Small Dogs for Adoption in Plainfield, NJ: 28 Little Dogs Looking for a Home

He walks nicely on a leash, though he likes to add a little excitement with some zig-zagging as he explores the world around him. His curious nature makes every outing an adventure.Boo-Boo has also shown promising social skills with other dogs. He has done well on parallel walks with the shelter's smaller dogs and has shown positive interest in some larger canine friends, too. As with all adoptions, any resident dogs will need to participate in a meet-and-greet to help ensure a good match for everyone.With his scruffy good looks, bright eyes, and lovable "lap-first, introductions-second" attitude, Boo-Boo is ready to bring plenty of fun, companionship, and affection to his forever home.Boo-Boo may be small, but he's got enough love and personality packed into those 15 pounds to keep your lap full and your heart even fuller. ❤️If you are interested in meeting Boo Boo, please complete an Interest Form. An adoption counselor will contact you to schedule an appointment.

He's also done well on parallel walks with another smaller-sized shelter dog, showing positive social skills while respecting his canine companion's space.Yogi is looking for a family that will help build his confidence and continue showing him that the world is a safe and happy place. In return, he'll reward you with loyalty, companionship, and plenty of terrier charm.As with all adoptions, a meet-and-greet with any resident dogs is required to ensure a good match.Yogi is ready to find a loving home where he can blossom into the wonderful companion he's meant to be. Could that home be yours? If you are interested in meeting Yogi, please complete an Interest Form. An adoption counselor will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Mini Hufflepuff is a charming, 3-year-old terrier mix weighing in at a compact 10 pounds—the perfect size companion and an on-the-go sidekick. She was surrendered to our care by her previous elderly owners who simply found themselves with more dogs than they could comfortably provide for. Because she grew up in a multi-pet home, she has fantastic social skills and is fully house-trained. She is a social girl who walks great on a leash, and rides wonderfully in the car, making her the perfect companion for neighborhood strolls and weekend road trips!

She has perfectly mastered the balance between outdoor fun and indoor relaxation time. One of her favorite pastimes is exploring every nook and cranny of a fenced backyard. When she isn't on backyard patrol, she is usually proudly carrying her favorite squeaky toys around the house like tiny prizes. Once she has successfully burned off her playtime energy, Mini Hufflepuff expects her payment in full: epic belly rubs. She will gladly roll over and let you scratch her belly for as long as your hand can manage!

The Ideal Home:

Mini Hufflepuff is a social butterfly who fits beautifully into a family dynamic. Thanks to her upbringing, she is friendly with other dogs, coexists wonderfully with cats, and does great with older children, 7 and up, who can respect her space and join in on her toy-tossing fun. She would do best in a home with a fenced backyard where she can safely explore, sunbathe, and trot around with her toys to her heart's content. She is past the chaotic puppy phase, completely house-trained, and packed with a lifetime of love to give. In other words, she is perfect!!

If you would like to meet sweet little Mini Hufflepuff, please fill out an adoption application at http://www.northstarpets.org and be sure to mention her name!

Snowy is a sweet, affectionate girl who needs an active, patient and committed home willing to provide the exercise, structure and guidance that a young Pomsky requires.

Now, here’s the important part.

Snowy has demonstrated resource and space guarding behaviors around smaller dogs and has gone after them when she feels her space is being invaded. For this reason, we believe Snowy would do best as the only dog in the home. A home with a larger, compatible dog may be considered with careful introductions and appropriate supervision.

Snowy needs room to run, opportunities to play and, most importantly, someone willing to invest the time in helping her become the best version of herself. She’s still just a puppy, and with the right environment, consistency and guidance, we hope she can thrive.

Snowy doesn’t need perfection. She needs someone who understands her needs and is willing to give her a chance. Please share Snowy’s story and help us find the home she deserves!

If you think Snow would be a good fit for your home, please complete an adoption application at http://www.northstarpets.org and be sure to mention her name!

Cassandra is a loving little girl who enjoys cuddling and being close to her people. She walks beautifully on a leash and loves going for walks. She is friendly with other dogs, great with kids, and seems to sleep well through the night. She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly. Once she trusts you, she happily accepts affection, pets, and all the love you have to give.

