Wags and Wiggles Rescue of Newport, New Hampshire.

Start here

Choose the path that matches why you came.

Whether you are ready to adopt, apply, help, give, or ask a question, start with the next step that fits your family.

Adopt

See dogs currently looking for homes and open each profile for photos, traits, and details.

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Apply

Review the adoption process, understand fees and expectations, and complete the next step.

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Volunteer

See how to foster, help transport dogs, support events, and lend time to the rescue in a dedicated get-involved page.

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Donate

Fund transport, vetting, food, supplies, and the steady work it takes to move dogs into safe homes.

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Contact

Get directions, review appointment details, find the rescue email, and use the dedicated contact hub when you need to reach out.

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Meet the dogs currently looking for homes.

Adoptable

Remy

Please welcome Remy Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Please welcome Remy to WWR! At 4-5 months of age, this social butterfly is looking for her forever. She’s a bit of a diva, loves to be the center of attention, and would prefer to be told that she’s

Adoptable

Stanley

Please welcome Stanley Boxer / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Please welcome Stanley and his toofs to WWR! He is 4 years of age, enjoys the company of other dogs, and has said that he wants to try this fun NH hiking thing with our team. Stanley will be ready to go

Adoptable

Cookie

Please welcome Cookie Spaniel / Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat) Please welcome Cookie to WWR! This dog friendly little one loves to play, thinks the car is the most amazing thing, and loves a good cat chase until the cat turns around Cookie has been spayed, microchipped, and is UTD on

Adoptable

Chula

Please welcome Chula Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Please welcome Chula to WWR! At 3 years of age, this dog friendly gal was dropped off at a shelter. She is dog and people friendly and has a gentle and dainty play style. Chula is vaccinated, UTD on vaccines, and has been

Adoptable

Jack

Please welcome Jack Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Please welcome Jack to WWR! Jack found himself in a southern shelter with his best bud Taco who was adopted. Jack was returned to us in January with lack of training and boundaries and we have worked with him as one should with

Adoptable

Sherry

Please welcome Sherry Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Please welcome Sherry to WWR! She is believed to be under 2 years of age, great with older kids (jumpy and excitable with the littles), and should be the only dog in the home. Although she’s shown interest in other dogs, she

How it works

What adoption looks like from first click to homecoming.

See the full adoption page

Adopt

Start with the dogs currently available and read each profile with photos, temperament notes, and fit details.

Apply

Use the application path to share your household, schedule, and what kind of dog you are hoping to welcome.

Meet

Coordinate with the rescue for the next conversation, a meet-and-greet, and any final fit questions.

Bring home

When the match feels right, the rescue helps guide the final steps so your new dog can come home with confidence.

Ways to help

Adoption is one path. Support keeps the rescue going.

By giving foster time, volunteer energy, or financial support, visitors can act even if today is not the day they adopt.

Volunteer

Show up in a way that makes a real difference.

Learn about fostering, volunteering, transport, and other hands-on ways to help dogs in rescue care.

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Donate

Help fund the care every dog needs.

A gift helps cover vetting, transport, food, supplies, and the everyday care behind every adoption.

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