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Puppies and dogs in Raleigh, North Carolina

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Raleigh, 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.
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BUFFY

Chihuahua Rat Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Poor Buffy was kept outside , no shelter, nothing. his owner died and he ended up in the shelter. He is shy but once he feels safe very loving. Will take time and patience but he needs a good home. fenced yard and someone home with him. Buffy only 4 yrs old, and 15 lbs. all vetted, neutered, chipped. email for an application or go to RoadHomeRescue.com

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MILO

Standard Poodle

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Milo is1yr 8mos old and 55 lbs .. He is a doll. sweetest boy ever but full of ENERGY. He must have a pal his size to play with. and a fenced yard. No EXCEPTIONS almost house trained. if you let him out often enough then no problem. He is dog friendly. Milo is a wonderful boy. his dad was 70 lbs and his mom 50. I expect he will be about 55 lbs since growing so fast. He is chipped and had all his vaccines. He is neutered email for an application Mdcctennis@aol.com no electric fences . kids over 8 since he is large and can knock them over . He is a Good looking guy. we do a trial foster to adopt. I have new pixs I will post soon/

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Jasper

Coonhound American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Raleigh, NC
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,
Story
I am the goodest boy. I love all people. I love other dogs and cats. I walk good on a leash but I am pretty strong. I’m a hound dog with my nose to the ground but not a hunter. My last people didn’t care about me. They made me hungry all the time and they let me get heartworms. My rescue people love me. They have my heartworms treated and my belly is never empty. I don’t have to be outside in the heat, rain and cold. My angels were sent for me. They tell me my Furever Angel will come along shortly. Until then I’m living the bestest life. To apply please visit STFFAR.orgMarch 2, 2025, 7:57 pm

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MARIAH

Papillon

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Mariah was running loose for over 8 wks. She is a beautiful dog. Spayed, Vaccinated, chipped, heartworm neg, she does need a fenced yard no electric fences. and someone home part oif the day. no kids since she takes time to feel safe. No cats and and no apts. she is 3 yrs old and 12 lbs. she likes to play but can be bossy too. she does settle down once she knows the other dogs. housetrained. we do a trial foster to adopt after application approval. Mdcctennis@aol.com

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MADDIE

Boston Terrier Boxer

Female, 11 yrs 5 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maddie came out with a huge smile on her face and has not stopped smiling. she is a real love. Our girl is 10 yrs old . would be best to talk to her foster who has saved her life. she is dog friendly and up to date on vaccines., we also had her microchiiped. if you are interested in meeting Maddie email me Mdcctennis@aol.com Thank you.

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Candy

Maltese

Female, 10 yrs 2 mos
Raleigh, NC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Candy is precious and needs her person. She came from Okinawa, Japan. she is 10 yrs old and about 8 lbs . Dog friendly. spayed chipped vaccinated. Wonderful little girl. email for an application. needs a fenced yard or she will wander off. Mdcctennis@AOL.COM

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Dog shelters and rescues in Raleigh, North Carolina

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

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STFFAR - Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 27601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Road Home Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27601

Pet Types: dogs

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SnooperHeroes Cat and Canine Rescue - Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 27601

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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C.A.R.E. For Animals

P.O. Box 46568, Raleigh, NC 27620

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Big Paws Dog Rescue

Raleigh, NC 27610

Pet Types: dogs

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Wake County Animal Center

820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

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

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Second Chance Pet Adoptions

6003 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27607

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wags N Paws NC

Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Capital Rottweiler Adoptions Inc

1464 Garner Station Blvd.#251, Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: dogs

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SPCA of Wake County

200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Popular dog breeds

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