Dogs for Adoption in Laconia, NH: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home
48 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Laconia. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Laconia, 12 young dogs, 31 adults and 1 senior. The breeds you'll see most are Rottweiler, Pit Bull Terrier and Great Pyrenees, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Rhonda
Looking for a playful rottie gal for your family? Rhonda it is! This year old lady joins us from Texas in early November. She is great with other dogs, untested with cats or young kids. She's ready to go to her forever family and hopes it's SOON! Looking for a pair? She and Hank are friends and both need homes. Adopt them both for a reduced adoption fee (and double the lovin!) https://www.4theloveofdog.org/adoption-process/
2. Gala
Meet Gala! A party all to her own. Gala is a 5 mo old black & tan mix (no idea if there's really rottie in there, but she's a sweet munchkin so we said yes). She's playful and age appropriate, good with other dogs and fully vetted. Appropriate for kids who won't get knocked over by puppy energy. Cats unknown, but probably trainable. Arrives Nov 7. Apply https://www.4theloveofdog.org/adoption-process/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
3. Enchant
Enchant joins us from Texas in early NOV. This lovely lady is gentle and soft and likes the easy going lifestyle. She is dog social, and has been known to play bow with cats. She is a total lovebug. Older kids please.
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Dallas Daisy
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Dallas Daisy- 70lbs, 2yrs old
She is a very goofy and energetic girl. She pulls hard on the leash but is treat motivated and will sit after she has received the command a few times. She loves being outside and respectfully greeted every dog she walked past and was non-reactive to the dogs that were barking at her. Arriving from Texas on Nov 7
- Good with dogs
5. Rocky Potato
Found as a stray in rural Texas, Rocky Potato was the staff's favorite. When we tagged him, the ACO cried. Rocky Potato is a small bully tater tot with a huge personality. Great with other dogs, he has not been cat tested. He is about 3 yrs old and weighs a small 38 lbs. Rocky arrives on Nov 7 - are you ready for this man? 4theloveofdog.org
- Good with dogs
6. Lyra
Meet our lovely Lyra. Joining us from GA, Ms. Lyra arrives in the northeast in early to mid-November, after she has surgery to correct cherry eye (common). Lyra is a lovable house hippo with a HUGE bully smile. Dog social, Ms Lyra has not been cat tested (yet). Apply for her and be her forever family when she arrives. Available from Maine to PA families
7. Romeo
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Romeo is the perfect namesake for this lover boy. He was found as a stray. Romeo reaches out of his kennel when you walk by. He is STARVING for affection. He runs all his energy off and then rolls over in your lap. Dog social - but no kitties please.
Romeo is with one of our rescue partners in GA - transportation is available for an approved family. He will be transported to the adopter directly. His foster mom is glad to speak with a perspective family... Apply 4theloveofdog.org
- House-trained
8. Kemba
Kemba was placed by the rescue in 2020. The adopters have requested our help in rehoming her.
Kemba really is a great dog with so much love to give. She's incredibly affectionate and loves being around people. Whether it's playing fetch, going for walks, or just curling up next to you on the couch, she's happiest when she's spending time with someone. One of the things we've always loved about her is how easily she adjusts to whatever we're doing. She can play ball for hours if you're up for it, but she's just as happy lounging on the couch all afternoon. She sleeps well at night, usually on the living room couch.
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She's always been great with kids, from little ones to teenagers, and gets along really well with other animals. She doesn't have any issues with resource guarding, but she definitely likes being the center of attention! If another animal is getting some love, she'll sometimes try to get your attention back on her.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Jeremy
Jeremy is a 2-year-old pit bull who is, quite simply, an absolute love. This sweet, affectionate boy adores people and gets along great with other dogs. He loves to play and have fun, but he also settles down beautifully when playtime is over, making him the perfect mix of playful pup and cuddle buddy.
Jeremy would do well with children, too! Because he can be an enthusiastic guy, we recommend kids who are sturdy on their feet and ready for all that Jeremy love.
Bonus: Jeremy is crate trained!
This happy, social, loving boy is ready to trade rescue life for a family of his very own.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Name This Bully
NAME THIS BULLY!
This handsome 6 yr old bully joined us from Texas this week. He came with the name Dudley - but he doesn't know it. Since the only two Dudleys we can think of are Dursley and Doright, we're having a naming contest. Entries are $10 each, payable by Venmo (ftlod-rescue). The winning name will be selected on Oct 16 at about 6 p.m. -- GET CREATIVE (not "Rocky", "Bubba", etc) Ready.... GO!
ALSO available for adoption - Dog/people social and cats possible. Happiest of bullies!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
11. Felix
Meet Felix!
