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Puppies and dogs in West Virginia

Looking for a puppy or dog in West Virginia? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in West Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Doxy (2yrs, 50lbs)

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Hinton, WV
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Summers County Humane Society Meet Doxy. This sweet guy was found wondering around a national park visitors' center. Despite efforts, no one ever came forward to claim them. Doxy is now in care of local animal control and getting the care and attention that he deserves. Doxy gets along with other dogs.  Please sponsor me! The only place we accept sponsor donations is via our website at http://www.acwp-wv.org - please go there and click Donate if you wish to sponsor one of our pets. Thank you for your support! Would you like to volunteer?   Foster Dogs --- Drive Dogs If you are interested in Adoption, please submit an application found on our web site. Rescue inquiries welcome! We work with rescues in northeastern states via the For All Paws Sake transport network.Our dogs can be transported as far as New England on Saturdays. Receiving Rescue Application July 26, 2024, 2:30 pm
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ROCK

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Male, 4 yrs
Buckhannon, WV
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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DAISY

English (Redtick) Coonhound

Female, 6 yrs
Buckhannon, WV
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Camp Stray

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Point Pleasant, WV
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Cappuccino

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs
Charleston, WV
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Toby

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Charleston, WV
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On stray hold til 8/01 in a foster home! Reach out to KCHA for more information

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Shelters & rescues in West Virginia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Pet Helpers, Inc

726 East Park Ave. PMB 311, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Marion County Humane Society

2731 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Silent Meow

PO Box 1725, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Yorkie Friends Rescue

RR3, Box 325, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: dogs

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Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc.

2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue

Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Wild and Wonderful Animal Rescue

Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Taylor County Humane Society

214 West main St., Grafton, WV 26354

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Starfish Project

Morgantown, WVa and Waynesboro,Pa, WV 26505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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WV Pet, Inc.

Morgantown, WV 26508

Pet Types: dogs

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