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Puppies and dogs in Virginia

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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.

Snooki

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos

Williamsburg, VA

Size

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

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Manning Pup: Eli

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Story

To learn more about Eli, please get in touch with dogs@lostdogrescue.org Eli will be at one of our adoption events this weekend! Visit our event page (https://www.lostdogrescue.org/events/) to see which one—event listings are usually updated on Fridays with attending dogs. Eli needs one more vaccination before he is adoption-ready. We expect that to happen 4-7-26 so he will be ready to meet you at one of our adoption events over the weekend. Say hello to Eli: small in size, enormous in charm! This 8-week-old Chihuahua/Corgi mix may have short legs, but he has absolutely no shortage of personality. Eli is a true lap dog through and through — the moment you sit down, he'll make a beeline straight for you. Your lap isn't just his favorite spot, it's his happy place. Whether you're binge-watching your favorite show or grinding through a workday at your desk, Eli is the perfect co-pilot. He'll happily entertain himself with a toy right in your lap or simply curl up for a cozy nap, no complaints either way, as long as he's with you. Playful, affectionate, and endlessly sweet, Eli is the kind of companion who makes every moment cozier just by being there. If your lap has been feeling a little empty lately, Eli is ready to fill it!

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Georgie

Chihuahua/Boston Terrier

Male, 14 yrs 5 mos

Virginia Beach, VA

Size

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

Details

Story

Georgie is the sweetest senior (14 years young!) fella you will ever meet! This handsome chihuahua/boston terrrier mix is looking for his forever family. Georgie was a recent transfer from another shelter so we do not have much history on him. It was noted he lived with other dogs and was not a big fan of being picked up. This is likely due to Georgie having arthritis which we are helping by giving pain medication. This may be lifelong or as needed pending what your DVM says. He will need a dental prior to adoption and this extra costs will be covered under our Grey Muzzle Grant. Georgie would do best in a home with children 10 and up. If you have other canines in your home we do ask that you do a meet and greet prior to adoption to make sure everyone gets along. He seems to enjoy the company of dogs similar in size and activity level as him. If you are looking for a touch of grey and snuggles in your life come meet Georgie today!

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Fuzz

Dachshund/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs

Fredericksburg, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Old man Fuzz is just about as gentle, quiet, and mellow as they come. We were told he is 4 years old but suspect he is closer to 6-7 years old. He could care less about other dogs or cats; he goes straight for his human. He loves to rest his head on your lap and just be in your presence. He was given up by his previous owner along with 4 other dogs. Fuzz was so infested with fleas that his first bath was nothing but bloody water :(. Despite him being eaten alive for quite some time, he has remained friendly and cooperative with us handling him. He is truly the textbook old dog that everyone loves to have by their side on a lazy day. Fuzz seems to be housebroken but has a habit of holding his pee until he can't anymore (even if we let him outside). He is familiar with pee pads as well. We do think the sudden change from family to rescue may have messed up his routine. We are confident once he learns his new family and home, he will be back on track to being a well-mannered boy!

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Cane

Cane Corso

Male, Young

Stafford, VA

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter,

Story

This is Cane. he is a sweet, playful and loving almost two year old Cane Corso. he is probably closer to 70-90 pounds now. he is minimally trained—crate trained, leash trained and knows basic commands (recall, sit, stay, etc.). He is not spayed. He is not microchipped. !!!!NEEDS MORE TRAINING!!!! He is currently NOT being well taken care of, and I would love to re-home with a family and/or individual who has the time to love him. He is being treated badly by his current “owners.” I am willing to send/post more current photos. Please contact me for any questions and/concerns. thank you 🫶🏾

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Manning Pup: Peyton

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Story

To learn more about Peyton, please get in touch with dogs@lostdogrescue.org Peyton will be at one of our adoption events this weekend! Visit our event page (https://www.lostdogrescue.org/events/) to see which one—event listings are usually updated on Fridays with attending dogs. Peyton needs one more vaccination before he is adoption-ready. We expect that to happen 4-7-26 so he will be ready to meet you at one of our adoption events over the weekend. Meet Peyton: a tiny guy with a big personality! This adorable Chihuahua/Corgi mix puppy is as spunky as they come. He's incredibly agile and will leap just to be near you, because being close to his people is his absolute favorite thing. Whether it's snuggling up for a nap in your lap or parking himself right beside you while he plays with his toys, Peyton loves having his humans within reach at all times. Peyton is a curious and observant little soul; he enjoys listening to classical music and has been known to admire his own reflection (he knows he's handsome!). This sweet shadow-in-training is looking for someone whose lap he can call home. If you're ready for a devoted, charming little companion who wants to go everywhere you go, Peyton is your guy!

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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.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Bristol Animal Care and Control

275 Shakesville Rd., Bristol, VA 24201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

High Hope Haven

Bristol, VA 24202

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

C.C. Porter Animal Shelter / Dept. of Animal Cntrl

27252 Porter Lane, Abingdon, VA 24211

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Saved by the Heart

Lebanon, VA 24266

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Friends of Russell County Animals

Lebanon, VA 24266

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Saving Furry Friends

PO Box 741, Glade Spring, VA 24340

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

P.A.W.S. of Southwest Virginia

P. O. Box 576, Coeburn, VA 24230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Saving Homeless Animals

P.O. Box 2194, Honaker, VA 24260

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

MO Min Pin Rescue - VA

Wise, VA 24293

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Little Paws Big Hearts Pekingese Rescue - VA Chapter

Vansant, VA 24656

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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