Quick Facts:
Breed:
Rottweiler
Age:
3 years old
Origin:
Georgia (bringing that sweet southern charm)
Personality:
Affectionate, sweet, a total velcro-dog doll
Training:
House-trained, crate-trained, will work for snacks
Compatibility:
Dog-friendly (prefers the ladies!), kid-approved, absolutely
no
cats
About Felix:
Read more about Felix
Fall is in the air, and Felix is ready to be your ultimate pumpkin-spice sidekick! This handsome 3-year-old Rottie made the road trip up from Georgia and is fully prepared to leap into your pile of leaves (and your heart). His foster parent reports that he is a certified "good boy" and an absolute doll who just wants to cuddle. [1]
Felix is already fully house-trained and a total pro in his crate. Now, let’s talk about his true passion: snacks. Felix is insanely food-motivated. He will do absolutely anything for a treat—which means you can easily train him to do tricks, or just use biscuits to negotiate his help pulling you down the street (he's a strong boy who likes to work those leash muscles!).{C}
Friends and Family:
When it comes to other dogs, Felix is a total lady's man! He absolutely loves his canine girlfriends and prefers his four-legged companions to be female. He has also met some human kids and was wonderful and gentle with them. However, if your home includes a feline friend, Felix is going to have to pass. He thinks cats are a little too exciting, so a cat-free castle is a must.
If you are looking for a big, goofy cuddle bug to keep you warm this autumn, Felix is your guy!
Ready to make Felix a permanent part of your family? Head over to
4theloveofdog.org
to fill out an
Adoption Application
and start the process!
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
12. Bella Ruth
Bella says that age is just a number. Our 7 year old young rottie lady loves to play with her foster brother. She has house manners, is crate trained, and knows how to settle. She is a true sweetheart at a manageable weight (71) who is loving life and living the best of it. Not tested with cats - Bella is ready for adoption!
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
13. Gunner
Meet Gunner, a big-hearted, gentle giant at 3 years old and 120 pounds. He’s house-broken, knows his commands, and absolutely loves being around people and other dogs. Though he hasn’t met kids or cats just yet, his friendly nature shines through. Gunner’s looking for a forever home where he can share his loyalty, his joy, and his big, loving presence. We have been told he doesn’t love car rides and prefers his prized possessions to be his (who doesn’t)
Gunner is located in Eastern PA.
www.4theloveofdog.org
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. Dan
Meet Dan! He spent two weeks in foster care before he got to travel to New England. This 5 yr rottie boy is a sweet man who is ready for his home
Dan Dan is a very majestic dog. He's sweet, affectionate, and loyal.
He will attach to his family quickly and be protective.
He is a very good house guest, both house-trained and crate-trained, with zero accidents for the 11 days I had him. I was able to leave him out of his crate during the day and overnight with no problems at all.
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He has a cute, playful side and likes playing with a giant rope and a Kong filled with peanut butter. He also loves to have his head massaged and his body brushed. He will make soft sounds at times while getting attention. Dan Dan is also very treat motivated. I used treats to get him to go into his crate with no problems.
Dan is dog social and has not been tested with cats.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Clyde
Howdy from Texas—or should I say, pass the pumpkin spice!
At just
2 years old
, this handsome, big-hearted
Rottweiler CLYDE
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is trading the Dallas heat for crisp
New England autumns
, and he is ready to leap straight into a pile of fall leaves. A total
dog-social
social butterfly, he loves making new canine friends just as much as he
loves to play ball
until the sun goes down. He boasts
excellent house manners
and promises to be the ultimate gentleman indoors, older children are OK, no kitties please. If you are looking for a loyal, ball-obsessed Texan ready to rock a plaid bandana and keep your hearth warm this winter, he is your guy! Apply today 4theloveofdog.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
16. Riggs
ATTENTION: SOMEONE COME ADOPT THIS RIDICULOUSLY GOOD PUPPY.
Looking for a new family member who won’t mess with your homeowners or renters insurance? MEET RIGGS! ❤️
Riggs is a 5-month-old Boxer mix who recently found himself back in foster care through absolutely no fault of his own. His adoptive home quickly realized their resident dog simply did not want a little brother.
And honestly? Their loss may be your gain, because Riggs is kind of a rockstar. ⭐
His foster family reports:
Very dog social and currently living in a multi-dog foster home Respectful of the other dogs and gives them their space ❤️ Loves to cuddle and give kisses Listens incredibly well for a puppy Comes running back when his foster whistles or calls him Sleeps through the night No accidents in the house ️ Happily goes into his crate to sleep or when his foster leaves and doesn’t make a peep Currently learning to use bells to ask to go outside Has been exposed to cats and livestock ✅ Fully vetted ✅ House and crate trained. Lives with kids!
Read more about Riggs
Basically, Riggs understood the assignment.
He’s outgoing, affectionate, social, smart, and still has all the goofy sweetness you’d expect from a 5-month-old puppy. Now he just needs the one thing his foster home can’t give him: a forever family of his very own.