Cassandra is still working on potty manners, so her new family will need to be patient and continue helping her learn. She is currently waiting to be spayed and to receive some dental care before being ready for adoption.

After everything this little girl has been through, Cassandra deserves a home where she can finally feel safe, loved, and wanted. She has so much love to give and is simply waiting for someone to give her the forever family she has been searching for.

Cassandra is staying with Jessica in South Orange, NJ.

Kids? Sure! She's happy to share the love.

Cats? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Lulu has spoken, and apparently there's no room for negotiation.

A forever family! Someone who appreciates a mature lady with plenty of love left to give.

Lulu may be a senior, but don't let that number fool you. She's got plenty of love to give and is ready for her next chapter.

Eleven years old. Nineteen pounds. One fabulous little lady.

Let's find Lulu the home she deserves! ❤️

If you'd like to meet sweet Lulu, please fill out an adoption application at http://www.northstarpets.org and ask for KYM'S LULU TX!

Ginger is used to having constant company and thrives best in a home where someone will be around more often than away. She gets along wonderfully with people and other dogs, and while she hasn't lived with small children, she has always been friendly with the neighbors' kids. Due to a history of being told she is not a fan of cats, a feline-free home would suit her best. She is also not a nuisance barker, only speaking up if she spots a squirrel or a deer outside.

Having never been in a crate, Ginger is looking for a home where she doesn't have to start; she prefers sleeping with her humans and gives you plenty of personal space throughout the night. If sleeping arrangements require it, she could likely be trained to settle into a dog bed in your bedroom. Sweet, well-mannered, and full of life, Ginger is ready to bring her bright spirit to a forever family.

If you'd like to meet sweet Ginger, please fill out an adoption application and ask for KYM'S GINGER TX!

Interested in adopting me? To fill out an application visit 3 Hearts 4 Paws. Please note: we generally do not adopt out of state (NJ).

Interested in adopting me? To fill out an application visit 3 Hearts 4 Paws. Please note: we generally do not adopt out of state (NJ).

They both love to play with toys and other dogs but also just love curling up on the couch with you. They would do best in a home with a fenced in yard, they love to leisurely walk and explore. Kids: unsure Dogs: great with other dogs Cats: unsure Crate trained: yes but don’t love it. Prefer gated room or exercise pen House trained: mostly, will go to the door to go out and go on pee pad. Occasional accidents Leash manners: good on leash Personality: both friendly with people and dogs Miley – playful, loves new people and dogs. Can be bossy as a yorkie often is Oreo – more reserved, sweet, also likes people and dogs. Let’s his sister be the center of attention.

Miracle is a sweet, friendly girl who enjoys meeting people and soaking up attention. She loves affection, enjoys playing, and is always happy to find a big comfy bed to curl up on when playtime is over. She has a wonderful, calm demeanor while still having that fun and playful younger-dog personality.

Despite everything she has been through, Miracle has taken it all in stride and continues to become more social and outgoing every day. She would love to have another dog in her new home to play with and have as a companion.

Miracle is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $415. Apply to adopt Miracle at ehrdogs.org.

Tiny is a very sweet girl who can be a little shy when first meeting new people. Give her a few moments of gentle pets and sweet talk, though, and she’ll quickly be ready to become your best friend! She’s a total cuddle bug who loves to play, but once playtime is over, she’ll be searching for the biggest, comfiest bed she can find to curl up on.

Despite being a younger girl, Tiny has a wonderfully calm demeanor. She has taken everything life has thrown at her in stride and continues to become more social and outgoing every day. She would love to have another dog in her new home to play with, learn from, and call her friend.

Tiny is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $415. Apply to adopt Tiny at ehrdogs.org.

My favorite activities are:
1. Cuddling and being close with my foster mom or foster doggy brother
2. Short walks (I'm great on a leash!)
3. Rolling around on my back and digging imaginary holes
4. Sleeping in bed between my foster mommy and daddy
My foster mommy says I'm the cutest thing ever. Just look at me! I'm not a fan of being in my crate but I will tolerate it after some whining. I am learning to play fetch and to ring the bell when I want to go outside. I get along great with my foster brother and love to chase and follow him around the yard. I do like getting all the attention, though. Whenever my foster mommy pets my foster brother, I try to wiggle in to get in on the action. I am very good at doing all my business outside but I occaisionally like to mark my territory so my foster mommy sometimes puts me in a belly band. With some consistent training, I should get over this pretty quickly and am doing much better already.
I am a playful, spunky guy that also enjoys relaxing and cuddling. I love being close and am looking for a forever home to give me all the love and attention I deserve. Could that be you?

