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Tiffany - Dachshund (Miniature Smoothhaired) available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Tiffany

5 years 6 months • Dachshund (Miniature Smoothhaired)

Small Sizemedium Energy
Happy Paws Haven
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Audrey - Labrador x Poodle available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Audrey

1 year 2 months • Labrador x Poodle

Medium Sizehigh Energy
Happy Paws Haven
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Rocky - Poodle x Spaniel available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Rocky

2 years 1 month • Poodle x Spaniel

Small Sizemedium Energy
Happy Paws Haven
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Raffety - Mastiff / Rhodesian Ridgeback available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Raffety

6 months • Mastiff / Rhodesian Ridgeback

Large Sizemedium Energy
Kids
RSPCA NSW
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Barbie - Australian Cattle Dog cross available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Barbie

5 months • Australian Cattle Dog cross

Medium Sizehigh Energy
Dogs
Happy Paws Haven
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Barclay - Australian Cattle Dog cross available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Barclay

5 months • Australian Cattle Dog cross

Medium Sizehigh Energy
Happy Paws Haven
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Barlee - Australian Cattle Dog cross available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Barlee

5 months • Australian Cattle Dog cross

Medium Sizehigh Energy
Happy Paws Haven
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Izzy - American Staffordshire Terrier / Australian Shepherd available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Izzy

9 years 4 months • American Staffordshire Terrier / Australian Shepherd

Medium Sizelow Energy
RSPCA NSW
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Scrappy - American Staffordshire Terrier available for adoption in Coffs Harbour

Scrappy

1 year • American Staffordshire Terrier

Medium Sizemedium Energy
RSPCA NSW
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Looking to adopt a dog in Coffs Harbour? Every dog on this page is listed by a rescue serving the Coffs Harbour area, so you can see what is genuinely available locally without checking each rescue's site one by one. Each profile links straight back to the rescue that has them.

New to adopting? Our New South Wales adoption guides cover what adoption costs, council registration and desexing rules that apply right across New South Wales, including Coffs Harbour.

Adopting a dog in Coffs Harbour: what NSW law asks of you

NSW dogs are covered by the Companion Animals Act 1998. A dog must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age, or before it is sold or given away, and registered for life on the NSW Pet Registry by six months.

For rescue adopters the good news is cost: a desexed dog adopted from an eligible council pound, shelter or approved rehoming organisation registers for $0 lifetime. The rescue usually handles the microchip transfer, so check the paperwork before you take your dog home.

The paralysis tick lives along the NSW coast and in bushland, and is most active from about August to February. It can be fatal, so ask your vet about a registered tick-prevention product and check your dog after every bush walk.

Source: NSW Office of Local Government (companion animals)

Popular dog breeds in Coffs Harbour

Browse adoptable dogs by breed. Each breed page shows what is available in Coffs Harbour now, plus what the breed costs to adopt, the health to plan for and the local law.

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Dog adoption in Coffs Harbour: common questions

How many dogs are available for adoption in Coffs Harbour?

There are 29 adoptable rescue dogs listed in Coffs Harbour right now. Rescue numbers move quickly as animals are adopted, so the count changes between visits.

Which rescues do these Coffs Harbour dogs come from?

Every dog on this page comes from Happy Paws Haven, RSPCA NSW. Each listing links straight to that rescue's own page, where the application is handled.

Is LocalPetFinder a shelter?

No. LocalPetFinder is a discovery platform, not a rescue. We bring listings together in one place so you do not have to check each rescue's website separately. Applications, approvals and adoption decisions are handled entirely by the rescue.

Does it cost anything to use?

No. LocalPetFinder is free. Adoption fees are set by the rescue and are paid to them directly, not to us.

Can I adopt a Coffs Harbour dog if I live elsewhere in New South Wales?

That is up to the rescue. Some rehome only within their local area, others will consider adopters further afield. The rescue's own listing page states their policy — check it before applying.

Is LocalPetFinder the same as PetRescue?

No. PetRescue.com.au is one of Australia's largest national adoption sites, listing animals from rescues right across the country. LocalPetFinder brings together rescue dogs for Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area, alongside the local rules on council registration, desexing and microchipping in New South Wales. The two are separate platforms.

What is a local alternative to Adopt A Pet or PetRescue in Coffs Harbour?

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable rescue dogs from rescues serving Coffs Harbour, refreshed regularly. Adopt A Pet (adoptapet.com) is US-based with limited Australian coverage, and PetRescue lists nationally. Every listing here links straight to the rescue that has the animal, so you apply with them directly.

Do I need to register an adopted dog in Coffs Harbour?

Yes. NSW dogs must be microchipped and registered for life on the NSW Pet Registry by six months of age. A desexed dog adopted from an eligible pound, shelter or approved rehoming organisation registers for $0, which covers most rescue dogs.

Are paralysis ticks a risk for dogs in Coffs Harbour?

Yes. The paralysis tick is native to coastal and bushland NSW and is most active from about August to February. It is potentially fatal, so use a vet-recommended tick prevention product and check your dog by hand after walks in bush or long grass.

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Coffs Harbour?

Not a dedicated one. Coffs Harbour has no 24/7 staffed animal hospital; after hours, local practices share an on-call roster, so a call to a participating practice out of hours is redirected to the vet on duty. Check how your own vet handles after-hours calls before you need it.