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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Mesquite, Texas. 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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Ritz

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Ritz is a 2 yr old male Shepherd mix that weighs 66lbs. He came into the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 3/18 as a stray. He’s has energy of a young puppy. He happily pranced and galloped back-and-forth in the shelter yard. At one point he chased some balls, but he didn’t retrieve them. As he was done in the yard, he checked out all of his surroundings. He’s very alert and curious. He does jump on you. He gets down when told to do so, but he will need some manners training to learn not to do this. He also sits for treats but will need to learn to take them gently. I know he’s smart and he’s highly motivated by treats so he should be a quick learner. He’s friendly, happy, playful, and very affectionate. He walks OK on a leash. He’d be best suited for an active family. He would not do well in an apartment due to his energy level. He will need a yard and/or frequent exercise to expend some of his energy. But then he would want to come in and curl up next to you on the couch or in his own soft bed.

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Buddy

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Buddy, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix that arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter after having been picked up by one of our officers on 3/21. Buddy weighs 53 pounds and is about 2 years old. This precious handsome boy has an enthusiastic happy-go-lucky nature. He is spunky and fun-loving. He chased balls in the yard but did not return them. He ran and played in the yard with much enthusiasm. What a joy to see him out of his kennel thoroughly enjoying the sunshine and with grass under his feet! He does not seem to know any commands. He walks nicely on a leash and appears to be potty trained. He is very fond of our Pupperoni treats and takes them politely. Buddy is a-ok with being petted and loved on. It seems as though his owners have cared well for him. And yet he is another one that we scratch our heads and have no clue as to why they have not come to reclaim.

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Pluto

German Shepherd Dog Greyhound

Male, 1 yr
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Pluto will keep you entertained with his antics and his inquisitiveness! He is a 9-10 month old Greek Harehound/Shepherd mix that weighs 60 pounds and came into the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 1/21 as a stray. He is definitely unique in his appearance. He’s sort of goofy in a good way. He’s very playful. When he was out in the yard, he saw me going in and came running. He’s alert and investigated everything in the yard and in the meet and greet room. He found toys and entertained himself with them. He didn’t appear to know the sit command or any other commands. At one point he was whining, and I’m assuming he was missing his owners. He’s friendly, active, and very outgoing. He required some coaxing initially to get him to walk on a leash. However, he did fine when I went to take him back to his kennel. He was not interested in meeting dogs in the bay. Because he occasionally jumps on you and he’s a big boy, he would not do well with young children until he learns some manners. He would do well with an active family. He’s too big for an apartment and would need a yard to get out and expend some energy in. He does want to be an inside dog so he can enjoy time with his new family.

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Raleigh

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Let me introduce you to my newest doggie friend Raleigh, an American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull mix came in on 4/5 as a stray to the Mesquite Animal Shelter. He weighs 50lbs, is 1 year old and is neutered. He has the most beautiful coloring—a golden/auburn colored coat and with gorgeous golden eyes. He is docile, timid, and shy, and still a bit cautiously friendly He has come so far in such a short time, that he will continue to learn to trust, relax and warm up. He does walk well on a leash. He does like treats and takes them politely. And he even gives kisses when he warms up to a new human friend. Raleigh will undoubtedly make some person or family a devoted and loyal pet. With lots of TLC shown him and an inside life with his people in order to bond. Won’t you please give this sweet boy a second chance at a forever home in which he will be given the loving care he deserves

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Tanner

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Tanner is a 3yr old 49 lb Staffordshire pit that arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 4/12. If he looks worried in some of these pictures, he most likely is. He wants and deserves adopters that will cherish him. He has a lot of love to give. When I sat down, he immediately came to me to put his head on my lap. Actually at one point he put his paws up on my lap. He gives kisses. He is so affectionate. He does sit for treats. He takes the treats relatively gently considering how hungry he must be. He’s very sweet, affectionate, calm, gentle, and alert. He walks OK on a leash. He did his business in the yard. He didn’t have a problem meeting other dogs. I did not see any aggression. He wants to be an inside dog. He likes to watch television. He particularly likes Animal Planet but if you’re a a Rangers fan, he’ll be a Rangers fan. He just wants to be part of a new family.

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Henrietta

Dutch Shepherd

Female, 6 mos
Mesquite, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Let me introduce you to this little live wire of a pup! Henrietta weighs 36 pounds, is about 6 months old and was brought to the shelter as a stray on 4/10. There is nothing shy about her. Rather, she is confident, has an outgoing and spunky personality and is busy, busy, busy! She has a places to go, things to do and people to see! In other words, she doesn’t slow down much. Henrietta needs an active family that will give her daily playtime, exercise, and she could use some manners training. She does jump on you and that is an issue that should be addressed so that she knows it is not appropriate to jump on people. She walked ok on a leash and she is playful, although was not interested in toys or balls. Henrietta gets an a+ for enthusiasm and spunk! This youngster has a lot to offer and with patience and instruction on how she can best fit in with her new family, she will doubtless be a devoted and loving pet. It goes without saying that she has no interest in being a backyard dog. She dearly would love to be living inside, socializing, snuggling, and hanging out with her peeps!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Mesquite, Texas

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Mesquite, Texas. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Hannah’s Southern Paws

Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Halteman's Haven

Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Seagoville Texas Animal Advocates & Rescue

937 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mesquite Animal Services

1650 Gross Rd., Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Mesquite Animal Pawtners

Mesquite, TX 75150

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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United Yorkie Rescue - TX Sunnyvale

Dallas, TX 75182

Pet Types: dogs

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Sunnyvale Animal Shelter

371 Long Creek Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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City of Balch Springs Animal Services & Adoption Center

3117 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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NCABSL Rescue

Dallas, TX 75227

Pet Types: dogs

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Within His Arms

Dallas, TX 75227

Pet Types: 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
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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