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Puppies and dogs in Puerto Rico

Looking for a puppy or dog in Puerto Rico? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Puerto Rico

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Puerto Rico. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Lilo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Vieques, PR
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Mateo

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Rincon, PR
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Please reference www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org/Adopt  to learn how adoptions work with Defensa & Rescuers.  In mid May, a good samaritan found a pregnant dog who had been dumped at an abandoned house in San German. The dog soon gave birth to three puppies—Mateo, Iker, and Abril. The puppies are now almost two months old, and they are happy, playful, and get along with cats, dogs, and people! They are also parasite-free and have had their first vaccines. For adoption inquiries, please contact Ana at ana.j.navarro@gmail.com or 787-518-3950. Thank you for considering adopting a rescued animal.   Learn more about what we do and support our efforts to help the street animals of Puerto Rico at www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org May 15, 2025, 2:16 pm
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Iker

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Rincon, PR
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Please reference www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org/Adopt  to learn how adoptions work with Defensa & Rescuers.  In mid May, a good samaritan found a pregnant dog who had been dumped at an abandoned house in San German. The dog soon gave birth to three puppies—Iker, Mateo, and Abril. The puppies are now almost two months old, and they are happy, playful, and get along with cats, dogs, and people! They are also parasite-free and have had their first vaccines. For adoption inquiries, please contact Ana at ana.j.navarro@gmail.com or 787-518-3950. Thank you for considering adopting a rescued animal.   Learn more about what we do and support our efforts to help the street animals of Puerto Rico at www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org May 15, 2025, 2:16 pm
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Abril

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Rincon, PR
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Please reference www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org/Adopt  to learn how adoptions work with Defensa & Rescuers.  In mid May, a good samaritan found a pregnant dog who had been dumped at an abandoned house in San German. The dog soon gave birth to three puppies—Abril, Iker, and Mateo. The puppies are now almost two months old, and they are happy, playful, and get along with cats, dogs, and people! They are also parasite-free and have had their first vaccines. For adoption inquiries, please contact Ana at ana.j.navarro@gmail.com or 787-518-3950. Thank you for considering adopting a rescued animal.   Learn more about what we do and support our efforts to help the street animals of Puerto Rico at www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org May 15, 2025, 2:16 pm
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Kaya

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Rincon, PR
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Please reference www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org/Adopt  to learn how adoptions work with Defensa & Rescuers.  Kaya was found outside of Panadería La Cumbre in Vega Baja in early May, with a fleas and a swollen leg. Her rescuer believes she may have been hit by a car. Now flea-free and walking much better, she has an appointment with the vet to get checked out, vaccinated, and sterilized. Kaya is young (6-8 months old), very sweet, and loves attention! She gets along well with dogs (a bit of food aggression, though); she's not a big fan of cats. For adoption inquiries, please contact Jay at 787-237-7924 or jaygc415@gmail.com. Thank you for considering adopting a rescued animal.   Learn more about what we do and support our efforts to help the street animals of Puerto Rico at www.DefensaAnimalDePuertoRico.org May 15, 2025, 1:32 pm
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Sombra

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Vieques, PR
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Shelters & rescues in Puerto Rico

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Puerto Rico. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Santuario de Animales San Francisco de Asis, Inc.

PO BOX 566, San German, PR 00683

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sir Henry Sato Rescue Network

POB 92, Ensenada, PR 00647

Pet Types: dogs

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Villa Michelle - Asociacion pro Albergue y Protección de Animales

Calle Las Marias 110 Bo. La Quinta, Mayaguez, PR 00681

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Héroes For Paws Inc

Juana Díaz, PR 00795

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SCARPR

Villalba, PR 00766

Pet Types: dogs

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Defensa Animal de Puerto Rico

Rincon, PR 00677

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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Mercy For Satos

HC 3 Box 8592, Barranquitas, PR 00794

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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South Coast Humane Society

P.O. Box 1096, Salinas, PR 00751

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sato Dream Home

HC1 Box 5160, Salinas, PR 00751

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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