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Puppies and dogs in Norfolk, Virginia

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

Odie

American Bulldog

Male, Adult

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Even though Odie was abandoned by his previous family, he still loves people. He gets along with other dogs and children. He is high energy and hasn't learned to meet other dogs. He can be a bit intimidating to other dogs. His foster brother is a small 13 yr old rat terrier and Odie loves to sleep with him. It takes a slow introduction for him to settle down. If you want a hiking or camping buddy, Odie is your guy. Playing fetch and tug are also favorite things that he likes. He would love a family who would treat him like a family member. . He has already had his dental and is ready to start his new life as a family member. If you are interested, please contact Rainbow Rescue at 757-472-1583 or rainbowanimalrescueva@gmail.comNovember 3, 2024, 9:38 am

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Gomer

Foxhound

Male, Senior

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Our sweet Gomer was picked up by a local animal control the day before Christmas Eve 2024. He was very thin but happy to see everyone. Every time someone walked by his kennel he ran to the front hoping that someone was coming for him. He had intestinal parasites, wasn’t neutered, had several masses, had terrible teeth, and was heart worm positive. Most of his issues have been treated. He has finished his heart worm treatment and will have his dental in February 2026. At first he didn’t respond to us when we took him out after pulling him from the shelter. It didn’t take him long to realize that living inside with folks who loved him was a dream come true. He likes to lay around with his buddy Gus and wander and sniff in the yard. We’ve discovered that he is an escape artist if he sees something that interests him. He can open latches on gates and climb a chain link fence. He will need a 6 ft privacy fence and a family who will be very diligent about watching over him. He is a fireplace dog who loves to chill with his other foster sibs and is learning basic cues. We don’t know how he is with cats. He would love a home with people who will love him for the rest of his life, taking him on sniffy walks and include him in family adventures. If you are that special family who would love this boy forever, please contact Rainbow Rescue at 757-472-1583 or rainbowanimalrescueva@gmail.comJanuary 1, 2026, 1:52 pm

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Sven

Chihuahua

Male, Young

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

For inquiries email susannah@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $800 Location: Norfolk, VA Meet Sven! Sven is a 7 month old, male, Chihuahua puppy. He weighs about 6 pounds. He is super cuddly and ready for his new home. Sven comes to us from Gloucester County Animal Control. He was surrendered to the shelter due to poor living conditions. He was living with 17 other chihuahuas! He was neutered, vaccinated and microchipped on Jan 30th and then traveled to Norfolk to his foster home. He is a sweet puppy. He seeks attention, is playful and learning to be a dog not a piece of property. He is working on his house manners. Help us give him the life he deserves! Apply to adopt now and take home this sweet pup! **Sven will require a formal manners/training class to finalize his adoption. Please follow us on social media for the most up to date photos and information. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Nicholas

Scottie, Scottish Terrier

Male, Young

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

For inquiries email Kurt@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $800 Location: Vienna, VA Nicholas is new in rescue. He comes to us from a puppy mill in Pennsylvania. He just arrived to his foster home Tuesday evening (2/3). Nicholas has begun to settle into his foster home. He immediately attached himself to foster dad. He is respectful of the older children in the home. He doesnt mind foster mom either :) Nicholas is a bit bossy of other dogs so he will need to be an only dog. Nicholas would love a fenced yard. He and foster dad run and play in the yard and Norman LOVES it! As mentioned above he will need to be an only dog. He would be best served with someone/a family that is active and has the time to train him. He is a puppy mill survivor and a bit skittish until he gets to know you. He attaches himself quickly to his full time care giver. He loves foster dad! He is working hard on his potty manners. Foster dad takes him out every 2 hours and he is getting the hang of it! He has been neutered and is healing. He is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and is ready for adoption. A formal manners class/training will be required to finalize his adoption. Please follow us on social media for the most up to date photos and information. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Preston

Cockapoo

Male, Young

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

For inquiries email ashleyf@compactcaninerescue.org Fee: $800 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Preston is new in rescue. He arrived 2/9/2026. He will be neutered and then be ready for adoption. So far he is very sweet and loves everyone. He is napping and getting to know the people and pups in his foster home. We will update his page as soon as we know more about his personality. He will be required to complete a formal training/manners class to finalize his adoption. Please follow us on social media for the most up to date photos and information. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Lola Faye

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Norfolk, VA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids,

Story

For inquiries email info@compactcaninerescue.org Fee $600 Location Chesapeake, VA Lola Faye is new in rescue. She comes to us from an owner who could no longer care for her.We will have her seen at the vet to update her vaccines. She will be scheduled for her spay and microchip as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more updates as we learn her personality and needs in a new home. Please follow us on social media for the most up to date photos and information. Instagram Facebook X YouTube TikTok BlueSky LinkedIn Please visit our website www.compactcaninerescue.org to learn more about this amazing pet and see other adoptable dogs.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Norfolk, Virginia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Rainbow Animal Rescue, Inc

P.O. Box 14254, 2461 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23518

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Compact Canine Rescue

P.O. Box 10312, Norfolk, VA 23513

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bay Beagle Rescue

Norfolk, VA 23502

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Norfolk Animal Care Center

5585 Sabre Road, Norfolk, VA 23502

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

Rescue

Paws 2 Rescue

4820 Bel Aire Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Norfolk SPCA

916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Animal Rescue of Tidewater (A.R.T.)

Norfolk, VA 23517

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Old Dominion Boston Terrier Rescue

Portsmouth, VA 23507

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Critter Cavalry Rescue - VA

Norfolk, VA 23510

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

PETA

501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510

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

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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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