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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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Susie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
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Susie is currently interviewing for her forever home. She looks forward to being in the yard with our staff. She enjoys this beautiful outdoor weather whether it is walking or investigating the grounds. Please come meet this beauty today.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Alfred

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Looking for a large handsome dog? Meet Alfred! Alfred is currently looking for his forever home. He is friendly and easy to leash up for walks. He takes treats like a gentleman too. Please come meet him today.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Dunbar

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Meet Dunbar. This medium size dog is looking for his forever home. He greets our staff with a wagging tail and will sit nicely to be leashed up for his walks. He is a very social and affectionate dog too. Please come meet Dunbar today.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Dusty

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Looking for a large handsome dog? One that is friendly and enjoys walking? Dusty checks all those boxes. Dusty has alot to offer his forever family. Please come meet him today.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Veku

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Looking for a friendly sociable dog? One that is large too? Veku is the dog to meet. Please come meet this beauty today.This pet is available at:Brandywine Valley SPCA1201 New York Ave NEWashington DC 20002

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Wakka

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats,
Story
Look at that smile? Wakka is hoping his perfect smile will carry him into a forever home. Please come meet this handsome dog 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:

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K9 Global Rescue

Washington DC, DC 20002

Pet Types: dogs

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Recycled Dogs Rescue - DC Transport

Waswhington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: dogs

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Perfectly Paired Pitties (P3)

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: dogs

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American Fox Terrier Rescue - Midatlantic (dc11)

Columbia, MD 20003

Pet Types: dogs

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

900 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Pet Types: dogs

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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