Riggs is ready. Who’s stepping up? ♀️
Apply to adopt: 4theloveofdog.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
17. Yogi
What do we love about Yogi? Besides his good looks and sweet personality, we love that he loves everyone. This affectionate guy is compact and easy to handle, with just a tiny bit of work needed on leash manners. Yogi is social with other dogs, and the one time we saw him with cats... he wanted to get away from them. Yogi will be best suited for a home with sturdy kids as every now & again he channels his inner puppy. Yogi is a doll. Quiet in his crate and seemingly house trained. Apply for him today
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. King
Two year old King joined us after his owner died. Accompanied by his housemate, Queen, they entered an urban NY shelter and were confused. King is a handsome, adaptable guy whose future is up to his next family. He has lived with older school aged kids, another dog, and a family. He is house trained, rides well in the back of an SUV and knows basic commands. While King has met feline members of society in our presence, they were predatory and he wanted nothing to do with them (likewise, his handler was intimidated). King is in downstate NY and can be adopted with or without his housemate Queen. Apply today 4theloveofdog.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Luna Bear
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
Hello future forever family! It's me... LUNA. Doesn't my fur look lovely against the leaves? Doesn't my smile light up your room? Don't I look like your next family member? Four years old is the perfect age - Old enough not to chew furniture and young enough to take on any adventure you have in mind. Need a play mate for your current pup? I can do that. Need a playmate for your kitty... there's my limitation. Sorry
Sturdy, school aged kids should be fine. All I need now is a FOREVER FAMILY. Apply now and ask for LUNA.
Apply today:
www.4theloveofdog.org
- No young kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
20. Ann
Ann joins us from the Dallas area where she became homeless with a pug. The pug was rescued, and Ann was left behind. This three yr old tan bully brindle bully girl is soft and loving and is ready for her own home. Ann arrives in mid-August - flying first class, we're told -- to New England. How can you resist this pittie smile? She has not been tested with young children or cats while in our care.
- Good with dogs
Rescues and shelters near Laconia
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Laconia.
- For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler RescueHillsboro, NH · 30 dogs · 39 mi from Laconia
How to adopt from For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler Rescue
application, references, interview, vet ref, home visit, adoption contract, training clause, follow up
- Wags and Wiggles RescueNewport Nh, Nh · 7 dogs · 39 mi from Laconia
How to adopt from Wags and Wiggles Rescue
If you are interested in adopting please email wags.n.wiggles.rescue@gmail.com for an application. Once we receive your application a volunteer will call and chat about your application. We will call your vet and personal references and do a home visit. All of this helps us pair you with the best possible match for a successful adoption. Once approved we will make plans for you and your family to meet the dog you are interested in. If all goes well, you bring home your new furbaby. We do require you to sign an adoption contract. Our dogs are fostered in foster homes after the initial quarantine at our facility in Unity which helps us learn their personalities and help them learn how to be a house dog as the majority of our dogs are saved from shelters in the south. We are also committed to helping local dogs as well as the occasional cat and other pets. Our adoption fees are $400 for adults and $450 for puppies. Seniors and hard to place dogs will have special fees to help them find their furever homes. All of our babies will be up to date on age appropriate shots, flea\tick and heart worm preventatives, heart worm negative, microchipped and have a health certificate.
- Barking Dog Farm RescueCroydon, NH · 7 dogs · 39 mi from Laconia
How to adopt from Barking Dog Farm Rescue
we prefer to match our pet to the best home rather than first come, first serve. review applications, interview applicant, call landlord if applicable. cal vet to determine previous pets care. call two personal references. conduct a virtual or in person home visit. set up meet and greet with entire family. If all goes well an adoption contract is signed. adoption fees are 100. cats, 175 kittens, 450 adult dogs, 500 puppies. our cats are adopted as indoor cat only. Since we will primarily have great pyrenees and pyr mixes we strongly suggest fenced yards, no apartments and experience with strong dominant breeds.
- Greater Derry Humane Society, Inc.East Derry, NH · 3 dogs · 48 mi from Laconia
How to adopt from Greater Derry Humane Society, Inc.
Fees are: Puppies 0 - 6 months $495 Puppies 6 - 12 months $450 Adult dogs $395 Senior dogs 8 years and over $195 Adult cats $150 Kittens $195 or $250 for a pair Senior cats 8 years and over $95 Our adoption application is found and submitted through our website derryhumanesociety.com Once an application is submitted, it will be sent to an adoption counselor who will reach out to you if you may be a good match.
- Tilly's Senior Dog Sanctuary IncStratham, NH · 1 dog · 49 mi from Laconia
How to adopt from Tilly's Senior Dog Sanctuary Inc
Contract and fees
Adopting a dog in Laconia
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Questions about adopting a dog in Laconia
How many dogs are up for adoption in Laconia?
As of November 4, 2026, 48 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Laconia, New Hampshire, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Laconia?
The rescues with the most dogs near Laconia right now are For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler Rescue (Hillsboro, NH), Wags and Wiggles Rescue (Newport Nh, Nh) and Barking Dog Farm Rescue (Croydon, NH). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Laconia?
Not right now. Rescues within 50 miles of Laconia have no puppies listed today, but new dogs arrive every day, so check back soon.
How do I adopt a dog in Laconia?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.
