Cat-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in East Hartford, CT: 11 Dogs Good with Cats
By Dogs of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of East Hartford have 11 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 11, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with cats, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. Sassie
Young · Female · Hound / Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Sassie has a heart that is pure sweetness! Sassie is a female hound mixed breed that is approximately 1.5 years old. She is a medium sized dog weighing 42 lbs. and is fully grown. She came into the rescue after having had a litter of pups and is now ready to find the family she can call her ownSassie is a very sweet girl that has medium energy levels. She loves to be outside. She needs a good play session or romp in the morning and then chills most of the day She gets along with other dogs and does well with children making her a sweet addition to a family. Sassie has proven to be great with cats as she does well with them in her foster home.This lovely lady is still learning her crate and leash training.
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She is doing very well with her crate training and is about 90 percent there at mastring it. Sassie needs someone that is a gentle and patient trainer to help transition her into a new home and set her up for success. Sassie aims to please and will work hard to learn the rhythm of her new home and family.All Sassie needs is a loving home and someone to show her the ropes. In return, you will gain a devoted companion who is ready to fill your days with affection. Could you be her happily ever after? Apply today!* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Sassieis $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Max2
Adult · Male · Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Max is a 2-year-old, mixed breed, 53-pound dream of a dog with a heart as big as his smile. Despite everything he has been through, he remains one of the friendliest, happiest dogs you will ever meet. Max was rescued from a severe neglect and hoarding case. Thankfully, Max has left that life behind and is ready for the loving home he has always deserved.He loves everyone he meets and gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes from the tiniest Chihuahua to the biggest Great Dane. To Max, every dog is a potential friend! He does ok with cats but will chase them if they run. He listens very well when you tell him to stop though.
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Max would do best with older children over 12 years old. He tends to get nervous and uncomfortable around younger children that have a lot of energy.Max is crate trained and house trained. He is working on his leash walking skills at this time. Although he is housetrained, it is important to remember that accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. With his gentle, easygoing personality, Max is ready to be a faithful and loving companion. His favorite place is by his side of his person, happily following them wherever they go. If you are looking for a loyal, loving companion who will always be there to brighten your day, look no further than Max. He cannot wait to meet his forever family.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Max is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Schatzie
Young · Female · Australian Kelpie / Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




If you are looking for a hidden gem with a gorgeous coat, ears that could pick up satellite signals, and a heart full of love, then please come and meet Schatzie! At just 1 year old and 34 pounds, Schatzie is a beautiful Australian Kelpie mix with a stunning black and brown coat and the most adorable pointy ears. This medium sized girl is as sweet as she is playful, and is ready to find her forever family!Schatzie loves hanging out with her canine friends and is always ready for a good play session. She is also good with kids, making her a wonderful potential addition to a variety of homes. It is unknown how she would be with a feline companion.
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We do know she is a smart girl and is food motivated, which makes training a fun and rewarding experience. She is already crate trained, and currently working on her house training and leash skills. Schatzie is a playful, social, smart girl with so much potential. Whether she is making new dog friends, learning new tricks, or soaking up attention from her people, Schatzie is ready to make every day a little brighter.If you are looking for a fun loving companion with a beautiful coat, spectacular ears, and a personality that is impossible not to love, Schatzie might just be the treasure you have been searching for!* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Schatzie is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
4. Viola
Young · Female · Dachshund / Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Meet Viola, a bright and lovable 5-month-old Dachshund mix who was found as a stray and is now ready to write her next chapter with a family of her very own! This sweet girl has so much life ahead of her and is looking for a home where she can feel safe, loved, and included in all the fun.Viola is a real cutie, with a distinctive brindle brown coat, beautiful brown eyes, and a sweet face that is hard to resist. At just 5 months old and 22 pounds, she still has some growing to do, but she is expected to become a perfect medium-sized (30 - 60 pounds) companion. She gets along well with other dogs and does well with children.
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Viola has been around cats since coming into rescue.As a young pup, Viola is at that wonderful age when the world is full of new things to discover! She would love an active family who can give her plenty of attention, opportunities to play, and adventures to look forward to. Whether it is going for walks, romping around in the yard, playing with her favorite people, or simply hanging out together, Viola wants to be part of the action. She is still learning the ropes, including house training and walking nicely on a leash, but she is ready to keep building those skills with a little patience, consistency, and encouragement. The good news? Word has it that she is already crate trained!Viola has so much potential to grow into a wonderful lifelong companion. With a loving family to guide her, she will have all the support she needs to blossom into a happy, confident, and cherished member of the household. All she needs now is someone willing to give her the fresh start she deserves.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Viola is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Riley2
Young · Female · Anatolian Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Riley, is an Anatolian shepherd mix and the mix is a mystery. She has a medium length coat that is brown and white. She is 9 months old and weighs 69 pounds, so that puts her in the large size already which ranges from 60 to90 pounds.Riley is comfortable with other dogs and children as she has engaged socially with both. Her relationship with cats remains an unknown at this time. However, we do know that she is house and crate trained and working on her leash walking skills.Riley loves human affection far more than treats! She also likes to be a lap dog and does not understand personal space!Anotolian shepherds are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature (devoted to family).
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They tend to be large dogs who need to be exercised daily and have a place to burn off energy. Daily short walks (under thirty minutes) will be a good opportunity to work on leash skills as well as socialization skills. It will be a new world to her with all the new sights, smells, sounds, and people along her walks. Please note: She may not be a running companion until at least age one when her growth plate closes.Riley 2, like all pups, will also appreciate free time in a back yard. Keeping her mind busy with activities that provide physical and mental stimulation will prevent boredom and burn up puppy energy.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Riley is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Pookah
Young · Female · Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Looking for a best friend with a wagging tail and a heart of gold? Meet Pookah. This sweet 1 year old Shepherd mix was surrendered alongside her sister Penny by an owner who had taken on too many animals. Pookah is a gentle, affectionate girl who spreads joy to everyone she meets and happily soaks up the attention her kind spirit naturally attracts.Pookah has a lovely and distinctive tan, white, and black medium-length coat and big brown eyes that draw you right in. At 65 pounds, she is considered a large dog. She enjoys playing with other dogs and does well with children. Pookah has demonstrated her level of comfort with cats as she shares space with them in her foster home.
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Pookah is checking off all the boxes with her impeccable skill set. She has mastered house, crate and leash training. This girl is ready to pack her bags and move right on in and definitely ready to impress. Although Pookah is housetrained, it is important to remember that accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. If this beautiful Shepherd mix sounds like the perfect match for your home, apply now and let Pookah show you just how much love she has to give.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Pookah is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Maverick
Adult · Male · Chihuahua / Dachshund (short coat) · 8 mi from East Hartford



