Available Dogs - Northeast
NY, CT, RI, ME, NH, VT

Please visit our adoption page to read about applying for a New Spirit dog.  
The link to the application is at the bottom of that page.

Many times, a dog on this page will already be adopted by the time we process your application. If a dog you were looking at no longer appears on this page, please check our "Happy Endings" page 
to see if they've been adopted.

Don't wait until you see the dog of your dreams to put in an application!
Coming Attractions:  
The dogs in Coming Attractions are not yet available but if you see one that interests you, please submit an application now to allow time for processing.
Hold: These dogs in the New Spirit program are currently undergoing medical treatment or behavioral                                    assessment.  No applications are being accepted on them at this time.  Please check back for updates.

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Sylvester

Sylvester is a compact 50ish pound, jaunty, 1.5 year-old neutered male black tri who arrived from a farm in Ohio. He bonded very quickly to his foster family and clearly loves people, though he is a bit shy at first. He likes to be brushed, and is very tolerant of handling, including touching his paws and cleaning his ears. He is very eager to please, incredibly smart, and has learned so much simply from keeping him to a daily routine.

He is sleeping and having down time well in his crate, though he needs encouragement to go into it (we expect that to pass once he no longer needs to wear the cone in his crate to prevent him from fussing with his stitches from his recent neutering). He is using the bathroom outside very predictably and hasn't had a single accident. He is walking on a leash really nicely, though sometimes the city streets become way too interesting and overwhelming and he freezes up - especially at busy interactions - but this is improving daily. He has encountered several dogs on his walks and visited a home with another dog and interacted just fine.
Marcie

This puppyish-looking gal is Marcie, a petite 3-year-old 30 lb spayed female black tri Aussie. Marcie is shy at first, takes a little time to warm and trust people, but loves cuddles and affection.

Marcie is new to indoor life and she's doing well with housebreaking. She is getting the hang of leash walking – she doesn't pull at all, but has a tendency to stop and needs some encouragement to get rolling again. She likes to follow her person around. She's shown interest in the two resident cats, but looks away immediately if they make eye
contact and runs if they hiss at her. She should be fine with dog-savvy cats. She has a medium level of energy, but a very high level of velcro. Overall, she is pretty low-key in the house: quiet and calm. She has not shown much interest in toys, but is definitely food-motivated. She learns quickly and figures out food puzzles lightning-fast.
Marcie came into the NS program with two other dogs, but has been a little growly with the resident Aussie, and she may be happiest as an only dog. She is hesitant about new people, and needs to be allowed to decide if she wants to approach. A quieter home without with small children would suit her.

Marcie is fostered in Honeoye Falls, NY

Apply here for her.  NS4014
Sylvester has been great around the confident older cat in his foster home, and while he initially showed interest in the shyer younger cat, after a couple of corrections he has acclimated to his sneaky personality and everyone is cohabitating peacefully. He has not yet been tested with children, but we have no reason to suspect that would be a concern. He does not bark when people knock on the door, when he hears noises from the apartment building hallway, or outside on the street. He would do well in an active home that likes to take nice long walks on a daily basis, and would excel (be the star!) in a group training class. He takes being an Aussie seriously, but can be very, very silly and loves to spin while shaking his fast-wagging nubbin of a tail. 

 He is fostering in Brooklyn, NY.

Apply here for him.  NS4023
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Leita

Meet sweet Leita, aka , Precious, Lil Sweetheart! She is a 35 lb. four-year-old Black Tri Aussie. She has quickly acclimated to indoor home life after living a farm life. She is house trained and her crate is her to go place for sleep and relaxation. 

 She responds quickly to correction. She is a happy girl, who vocalizes with excitement and with a thumping tail. She wants to be close but not under foot to her humans. Prey drive and exposure to children have not been observed. She walks well on leash, and enjoys romping in the snow with the resident Aussie.  
If you want two adoring brown eyes locked on you with a tail that thumps happily every time you look at her, lovely Leita is your girl!

Leita is fostered in Sunderland, VT.

Apply here for her.  NS4022