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Puppies and dogs in Virginia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Virginia. 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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Pumpkin

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Cold Open

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Merrifield, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Hi there! My name is Cold Open (I know I know, funny name right?). I am 9 weeks old (as of this post - born 01/07/25). I am the cutest most sweetest stage 5 clinger there ever was! I play until I'm pooped out and then all I want to do is snuggle and . I will do best in a home where one of my humans is with me most of the day, I get so sad when I'm by myself ! Don't let my pictures fool you, some of the angles make me look big but I am only 9 lbs of pure cuteness There are 4 cats and 1 dog in his foster home and he does great with all of them! He's very nonchalant and doesn't pay them much attention. The only attention he wants is from his human! He has also been around children, which he's been wonderful with as well!   He knows "no" and "sit". He's learning "stay" and doing so good! We've also been working on leash training. It's been fairly easy. He is a very smart boy! He also does great in the car! It was just a matter of finding the right car carrier for him and now he sleeps the whole time without a peep! I started clipping his nails and rubbing his paws to desensitize them. He doesn't mind at all! The biggest problem we run into is just how squirmy he is.  This is the first dog I've fostered and I really don't want to turn into a foster fail already! I would love to find a sweet family to give this boy a lifetime of love  because he deserves nothing less!! Mandatory in person transfer at the Petsmart in Tysons Corner. All Adopters must attend in order to finalize the adoption. ##2305589##

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Blue Jay

Pointer

Female, 1 mo
Merrifield, VA
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Mandatory in person transfer date: April 12th at the Petsmart in Tysons Corner between 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. All adopters must attend in order to finalize the adoption. ##2345682##

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Barn Owl

Pointer

Male, 1 mo
Merrifield, VA
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(when grown) -
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Mandatory in person transfer date: April 12th at the Petsmart in Tysons Corner between 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. All adopters must attend in order to finalize the adoption. ##2345684##

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Bald Eagle

Pointer

Male, 1 mo
Merrifield, VA
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(when grown) -
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Mandatory in person transfer date: April 12th at the Petsmart in Tysons Corner between 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. All adopters must attend in order to finalize the adoption. ##2345683##

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Bluebird

Pointer

Female, 1 yr
Merrifield, VA
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Mandatory in person transfer date: April 12th at the Petsmart in Tysons Corner between 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. All adopters must attend in order to finalize the adoption. ##2345671##

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Shelters & rescues in Virginia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Hail Mary Rescue - Virginia

Danville, VA 24541

Pet Types: dogs

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SPCA of Pittsylvania County

PO BOX 936, Chatham, VA 24531

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Fureverhomes Doberman Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 22, Chatham, VA 24531

Pet Types: dogs

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Pittsylvania Pet Center

11880 US Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531

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

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Martinsville Henry County SPCA

132 Joseph Martin Hwy, Martinsville, VA 24112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Southern Virginia Rescue Referral

P.O. Box 1154, Stanleytown, VA 24168

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All-American Mutt Rescue, Inc

Huddleston, VA 24104

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Halifax County Humane Society

PO Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Franklin County VA Animal Shelter

9246 Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits

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Franklin County Humane Society/Planned Pethood Clinic & Adoption Center

18401 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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