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Pets for adoption in New Zealand

Find pets 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.

325 pets found

BuddiesFree
Spaniel/jack russel · 3.5 years · Male & female Otago
Sage, Timothy, blueFree
Kelpie x pitty mix · 8 weeks old (adoptable after 12 weeks, or with desexing agreement plan) · Male & female Auckland
Sage, Timothy, blueFree
Kelpie x pitty · 8 weeks (won’t be ready till 12 weeks, or with desexing plan) · Male & female Auckland
PinotFree
Long hair · 10 years · Female Auckland
Ollie$150
Springer spaniel · 7 months · Male Dunedin
BlazeFree
Domestic short hair grey tabby · 1.3 years · Female Waikato
BlazeFree
Domestic Shorthair · 1.5 years · Female Waikato
NalaFree
Sharpei x Pitbull · 11 months · Female Auckland
WilburFree
Rex · 4 months · Male Waimate
KAYAFree
Pitbull cross · 1 1/2 - 2 year's · Male Bay Of Plenty
Boozie & TrexFree
Cane corso x lab · 4 months · Male Waikato
KAYA was KAHA.Free
Pitbull cross · 1 1/2-2 yrs · Male
BonFree
American Staffy · 2 years · Female Auckland
Awa$100
Staffordshire Mixer Breed · 3 years · Male Manawatu
AceFree
Staffy cross chocolate lab · 2 years · Male Porirua
NalaFree
Staffordshire bull terrier cross · 5 years · Female Auckland
Leilani Matthews$100
N/A · N/A · Mixed Manukau
PompomFree
Guinea pig · 2 years · Female Christchurch
Molly$40
DSH · 6 months · Female Auckland
KipFree
Kelpie x heeler · 7 years · Female Waikato
PiriFree
Sharpei · 6 years · Male Auckland
Britney$300
Pitbull · 3 months · Female Auckland
PocketFree
unsure · 2.5 years · Female Wellington
JoeyFree
Blue Russian · 10 years · Male Auckland

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.

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