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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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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Knuckles

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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Kash

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
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,
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Are you prepared to have your heart stolen by the ultimate good boy? Kash isn’t just dog-friendly—he’s turned non-dog people into Kash fans. That’s some next-level charisma. 🎤✨ This handsome guy: ✅ Loves meeting new people (and will likely convince them they love him back). ✅ Is a pro at playing ball & tug-of-war (bring your A-game). ✅ Gets along with cats (because he’s a true gentleman). ✅ Enjoys long walks and ALL the pets. ✅ Hands out affection like it’s his full-time job. If your home is missing a Kash (and let’s be honest, it probably is), apply to adopt this loveable, tail-wagging heartthrob today! ❤️🐶

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Krypton

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Vanessa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 mos
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rico

Rottweiler

Male, Young
Fort Wayne, IN
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rico is 15 months old. He was my moms dog but had to be rehomed to us due to health issues. Unfortunately, he was not socialized properly (big mistake, I know) and will need an experienced adopter as he does have some behavioral issues. He is not good with strangers, has no experience with other animals or kids in household. He tends to "lash out" when doing something he isnt supposed to. Example, if he is biting a shoe, we will take it away and say "no biting", sometimes he will listen, other times he will snap his mouth as a warning sign but he has never actually bitten. He is a gentle soul, very attached n loves cuddles, he just needs the right person to put in time n effort into him, which we unfortunately do not have. He is house-trained, is somewhat good on a leash, just tends to lunge when he sees another person. If you are someone who will put in the time and effort to properly train this dog and gain his trust, he'll be a perfect loving companion for you. He just needs time.

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Kona

Boxer German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Fort Wayne, IN
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,
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Kona is around eight years old. We’ve had her for about six years. She is very well behaved and knows basic commands. She’s peacefully lived with other adult dogs, kittens, and cats without any issues. She’s never shown any signs of aggression and has never bit anyone. We are only rehoming because of space - she needs a yard to run in and we financially can’t give her this right now.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

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Fort Wayne Pit Bull Coalition

P.O. Box 13064, Fort Wayne, IN 46867

Pet Types: dogs

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Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control - Owner Listings

3020 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

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

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Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control

3020 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Fort Wayne

901 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Second Chances Pet Rehab and Sanctuary - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SOUL Dog Rescue & Rehab

P.O. Box 9774, Fort Wayne, IN 46899

Pet Types: dogs

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SHADAROBAH HORSE RESCUE INC

PO Box 15323, Fort Wayne, IN 46885

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

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Perfect Paws Pet Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 15868, Fort Wayne, IN 46885

Pet Types: dogs

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PATs Animal Sanctuary

PO Box 312, New Haven, IN 46774

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Perfectly Palmer Pet Rescue & Outreach

Churubusco, IN 46723

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Chihuahua Labrador Retriever American Pit Bull Terrier Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog Shih Tzu Beagle Husky Boxer Border Collie Dachshund Poodle (Miniature) Australian Shepherd Maltese Great Dane Pomeranian Jack Russell Terrier Australian Cattle Dog American Staffordshire Terrier Miniature Pinscher
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