Suspensions of elastomer particles for cement compositions and associated methods of cementing. An example method includes providing a suspension of elastomer particles. The suspension of elastomer particles includes elastomer particles, an aqueous fluid, a viscosifier, a surfactant, and a clay-based stabilizer. The suspension may be combined with a cement slurry to form a cement composition. The cement slurry includes a cement and a base fluid. The cement composition may be introduced into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The cement composition may be allowed to set in the wellbore.