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Dogs for adoption in New Zealand

Find dogs for adoption in New Zealand from verified Kiwi owners and rescues. Free to browse and enquire. Meet before you commit — never pay a deposit up front.

244 pets found

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Loving 6yr old Griffon x Australian…Free
Griffon x Australian Terrier · 6 years · Male Auckland ✓ Desexed
PiperFree
Springer Spaniel x Labrador · 4 years · Female, desexed Christchurch ✓ Desexed
Nymeria (Meria)Free
Border collie x huntaway · 9 years · Female Tauranga
Billy$800
Schnoodle · 7 months · Male Hawkes Bay
PaddyFree
Labrador GSP X · 7 years · Male Christchurch
LokiFree
American Staffy · 6 years · Male, desexed Invercargill ✓ Desexed
ApolloFree
Mastiff crossed with Bull terrier · 3 years · Male Bay of Plenty
juenoFree
american staffy · 2 years · Female
Moana & RubbleFree
Pitti x · 5 months · Male & female
LeoFree
Lab x Hunterway · 7 years · Male Onehunga
Marco and MontyFree
mini schnauzer · 6/8 · Male
ArchieFree
French Bulldog · 9 years · Male Blenhiem
Akali$500
Lab cross poodle · 6 years · Female Masterton
PoFree
Beardie X Lab · 13 years · Female Auckland
PoFree
Beardie X Lab · 13 years · Female Auckland
RoxyFree
American bulldog cross · 6 years · Female Otumotai
GraceFree
Sharpei · 5 years · Female Tuakau
StellaFree
Staffy x · 6 years · Female Peel forest/temuka
StellaFree
Staffy x · 6 years · Female Rangitata gorge
JettFree
American staff X · 4 years · Female Auckland
Babbar$1
American bull dog · 5 years · Male
SockFree
Huntaway cross · 5 years · Male
DivaFree
Blue heeler and Labrador · 12 years · Female Glendowie
CosmoFree
Cross · 11 months · Female Whangarei

Never pay before you meet. No deposits, courier or transport fees up front. How to spot a scam

Adopting in New Zealand — common questions

Is it free to adopt on Pet Rescue NZ?

Browsing and enquiring are always free. Some owners ask a small rehoming fee, which is shown on every listing.

How do I know a listing is genuine?

New listings are screened before they go live. Always meet the pet in person, and never pay a deposit, courier or transport fee before you do.

Can I meet the pet before deciding?

Yes. Arrange a meet and greet with the owner. Most owners are happy to do a trial visit.

Do I need to register my dog?

Yes. Dogs over three months old must be registered with your local council and microchipped.

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