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Puppies and dogs in Amarillo, Texas

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Amarillo, Texas. 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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Shiloh

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Shiloh! She’s a sweet 5‑year‑old pup with a big heart and an even bigger desire to be your sidekick. As an ESA, she’s mastered the art of companionship — she sticks close, keeps watch, and loves making her person feel safe. Shiloh thrives in a calm, loving home where she can be your loyal buddy and follow you from room to room with her signature tail wag.
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Spikey

Chihuahua Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Spikey! 🐾❤️ ​Spikey is a sweet adult boy who is searching for a quiet, loving home where he can feel safe and cherished. While he can be a little timid at first, underneath his shy exterior lies a devoted companion looking for his special person. ​His Personality & Preferences: ​People Person: Spikey much prefers the company of humans over other dogs. He will tolerate doggy siblings, but he likes having his own space and will politely let other pets know to back off when he's settled in his favorite spot. ​The Ultimate Lap Dog: There’s nothing Spikey loves more than a cozy lap to snuggle in. Being held and comforted helps him realize that the big world isn't so scary after all. ​Shadow Companion: Once he gains confidence in his human, he becomes a loyal shadow—happily resting right at your feet wherever you go. ​Foodie at Heart: Spikey is a fan of delicious food (he’s definitely a fan of healthy "people food" treats!), though he prefers taking snacks only from those he knows and trusts rather than strangers. ​Ideal Home: Spikey needs a gentle, patient home where he can build his confidence at his own pace. While he’s learning to be an independent boy, he secretly loves being pampered and having his person take care of things for him! A calm environment with a warm lap ready for cozy cuddles is his absolute dream. ​If you're ready to earn the trust of a loyal, sweet little guy who will stay by your side, Spikey is ready to meet you! 🐶✨
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Marvel

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Marvel is a 3-month-old German Shepherd and Australian blue heeler mix. I took her in from a home that couldn't keep her, but between school and work, I sadly don't know if I can make enough time for her right now either.Marvel is:• Half German Shepherd and half Australian blue heeler• About 3 months old• Super loving, playful, and gentle• Friendly with other dogs and cats• Doing well with leash walking• In need of house trainingShe spreads love and peace with everyone she interacts with! She just needs a loving home with time to train, play, and walk with her as part of the family. She loves dental bones and bacon dog treats.
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Coffee(Coffee Litter)

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
☕🐾 Meet Coffee! 🐾☕ Coffee and two of his sisters went to foster together after being rescued from euthanasia at a small-town shelter. He may be the smallest of the three, but Coffee has figured out that being the easygoing little brother has its advantages. 😂❤️ Coffee is very much a "whatever you're doing sounds good to me" kind of pup. Walking around the house? He'll happily be your shadow. Dogs are playing? He's in. Time for bed? Coffee is more than ready to curl up and snooze. He's an affectionate, laid-back little guy who seems perfectly content just being wherever the action—or the nap—is happening. He's also become more interested in the resident cats lately and has occasionally barked at or tried to chase them. He's never hurt them and redirects well, but he'll need continued guidance while he learns his manners around feline friends. Coffee is making great progress with his puppy manners, too! He's gotten much better about not jumping on people and is starting to improve with house training. He and his sisters may whine a little when they're first kenneled, but Coffee is usually the first one to call it a night and settle down. With his striking green eyes, go-with-the-flow personality, and serious lover-boy tendencies, Coffee is the kind of pup who just wants to be part of your world. Whether that's playing, following you around the house, or curling up beside you for a nap, he's happy to be there. 💚🐾
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Bean(Coffee Litter)

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 Meet Bean! 🐾 Bean is a smart, energetic puppy who's settling into foster life like he owns the place—and he's picking up the household routine pretty quickly! This boy LOVES to play. He's already mastered fetch, enjoys a good game of tug-of-war with his foster sister, and can run and play for what seems like forever. Bean is definitely a higher-energy pup, so he'd love a family ready to give him plenty of opportunities to play, explore, and put that busy puppy brain to work. And that brain is already working overtime! Bean knows "no" and is learning "drop it," "crate," "outside," "come," and, perhaps most importantly, "Bean." 😂 He's making good progress with house training and has started practicing walking on a leash in the backyard while he finishes up his puppy vaccines. For all that energy, Bean has a surprisingly good off switch. When it's time to go into his crate, he settles down quickly and does very well. Once the playing is over, he's also more than happy to trade his wild-child routine for some serious cuddle time. ❤️ His foster has a sneaking suspicion she may be creating a monster, though, because Bean is shaping up to be a pretty big boy—and nobody has bothered to tell him that large dogs aren't technically supposed to be lap dogs. Smart, playful, cuddly, and ready for his next adventure, Bean is looking for a family who wants a pup they can keep teaching, playing with, and eventually make room for on their lap... no matter how big he gets. 🐶💕
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Chai(Coffee Litter)

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Amarillo, TX
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 Meet Chai! 🐾 Chai is a sweet, playful puppy who's been busy learning what it takes to be a very good girl—and she's making some pretty great progress! 💕 Chai is dog friendly and loves having canine friends to play with. She's also convinced the cats should be part of the fun. 😂 She has playfully chased them in the past, but she's learning to leave them alone and redirects well. She's never hurt them, and her foster's cats are still comfortable coming around her—they just haven't accepted Chai's invitation to join the puppy games. This smart girl has already mastered sit and is currently working on down. She's food motivated and will go into her kennel when there's a piece of kibble or a treat involved. She's also started practicing with a harness and leash around the house and is getting more comfortable with both. Potty training is coming along, too! Chai does still have some pee accidents, but they're mostly first thing in the morning when she's waiting at the back door and gets a little too excited for her foster to open it. She's got the right idea—her bladder just doesn't always have the patience. 😂 Like any puppy, Chai occasionally decides something she shouldn't have looks VERY interesting, but she's easy to redirect when told no and is learning what's hers and what isn't. Chai is a happy, playful, food-motivated little girl who's eager to learn and already building a great foundation. She'll need a family ready to keep up with her training, give her plenty of playtime, and help her finish growing into the awesome dog she's well on her way to becoming. 🐶💕

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Dog shelters and rescues in Amarillo, Texas

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Scouts Street Smart Rescue

Amarillo, TX 79101

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Top of Texas Corgi Rescue, Inc.

3216 S SPRING ST, AMARILLO, TX 79103

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Forgotten Dog League of Amarillo, Inc

Amarillo, TX 79109

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue South Central

3619 Tripp Ave, Amarillo, TX 79121

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Rebel Animal Rescue

Amarillo, TX 79118

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Gracie's Project

Amarillo, TX 79105

Pet Types: dogs

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Amarillo SPCA

11901 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79119

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Texas Panhandle Pet Savers

Amarillo, TX 79119

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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PET STERILIZATION OF THE PANHANDLE DBA KITTY KORRAL

Happy, TX 79042

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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Fritch Animal Control

103 E. Monroe, PO Box 758, Fritch, TX 79036

Pet Types: dogs

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