Two Jersey City men made their first court appearance yesterday on charges they robbed a Jersey City resident at gunpoint, taking a puppy as well as cash.

Rashaad Ling, 26, and Michael Smith, 22, appeared via video link from Hudson County jail in Kearny on charges that on Saturday one of them used a silver handgun to threaten the 19-year-old victim and the pair took $10 as well as a pit bull puppy.

According to reports, the two fled on foot on Orient Avenue after robbing the man. The victim recognized one of the robbers from the neighborhood and told cops.

Police then went to Smith’s home on Orient Avenue and found both men on the porch.

Police found the puppy safe at a nearby apartment building and recovered the stolen money, reports said.

The two were charged with robbery, possession of an unlawful weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.

Ling is also charged with possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon.

Bail was set at $100,000 cash or bond and the case was sent on to the grand jury.