Prepping for pet parenthood?
There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Close button icon
Adopt
Rehome
Menu Hamburger Icon

Puppies and dogs in Alexandria, Virginia

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

A pair of dogs

Jump to:

Adopt a puppy or dog in Alexandria, Virginia Shelters and rescues in Alexandria, Virginia Search for a puppy or dog Learn more about dog breeds Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Adopt a dog in Alexandria, Virginia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Alexandria, Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
Photo of Nelly

Nelly

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Nelly's a really sweet, social, loves everyone kind of pup! She is hearing impaired, but it doesn't slow her down. She loves toys, treats, and petting.She is working hard to work on some manners when seeing new people and dogs, she wants to meet them all! She's a bundle of spunk and kindness that would make any family a happy one!My adoption fee is free thanks to a generous donor. If you are interested in meeting Nelly, please email adoptions@awla.org!

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
Photo of Rock

Rock

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Senior
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Rock's adoption is FREE and includes 4 weeks of training with the GoodPup app!Rock's foster told us: "Rock is a sweet 12-year-old senior with some spunk. Rock likes to sleep in but if you say "walk" and shake the leash, he is down for a walk anytime! Rock enjoys leisurely walks with his human. He is food-motivated and knows "sit" and "touch". He will let you know when it's playtime and that's when he gets spunky! Trotting to get a ball you throw across the room, playing tug of war, and leaping into the air to catch any toy you throw - Rock still has it! He is house-trained, can be left home alone, and is unbothered by loud noises and walking past others and cyclists. Although other dogs may bark at him, he is a cool dog who just walks right past. Rock does communicate with his humans via barking so that is a great way to know when he needs to use the bathroom, wants to play, or (in case you forgot) dinner time! Most of the time, Rock likes to catch up on his beauty sleep. He sleeps through the night but during the day, he will sleep in whatever room you are in. If you are looking for a friend who is your rock - always there for you, Rock is your dog!PS. Fun facts about Rock...-He has a great smile which usually shows off his adorable underbite. -He loves to oversee any yard work his human is doing outside. Although he won't help, he loves to keep you company. -He loves to shred stuffed toys!! -He is a big fan of peanut butter, chicken treats...well any kind of treats! All the treats! -He will sleep through Amazon deliveries, mailman dropping off letters, etc. If a guest comes into our home, he will wake up and greet them with a wiggly butt but no barking."If you are interested in adopting Rock, please send an email to mcewanmb@gmail.com to arrange an initial meet and greet with the pet's foster parent or a staff member. They will reply to you within 24-48 hours.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
Photo of Darby

Darby

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Senior
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Darby is a charming canine companion who may start off a bit reserved, but once he trusts you, he'll shower you with endless affection. He's the kind of pup who appreciates a little patience and understanding as he adjusts to his new surroundings. Once he feels comfortable, though, get ready for tail wags and cuddle sessions galore!While Darby treasures his personal space and belongings, he's also easily won over by the promise of tasty treats. A smelly treat? That's his ultimate bargaining chip! Simply offer him a delectable snack, and you'll find him more than willing to trade whatever item he's holding onto for something even better.Darby's ideal forever home is one filled with gentle souls who understand that trust takes time to build. A calm and nurturing environment where he can blossom at his own pace would be perfect for this sensitive pup. With a little love and patience, Darby will surely become your most loyal companion, ready to share his love and loyalty with you every step of the way.If you are interested in adopting Darby, please email arlingtonfosterdog@gmail.com to arrange a meet and greet!

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
Photo of Hopscotch

Hopscotch

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hiya, I'm Hopscotch, your future best friend! I'm a curious soul and can be a bit shy at first. But give me a lap to snuggle in, and a belly rub, and we'll be fast friends. I'm as sweet as they come, gentle and cuddly, perfect for those quiet nights in. But don't let that fool you - I'm playful too, and will keep you on your toes chasing me around! Adopt me and let's create a lifetime of laughter and love!If you are interested in adopting Hopscotch, please send an email to jmeisen.fosters@gmail.com to arrange a virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent. You should receive a reply within 24-48 hours.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
Photo of Duck Duck Goose

Duck Duck Goose

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hiya! I'm Duck Duck Goose, the pup with the name of a game and a heart of gold. I'm a bundle of fun, always ready for an adventure. I'm playful, cuddly, and oh-so friendly! I promise to fill your life with laughter, love, and endless games of fetch. Adopt me and let's make memories together!If you are interested in adopting Duck Duck Goose, please send an email to jmeisen.fosters@gmail.com to arrange a virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent. You should receive a reply within 24-48 hours.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow
Photo of Dodgeball

Dodgeball

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Arlington, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hiya, I'm Dodgeball! I got my name because of my bouncy energy, not because I'm any good at the game. I'm more of a ball chaser, than a ball dodger! I'm always up for fun and games, and I'm great at making friends, both two-legged and four-legged. I'm curious about everything and I love to lead the pack. I'm just a big ball of love waiting to be thrown into the right family's court. So, who's ready to play?If you are interested in adopting Dodgeball, please send an email to jmeisen.fosters@gmail.com to arrange a virtual meet & greet with the pet's foster parent. You should receive a reply within 24-48 hours.

Learn More

Small right facing arrow

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Alexandria, Virginia.

    an arrow icon
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

    Age
    an arrow icon

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dogs in Annapolis, MD Dogs in Arlington, VA Dogs in Baltimore, MD Dogs in Bladensburg, MD Dogs in Bowie, MD Dogs in Cheverly, MD Dogs in College Park, MD Dogs in District Heights, MD Dogs in Fairfax, VA Dogs in Falls Church, VA Dogs in Gaithersburg, MD Dogs in Glenarden, MD Dogs in Greenbelt, MD Dogs in Herndon, VA Dogs in Hyattsville, MD Dogs in La Plata, MD Dogs in Laurel, MD Dogs in Leesburg, VA Dogs in Manassas, VA Dogs in Manassas Park, VA Dogs in Mount Rainier, MD Dogs in New Carrollton, MD Dogs in Poolesville, MD Dogs in Riverdale Park, MD Dogs in Rockville, MD Dogs in Takoma Park, MD Dogs in Vienna, VA Dogs in Washington, DC

Dog shelters and rescues in Alexandria, Virginia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio - VA transport stop

Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Doggy Darlings - Alexandria VA transport

Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Boston Terrier Rescue Net (BTRN) - VA

Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

BoxAR - Virginia

320 North Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Rescue Without Borders- Alexandria VA

Alexandria, VA 22301

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

English Cocker Spaniel Club of America Rescue

607 Wayne Street, Alexandria, VA 22301

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Hot Water Rescue

Central Ave, Alexandria, VA 22302

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Training Rescue Dogs, Inc

1626 Belle View Blvd, PO Box 7084, Alexandria, VA 22307

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Paradise Rescue (Alexandria, VA)

Alexandria, VA 22206

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

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

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Alexandria, Virginia and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua American Pit Bull Terrier Shih Tzu Beagle German Shepherd Dog Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Dachshund Boxer Husky Australian Shepherd Jack Russell Terrier Maltese Golden Retriever Pomeranian Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog Poodle (Miniature) Pug Collie
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
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