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Puppies and dogs in Virginia

Looking for a puppy or dog in Virginia? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Virginia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Wallis Simpson's adoption status with email updates.
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Wallis Simpson

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Senior
Chatham, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Wallis is a super sweet older lady. Currently in foster with many dogs and a few cats, she meets dogs generally well and does great with them in the home. She does chase the cats enough that we would prefer her in a home without cats, but also ignores them enough that she can be in a home if the owners are prepared to fuss every so often when she gets a wild hair to chase them. Maggie is super laid back and sweet so she would do great with kids we believe. Does well loose in the house and is not destructive. She uses the reusable puppy pads more often than she goes outside, but if you consistently take her outside then she would only go outside. So she is housetrained with consistency.She is highly food motivated so must be monitored during feedings or separated, but otherwise is very laid back with a small desire to play once in a blue moon. She mostly just wants to cuddle with you and get pets.She has an upper respiratory issue that we are still working to diagnose and it may or may not be something chronic that she will have all her life BUT she is healthy and happy otherwise. She has had bloodwork and xrays because of her hernia repair so we know she is looking good outside of a snotty nose.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.January 15, 2026, 8:39 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Aunty Trixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Aunty Trixie

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Strawberry's adoption status with email updates.
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Strawberry

Bloodhound

Female, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Mango's adoption status with email updates.
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Mango

Bloodhound

Female, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Sox's adoption status with email updates.
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Sox

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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We'll also keep you updated on Uncle Stripe's adoption status with email updates.
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Uncle Stripe

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 mos
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Shelters & rescues in Virginia

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

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Homes Fur Hounds

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Pet Types: dogs

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Heritage Humane Society

430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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

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Tails of the Unwanted - Knoxville TN

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Pet Types: dogs

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Tails of the Unwanted - Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tails of the Unwanted - Arlington

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Pet Types: dogs

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Pound Hounds ResQ - VA

134 Winterset pass,, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Pet Types: dogs

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Heaven Sent Dachshund Rescue

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Pet Types: dogs

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Pom Posse Williamsburg VA Chapter

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Pet Types: dogs

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Village Dog Resource

PO box 141, lackey, VA 23694

Pet Types: dogs

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4 Paws Animal Rescue

PO Box 1624, Hayes, VA 23072

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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