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Puppies and dogs in Arlington, Virginia

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

Camryn

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 mos

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Camryn was found on a very busy highway scared and dodging cars. Despite being very under weight and in rough condition at intake he has been a sweeetheart since day one. He is slowly gaining weight and thriving while learning how to be a happy pup with all his other puppy friends in foster care. We are working on potty and crate training. His Grey eyes and blue features are captivating while his long uncoordinated legs are comical.

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Smooch

Black Mouth Cur Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 9 mos

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Love Bug, Smooch and Sweetheart were picked up stray by a local animal control facility and then it was later found out whom they belonged to but were still surrendered due to being unwanted. These girls are very athletic, energetic and have a high drive. They are extremely smart and will need an active home to keep their minds and bodies engaged and out of trouble! With the right environment all these girls are going to grow up to be very impressive dogs.

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Princeton

Bulldog Labrador Retriever

Male, 9 mos

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Primrose, Princeton and Percival's mom was abandoned at a home when her previous owners moved out. She was left out on a chain to fend for herself. Luckily the neighbors realized she had been left behind and took her in. She was in horrible physical condition and pregnant by to neighborhood stray (a black lab) that would jump the fence when she was in heat. It was reported by the neighbors that these 2 had had multiple litters together but none of the puppies ever survived. The neighbors children fell in love with mom and they are keeping her but needed help rehoming her very last litter (we assisted in getting her spayed). These pups are the most laid back and chill group I have ever seen.

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Nellie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult

Arlington, VA

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Nellie is a really nice, sweet, beautiful, young girl. She's young, healthy, house trained, she loves everyone and she's very dog friendly. She's mostly all white, with a few black/dark brown spots, Nellie loves to play. She's very active. She would really like a fenced yard but it's not a deal-breaker. She loves to play fetch! Her energy probably makes her not a good match for cats or small children. But that same energy would make her a good running companion. Gender: Spayed Female Approx. DOB: 2/1/2020 Weight: 50 pounds Nellie has an anonymous guardian angel who hopes she finds her perfect home soon. PLEASE NOTE: we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. March 8, 2026, 9:55 am

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Gigi

Boston Terrier Miniature Pinscher

Female, Adult

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog who wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention. Gigi is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk, and a recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her. Gigi does well with older children, say 6 and older. She has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them. When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go (note: this translates to pulling that can be quite sudden or hard, so she should only be walked be someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash.) Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored, though be aware that she is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs that she can make it up to a dining room table! This only happened 1-2 times but I have to share so no one loses their dinner unaware! She can also be an excellent guard dog as she is alert to noises outside and will bark back accordingly; as a result she would probably do better in a neighborhood or community with some space for quiet. We're still evaluating her around cats. Gender: Spayed Female Approx. DOB: 8/9/2017 Weight: about 20 poundsPLEASE NOTE: we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 16, 2026, 8:56 pm

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Mindy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Arlington, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Mindy is a great dog! She is friendly with people, children, and other dogs. She walks well on a leash and is gentle taking treats. We think she would make a great family dog. We believe Mindy is the mother of Poppy, Penny, and Mouse, although perhaps not the same litters. Gender: Spayed Female Current Size: 36 pounds Breed: Mixed breed, not even going to try to guess Approximate DOB: 2/1/2022 PLEASE NOTE: we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA. Please see our adoption guidelines at https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/. September 16, 2026, 8:56 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in Arlington, Virginia

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

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Rescue

Atascosa Animal Allies - Arlington, VA Transport Stop

Arlington, VA 22201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

SPCA of Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 100220, Arlington, VA 22210

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rescuzilla - Northern VA, D.C.

Arlington, VA 22204

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Rescue Angels, Inc. - Virginia Chapter

P.O.Box 40004, Arlington, VA 22204

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

5159 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Doberman Assistance Rescue & Education

P O Box 2251, Arlington, VA 22205

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

Arlington, VA 22205

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Welcome Paws Korean Dog Rescue - DC Transport

Georgetown, DC 20007

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Happy Whiskers Animal Coalition - Virginia Transport

Arlington, VA 22202

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

3ft.RESCUE - DC transport

Washington, DC 20037

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

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