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Puppies and dogs in Dayton, Ohio

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

Whisper

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

My name is Whisper, it suits me perfectly because I’m a quiet, delicate girl who appreciates the softer things in life. I didn't have the easiest start as a stray, and the shelter can still be a little overwhelming for me, but I am trying my best to be brave every single day. I'm realizing more and more that humans can be safe, gentle, and full of love. Once I build a connection with you, I’ll happily seek out your comfort and rest my head right in your hands. I live for cozy blankets, quiet mornings, and knowing that I am protected. I don’t need a fast-paced life or big adventures, I just need you. If you have a compassionate heart and a home filled with love and stability, please come visit me. Let's take a deep breath and start our fresh chapter together.

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Savannah

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hello, future family! Savannah here, and if you're looking for a dog who will look at you like you hung the moon, I think you can stop scrolling. For a while, my life was all about raising my puppies. I was a devoted mom, but now that my little ones have grown up, it's finally my turn to find a forever family of my own. I'm ready to pour all of my love, loyalty, and affection into being someone's very best friend. I’m sweet, playful, and happiest when I'm spending time with my people. I don't need much to be happy—just a place by your side, plenty of love, and maybe a squeaky toy or two! I adore companionship and would love nothing more than to be your loyal shadow through all of life's adventures. As if my loving personality wasn't enough, I'm also quite the star student! I'm currently attending START training classes through Dayton Dog Training Club, where I've been impressing everyone with my skills and eagerness to learn. My instructors describe me as treat-motivated, well-trained, and wonderfully behaved. I can sit, navigate a wobble board, give high 5 with both my left and right paws, spin, and turn! I excel at toss-and-walk activities, walk beautifully with a lure, weave through cones like a pro, and have mastered paws up and backing up from both the front and side. I love learning new things and working with my people! If you're searching for a dog who is smart, affectionate, eager to please, and ready to be your constant companion, I just might be your perfect match. Come meet me and see why everyone falls in love with my sweet personality and wagging tail. I can't wait to start our next chapter together! ❤️🐾

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Kevin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Theodore

American Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Did you just hear a series of playful pig snorts coming from around the corner? Don't worry, your ears aren't playing tricks on you—that’s just me expressing how incredibly happy I am to meet you! I’m a charming, certified goofball who was transferred here from the Animal Resource Center, and my main goal in life is simple: to make you laugh and fill your days with love. My absolute favorite hobbies include wrestling with my beloved toy collection, rolling around on my back like a total silly goose, handing out big, sloppy kisses, and turning into a massive love-bug the second it's time to snuggle. I’m fully ready to fill your life with non-stop laughter. All I’m missing is a forever family who appreciates my lovable antics, a warm home, and—most importantly—my rightful spot on your couch. Want to come hear my happy snorts in person?

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Lil Nugget

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Lemon

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos

Dayton, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hi, I'm Lemon! 🍋 I'm a 2-month-old tan terrier mix with an adorable white stripe down my face, and I'm already spayed and ready to go. I'm a bundle of energy and affection — at this stage of my life, I'm curious about everything and love connecting with my people. At just 8 pounds, I'm the perfect size to grow with your family, and with the right training and socialization, I'll make an amazing companion.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Dayton, Ohio

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Basenji Education And Rescue (B.E.A.R.)

Dayton, OH 45402

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Pet Advocate League

P.O.Box 10742, Dayton, OH 45402

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

LUV4K9S

PO BOX 10586, DAYTON, OH 45402

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Luv-A-Bulls Rescue, Inc.

Dayton, OH 45410

Pet Types: cats, dogs, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Blue Collar Rescue

1613 Huffman Avenue, Dayton, OH 45403

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Greater Ohio Boxer Rescue

P.O. Box 621, Dayton, OH 45405

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Humane Society of Greater Dayton

1661 Nicholas Rd., Dayton, OH 45417

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

Shelter

Montgomery County Animal Resource Center

6790 Webster St., Dayton, OH 45414

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save A Kitty Rescue - Ohio Area Transport

Dayton, OH 45414

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc. - Midwest Region

Dayton, OH 45429

Pet Types: dogs

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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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