Puppies for Adoption in Port Charlotte, FL: 13 Puppies Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Port Charlotte have 14 puppies up for adoption. Here are the 13 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Puppies are usually the first to be adopted, so if one catches your eye, get in touch with the rescue soon.
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1. Rowan
Say hello to Rowan!
This handsome little guy is one of seven adorable puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn.
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give! They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make one of these seven little cuties part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could Rowan be the missing piece to your family? Or maybe one of his siblings—or even mama Autumn—is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them. Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Rowan
My ideal home:
I need a young, active family to provide playtime, and love
I'm good with:
Most Other Dogs
Young Children
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
2. River
Say hello to River!
This handsome little guy is one of seven adorable puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn.
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give! They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make one of these seven little cuties part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could River be the missing piece to your family? Or maybe one of his siblings—or even mama Autumn—is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them. Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about River
My ideal home:
I need a young, active family to provide playtime, and love
I'm good with:
Most Other Dogs
Young Children
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
3. Maple
Meet Maple, the princess of the pack!
This adorable little girl is one of seven puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn. And guess what? Maple is the only girl in the bunch!
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give. They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share!
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make Maple—or one of her six brothers—part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could Maple be the little lady you’ve been waiting for? She and her family are ready to find their forever homes and fill them with love, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them.
Read more about Maple
Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
My ideal home:I need a young, active family to provide playtime, and loveI'm good with:Most Other Dogs Young Children Older Children Men Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
4. Forrest
Say hello to Forrest!
This handsome little guy is one of seven adorable puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn.
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give! They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make one of these seven little cuties part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could Forrest be the missing piece to your family? Or maybe one of his siblings—or even mama Autumn—is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them. Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Forrest
My ideal home:
I need a young, active family to provide playtime, and love
I'm good with:
Most Other Dogs
Young Children
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
5. Cedar
My story:
Read more about Cedar
Say hello to Cedar!
This handsome little guy is one of seven adorable puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn.
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give! They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make one of these seven little cuties part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could Cedar be the missing piece to your family? Or maybe one of his siblings—or even mama Autumn—is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them. Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
My ideal home:
I need a young, active family to provide playtime, exercise, and love.
I'm good with:
Most Other Dogs
Young Children
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- No cats
6. Asher
Say hello to Asher!
This handsome little guy is one of seven adorable puppies who came to ARC from LaBelle Animal Control alongside their wonderful mama, Autumn.
These little bundles of joy are the sweetest, with playful personalities and so much love to give! They may be small, but they have BIG hearts and plenty of puppy charm to share.
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a puppy to your family, why not make one of these seven little cuties part of your story? And don’t forget about their beautiful mama, Autumn, who is also looking for a loving home of her own!
Could Asher be the missing piece to your family? Or maybe one of his siblings—or even mama Autumn—is the one you’ve been waiting for!
Complete an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet them. Your new best friend could be waiting right here at ARC!
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Asher
My ideal home:
I need a younger family to provide playtime and love
I'm good with:
Most Other Dogs
Young Children
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth July 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
7. Moxie
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED.
NAME: Moxie
BREED: Mixed breed
SEX: female
COLOR: tan
AGE: 7 months as of Sept 2026
WEIGHT: 12 lbs as of Sept 22, 2026
SOME COOL INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
Meet Moxie!
Moxie is a 7-month-old, 12-pound girl who is still figuring out just how big and wonderful the world can be.
Read more about Moxie
Right now, Moxie is a very timid puppy. New people, new situations, and unfamiliar things can make her unsure, so we’re spending time helping her build confidence and learn that she doesn’t have to be afraid.
She’s good with other dogs, and having canine friends around gives her opportunities to play, learn, and watch how the more confident dogs navigate the world.
Because Moxie is still young and we’re still getting to know her, there’s plenty we haven’t discovered yet. Her personality is still unfolding, and we suspect there’s a lot more puppy hiding underneath that cautious exterior.
What Moxie needs most is someone who understands that confidence isn’t something you can rush. A patient family willing to encourage her, celebrate the little victories, and give her the time she needs could make an enormous difference in her life.
