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Puppies and dogs in Delaware

Looking for a puppy or dog in Delaware? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Delaware. 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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Hughbert

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Georgetown, DE
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Handsome Hughbert is looking for love! This friendly boy has met other canine friends at the shelter, and would love the chance to meet you, too! Stop by and get to know Hughbert, he might just be your perfect match!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: there is no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year and older.Find this pet at:Brandywine Valley SPCA22918 Dupont BoulevardGeorgetown, DE 19947

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Sweetpea

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Georgetown, DE
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Sweetpea is ready to be your best friend. Stop by and get to know her today!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: there is no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year and older.Find this pet at:Brandywine Valley SPCA22918 Dupont BoulevardGeorgetown, DE 19947

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Cupid

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr
Georgetown, DE
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Looking for a small dog to fit into your lifestyle? Meet Cupid! This little guy weighs just 9 pounds and is both friendly and dog-friendly. Cupid is hoping to land on the perfect lap- could it be yours? Stop by and meet Cupid today and let him steal your heart!This pet qualifies for our Sponsored by Simba Program: Pets for Veterans: there is no adoption fee for any military veteran adopting a pet 1 year and older.Find this pet at:Brandywine Valley SPCA22918 Dupont BoulevardGeorgetown, DE 19947

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Short Rib

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Georgetown, DE
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Short Rib is currently interviewing for his forever home! Stop by for an introduction, he might just be your perfect match!Find this pet at:Brandywine Valley SPCA22918 Dupont BoulevardGeorgetown, DE 19947

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Pedro

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Georgetown, DE
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Pedro, a smart, handsome dog with a spirit of independence. His gentle nature makes him a joy to be around. Pedro loves solving puzzles and enjoys a good challenge, showcasing his intelligence daily. Pedro would thrive in a patient home that appreciates his cleverness and bravery, where he can continue to share his gentle love and loyalty.Pedro qualifies for Pets for Veterans – his adoption fee is waived for any adopter who is a veteran or active member of the armed forces. Powered by Simba.Brandywine Valley SPCAAnimal Rescue Center (ARC) 19022 Shingle Point Rd Georgetown DE 19947

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Franny

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs
Dover, DE
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in Delaware

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - ARC

19022 Shingle Point Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Georgetown

22918 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Delaware Chapter

2910 S. Archibald # A 607, Milton, DE 19968

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Rescue League of Sussex County Inc

Milton, DE 19968

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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East Coast Asian Dog Rescue, Inc. - Delaware

Millsboro, DE 19966

Pet Types: dogs

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Bread of Life K9 Refuge DE Stop

Lewes, DE 19958

Pet Types: dogs

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The Merrietta Virden Animal Foundation

P. O. Box 653, Lewes, DE 19958

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Paws for Rescue inc

Seaford, DE 19973

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Whimsical Animal Rescue, Inc. of Sussex County Animal Association

Seaford, DE 19973

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Grass Roots Rescue

Milton, DE 19971

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 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
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