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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.
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Buddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Gloucester, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Juan

Chihuahua/Beagle

Male, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Meet Juan! Juan is a sweet mix breed dog, and a great little dog. Maybe one for agility. He is 200% happy with life. He does have a bit more energy but he is controllable. His rescuer can let him out to run and he has decent recall. He just wants to play. Like any dog, he will need a little time to adjust to family life once he arrives from Puerto Rico and then we will know better what kind home suits him best.  His adoption fee is $395.   Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   May 6, 2025, 3:14 pm

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Liany

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Meet Liany! Liany's personality seems to change with the dogs she is with. If she is in with a timid dog she acts the same. She used to be in a kennel 2 shy puppies and she acted like their mom and slept with them. She can be very outgoing and she is a sweetheart. Like any dog, she will need a little time to adjust to family life once he arrives from Puerto Rico and then we will know better what kind home suits him best.  His adoption fee is $395.   Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   May 6, 2025, 3:14 pm

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Fred Astaire

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Primary Color: Brown Weight: 58.2 Age: 1yrs 6mths 1wks

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Jack Jack

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Donandamp;#39;t let his size fool you-Jack Jack is a tiny pup with a huge personality! Full of zoomies&#44 curiosity&#44 and charm&#44 heandamp;#39;s always ready for an adventure or a snuggle. This little guy brings big joy wherever he goes.

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Anubis

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Richmond, VA
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(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Anubis is a stunning black and tan Lab mix with a loyal heart and playful spirit. Smart&#44 friendly&#44 and full of love&#44 heandamp;#39;s ready for adventures and couch cuddles alike. If youandamp;#39;re looking for a loyal companion&#44 Anubis 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:

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North American Shar-Pei Rescue: Mason-Dixon Region

Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, VA 23851

Pet Types: dogs

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City of Franklin Animal Shelter

1024 Pretlow St, 1018 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Partners Among Cats And Canines

P.O. Box 1133, Franklin, VA 23851

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Courtland, VA

2910 S. Archibald # A 607, Courtland, VA 23837

Pet Types: dogs

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Operation Save a Shelter Dog

Zuni, VA 23898

Pet Types: dogs

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Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 8084, Suffolk, VA 23438

Pet Types: dogs

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Isle of Wight County Animal Services

13044 Poor House Road, Windsor, VA 23487

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

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Compassion For Canines

Windsor, VA 23487

Pet Types: dogs

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Bully Advocate & Rescue Collective (BARC)

Windsor, VA 23487

Pet Types: dogs

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Ratbone Rescues (VA Chapter)

Suffolk, VA 23439

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