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Puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Washington

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

Mazie

Shih Poo

Female, Young

Burien, WA

Size

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

Details

Not good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Mazie is a sweet girl. I rescued her and she doesn’t get along with my dog

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Frank

Bernedoodle

Male, Young

Burien, WA

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We adopted Frank from a breeder in Ohio two years ago. He is an active dog who loves walks, playing ball, going to the beach, and snuggling as well. He is protective of our home, yet warms up to people quickly with a few treats. He has been to day camp several days a week, so gets along with dogs. He plays well with kids, but can be a bit too energetic for toddlers, accidentally knocking them over. He knows basic commands and walks well on a leash. His recall could use some work. We love him to death, but I retired early for unforeseen reasons, and wish to travel more for extended periods of time. His energy level also exceeds ours. Frank will do extremely well with a family that can provide lots of attention and love, and has a large yard for him to run around in. Or, an active couple or adult who has the time for him. He does need either daily brushing, or he needs grooming every 8 weeks. It is hard for us to rehome him, but with the traveling we plan to do, it is only fair to him.

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SINJO

Husky American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos

Kent, WA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hi there, my name is Sinjo and I`m ready for adoption!I was brought in when my previous owner was no longer able to take care of me.I weigh 93.0 lbs and am considered a `large breed` dog. I am quite overweight so I am on a weight loss journey currently. I was originally 106 lbs when I arrived at RASKC so I am down 13 lbs :)At RASKC I keep my kennel very clean and I am gentle with my toys! I am very potty trained and will hold it for the dog walkers!I can be an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home, but I can also be an independent dog who likes to do my own thing at times!My caregivers have noticed that I seem to do well with other large dogs. When meeting dogs in a new home, I would do best with a slow introduction.I am an adaptable dog who loves to go with the flow! I am outgoing and carefree, and I just can`t wait to find my forever home!My foster says this about me, `He`s an easy going dog - he met some new people and always did well, and he seems to react well to other dogs on walks. We`ve left him alone for a few hours and he did fine, just a little whining. He`s so happy to be with people - so playful, and cuddly. He loves walks so I`m sure that the weight loss will be no problem with a family that can give him the exercise he wants. He`s truly the sweetest boy and has been such a pleasure to foster. He`s the perfect walking and running partner, and is so snuggly and happy at home. `I`m currently in a foster home, please fill out a foster interest form for the chance to meet me! To find that form click the `read about our adoption process` link then `foster path` link!

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BUDDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Kent, WA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hi! My name is Buddy and I am available for adoption.I was brought in by a good samaritan on 06/05/2026.I weight 56.0 lbs and am considered a medium breed dog.I am a very smart dog! At the shelter I am practicing how to `sit`, `stay`, `come`, `down` and `shake`.I am an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home!I am full of energy and I love to play! I tend to calm down more when the people around me stay calm. I do best when I have lots of exercise and something to keep my mind busy.My caregivers have noticed that I seem to do well with other around my size. When meeting dogs in a new home, I would do best with a slow introduction.I`m a Playgroup Pal! Ask the staff today about my interactions with other dogs at the shelter in our Playgroups.I am a gentle and loving dog who likes to take things slow. I may get nervous in new situations, so I am looking for a family who understands that I might take some time to warm up. Once I get to know you, I will be a very devoted friend!I am a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality! I am still working on my manners, so I would do best with a family who is willing to work with me and help me become the best dog I can be!

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QUEENIE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos

Kent, WA

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hi! My name is Queenie and I am available for adoption.I was brought in by an Animal Control Officer on July 17, 2026I weigh 66 lbs and am considered a large breed dog.I am the sweetest girl and love attention! I would likely do best as the only pet in the home. I do not like to share my favorite humans attention! I am a very smart dog! At the shelter I am practicing how to sit. I can be independant and aloof at first, I like to do my own thing until I get to know you. I sometimes get nervous in new situations, so I am looking for a family who understands that I might take some time to warm up in new places. Once I get to know you, I will be a very devoted friend! I am full of energy and I love to play! I tend to calm down more when the people around me stay calm. I do best when I have lots of exercise and something to keep my mind busy.When I get settled, I love to go with the flow! I am outgoing and carefree, and I just can`t wait to find my forever home!

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Banana

Chihuahua Rat Terrier

Male, Senior

Kent, WA

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

I got Banana in 2017, he turns 10 at the end 2026. Hes very sweet, playful, full of energy and life. Loves walks and going to the dog park. Generally gets along with other dogs, he is non-aggressive, but tends to lose interest in other dogs and prefer to sniff around or play with a ball. Nana is a lap dog, he is overall clingy and will follow you where ever you go. Hes very awkward and stiff when picked up. Leash needed, he will catch a smell and go after it. He would thrive with an older women/ single women owner, without young children, or men or other animals. Nana likes all people, he is definitely a people dog rather than a dogs dog. He is very anxious, nervous and flinches to fast movement. He is reactive to my cats, causing a high stress environment overall. Along with I work very long days and don't have the time, attention, or affection to give that he so deserves.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Des Moines, Washington

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

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Rescue

Heart of the Underdog - Seattle Transport

Des Moines, WA 98198

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

HOPE (Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor) - Kent, WA transport stop

Kent, WA 98032

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)

21615 64th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032

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

Rescue

What's Up, Pup? Rescue For Dogs, Inc.- NW

Seattle, WA 98158

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

CareTX.org (Cressie Animal Refuge and Enrichment) - Seattle transport

Seattle, WA 98158

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Charlie's Foundation

Seattle, WA 98188

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

The Puerto Rico Dog Fund - Seattle, WA Chapter

Tukwila, WA 98188

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

PVCA Seattle Washington

Seattle, WA 98188

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

CARES Burien Animal Shelter

909 SW 151ST STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Animal Aid & Rescue Foundation

Seahurst, WA 98062

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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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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