Welcome Maverick to CCPAL Foster Program. Maverick is a 4-year-old Chiweenie. He weighs about 19 pounds. He is good on a leash, good in a car. He is potty trained and very loyal to his person. He knows “go for a walk”, “stop”, “leave it”, “It’s the neighbor” and a few other commands. He is in a home and the owner is having some very big financial issues and need to find Maverick a new home. Maverick has some allergies to food and the food that he can is a Duck and Potato kibble. He has some allergies to grass. He has taken Apoquel successfully to handle the allergies. He warms up slowly and is very loyal and bonded once he has bonded. He would be great for a senior couple or single wanting a companion. A nice yard for him to get exercise in would be nice or someone that could have the time to take him on a couple of walks would be great. He isn’t the social butterfly that some dogs are so a matching owner would be the best fit. He would be a great dog to alert you to someone at the door or something being off in the environment. He is good on walks and would help a senior be more active. He is in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get him to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. He could go with children but we would like them to be teens. I think a quieter home would be best for this boy. His adoption fee is $400 and transport is $200. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states.
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Contact Marlene at 210-867-1869 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See his cute video!!
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
8. Winnie
Young · Female · Boxer / Mixed · 15 mi from East Hartford




To adopt please fill out an adoption application.
Winnie is a 9 month old female boxer mix who was rescued just in time from the MS kill shelter. Friendly, well-socialized, sweet temperament, initially a little shy with strangers.. Great with other dogs. Fine with cats. Loves kids and is gentle with the foster family’s young kids. Medium activity outside, quiet and well-mannered inside. Good house manners and low maintenance. Affectionate with her people and loves to cuddle. Crate trained and housebroken. Good on the leash, rides great in the car. Estimated DOB is 12-1-25. Weighs about 40 pounds. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots. Sweet young boxer mix will make an awesome companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family with kids.
To adopt please fill out an adoption application.Contact us at reply@gooddogrescue.com
visit us at Good Dog Rescue
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Woody
Young · Male · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed · 15 mi from East Hartford




