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Puppies and dogs in Charlottesville, Virginia

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

Mr. Otis

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Mr. Otis is a friendly and affectionate gentleman who loves nothing more than getting pets and attention from his people. He’s outgoing, sweet, and always ready to make a new friend—whether human or canine! On walks, he can be a strong puller, so he’ll do best with someone who can give him guidance and gentle training. With a little patience and lots of love, Mr. Otis will be a loyal and devoted companion who’s always happy to share his heart (and snuggles) with his family. You can meet him daily between the hours of 12-6pm. For more information please email adoptions@caspca.org

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Hamsterdam

Coonhound

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Say hello to Hamsterdam! This fun-loving pup is the total package—he walks nicely on leash, loves to run and play, and is always up for meeting new people. After an active day, Hamsterdam is all about snuggles and soaking up affection. Social, sweet, and full of charm, he’s ready to bring both joy and cuddles to his forever home. For more information on Hamsterdam, email adoptions@caspca.org

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Trevor

Australian Cattle Dog Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Trevor! Trevor is a big, fun-loving guy bursting with energy and personality! He’s playful, goofy, and always up for an adventure—especially if there are treats involved. This sweet boy is incredibly food-motivated and eager to please, which makes him a quick learner and an absolute joy to train. He’s already working on his manners and picking things up fast! Trevor loves energetic playmates who can match his enthusiasm and respond wonderfully to structure, positive feedback, and of course, plenty of treats. With consistent guidance and continued training, he’s sure to blossom into an even more well-mannered pup. Underneath all that goofiness, Trevor has a sweet, loving side that shines through once you get to know him. He’d thrive with an active, experienced adopter ready to keep him learning, laughing, and living life to the fullest. With a little time and a lot of love, Trevor will make a wonderful, loyal companion—the kind of dog anyone would be lucky to have. 🦴❤️

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Chip

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

Charlottesville, VA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Chip! If you love hounds with big hearts and even bigger curiosity, Chip might just be your perfect match. This handsome boy is a super sweet companion who absolutely adores people. Gentle head pets, human attention, and exploring the world are some of his favorite things. Chip is still learning what it means to live indoors, and he has made tremendous progress. He rarely barks, has overcome his fear of indoor stairs and even the TV, and he’s learning good leash manners quickly. His crate has become a familiar and comforting place for him, especially when humans are home. He’s a smart guy who wants to please. And yes, he’s even potty trained! Chip is playful, goofy, and very much a puppy in a big body. Chip’s curiosity is endless (and endearing!). He loves to explore, sniff, and investigate anything new, so close supervision and plenty of enrichment will help keep him happy. A comfy spot by a window would be a dream come true for this inquisitive boy. Chip is looking for a patient, loving home that understands young hound energy and his cute quirky needs. He is ready to find a family that can help him build confidence, learn independence, and grow into the incredible companion he’s meant to be. If you’re ready for a sweet, curious, loyal friend who’ll brighten your days with his big-hearted charm, Chip is waiting to meet you! 🐾💚

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Milio

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr

Charlottesville, VA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

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Dobby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr

Charlottesville, VA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Dobby, the sweetest little house-elf of your heart! 🐾💛 This gentle, snuggly boy is all about spreading joy—whether he’s curling up beside you for a cuddle or trotting proudly by your side on his daily walks (he’s a total gentleman on the leash!). Dobby loves making new friends and has already shown he can play politely and happily with another dog here at the shelter. He’s friendly, he’s calm, he’s charming… basically, he’s the dog version of a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. ☕🐶 If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will adore you endlessly and maybe steal your socks—but only so he can nap with them—Dobby is your guy. Come meet him and let the magic begin! ✨💙

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Dog shelters and rescues in Charlottesville, Virginia

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

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Rescue

Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Pet Types: dogs

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Cubby’s Crusade - VA Charlottesville

150 Scarborough Pl., Charlottesville, VA 22901

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Grace’s Legacy - Charlottesville, VA

880 Federal Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Blue Ridge Dog Rescue

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Dogs Deserve Better

1155 Seminole Trail, #7961, Charlottesville, VA 22906

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Extra Mile Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 4289, Charlottesville, VA 22905

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Voices for Animals

PO Box 4466, charlottesville, VA 22905

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

Rescue

Basset Rescue of Old Dominion

3445 Seminole Trail, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Caring For Creatures

352 Sanctuary Lane, Palmyra, VA 22963

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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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

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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