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Puppies and dogs in Mesquite, Texas

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Mesquite, 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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Theo

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

Theo is a two year-old neutered male, 64lb Shepherd mix that arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 7/28 as a stray. Like I was saying he has made a complete turnaround because once he did get in the yard, he was galloping, prancing and almost bouncing happily back-and-forth. He was so happy he didn’t even want to come to me for petting. He just wanted to frolic. It was hot out, so I took him back into the meet and greet room. That’s when we became better acquainted. He came to me for petting. He’s real sweet and affectionate. He has love to give and wants to be loved in return. He did his business in the yard, and he may be housebroken. He now walks relatively well on a leash. Besides that he said he would like to snuggle inside on the couch with his new family.

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Annie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

Are you looking to add some spice in your life? Do you want someone that will love you unconditionally? Well Annie will do both. She is a 2-3 yr-old reddish brown terrier pit with stand up ears. She weighs 39 pounds and arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 8/26 as a stray. She is highly motivated by treats and does sit for them. However, she gets overly excited and does not take them gently. She will need some manners training to learn not to do this. She occasionally jumps on you but gets down when told to do so. She does want to please. She is high energy and full of a lot of enthusiasm. It would be very helpful for her to have lots of toys and to be able to go on walks or runs with her new owners. She is super friendly. She’s tail-wagging happy. She does have a strong pull on the leash. She was friendly with other dogs, but at the same time the hair on her back went up. We would advise if another dog is in the home, to ask the shelter for a dog test. She did do her business in the yard immediately. She wants to be an inside dog where she can cuddle up with her new family after playtime.

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Helena

American Pit Bull Terrier Ibizan Hound

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Helena! She’s a gorgeous 3-year-old spayed female Terrier Pitbull/Ibizan Hound mix weighing 45 lbs. She arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 1/22 as a stray. Helena is cautiously friendly—shy and timid—but that’s okay, she just needs time to build trust and confidence. She walks nicely on a leash, knows the sit command, and takes treats gently. Right now, she’d do best in an adult home with patient people who will let her open up at her own pace. When passing other dogs, she shows no reaction, but if you have another dog, the shelter recommends a dog test. She enjoys chasing toys, though she hasn’t mastered bringing them back. Helena deserves a loving family to play with her in a secure yard and spend quality time indoors. With patience, time, and plenty of tasty treats, she’ll blossom into a more confident pup. Come meet Helena!

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Axel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Axel! He’s a 1-year-old neutered male American Pitbull mix weighing 35 lbs. He arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 10/19/25 as a stray, was adopted, but returned on 11/22 due to his high energy. While he still has bursts of puppy energy and loves doing zoomies in the yard, after a few minutes he just wants to sit close—often in your lap—for plenty of attention. Axel is a smart boy who knows sit, down, and stay. During bath time, he’s calm and enjoys his mini spa day, followed by a sunny walk. He walks well on a leash, takes treats gently, and loves rolling over for belly rubs. The only thing he needs to work on is his excitement when leaving his kennel, as he thinks it’s time to play tug-of-war with the leash. Axel has an outgoing, loving personality that’s hard to resist. He ignores barking dogs when walking past, but it’s best to do a dog test if you have another pup at home. He’s not fond of cats, so he’ll need a cat-free home. With daily playtime, walks, and treats, he could easily learn more commands. Axel dreams of a secure yard to play in and an indoor life where he can stay close to his humans—just what this sweet boy deserves. Come meet him!

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Reno

Australian Kelpie

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

This handsome boy is Reno, an Australian Kelpie mix that was brought in as a stray to the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 1/12. He weighs 36 pounds and is about 2 years old. Reno appears to have been nicely cared for. He knows the sit and paw commands (in fact he will give you both left and right paws). He is very sociable, friendly, affectionate, wants to climb into your lap and will give kisses. He is a charming, gentle, sweet, well-behaved boy who would doubtless make someone a wonderful companion. He does walk well on a leash. He played with several toys and balls in our meet and greet room. Reno is also quite the curious boy. In the yard, he had his nose to the ground and covered pretty much the entire area. He loves treats and takes them quite politely. He sincerely hopes that his stay at the shelter will be a short one and that a new person or family with step forward and adopt or foster and stay committed to him. Reno is a delightfully sweet, loveable and charming boy. He deserves to live as an inside dog spending time with his loving family.

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Ida May

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos

Mesquite, TX

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Ida May! She’s a 4-year-old spayed female Terrier-Pitbull mix weighing 46 lbs. She arrived at the Mesquite Animal Shelter on 10/26 as a stray. This beautiful girl has an outgoing, bubbly personality and loves spending time in the play yard, stretching her legs and doing plenty of zoomies. Once she’s burned off some energy, she enjoys sitting close for ear rubs. She walks well on a leash, though she can get a bit excited and pull at times. She knows the sit command and takes treats gently. When she saw another dog pass by, she ran along the fence wanting to play. If there’s another dog in the home, the shelter requests a dog test. Ida May has a sweet, loving nature and dreams of finding a forever family with a secure yard where she can run and play, then come inside to her toys and bed for long, cozy snoozes near her loved ones.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Mesquite, Texas

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Seagoville Texas Animal Advocates & Rescue

937 Pioneer Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Mesquite Animal Services

1650 Gross Rd., Mesquite, TX 75149

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

Rescue

Hannah’s Southern Paws

Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Halteman's Haven

Mesquite, TX 75149

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Mesquite Animal Pawtners

Mesquite, TX 75150

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

United Yorkie Rescue - TX Sunnyvale

Dallas, TX 75182

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Sunnyvale Animal Shelter

371 Long Creek Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182

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

Shelter

City of Balch Springs Animal Services & Adoption Center

3117 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Within His Arms

Dallas, TX 75227

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

NCABSL Rescue

Dallas, TX 75227

Pet Types: 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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Mesquite, 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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