We are only considering homes in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL. If you have adopted from us before and are slightly out of that area, please contact us directly and we can discuss it. Moxie still needs to be spayed. All appointments for spay/neuter surgery will be done at our vet's office in Arcadia so you must be willing to bring him to his appointment in order to be considered for adoption.
If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link: https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogs
MEDICAL INFO:
The following has been or will be done for this puppy at the appropriate age...
- Basic Exam by Veterinarian
- Spayed or Neutered
- Placed on heartworm preventive
- Basic Bloodwork
- Microchipped
- Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication
- Vaccinations
- Placed on flea preventive
ADOPTION DONATION: $400
This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this puppy including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter.
Visit us at www.caninecastaways.org
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
8. Hoggle
Hoggle is one of four adorable siblings who came to us from LaBelle Animal Control, all hoping to find their furever homes. This handsome boy is full of energy and playful personality, and he’ll keep you smiling with his fun-loving antics! Hoggle absolutely adores people and loves being around his human friends. He has a happy, affectionate nature and would make a wonderful family companion.
Like any young pup, Hoggle will thrive with a family ready to give him plenty of love, attention, playtime, and guidance as he grows. If you’re looking for a sweet, playful pup to bring some extra joy into your home, Hoggle may be the perfect match!
Come meet this lovable guy and see if he’s the missing piece to your family.
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Hoggle
My ideal home:
I need a young active family to provide playtime and love
I'm good with:
Some Other Dogs
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth March 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
9. Jareth
Jareth is one of four adorable siblings who came to us from LaBelle Animal Control, all hoping to find their furever homes. This handsome boy is full of energy and playful personality, and he’ll keep you smiling with his fun-loving antics! Ambrosius absolutely adores people and loves being around his human friends. He has a happy, affectionate nature and would make a wonderful family companion.
Like any young pup, Jareth will thrive with a family ready to give him plenty of love, attention, playtime, and guidance as he grows. If you’re looking for a sweet, playful pup to bring some extra joy into your home, Jareth may be the perfect match!
Come meet this lovable guy and see if he’s the missing piece to your family.
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Jareth
My ideal home:
I need a young active family to provide playtime and love
I'm good with:
Some Other Dogs
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth March 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
10. Ambrosius
Ambrosius is one of four adorable siblings who came to us from LaBelle Animal Control, all hoping to find their furever homes. This sweet girl is full of energy and playful personality, and she’ll keep you smiling with her fun-loving antics! Ambrosius absolutely adores people and loves being around her human friends. She has a happy, affectionate nature and would make a wonderful family companion.
Like any young pup, she’ll thrive with a family ready to give her plenty of love, attention, playtime, and guidance as she grows. If you’re looking for a sweet, playful girl to bring some extra joy into your home, Ambrosius may be the perfect match!
Come meet this lovable girl and see if she’s the missing piece to your family.
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
Read more about Ambrosius
My ideal home:
I need a young active family to provide playtime and love
I'm good with:
Some Other Dogs
Older Children
Men
Women
Date of birth March 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
11. Agnes
Agnes is one of four adorable siblings who came to us from LaBelle Animal Control, all hoping to find their furever homes. This sweet girl is full of energy and playful personality, and she’ll keep you smiling with her fun-loving antics! Agnes absolutely adores people and loves being around her human friends. She has a happy, affectionate nature and would make a wonderful family companion.
Like any young pup, she’ll thrive with a family ready to give her plenty of love, attention, playtime, and guidance as she grows. If you’re looking for a sweet, playful girl to bring some extra joy into your home, Agnes may be the perfect match!
Come meet this lovable girl and see if she’s the missing piece to your family.
https://animalrefugecenter.com/adoption-application
My ideal home:I need a young active family to provide playtime and loveI'm good with:Some Other Dogs Older Children Men Women
Date of birth March 2026
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
12. Bobby
We are only considering applications in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL - see below for more info. You must live in a single family home in order to be considered - puppies of this age cannot be in grassy or common areas where any other unknown dogs have been so places like condos, apartments, villa homes, etc. are not options.
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
Read more about Bobby
IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED.
NAME: Bobby
BREED: Rat Terrier mix
SEX: male
COLOR: black/tan
AGE: born April 2026
WEIGHT: 8.5 lbs as of Sept 17, 2026
LOCATED IN: Arcadia
SOME COOL INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
Meet Bobby!