Beckett is staying with Maryanne in Livingston, NJ.

Interested in adopting me? To fill out an application visit 3 Hearts 4 Paws. Please note: we generally do not adopt out of state (NJ).

While Wrecks can still be a little shy when meeting new people, he has made tremendous progress and continues to grow more confident every day. Once he knows you, his personality shines. He gets so excited to see his favorite people and is eager for the love and security he's been missing. He is the definition of a cuddle bug/lap dog- He will sit on your shoulder like a parrot!

With a little patience and kindness, Wrecks will reward his family with loyalty and a bond that is incredibly special.

After everything he's been through, Wrecks deserves a home where he can finally feel safe, loved, and never have to wonder where he'll sleep again.

Wrecks is microchipped, neutered, and up to date on his vaccines. Could you be the one to show this deserving boy that the best chapter of his life is still ahead?

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Hero is luckily being fostered by her human hero, the woman who helped find and save all these dogs. Hero has come such a long way from living in a crowded basement to then being tossed into the wilderness to fend for herself, terrified and alone. It's no surprise, Hero loves other dogs so she will need to go to a home with a canine companion because a sidekick always helps a main character shine. Hero's future family will understand she is a flight risk and take proper precautions to protect her and take things at her pace. She uses a pee pad inside to go to the bathroom. She is timid and skittish but can also be outgoing when she is comfortable with her surroundings. She is a dog that does not prefer to be approached but would rather take the initiative to come to you first, roll over for belly rubs, and commandeer your lap if you let her. Once you're in, your attention and pets are all she will want! She is also hysterical and loves to play; she is super-fast and jumps around the entire house like it's a parkour course. Superheroes need to train, right? She is mischievous and does have some spunk to her. She will grab paper products and run around the house with them. Although we assume she's just trying to make herself a cape. She does like to chew so be prepared to spoil her with toys and keep away anything precious, including wires.

Hero is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on immunizations. Her adoption fee is $415. Despite being a warrior at heart, Hero finally knows what it is like to be safe and truly cared for. She is sending out the bat signal for her final protector, her ultimate lifesaver to give her a hero's welcome into a furever home. If that's you, then apply right away at ehrdogs.org and tell us HERO SUSSEX NJ is looking for YOU!

Michael Phelps was very shut-down when he entered our rescue. In fact, he earned his name because when rescuers first arrived, he swam across an entire pond to get away from them before eventually being safely trapped. For over a month in foster, he wouldn’t allow anyone to touch him. Watching his transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Today, Michael is the life of the party and the biggest snuggle bug! He loves playing with other dogs, racing around the yard, and collecting as many dog toys as possible. His goofy personality keeps everyone laughing, and he’s always ready for fun.

Lima is the quieter, more reserved gentleman of the pair. Sweet, gentle, and shy, he takes a little time to trust but has a heart of gold. He enjoys the company of other dogs and thrives in a calm environment where he can continue building confidence at his own pace. Both Michael and Lima would do best in homes with another friendly dog to help show them the ropes and continue their social development.

While they are not bonded and can be adopted separately, adopting them together would likely make the transition easier for both boys and allow them to continue benefiting from the comfort and confidence they provide one another. A fully fenced yard is required, as both dogs can be flight risks when frightened. Their home should have older, considerate children only or no children at all as the unpredictable nature and energy of smaller children may overwhelm them. They will need patient adopters who understand that dogs from difficult backgrounds may need extra time to settle in and trust.

Both boys are neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and ready to find families of their own. Their adoption fee is $415 each. Now they are looking for families who will give them the love, patience, and security they deserve for the rest of their lives so apply to adopt MICHAEL PHELPS AND LIMA SUSSEX at ehrdogs.org.

