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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

TangoFree
GSP Cross · 5 years · Female Mosgiel
WinterFree
Heading Dog · 7 - 8 months · Male New Plymouth
PoppyFree
Rottweiller · 2.5 years · Female
Ace Nicknames PhatboyFree
Rednose pitbull crossed Mastiff · 5 years · Male Kawerau(Bay of Plenty)
ALFIEFree
Red Fox Labrador · 3 years · Male SELWYN CHRISTCHURCH
SassFree
Mixed · 1.3 years · Female Whangarei
SonnyFree
Sharpei/ lab · 3 years · Male
Izzy$300
Labrador Mix · 10 weeks · Female New plymouth
HannaFree
Cane corso · 1.3 years · Female Auckland
Max/MaxieFree
Burbled golden lab · 5 years · Male Palmerston North
WhetuFree
German shepherd X Husky. · 11 months · Male Appleby
RegiFree
Bearded Collie/Handy · 1 year 9 months · Male New Brighton
DukeFree
Blue American Staffordshire Puppy · 13 weeks · Male Auckland NZ
MarbleFree
Staffy x pitbull · 9 months · Male Bombay
Athena$100
Labrador, retriever/terrier, American staffy · 5 months · Female Masterton
HarleyFree
Lab, roti & huntaway · 10 months · Male
Maverick$200
Kelpie · 4 years · Male Otaki
BB$1,000
Maltese/Shinh Tzu · 2 years · Male
Finding a home!!$1,200
Staffordshire Cross · 4 months · Male & female Wairoa
Charmian FreitagFree
Border collie · 2 years · Female
Kylo$100
Border collie mixed · 1 year · Female
RipFree
Rottweiler x german pointer · 10 months · Male
Winston (Winnie)Free
German Wirehair Pointer · 4 years · Male Masterton
AlbusFree
Labraspoodle · 8 years · Male New Plymouth

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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