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Puppies and dogs in Tukwila, Washington

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Sweetie

Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
****ADOPTION APPLICATION HERE*** Meet Sweetie. She is around 25 pounds and two years old and is a Belgian Malinous mix. Sweetie is very smart but a shy and submissive female. While she is high energy, she just wants to be around people. She loves the water and other dogs and is a playful, sweet girl,. She would make a great companion for an active loving family. To find out more information on this dog please apply to adopt on our website at www.caretx.org/adopt and CARE will be in touch with you ASAP! This dog was rescued from a kill shelter or the streets and has been evaluated for medical and temperament to prepare for a forever home and is in a foster home in San Antonio, Texas* and is ready to fly to its final destination once adopted. The adoption fee of $995 covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, health certificate, the kennel it travels in, and air transport. Please email adoptions@caretx.org * CARE rescue is in San Antonio, TX where we have a serious pet overpopulation situation. CARE is a non profit 501c3 rescue that has been saving lives for 14 years and with your adoption, we can help save even more deserving urgent adoptable pets! We fly our pets to approved adopters all over the US, especially in low kill and no kill markets where there is a demand for rescue pets!
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Misty

Border Collie Samoyed

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi, I’m Misty 💛 I’m a 3-year-old girl, a Border Collie–Samoyed mix, and I weigh about 17kg. People often notice my soft, fluffy coat first… but my favorite little charm? One of my ears folds slightly—it’s my special signature look 😊 I was rescued from a shelter where my time was almost up, but you wouldn’t know it if you met me. I’m bright, happy, and full of love. I really love people. Even if we’ve just met, I’ll come right up to you like we’ve known each other forever. I love attention, I love affection, and I love sharing little moments together. I’m also great with other dogs! I get along well with my furry friends and don’t like conflict—I’d much rather play and enjoy good company. If you like going on walks or playing together, I’ll be so happy. And after we’ve had our fun? I’m just as happy to rest quietly by your side. I have a nice balance of energy—I can be active, but I also know how to relax at home. I’m still learning what it means to live in a home. Things like potty habits and house rules might be new to me, but I’m a smart girl (that Border Collie side of me helps!), and I learn quickly when someone is patient and consistent with me. I don’t need perfection. I don’t need everything to be ready from the start. I just need someone who will understand me, teach me gently, and stay by my side as I learn. Because I’m already ready to love you. All I’m waiting for… is a family who will love me back, and give me a place to finally belong. Will you be family? 💛
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Raon

Jindo

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi… my name is Raon. I’m a 5-year-old Jindo mix boy, about 15kg. I have short legs, a chubby body, and a funny little waddle when I walk. People often smile just watching me move. But before you met me here, I spent a very, very long time alone. I lived in a shelter for years. So long that I almost didn’t make it out. I was rescued just before euthanasia. For all that time, nobody chose me. But somehow… I never stopped loving people. When I meet someone for the first time, I don’t hesitate. I walk right up, wagging my tail, asking for pets like I’ve known you forever. As if I’m saying, “I’m here.” “I can be loved too.” Because I stayed in the shelter for so long, I never really learned how to be around other dogs. I don’t like sharing attention, and maybe… it’s because I’ve waited my whole life for love that was never just mine. That’s why I hope to be the only dog in your home. Just once in my life, I want to know what it feels like to have love all to myself. With people, I am incredibly gentle, affectionate, and soft-hearted. Honestly, living in a real home might be something completely new for me. I may be five years old, but in my heart, I’m still a little puppy. Everything in the world feels new and exciting. If I come home with you, I will need to learn many things from the beginning — house manners, potty training, how to live inside a home. So I’m looking for someone patient. Someone who will go slowly with me. Someone who will say, “It’s okay,” and stay by my side while I learn. Please, just take one look at me. If I find my family, I promise I will return the love I never received — many times over. I truly believe I can be the most loyal, loving companion for the rest of my life. I’ve been waiting for you for a very long time.
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Mani

