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Dogs for adoption in Amherst, Massachusetts

116 dogs waiting near Amherst

Adoptable dogs near Amherst, Massachusetts. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

116 dogs are listed in and around Amherst right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across Hampshire County. 12 are listed as seniors. The newest was listed today, and Nova has been listed since May 2025.

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Nova, a Labrador Retriever (short coat) · 9 Years 3 MonthsListed since May 2025
Nova
Labrador Retriever (short coat) · 9 Years 3 Months
Amherst, MA
Eevee and Ellie, a Pomeranian / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 14 Years 2 MonthsListed since February 2026
Eevee and Ellie
Pomeranian / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 14 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Eevee, a Pomeranian / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · 14 Years 2 MonthsListed since April 2026
Eevee
Pomeranian / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · 14 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Ellie, a German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 17 Years 2 MonthsListed since April 2026
Ellie
German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 17 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA

12 dogs match your filters

Cooper, a Labrador Retriever (medium coat) · 8 YearsWaiting 3 days
Cooper
Labrador Retriever (medium coat) · 8 Years
Amherst, MA
Henry, a Poodle (Standard) / Golden Retriever / Mixed (long coat) · 8 YearsWaiting 21 days
Henry
Poodle (Standard) / Golden Retriever / Mixed (long coat) · 8 Years
Amherst, MA
Nutmeg, a Jack Russell Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 11 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 35 days
Nutmeg
Jack Russell Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 11 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Domino, a American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 12 Years 1 MonthWaiting 49 days
Domino
American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 12 Years 1 Month
Amherst, MA
Raiya, a Terrier / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 11 Years 3 MonthsWaiting 70 days
Raiya
Terrier / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 11 Years 3 Months
Amherst, MA
Simba, a Boxer (short coat) · 8 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 73 days
Simba
Boxer (short coat) · 8 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Sophie, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 8 Years 7 MonthsWaiting 73 days
Sophie
Staffordshire Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 8 Years 7 Months
Amherst, MA
Pumpkin Spice, a Coonhound (short coat) · 9 Years 6 MonthsWaiting 91 days
Pumpkin Spice
Coonhound (short coat) · 9 Years 6 Months
Amherst, MA
Ellie, a German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 17 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 108 days
Ellie
German Shepherd Dog / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 17 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Eevee, a Pomeranian / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · 14 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 108 days
Eevee
Pomeranian / Papillon / Mixed (long coat) · 14 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Eevee and Ellie, a Pomeranian / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 14 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 166 days
Eevee and Ellie
Pomeranian / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 14 Years 2 Months
Amherst, MA
Nova, a Labrador Retriever (short coat) · 9 Years 3 MonthsWaiting 441 days
Nova
Labrador Retriever (short coat) · 9 Years 3 Months
Amherst, MA

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