Meet Newt.

San Diego, CA · 4 months · Labrador Retriever / Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Oct 7, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 31, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 30, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Newt! Newt is an absolutely adorable 7-pound mixed-breed puppy born on July 9, 2026. We're not quite sure what breeds make up this little cutie, but we suspect she may have a little Labrador Retriever in her! Whatever her mix, one thing is certain—Newt is a bundle of joy with an irresistible personality and so much love to give! This happy, curious little girl is full of life and loves exploring the world around her. Newt absolutely adores her people and is happiest when she's by their side. She'll happily follow you from room to room and comes running when called, always excited to be near her favorite humans! Newt is a social butterfly who loves playing with her foster doggy brothers and sister. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and enjoys a good puppy play session, but she's also perfectly content entertaining herself with toys and balls. She loves people of all ages and sizes, making her a wonderful potential addition to a loving family. She hasn't been introduced to cats yet, so we're not sure how she would do with feline friends. Like any young puppy, Newt is still learning her manners. She can get a little mouthy during playtime, but she's already responding well to gentle redirection. She's also making fantastic progress with potty training! Her foster family takes her outside approximately every hour, and she's doing a great job learning to do her business outdoors. With consistency and patience, we're confident she'll continue to thrive. And here's some especially wonderful news for puppy adopters, Newt sleeps through the night in her crate! She also takes her daytime naps there and settles herself nicely, even if she occasionally protests with a little whining at first. She's doing well with short periods away from her people, especially when she's had plenty of playtime and exercise beforehand. Newt loves going for walks and is great on a leash. She is not reactive to other dogs at all! Newt is the perfect combination of playful, affectionate, curious, and independent. She's looking for a forever family who will embrace all the fun and adventure that comes with raising a puppy while providing the love, structure, and training she needs to grow into an amazing lifelong companion. Newt is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $350. An additional $100 refundable training deposit is required at adoption. To encourage a strong foundation of good manners and responsible puppy parenting, training must be completed in a timely manner, and the deposit is refundable within three months of the adoption date upon meeting the training requirement. If you're ready for puppy kisses, playful adventures, and a lifetime of unconditional love, Newt might just be your perfect match!

RescueGroups record ID: 22833975

What this home needs

• Other dogs

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• Children

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• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:28 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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