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Woody is a 1 yo male German shepherd mix dog who was rescued as a stray in Memphis. Friendly, sweet temperament, a little tentative at first with new people and situations, typical shepherd temperament. Woody is selective about his dog friends and would probably enjoy being the only dog. He’s friendly and non-aggressive with the cats on the other side of the fence. Fine with kids and recommended for dog savvy children 10 years and older. Medium energy level outside, quiet and well-mannered in the house. Crate trained and housebroken. Obeys basic commands.
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Loves to be with his people. Good on a leash, rides great in the car. When he first came to us, Woody had heartworms, but he was treated without complications and cured and is now ready for adoption. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots, neutered, weighs about 45 pounds. AWESOME young GSD mix will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family who loves the breed. .
To adopt please fill out an adoption application.Contact us at reply@gooddogrescue.com
visit us at Good Dog Rescue
- Good with kids
- Only dog
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Sadie
Adult · Female · Labrador Retriever / Shepherd (medium coat) · 8 mi from East Hartford




Welcome Sadie to CCPAL foster program. Sadie is a 6 year old Shepherd/Lab mixed dog. She weighs 50 pounds. Sadie is very smart, loyal and affectionate. She and her sister live with an older couple. The man has a health situation which makes him unsure of his life expectancy. He is now looking for Sadie and her sister to have a new forever home. Sadie knows hand commands. She knows sit, stay and is good in a car. She is good with dogs, cats, kids and strangers. They are protective when they bond with their people and will alert you if there is a problem. They would be great for a senior or someone wanting a dog with training and that is smart.
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She is afraid of storms but is fine as long as she is inside with her people. She can hop over a 4 foot fence. She will need a 6 foot or she would be find in a dog park or on walks. She is currently in Texas and can be adopted locally or we can work with one of the wonderful transporters to get her to Washington, Portland, Minnesota, Vermont or all along the East Coast. Her adoption fee is 400 and transport is $200. . Rhode Island and Massachusetts are not states we adopt to because of the regulations imposed by these states. Contact Marlene at 210-867-1769 or email to ccpalinquiries@gmail.com if you have questions. Online applications at www.ccpalrescue.org See her cute video
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. Riley
Young · Male · Terrier / Mixed · 17 mi from East Hartford




Ready to add a little excitement to your life? Riley is a fun loving 1 year 3 month old large sized mixed breed with a handsome tan and white medium to long coat and enough enthusiasm to keep every day interesting. This energetic young guy is always ready for his next adventure and cannot wait to find a family that shares his zest for life. Riley is a very tall dog who is currently working on gaining some weight and filling out his large frame and will ideally be over 65 pounds once fully filled out.Riley has a high energy level and thrives when he has opportunities to run, play, and explore. One of his favorite things is water, and he absolutely loves splashing around whenever he gets the chance.
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In fact, Riley would likely excel at water sports and other active adventures. He has done well with other dogs and loves having canine friends, although his excitement can sometimes make him a tad annoying to more laid back dogs. Riley is also good with children of all ages once he has had time to adjust and is okay with cats. His playful personality and love for adventure make him a great companion for an active family.Riley is house trained, crate training is in progress, and is working on pulling on a leash. Although Riley is house trained, accidents can still occur while adjusting to a new home environment. Riley would do best in a home that can provide structure, consistency, and plenty of physical and mental exercise. Because of his size, energy level, and training needs, he would thrive with a family that is willing to enlist the help of an experienced trainer. He should be crated when left unattended as he continues working on his training and learning household routines. An active family committed to ongoing training and enrichment would be a great match for this energetic boy. * Please keep in mind when considering adoption, dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust significantly better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Riley is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Bringing a dog home to your cat
Tell the rescue about your cat: their age and how they react to dogs. A dog who has lived calmly with one cat may still want to chase a cat that runs.
Introduce them slowly. Keep them apart for the first few days and swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, like a high shelf or a room behind a baby gate, and keep the litter box and cat food out of the dog's way.
Rescues with cat-friendly dogs near East Hartford
- Dog Star RescueCanton, CT · 7 cat-friendly dogs above
- Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance LeagueBandera, Tx · 2 cat-friendly dogs above
- Good Dog RescueEnfield, CT · 2 cat-friendly dogs above
Questions about adopting cat-friendly dogs in East Hartford
How many cat-friendly dogs are up for adoption in East Hartford?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of East Hartford, Connecticut, have 11 cat-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat-friendly dog in East Hartford?
The rescues with the most cat-friendly dogs near East Hartford right now are Dog Star Rescue (Canton, CT), Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League (Bandera, Tx) and Good Dog Rescue (Enfield, CT). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a dog to my cat?
Slowly. Keep them apart for a few days so they get used to each other's scent, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route the dog can't follow.
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