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Puppies and dogs in Harrisonburg, Virginia

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STAR

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Harrisburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
STAR IS IN HER FOSTER HOME IN MEMPHIS, TN, AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO VA  ONCE ADOPTED!   Say hello to Star!  Star is a beautiful 3-year-old girl bursting with love and personality! She’s a wonderful, nurturing companion who’s ready to brighten your life. Star walks well on a leash and absolutely loves going for car rides — she’s always ready for an adventure! Pick up a leash, and she’ll light up with excitement. She enjoys fetching balls, toys, and sticks, and she’s crate-trained, too. This sweet 65-pound girl will sit politely at your feet and bark to let you know when she needs to go outside. Star adores belly rubs and neck scratches, and she’s fantastic with children — a perfect family dog! Star loves spending time with her foster family and cuddling on the couch.  If you’re looking for a loyal, fun-loving friend, adopt Star today and let her love light up your life! She is fully vetted. Vetting includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and all puppy vaccinations. Her adoption fee of $600 includes the transport to VA. We use a licensed and registered USDA transport company that will bring Star up north to her new family.   If you have any questions, please email us at:  newbeginnings_animalrescue@yahoo.com   You can apply to adopt Star here:  www.newbeginningsanimalrescue.net   THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A RESCUED PET!             Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 7, 2026, 10:36 am
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Whiskey SOS>2yr

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Whiskey came into rescue as a 10-week-old pup in Sept 2023. He came with his sister that was adopted 2 years ago. He is a sweet pup that needs his own family. He is good with other dogs but has not been cat tested. He has been completely vetted and is house and crate trained. This sweet boy is so deserving of a loving home. He is not a favorite of leash walking, but usually it's because he is going to the vet. He can only wear a harness as he doesn't like a leash on his neck. Look into his beautiful eyes and see what a sweet soul he has. His adoption fee covers the transport and health certificate to go out of state. He is fostered in East TN, but transportation is provided by Rescue Riders LLC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Please email us for the link to the adoption application
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Coco

Shepherd (Unknown Type) Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Coco is a playful, energetic, people-loving girl who enjoys being close to her humans. She’s smart, affectionate, and eager to engage with her family. She would be great with a jogging or hiking buddy! Coco jumps when excited, so she’d do best with older kids and an active home. She may show a submissive grin when meeting people or getting excited — an appeasement behavior that responds well to calm handling. Coco loves boisterous play with other dogs and would do well with a canine companion who enjoys active play. She will bark at and chase cats (not aggressively), so she would do best in a home without cats. CoCo weighs approximately 45-50 pounds and is approximately 9 months old. She was turned in to our rescue as a neighborhood stray several months ago and has since been spayed and up to date on vaccines. She is HW negative and is on heartworm prevention. If you would like to adopt CoCo, please message us and I will put you in contact with her foster mom. She can send you an adoption application! Coco is being fostered in MS but included in your adoption fee is transport to a location near you by Rescue Riders Pet Transport, the most animal friendly transport on the road! We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer any questions about Coco that you may have!
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Banjo

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is a friendly, happy and energetic pup! He gets along with other pups and has no problems with strangers. He will need puppy training and a routine. He has done well on walks and in a car. He will need extra exercise (likes to play fetch) of some sort to keep him busy. He is a great boy who is full of love and energy who likes to play in water. He will make a wonderful addition for any family adventure. He is located in Tennessee but can be transported to you though Rescue Riders.
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Tart

Rat Terrier Labrador Retriever

Male, 3 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Tart! Contrary to his name, this pup is sweet as pie. Tart is the perfect Rat Terrier and Lab mix puppy. Born just a few days after a full moon, this loving fella is full of light and love. Tart’s dad is a Rat Terrier and mom is a Lab mix. f this sounds like the pup for you, please complete an application at https://www.saveastray.org/forms/form?formid=3635 Once the application is approved, a FaceTime will be set up for a virtual meet and greet. Since we are located in Mobile, AL, this will give you the opportunity to see the pet interact with other dogs, people, and see a bit of their personality. Transports leave every week alternating between the NE and the Great Lakes. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. Thank you for your interest in a Save a Stray pet.
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Eclair

Rat Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Harrisonburg, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Eclair! In French, eclair means “lightning” and this sweet girl is sure to be lightning fast to steal your heart. How can you say no to those perfectly flopped ears? Eclair’s dad is a Rat Terrier and mom is a Lab mix. If this sounds like the pup for you, please complete an application at https://www.saveastray.org/forms/form?formid=3635 Once the application is approved, a FaceTime will be set up for a virtual meet and greet. Since we are located in Mobile, AL, this will give you the opportunity to see the pet interact with other dogs, people, and see a bit of their personality. Transports leave every week alternating between the NE and the Great Lakes. We use the most animal-friendly transport on the road. Rescue Riders Pet Transport. Thank you for your interest in a Save a Stray pet.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Katie's Roadside Rescue Strasburg

Harrisburg, VA 22801

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Rescue Riders Cooperative VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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Baker Bridge Rescue - Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg, VA 22803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA

2170 Old Furnace Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

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

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Homeless Paws of the Valley

P.O. Box 123, Broadway, VA 22815

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of Rescue Transport to New Market, VA

New Market, VA 22844

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Page County Animal Shelter

1261 Goodrich Road, Stanley, VA 22851

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

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Golden Meadows - East

Staunton, VA 24402

Pet Types: dogs, rabbits, small animals

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K Kids Dachshund Rescue Inc

PO Box 1367, Staunton, VA 24402

Pet Types: dogs

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