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Puppies and dogs in Alachua, Florida

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Alachua, Florida. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Max

American Pit Bull Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Alachua, FL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Max is a very sweet, curious , intelligent dog. He loves everyone and loves to have fun. Unfortunately I don’t have the time to give him his best life anymore. I’m looking for a loving and Safe new home for my buddy.

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Zeus

Husky

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos

Gainesville, FL

Size

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

Details

Story

🐾❤️Meet Zeus –Your Loyal Husky Companion!❤️🐾 Zeus is a stunning 5-year-old Siberian Husky with a heart as big as their fluffy coat! This intelligent and loyal pup is looking for a special home where he can truly thrive. While Zeus loves people, he has a strong preference for female companionship and would do best in a home with a woman as their primary caretaker. True to the Husky spirit, Zeus is playful, and always up for an adventure. He loves long walks, ride in the car, exploring the outdoors, and getting plenty of exercise. At home, he enjoy snuggling up with his favorite person and being a devoted companion. Zeus is fully house-trained, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to find his forever home. If you’re an experienced dog owner who understands Huskies and their playful, independent nature, Zeus might be your perfect match! If you’re looking for a loving and loyal companion who will stick by your side, Zeus is ready to meet you. Apply today to give this special pup the home he deserves! Message us for more information about our beautiful boy!

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Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young

Gainesville, FL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Meet Rocky! Friendliest boy with the biggest grin 😁 He had a very ruff start in life it appears. When we found him he was very fearful whenever a hand was raised but very quickly overcame that. He is the sweetest thing wanting hugs and reassurance repeatedly running back to make sure you are still "there", planting a foot on your foot and leaning against your legs trying to hold you in place, a sign of wanting reassurance. He adores our kids has met and likes our other dogs, plays well with another foster we have. Has seen our many cats and ignores them. He holds "it" all day til they are let out of their large kennels for their afternoon runs so I believe house training is/would be a cinch. His manners are a little on the creaky side but we are working on that. I can tell he would love to be someones adored house hippo ❤️.

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Millie

Silky Terrier

Female, Adult

Gainesville, FL

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

🐾 Meet Millie! 🐾 5‑Year‑Old Silky Terrier | Sweet, Loyal, Kid‑Friendly Millie is a darling 5‑year‑old Silky Terrier with a big heart and an even bigger love for her people. We recently adopted her from Orange County Animal Services, and she truly is a wonderful little dog—affectionate, gentle, and happiest when she’s right by your side. ✅ Great with young children ✅ Loves being with her human all day ✅ Up to date on vaccines ✅ Microchipped & spayed Millie does best in a cat free home, but loves dogs and kids. Unfortunately, she is not cat‑friendly, and because we have a cat, we’re looking for the perfect cat‑free home where she can thrive. She would do best with someone who works from home, is retired, or otherwise isn’t gone all day—she’s very people‑oriented and loves companionship. Millie deserves a home where she can feel safe, loved, and never lonely. If you or someone you know is looking for a sweet, loyal companion and has a cat‑free home, Millie could be the perfect match.

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Peggy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young

Gainesville, FL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We found Miss Peggy running through the middle of the road in march of 2025 and have been fostering her ever since. Neighbors in the area told us that she didnt have a home but would spend all day following anyone walking through to get a pat or two. True to that story, I don’t know if I have ever met a more loving pup. Peggy’s two favorite spots in the world are laps and warm beds. She has lived in a few different spots while we have worked to find her forever home, and we are happy to report she does well with cats (with a slow introduction), other pups, and kids. She is crate trained, has all of her basic obedience commands nailed, and is a generally agreeable pup. She is an energetic girl who does her best with long walks on the regular and dog park trips to make friends. At this time we are working with her on some mild leash reactivity (she loves squirrels). I can’t say just how much we love this perfect girl, we would happily keep her if we could! AMA!

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Wilbur or Hank

Mixed Breed (Medium) Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy

Gainesville, FL

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Both are around 3 months old. They can go to separate homes. They came from Alachua Animal Shelter where I started fostering them at 5 weeks old. These puppies are very sweet and have great temperaments and the personalities are hilarious and very different from each other.Wilbur is the blonde male.Wilbur is sweet and cuddly and would be a perfect napping buddy. He has a more blocky look and runs sideways. He’s very affectionate and he’s still learning manners but knows how to let you know he has to potty. He is very food motivated and likes to stare at me from the kitchen when he’s hungry. He also likes to sit and lean against things. Hank is the darker red male.Hank the tank is a goofy boy who loves playing and digging outside. He too is affectionate and very sweet and mischievous . He’s more adventurous than Wilbur. Clothes and shoes are his favorite thing to steal and run with. He will make you laugh.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Alachua, Florida

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Rescue

Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue- Alachua

Alachua, GA 32615

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

New Rattitude - Florida

Gainesville, FL 32606

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Kiowa's House Husky Rescue

Gainesville, FL 32606

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

B's Furry Friends Rescue (BFF Rescue)

High Springs, FL 32643

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

Rescue

Astaire Resource Foundation

Gainesville, FL 32605

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

United Yorkie Rescue - Z - FL - Gainesville

Gainsville, FL 32607

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Candace's Pack Dog Rescue

Gainesville, FL 32607

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Serenity Pet ResQ Inc.

1017 SW 115th St., Gainesville, FL 32607

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

N. Florida Great Pyrenees Club

14506 SW 15th Avenue, Newberry, FL 32669

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Plenty of Pit Bulls

Gainesville, FL 32604

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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

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