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Puppies and dogs in Asheville, North Carolina

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Adopt a dog in Asheville, North Carolina

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Asheville, North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Stella

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Female, Adult

Asheville, NC

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

Stella is a wonderful 4-year-old German Shepherd/Husky mix with a calm, gentle soul. She is spayed, completely healthy, and fully up to date on all vaccinations. Full veterinary records will be provided. She has basic obedience training, is fully crate trained, and is reliably house-broken. Stella overall demeanor is very calm and submissive, and she settles nicely in the home. She enjoys spending time with her people and loves getting outside especially for hikes and outdoor adventures. Due to a recent incident of aggression toward another dog in my family's household, Stella needs to be rehomed as the only dog. For this reason, she would do best in a home where she can be the sole pet and receive focused attention. An ideal home for Stella would be a loving family with a fenced backyard where she can run, play, and explore. She thrives with space and would be a great companion for someone who enjoys an active lifestyle but also appreciates a calm, well-mannered dog at home.

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Slinky

Dachshund Dachshund

Male, Adult

Asheville, NC

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

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

Story

Slinky is a standard black and tan Dachshund that I adopted from Greenville, SC. He now lives in the mountains of NC. It would be best for him to go back down the mountain as the twisty roads here don’t sit well with him. A single story house with a secure fenced in yard without stairs to protect his back and allow him to run around and be outside. He is somewhat reactive to people and dogs and has strong desires to hunt and dig. I live in a single story townhouse in a small neighborhood with no backyard and will be moving to a retirement apartment complex that will not be suitable for him.

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Jax

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young

Asheville, NC

Size

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

Details

Story

Hi! My name is Jax, I'm a super sweet and slightly shy boy who loves cuddling, running outside, being silly, and giving you all of my polite attention for treats! People tell me I'm very handsome with my cute red nose, adorable 'batty' ears and striking hazel eyes! I am about 2 years old, and have overcome so many challenges in life already. My current family rescued me from living unhoused and outside, and now I love having the chance to be with my people in a warm, soft, and safe environment. I am looking for a family who can spend time with me and enjoy my strong drive for affection, while teaching me with compassion and vision as I learn all of my etiquette of indoor living. I have not experienced living with other pets, but I have a human sibling under 10- we get along great! Will you love me, grow with me, and care for me as family? I'd love to meet you!

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Willow

Border Collie Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult

Asheville, NC

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Willow is a wonderful dog for a single-dog home. We took her in emergently as my boss needed to rehome her for behavioral issues. I was told she attacked smaller dogs, so I didnt foresee an issue bringing her into my home with another 60lb dog. However she has also attacked him multiple times, once almost fatally. I dont make this decision lightly, I believe adopting a dog is a responsibility for life and while I do take that very seriously, my other dog was in the home first and so I do see a higher responsibility to keep him. Willow is very well trained with multiple commands and has good recall. she has little interest in dogs on walks or out in public and usually makes no issue of it. She is a high energy dog, she is 8 yet I would hardly call her a senior! She needs an active family/individual who can not only walk her, but provide her vigorous exercise. We think she typically acts out (chews things, drags out trash) when she hasnt been active enough.

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Bubba

American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult

Asheville, NC

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

Bubba is a very loving dog. I rescued him in December of 2024. He was pulled from someone's home where he was emaciated. He had been shoved into a crate and the owner began to neglect him. I put him on a good food, did extensive walking and hiking with him. He loves to walk, and we walk daily about 3-4x. He does great on hikes and loves the outdoors. He loves to swim. He is a laptop ( so so he thinks) He loves children and adults. He is a non stop kissing dog. He loves all is stuffies and has a bag full that I buy monthly for him to carry those around. He thrives on human interaction and is not left along that often as he loves to ride in the car. He loves meeting new people. His favorite snacks are carrots and peanut butter. He gets cooked marrow bones on a regular basis and loves those. He isn't chained out that often as he is really an indoor dog. My heart is breaking as I write this and I would love for him to find his forever home where he can continue to thrive.

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Sesasita

Chihuahua

Female, Adult

Asheville, NC

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

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

Story

got her from the santa fe animal shelter back in 2022 so shes a covid baby. she has taken such good care of me in NYC, Santa fe, Los Angeles, and North carolina so shes well travelled! shes lived on a ranch and a tiny apartment so shes good most places. have to rehouse her as im in the hospital. am devestated by this so im hoping she can find a good life after me.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Asheville, North Carolina

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

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Rescue

S.T.I.C.K.S. Org.(Supplying Tech. In County Kill Shelters Org.)

Asheville, NC 28801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Pisgah Paws and Claws

178 Bartlett St, Asheville, NC 28801

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Asheville, NC Chapter

Ashville, NC 28805

Pet Types: dogs

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Animal Haven of Asheville

65 Lower Grassy Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28805

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

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Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Asheville, NC 28806

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Asheville Humane Society

14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806

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

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Woof Meow Rescue, Inc

Asheville, NC 28803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sweeten Creek Rescue

Asheville, NC 28803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Compassion network

803 Fairview St, Asheville, NC 28803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

Candler, NC 28715

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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

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