Bobby is sweetheart (born in April 2026) who lives for love and affection. His favorite place is in your arms, happily being held like a baby while soaking up all the cuddles he can get.
Gentle, loving, and eager for attention, Bobby is the perfect little companion for anyone looking for a puppy who wants nothing more than to be close to his people. He's sure to melt your heart the moment you meet him.
We are only considering homes in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL. If you have adopted from us before and are slightly out of that area, please contact us directly and we can discuss it. The puppies are too young to be spayed/neutered yet and still need a few more rounds of vaccines as well as to be spayed or neutered.. All vaccines and spay/neuter surgery will be done at our vet's office in Arcadia so you must be willing to bring them to their appointments in order to be considered for adoption.
If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link: https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogs
MEDICAL INFO:
The following has been or will be done for this puppy at the appropriate age...
- Basic Exam by Veterinarian
- Spayed or Neutered
- Placed on heartworm preventive
- Basic Bloodwork
- Microchipped
- Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication
- Vaccinations
- Placed on flea preventive
ADOPTION DONATION: $400
This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this puppy including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter.
Visit us at www.caninecastaways.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
13. Whitney
We are only considering applications in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL - see below for more info. You must live in a single family home in order to be considered - puppies of this age cannot be in grassy or common areas where any other unknown dogs have been so places like condos, apartments, villa homes, etc. are not options.
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
Read more about Whitney
IF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED.
NAME: Whitney
BREED: Rat Terrier mix
SEX: female
COLOR: black/tan
AGE: born April 2026
WEIGHT: 8 lbs as of Sept 7, 2026
LOCATED IN: Arcadia
SOME COOL INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
Meet Whitney!
Whitney is an adorable puppy (born in April 30, 2026) with a big personality! She's outgoing, curious, and always ready to explore the world around her. Whether she's investigating something new or romping around with her siblings, Whitney brings joy wherever she goes.
When playtime is over, her favorite thing is rolling over for belly rubs. She's affectionate, confident, and ready to find a family to call her own.
We are only considering homes in our local area - 1 hour or less from Arcadia FL. If you have adopted from us before and are slightly out of that area, please contact us directly and we can discuss it. The puppies are too young to be spayed/neutered yet and still need a few more rounds of vaccines as well as to be spayed or neutered.. All vaccines and spay/neuter surgery will be done at our vet's office in Arcadia so you must be willing to bring them to their appointments in order to be considered for adoption.
If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-application
For a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link: https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogs
MEDICAL INFO:
The following has been or will be done for this puppy at the appropriate age...
- Basic Exam by Veterinarian
- Spayed or Neutered
- Placed on heartworm preventive
- Basic Bloodwork
- Microchipped
- Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication
- Vaccinations
- Placed on flea preventive
ADOPTION DONATION: $400
This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this puppy including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter.
Visit us at www.caninecastaways.org
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
Adopting a puppy in Port Charlotte
Puppies usually go to their new homes from about eight weeks old, once they're weaned and have had their first vaccinations. Most rescues spay or neuter them before adoption, or include it in the fee.
Ask the rescue how big the puppy is expected to grow and which breeds they think are in the mix, so you can plan for the dog they'll become.
Puppies need a lot of your time: house-training, a few minutes of training every day, several small meals, and someone home often enough to let them out. A puppy class is a good way to start.
Rescues with puppies near Port Charlotte
- Animal Refuge CenterNorth Fort Myers, FL · 10 puppies above
- Canine Castaways, Inc.Arcadia, FL · 3 puppies above
Questions about adopting puppies in Port Charlotte
How many puppies are up for adoption in Port Charlotte?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Port Charlotte, Florida, have 14 puppies up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a puppy in Port Charlotte?
The rescues with the most puppies near Port Charlotte right now are Animal Refuge Center (North Fort Myers, FL) and Canine Castaways, Inc. (Arcadia, FL). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How old are puppies when they can be adopted?
Usually eight weeks or older, once they're weaned and have had their first vaccinations. Rescues often keep puppies with their mother or in foster care until then.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.