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Puppies and dogs in Maryland

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

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Maryland. 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 Muffin's adoption status with email updates.
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Muffin

Shar Pei/Husky

Female, 6 yrs
Accident, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Muffin is a very sweet and calm Shar-pei mix, maybe with Husky because of her coloring.  She is 6 years old and found herself homeless due to no fault of her own.  She is good with other dogs and cats.  She is also housebroken!  She's a gentle girl and seems to love everyone! Please Note:  You must live within a 175-mile radius of our facility to be considered for adoption. To fill out an online application to adopt this pet, cut and paste this link:  https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/2627/generic You can also find a link to our online adoption application on our website at www.hartforanimals.org/adopt - or our Petfinder homepage.  We process applications in the order they are received, therefore, it could take UP TO 2 weeks for us to respond to your application. Please do not send us an inquiry unless you have specific questions. All our dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies, Bordetella, and distemper/parvo, given flea medication, heartworm/Lyme tested, and given a microchip before going to their new home. ##2276938##
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Nana

Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
Accident, MD
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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 "Nana" (think Peter Pan!) is a beautiful and very sweet 2-year-old girl.  We think she is a Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mix, but we don't know for sure.  She was in a foster home for a while and was good with kids, cats, and livestock.  But she is not a guardian dog for livestock because she wants to be in a home with people, getting all the attention she can!  She is housebroken and a very loving girl. She is very large, weighing 100 lbs, but she is very gentle.  If you love big dogs, you won't find a nicer one! Please Note:  You must live within a 175-mile radius of our facility to be considered for adoption. To fill out an online application to adopt this pet, cut and paste this link:  https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/2627/generic You can also find a link to our online adoption application on our website at www.hartforanimals.org/adopt - or our Petfinder homepage.  We process applications in the order they are received, therefore, it could take UP TO 2 weeks for us to respond to your application. Please do not send us an inquiry unless you have specific questions. All our dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies, Bordetella, and distemper/parvo, given flea medication, heartworm tested, and given a microchip before going to their new home. ##2276843##
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KIRA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Baltimore, MD
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Beautiful, affectionate , energetic , happy, confident .......there are so many ways to describe this gorgeous young shepherd . Just an amazing blank slate ready to be molded into an awesome family member /new best friend through love, consistent leadership and training . Kira has lived with other dogs but cats are still an unknown. &#226&#128&#139Kira's ideal family will be active and enjoy training , she is smart and eager to please . If you are not yet approved to adopt from All Shepherd Rescue, please fill out our online application at www.allshepherdrescue.com. Our adoption fee is $350.00 Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 19, 2025, 12:45 am
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Skid

Beagle/Pug

Male, 2 yrs
Ridgely, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Rex

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr
Ridgely, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Ralph

Dandie Dinmont Terrier/Shih Tzu

Male, 9 yrs
Ridgely, MD
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Shelters & rescues in Maryland

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

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Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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

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Greenbelt Animal Shelter

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Partnership for Animal Welfare, Inc.

P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Protection Alliance

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SPCA/Humane Society Of Prince George's County Maryland

P.O. Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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MJ's Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

MJ's Animal Sanctuary, Inc., P.O. Box 2084, Bowie, MD 20718

Pet Types: dogs

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Tara's House Animal Rescue, Inc. - Silver Spring Chapter

P.O. Box 7400, Silver Spring, MD 20907

Pet Types: dogs

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