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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.

Piper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Washington, DC

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet pretty Piper! Piper is a well behaved gal who can`t wait to show off her excellent skills in a home of her very own. Don`t delay, come meet Piper today!This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Connor

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos

Washington, DC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Connor is a cutie pie! This young adult dog has a lifetime of memories to make with his adopters. Connor recently enjoyed a few Shelter Skip Day outings. His companions reported that he is playful, loving, social, and fun. He enjoys running around, but then calms down and enjoys cuddles and snuggles. Connor is dog friendly too. He makes friends everywhere he goes. Come on over today to meet this special guy!This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Rowan

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos

Washington, DC

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

Are you looking for a dog who doesn`t just want to be near you, but wants to be with you? Then you need to meet Rowan. This sweet boy has perfected the art of the `lean`—his favorite way to ask for pets is to gently rest his weight against your legs, letting you know he’s right there. Rowan is the total package: playful enough for a game of fetch, but gentle enough to settle down for a relaxing afternoon. Rowan has enjoyed several Shelter Skip Days out. His companions report that he is affectionate, calm, and laid back. He showed his appreciation with lots of kisses and cuddles. He did great riding in the car. He walked great on a leash. He did not pull and did not react to strangers or other animals or bikes and cars riding by. He did like to meet human friends on his outing. One of his companions added, `Rowan seems perfect for anyone looking for some physical touch, kisses, and an easy going companion.` If you are looking for a loyal, polite, and incredibly loving companion to walk by your side (and lean on you when you stop), Rowan is your guy. Come meet him today!Rowan is enjoying time in a foster home. Please email dclifesaving@bvspca.org to set up a meeting. This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Sophie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Washington, DC

Size

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

Details

Story

Sophie is a sweetheart! Sophie is a young adult gal who is the perfect medium-size (39 pounds). Just right for adventures or simply snuggling up with you. This happy girl has enjoyed a few Shelter Skip Day outings. Her companions report that she is sweet, energetic, playful, fun, and listens well. Sophie made friends with everyone she met. She liked to give kisses. One of her companions stated, `Sophie was so fun! She was friendly to everyone she met, and has an interest in other dogs. She liked to play with the ball, but was more interested in sniffing around, running, and meeting new people.` Sophie knows how to sit very well. She is very treat motivated, which is great for any additional training. Sound like the gal for you? Come meet Sophie today!This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Marina

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Washington, DC

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Marina! This young adult dog is the perfect medium-sized buddy. Just right for lots of adventures, or simply snuggling up with you. Marina is very friendly and makes new friends wherever she goes. Marina seeks out attention and affection from her people. Marina enjoys playing with toys. Malina has been working on her basic manners, proving she`s a smart cookie ready to learn. Marina is ready to become a devoted, loving member of your family. Come meet her today! She may just be your new best friend!This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Nino

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos

Washington, DC

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Nino! Nino is an older puppy who is looking for his forever home. Nino is an ideal companion for both brisk walks and long afternoon naps. The hustle and bustle of shelter life has been a lot for Nino to take in, and he often feels overwhelmed by the noise and constant activity. However, he recently enjoyed a much-needed Shelter Skip Day, and his true personality blossomed the moment he stepped through the front door of a home. His companion for the day was delighted to report that Nino relaxed almost instantly, trading his nervous energy for a spot on the furniture. It turns out that Nino is a professional-grade couch potato at heart. Once he feels safe in a calm environment, his favorite activity is simply being near his people and soaking up the comforts of home life. He is a gentle, sweet boy who just needs a patient family to show him that the world isn`t such a scary place after all. If you have a soft spot on your sofa and a quiet corner in your heart, Nino is waiting to fill them both. Come meet Nino today!This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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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

K9 Global Rescue

Washington DC, DC 20002

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Perfectly Paired Pitties (P3)

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Project Freedom Ride - Washington DC Transport Stop

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, 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

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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

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

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