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Puppies and dogs in Washington, District of Columbia

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Adopt a dog in Washington, District of Columbia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Gus

Beagle Bluetick Coonhound

Male, Senior

Arlington, VA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

I rescued this dog from being abandoned in the woods of West Virginia. But I have two dogs already. Looking for a new owner. He’s probably 11-12 years old. Sleeps must of the day.

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Aiko

Aussiedoodle

Male, Young

Fairfax, VA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Aiko is a 1 yr old Aussiedoodle. He is loving, playful, and full of energy. He is a very loyal dog that will also ensure you hear his big bark if there is a visitor at the door. Aiko deserves a forever home that can provide him lots of love and attention!

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Sky

American Staffordshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Arlington, VA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hello! Sky is a 5 year old Staffy/German Shepard Mix. She was found in DC at 2 years old on the streets, from which we adopted her. In the three years since, she has become a very loved and very smart dog. She is very attached to her red ball seen in the pictures. It was a quick amazon find, but it's become her pacifier. It is her favorite toy of all three years. She is very smart. She knows all types of tricks "Lay Down", "Sit", "Stay", "Look At Me", "Roll Over", "Drop it" and a few more. She is very athletic. She can jump and leap. She can run and walk. She's gone on runs of up to 8 miles with me, she is the perfect running companion. She is dog reactive, but when using a gentle leader, the reactions are quite muted. She could also be socialized better, given the right circumstances. She is very loving. When she is not playing, she is cuddling. She absolutely loves to cuddle and be at your side.

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Mocha

Pomeranian Pomeranian

Female, Puppy

Fairfax, VA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This is an absolute high quality pomeranian 2 months old. We got her from a breed proven pet store. She is potty trained; very friendly with dogs but our first dog is super jealous so he wouldn’t let him move around. This pom was still friendly, playful, smart - ideal dog for any kinds of household. The adoption fee is about the half price we paid. You’ll see that she is worth every penny. We would love to find a loving family for this baby since we’ve decided we can’t have the second dog with our current dog’s temper.

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Baxter

Maltipoo

Male, Senior

Arlington, VA

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Baxter is a sweetheart who gets along very well with his owners and family. He's very mellow and loves to nap all day. He's not so fond of other pets so a home with no other pets is the ideal place for Baxter. Baxter is known to never say to no a treat or some food - he loves being spoiled with treats and pets! Baxter prefers to be around his owner and will love a home where he can hang out with you (aka nap next to you) while you work from home. He's a very low-maintenance senior dog full of love to give in his last few years.

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Isabella

American Staffordshire Terrier Mutt

Female, Young

Fairfax, VA

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

She thrives on cuddles and enjoys spending time outdoors, playing and exploring. Her favorite treats are apples, and nothing makes her happier than snuggling up with her blanket for a cozy nap. She adores attention and loves playing with her toys.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Washington, District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Washington, District of Columbia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Recycled Dogs Rescue - DC

Waswhington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Perfectly Paired Pitties (P3)

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

American Fox Terrier Rescue - Midatlantic (dc11)

Columbia, MD 20003

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bella's Bully Buddies - Washington D.C. Chapter

900 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Rural Dog Rescue

719 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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Puppies and dogs in Washington, District of Columbia

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Adopt a dog in Washington, District of Columbia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Washington, District of Columbia

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Puppies and dogs in Washington, District of Columbia

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Adopt a dog in Washington, District of Columbia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Washington, District of Columbia

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds