yes to a litter—whether from the South or right here in our backyard—it’s one less puppy born into a cycle that shouldn’t exist. One more life that gets a real chance.

We know we can’t save them all… but the ones we can? They matter. Every single one.

This is why we do it. Because every puppy that finds safety through our doors means the world shifts—just a little bit.

When people ask why we work so hard, this is the answer.
It’s not about numbers. It’s about impact.
It’s about ending the cycle, one life at a time.

And we can’t do it without you.

💛 Adopt. Foster. Donate. Share.

Every act helps us keep saying yes.

10/30/2025

A message brought to you by one of the lucky ones — a former breeding mama.

This summer, we were called to help a local backyard-breeding case. Over the course of two months, 12 dogs and puppies came into our care.

This wasn’t a large-scale puppy mill — but that’s exactly the problem. The laws are vague, the system is overwhelmed, and because there was no visible cruelty, there was no legal action to stop it. Thirty dogs lived on the property with no documented vet care or papers. Most were loaded with parasites, many were skin and bones under their fluffy coats.

To their credit, the owners recognized they were in over their heads and surrendered them willingly. But these dogs didn’t come from loving homes. Their entire existence revolved around producing puppies — never leaving the property, never knowing life beyond a kennel or pack. Every sound, every car ride, every bit of normal home life is new to them.

And still… they wag their tails. They forgive. They move forward.
That’s why we do this.

Here’s the hard truth: the cycle won’t stop unless the demand stops.

People justify it — “but they need homes too.” Yes, they do. But they shouldn’t have been irresponsibly born purely for profit to begin with. Every time someone buys from a backyard breeder, an Amish puppy mill or pet store, they’re paying for that cycle to continue.

If you truly love dogs, demand better for them.
Ask questions. Do your research. Be patient. Support responsible rescues, or if you buy, buy responsibly. Because when you don’t — whether through irresponsible rescue or purchase — you become part of the problem. You become complicit to supporting abuse.

Purebreds and breeders are not the problem. Supporting the wrong ones are.

There’s no “but.”
There’s only do better.

For the moms who never got to live. For the ones still waiting to be free.

10/27/2025

One of our foster pups got to spend the day spreading smiles at Dogology this week!

Not only was it amazing social exposure for him, but it also brightened the hearts of their team and the community. In true puppy fashion, he picked his own cozy spot — right on top of the brand-new shipment! We’re pretty sure he’s auditioning to be their next plush toy model. 😉

Moments like this are what keep our team inspired and our community connected. Thank you to everyone local (and beyond!) who continues to follow, support, and cheer us on.

This adorable boy has found his forever home, but stay tuned — we have some sweet, beefy pittie mixes arriving soon who will steal your heart!

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Avon, CT
06001

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