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Puppies and dogs in Columbus, Indiana

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Columbus, Indiana. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Lion's adoption status with email updates.
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Lion

Great Pyrenees

Male, Adult
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Beth (beth.lemmerman@gmail.com) for more information about this pet. Online Adoption Application › Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 6, 2024, 5:57 pm

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Adera

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Great Pyrenees

Female, Adult
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Adera is a sweet momma looking for her forever home. She's a little nervous at first but she warms up. she's a sweet girl looking for her next chapter. She's been around a 10 year old child and does great And loves her, but she's a big girl so smaller age kids may be too little for this big girl. She's a chill girl looking for a couch to call her own after her owner passed awayVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 6, 2024, 5:57 pm

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Layla

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Michele (mballenger58@gmail.com) for more information about this pet. Online Adoption Application › If you would like to meet me, visit https://care.rescuegroups.org to fill out an application on my page.My foster mom told me my perfect home is out there. I am super easy to take care of and have great potty habits.  I can rest well in a crate and actually like it, but I seem to have barrier anxiety. I get nervous when dogs or people I don't know I can trust get close to my crate. I might do best without other dogs in the home, but it would just depend on the dog. I haven't had any bad incidents with other dogs, but some pushy dogs make me bark in an angry tone when I'm in my crate. A busy home with small children may not be the best fit.  My breed was unknown. My foster mom thought I looked like a Brussels Griffon. She was so curious, she ran a DNA test. Apparently I am a Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Poodle, Mini Schnauzer, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier Pomeranian, Dachshund mix. Plus a few more breeds that were under 5%.I love to run and play in the yard. I love to roll in the grass. I love to chase balls, I am just a happy little girl. If I know I can trust you, I will love you forever and make you smile. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.June 2, 2025, 9:05 pm

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Ranger

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Ranger is a lovable tripod GSDHe is approximately 5 years old and 100#.  He is up to date on all shots and preventatives. He is also housetrained.  Ranger would prefer a house with no other animals.He is currently located in Tennessee but we have regular transports up to Columbus, IN. All adoptions take place at Speck's Pet Supplies in Columbus, INVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 6, 2024, 5:57 pm

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Icelyn

Husky Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Online Adoption Application › Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 12, 2025, 6:10 pm

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Henry

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Columbus, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Henry is a big friendly dog with lots of love to give he always has a smile on his face so you can tell he is easy to please. He would make a great companion for adventure or even a good old family dog.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Columbus, Indiana

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Community Animal Rescue Effort - IN

Columbus, IN 47201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Soul Dogs Inc

Columbus, IN 47201

Pet Types: dogs

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Bartholomew County Humane Society

4415 E. 200 S., Columbus, IN 47201

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Happy Labs Rescue Inc.

P.O. Box 2296, Columbus, IN 47202

Pet Types: dogs

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Brown County Humane Society

128 State Road 135 South, Nashville, IN 47448

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Red Sky Rescue

Seymour, IN 47274

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jennings county animal control

580 W County Road 350 N, North Vernon, IN 47265

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

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American Maltese Assoc. Rescue - Indiana

North Vernon, IN 47265

Pet Types: dogs

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Heartland Sheltie Rescue

P.O. Box 22, North Vernon, IN 47265

Pet Types: dogs

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PAWS Rescue

2990 North Morton Street, Franklin, IN 46131

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

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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
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