Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Columbus, Georgia

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

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Columbus, Georgia

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

sapphire

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Senior
Fort Benning, GA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
-
Photo of Oreo

Oreo

Mutt

Male, Young
Fort Benning, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oreo is a great dog. He really is. He is super friendly. He just needs a bigger yard. With bigger fences. I would nothing more than to keep him he is just able to jump my fence with the way the house is set. He is kid friendly and loves scratches.
Photo of Zoe

Zoe

French Bulldog

Female, Adult
Fort Benning, GA
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
Update June 2026: yes, she is still available, 90% of all the applications contacted have declined and said they’ve changed their minds about getting a dog, the distance is too far to meet, or no reply at all when contacted. She is a longer Frenchie with a stubby tail, she is playful and healthy, no back issues, and still waiting for the right home. I am not going to adopt her out to the first person who can take her. She deserves a loving home.Update: she is available for adoption if profile is still up. Please, serious inquiries only. There have been lots of interest but we are still waiting for a committed adopter to follow through with meeting up. Zoe is a 7 year-old 30 lb female Frenchie that loves to play fetch and go on walks, she is very exercise tolerant, crate-trained and is house broken. She is good with kids but needs to be introduced to other dogs. She gets along with dogs that she is familiar with. Would prefer her to be adopted by someone who is familiar with the breed.
Photo of Layla

Layla

German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois

Female, Adult
Fort Benning, GA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Layla is a 6yr old German shepherd/ Belgian Malinois. She is very sweet and loves to cuddle! We got her 3 years ago in Texas before life got crazy. She loves kids, cats and other dogs. She is a ball of energy and needs a decent fenced in yard, or land to run all the energy out! The house we moved into a few months ago does not have a fence so she has not been able to get her energy out like usual. She is very smart and will sit, shake, and lay down. We want to find someone to has the time to give her all the attention and love she deserves!
Photo of Bailey

Bailey

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, Adult
Columbus, GA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Kaleb and this is my dog Bailey. I regretfully have to make a decision to rehome my dog and would love to keep her out of any kind of shelter and go straight to rehoming. Bailey is amazing around any human and animal. The only downside is she believes she is a small dog. She loves everyone and is also perfectly house trained. I want her to go to a loving home and dont want an adoption fee included as this is already a hard decision for me to make. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have!
Photo of Sebastian

Sebastian

Mutt

Male, Young
Columbus, GA
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
I'm looking for a loving home for my 2-year-old dog. He's neutered, very friendly, affectionate, and has lots of energy. He loves people and would do best with someone who has the time to give him plenty of attention and exercise.I'm moving and starting graduate school, and as difficult as this is, I know he deserves more time and stability than I'll be able to give him right now. If possible, I would love to find someone willing to foster him for 1–2 years with the hope of bringing him back home once I'm settled. If that's not possible, my priority is simply finding him the best home.

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Columbus, Georgia.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Columbus, Georgia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Four Stepping Stones Rescue

Phenix City, AL 36867

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

East Alabama Humane Society

702 13th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Sanctuary in the South

Phenix City, AL 36867

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Pup Granny Rescue

Phenix City, AL 36868

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Columbus Georgia Animal Control Shelter

4910 Milgen Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Animal Ark Rescue

7133 Sacerdote Ln, Columbus, GA 31907

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

PAWS Humane

4900 Milgen Rd., Columbus, GA 31907

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Muscogee County Humane Society

7133 Sacerdote Lane, Columbus, GA 31907

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Soul Saver Rescue

Columbus, GA 31909

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

HARPS (Homeless Animal Rescue & Placement Svcs.)

P.O. Box 7363, Warner Robins, GA 31905

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Columbus, Georgia and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

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