Jindo

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi… I’m Mani 🤍 I’m a one-year-old male Jindo mix, about 16kg, and I’ve been waiting to meet you—my forever family. My life kind of paused when I was just three months old. That’s when I ended up in a shelter. Cold metal bars, unfamiliar sounds… for a long time, that was my whole world. I lost my mom when I was very young. I don’t even know how I got there. All I know is that, with my small body, I was placed on the euthanasia list— before I ever got to know what a home, a family, or love really felt like. But here’s the surprising part. When I was finally rescued and stepped outside that place, I didn’t hold onto the fear. Instead, I discovered people. And I loved them. I wag my tail when I see you. I know how to ask for affection. I’m gentle with other dogs, taking my time, learning how to play— because honestly, I’m still figuring out how the world works. There’s a lot I don’t know yet. Living in a home. Having a family of my own. House training, walking on a leash, learning how to live together. Everything will be new for me. That’s why I’m looking for a family who will teach me, who won’t rush me, who will guide me with patience and love. If you become my very first family, I promise you this— with the deep loyalty Jindos are known for, I will stand by your side for the rest of my life and love you with my whole heart. I’m still just one year old. I still have a chance. Instead of remembering my painful past, I hope we can build a warm future—together. I’m Mani. And I’m waiting for you. 🐾
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Lily

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🏠 Currently in a Vancouver foster homeLily is a 3-year-old boy, still young and full of joyful energy.He has soft, dandelion-fluff-like fur and long, slender legs that give him an elegant, charming look.Lily was rescued from another shelter where he spent a long time with very little care, almost neglected.But despite that past, it’s hard to believe he ever had a difficult life—because Lily simply loves everyone, both people and dogs.When he sees other dogs, he approaches them happily.When he sees people, he comes right over to share his heart.He is affectionate and expressive, the kind of dog who naturally brings a smile to your face just by being around.His personality is truly gentle and kind.Even with his long legs and active appearance,he is not overly excitable or sensitive.Instead, he genuinely enjoys bonding with people.That’s why he’s often described as a dog who is beautiful both inside and out.Lily is in excellent health and handles daily life—walks, activities, and routines—very well and with stability.In a new environment, he may have a few potty accidents at first due to nervousness.However, with a little time, he adjusts well and becomes calm and settled.Lily is waiting for a familyto walk with, play with, rest with,and share everyday life together.If you give Lily your love,he is the kind of dog who will return it—just as much, and even more. 🐾
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Duri

Akita Jindo

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Seattle, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hi… I’m Duri 🤍 Before I met kind people, I spent a long time on my own… without care, without warmth. I just endured each day the best I could. But things have changed now. I’ve been given a chance to start over— and I’m waiting for a family to share that new beginning with. Maybe… that could be you. People say I look strong and handsome. My thick fur, my clear eyes… sometimes I remind them of a brown husky. But what I really want you to see isn’t just how I look— It’s who I am. I like people. I really do. I’ll come up to you first, gently, hoping to connect. I enjoy being close, sharing quiet moments, feeling like I belong. I also get along well with other dogs. Being around friends feels natural to me, and I’m comfortable sharing space and energy with them. Inside me, I carry something special— the calm loyalty of an Akita, and the intelligence and quick learning of a Jindo. That means when I bond with you… it won’t be shallow. It will be deep. Steady. Unbreakable. But I’m still learning. Living in a home is new to me. Things like potty training, daily routines, and how to behave indoors—these are things you’ll need to teach me, step by step. Because I’m a strong and active dog, I’ll also need guidance on walks and basic manners. I want to do well—I just need someone to show me how. In the beginning, I might seem a little unsure. A new place, a new life… it can feel overwhelming. But if you stay patient, consistent, and kind with me, I will find my balance. I’m not a difficult dog— but I am a dog who needs understanding. Someone who won’t just “have” me, but will truly live with me. Teach me. Connect with me. If you can do that… I promise you something rare. A bond built on trust. A loyalty that doesn’t fade. A companion who stands by you, no matter what. I’ve already come so far from where I started. Now I just need a place to finally belong. No more loneliness. Just warmth… and you. Will you be my forever family? 🤍

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The Puerto Rico Dog Fund - Seattle, WA Chapter

Tukwila, WA 98188

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Charlie's Foundation

Seattle, WA 98188

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PVCA Seattle Washington

Seattle, WA 98188

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CARE Dog Rescue

Renton, WA 98055

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Dream Tails Rescue-Seattle Transport

Seattle, WA 98168

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BAMM Rescue - Seattle, WA Foster

Seattle, WA 98178

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Heart of the Underdog - Seattle Transport

Des Moines, WA 98198

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