Michael Phelps was very shut-down when he entered our rescue. In fact, he earned his name because when rescuers first arrived, he swam across an entire pond to get away from them before eventually being safely trapped. For over a month in foster, he wouldn’t allow anyone to touch him. Watching his transformation has been nothing short of amazing. Today, Michael is the life of the party and the biggest snuggle bug! He loves playing with other dogs, racing around the yard, and collecting as many dog toys as possible. His goofy personality keeps everyone laughing, and he’s always ready for fun.

Lima is the quieter, more reserved gentleman of the pair. Sweet, gentle, and shy, he takes a little time to trust but has a heart of gold. He enjoys the company of other dogs and thrives in a calm environment where he can continue building confidence at his own pace. Both Michael and Lima would do best in homes with another friendly dog to help show them the ropes and continue their social development.

While they are not bonded and can be adopted separately, adopting them together would likely make the transition easier for both boys and allow them to continue benefiting from the comfort and confidence they provide one another. A fully fenced yard is required, as both dogs can be flight risks when frightened. Their home should have older, considerate children only or no children at all as the unpredictable nature and energy of smaller children may overwhelm them. They will need patient adopters who understand that dogs from difficult backgrounds may need extra time to settle in and trust.

Both boys are neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and ready to find families of their own. Their adoption fee is $415 each. Now they are looking for families who will give them the love, patience, and security they deserve for the rest of their lives so apply to adopt MICHAEL PHELPS AND LIMA SUSSEX at ehrdogs.org.

Now safely in New Jersey, Buttons is ready to leave her past behind and start the next chapter of her life with a loving family. She is microchipped, spayed, and up to date on all of her vaccinations. All that's missing is a place to call home! Her adoption fee is $415. Apply for Buttons today at www.ehrdogs.org.

Despite his confusion, Rocky remains a friendly and sweet dog who enjoys being around people. Rocky has done well with kids in a previous home but would prefer to settle down in a home without children as he can be skittish and the best fit for him would be a calm, peaceful home. He also gets along well with other dogs, making him a great candidate for a home with a canine companion.

Rocky is hoping for a second chance with a family that will give him the stability and love he deserves. He is microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and neutered. His adoption fee is $415.

Apply to adopt Rocky at www.ehrdogs.org.

Interested in adopting me? To fill out an application visit 3 Hearts 4 Paws. Please note: we generally do not adopt out of state (NJ).

We can’t know exactly what happened to him during his first five years, but we’re pretty certain a man failed this little guy in a big way. Pete would very much like to file for a lifetime restraining order against the male gender and is currently accepting applications from women only.

His ideal home consists of:
✔ Women.
✔ More women.
✔ Another friendly dog.
✔ Snacks.
✔ Soft voices.
✔ Someone who is home a lot.
✔ Absolutely no dudes trying to “win him over.”

Pete doesn’t bite men. He doesn’t attack men. He simply looks at them and says, “No thank you, sir. I’ve had enough.”

He adores other dogs and apparently every anxious little dachshund needs an emotional support dog.

He loves toys, running in the yard, car rides, and being close to his person. He sleeps quietly in his crate when he knows you’re nearby because, like many of us, he simply wants reassurance that everyone isn’t leaving him forever.

Now, let’s discuss the elephant in the room:

Pete is not housebroken.

There. We said it.

Pete wears a belly band because sometimes his feelings get bigger than his bladder. He uses potty pads when available, goes outside with encouragement, and continues to work on his life skills. He’s basically a middle-aged man who refuses therapy but is making small improvements.

He also hates cats, so if you own a cat, Pete would like to respectfully suggest that you do not.

Pete needs:
• A female-only home
• Another dog companion
• Someone home most of the day
• Patience
• Understanding
• A sense of humor
• An appreciation for tiny dogs with enormous emotional baggage

He is not a plug-and-play dog. He is a project. A tiny, adorable, traumatized, opinionated project.

But if you’re looking for a fiercely loyal little shadow who will love you with his entire crooked, anxious, dachshund heart, Prospect Pete might just be your guy.

Apply at www.northstarpets.org and ask for PROSPECT PETE LA.

Warning: Pete comes with trust issues, a loud bark, occasional accidents, and enough emotional damage to qualify for his own therapist.