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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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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WI/Maple

Brittany

Female, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Maple is a 2.5-year-old French Brittany who packs a whole lot of charm into her perfect 25-pound frame. Her foster family lovingly calls her “Meatball,” and honestly…it fits. She’s adorable, goofy, snuggly, and absolutely devoted to her people. Maple LOVES car rides, plush toys, and curling up next to you for belly rubs. She didn’t get much freedom or enrichment in her early life and likely spent most of her time in a kennel, so she came to us needing a refresher on potty training and some basic house habits. She’s made steady progress but still needs a patient family willing to keep her routine consistent. She can be a bit curious and may check out items that aren’t technically “hers,” so keeping tempting things out of reach and offering plenty of dog-safe toys will set her up for success. Maple does well in her kennel when her people are out of the house. She may give a little protest bark at first (she just has to make sure you know she has notes), but she settles down and rests quietly once she realizes she’s safe. Maple is not a dog that can live with or closely interact with other dogs. Through training, she has made progress in calmly seeing dogs at a distance with positive reinforcement, but pushing those interactions too quickly can cause anxiety for her. For her comfort and safety, she must be an only dog, and a fenced-in yard (ideally privacy fenced) would suit her best so she can explore and enjoy the outdoors stress-free. She’s playful, affectionate, and incredibly people-oriented. Maple has mastered “sit", and is working on more tricks, but needs a little patience since she isn’t very food motivated. Maple is spayed, current on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Now she’s just waiting for a family who sees how special she is and can give her the structure, love, and dog-free home she deserves. Maple is currently in foster care in Wisconsin and has an adoption donation fee of $400. If you are interested in adopting her and have been approved to adopt, let your state coordinator know you are interested in her. If you haven’t yet done so, please go to: https://www.nbran.org/adopt/adoption-application to fill out an application. Your state coordinator will contact you and take you through the approval process. If your application looks like a possible fit for her, your coordinator will contact Maple’s coordinator and continue the screening process. Maple’s state coordinator is Hallie Barbara. She can be reached at Minnesotabrittany@gmail.com for questions or inquires. Thank you for considering this sweet girl. December 15, 2025, 9:27 am

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TX/Gussie

Brittany

Male, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Gussie is a three-year-old Orange/White 30 lb neutered Brittany Spaniel with a heart as warm as his coppery spots. He is utd on his vaccines, neutered, healthy, heartworm neg and on prevention. This sweet boy is the full package: smart, eager to please, affectionate, and wonderfully people-focused. Gussie is the type of dog who always wants to be near his person. He’ll walk at your heels, shadow you from room to room, and happily settle close by for downtime. He’s quick to learn and loves working with his humans, making him a great match for someone who enjoys training or simply wants a loyal companion by their side. Gussie would thrive in a home that can offer him both mental and physical stimulation, plus plenty of love—and he’ll give it right back. Like any good Brittany, Gussie loves balls, fetch, and anything that lets him stretch his legs. After playtime, he relaxes beautifully and is content to hang out quietly with his family. He enjoys walks, sniffing adventures, and being part of whatever his people are doing. He’s friendly with new folks, loves attention, and has that classic Brittany sweetness that melts hearts instantly. He gets along with dogs and would love a yard to hunt for the adventures that hide in your yard. If you are looking for a hunter, this is not your guy. Gussie is gun shy and was abandoned and starved due to not being a hunter. If you are looking for a love bug to be your sidekick, Gussie is the jewel you are looking for. If you’re looking for a bright, loving, loyal sidekick who will follow you anywhere, Gussie is your guy. The adoption fee for TX/Gussie, who lives in Plano, TX is $400, which helps to offset our vetting and allows NBRAN to rescue more of these wonderful family members. If you are interested in making TX/Gussie part of your family, please complete the online application by visiting www.nbran.org . Please let your state coordinator know so we can get the ball rolling. Also, please email the state coordinator of TX/Gussie-Melinde Waddle @ macgammy@gmail.com Once approved by your state coordinator, I will setup talking to the foster of Gussie. Transportation can be arranged up to 1400 miles with the adopter being responsible for at least the last 100 miles. December 24, 2025, 4:19 pm

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Faith

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I adopted Faith from a rescue dog shelter on LSU‘s campus. I’ve had her since she was just six weeks old. She’s a well-behaved and extremely lovable dog. She captures everyone’s heart as soon as they meet her. The only reason why I am giving her up for adoption is because I am disabled, and I cannot walk her anymore and it is not fair for her to be stuck inside with me all day long because I can’t walk her any longer. She needs a backyard and a place to play and I cannot give that to her any longer. When I take her over to a friend‘s house and he has a backyard that is fenced in, her attitude changes completely. She is the happiest dog alive!. She just loves to run and play and be outside. Now don’t get me wrong, when it comes time to sleep and to cuddle, she’s an inside dog. She is housebroken.

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Yogi

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young

Baton Rouge, LA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Yogi was rescued off the street about 4 1/2 years ago. He is approximately five years old. Yogi is playful, energetic, enjoys walks, and loves riding in the car, as well as accompanying trips to stores where he becomes the center of attention. He is a wonderful companion, and when he is ready to rest, he is a great cuddler. Yogi gets along wonderfully with people and has never shown any aggression towards people. Unfortunately, he needs re-homing due to recent instances with other dogs in his household. Although rare, it has occurred. We do not believe there is anything malicious in him, but his size makes this a potentially dangerous situation. Therefore, he cannot be placed in a home with other pets. Nevertheless, Yogi is a wonderful dog and would make a great single-pet companion for a person or family. He has had regular vet visits and is up-to-date on all shots. Yogi is smart, and while he has learned basic commands, he is highly trainable and eager to learn.

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Deets

Dachshund

Male, Adult

Baton Rouge, LA

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,

Story

My name is Deets! I am five years old. I am an attention hound who is very playful. I love belly rubs and present my belly often!! I love to snuggle on my owner's lap. I also love going outside to explore. I won't say no to a walk around the neighborhood with my owner either. I am all dachshund and will bark at any strangers crossing my path on the sidewalk.

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Houston

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy

Baton Rouge, LA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Houston came into my care through a trusted source and has been a cherished companion ever since. He is fully grown and has a great balance of playful energy and calm affection. In a new home, Houston is looking for a loving, stable environment where he can receive attention, routine, and plenty of affection. He would do best with someone who enjoys spending time with their pet and treating him like part of the family. Houston is loving, gentle, curious, well-mannered, and incredibly loyal, and he will make a wonderful addition to the right home.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

EKC Rescue

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Pet Types: dogs

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Russell Rescue, Inc. - Louisiana Area

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Pet Types: dogs

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New Rattitude - Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Pet Types: dogs

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NBRAN Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Red Stick German Shepherd Rescue

PO Box 80224, Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Loveabulls Project

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge

8476 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Companion Animal Alliance

2550 Gourrier Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70820

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

Rescue

Australian Shepherds Furever -Louisiana Chapter

PO Box 1676, Baton Route, LA 70820

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

West Baton Rouge Animal Control

3183 Ted Denstel Road, Port Allen, LA 70767

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

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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

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

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