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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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Felicity

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Charleston, WV
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Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Franny

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Charleston, WV
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Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Ice Cream Litter Chunky Monkey

Chihuahua/Beagle

Male, Puppy
Fairmont, WV
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Please contact Pet (information@pethelpersinc.org) for more information about this pet.   Meet Chunky Monkey - Male! Who is ready for a sweet treat on a hot summer day! Meet the ice cream litter! These little cuties are chihuahua beagle mixes they are 9 weeks old and ready for their forever family. They have had their first two puppy boosters, dewormer, flea treatment and micro chip, they will be spayed and neutered when they are old enough. They are typical ornery, playful puppies and will need patience and training to be the best dogs they can be, we have recommendations for great trainers in our area.  If you would like to bring home your favorite ice cream flavor click on the following link to fill out an application: https://www.pethelpersinc.org/adoption-application/  Adoption Fees: PUPPIES (under 1 year) $250.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, age appropriate vaccines, heartworm/lyme test (if applicable), two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medicine and microchip. ADULT DOGS (over 1 year) $225.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, first set of routine yearly vaccines, heartworm/lyme test, two rounds of dewormer, one  round of flea medication, and Microchip. KITTENS AND CATS $100.00,   Includes spay or neuter,  vaccine according to their age, two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medication, felv/fiv test, and microchip. For more information on this animal email adoptionisforever@pethelpersinc.org. Pet Helpers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster based volunteer rescue located in Fairmont, WV.  We do adopt out of state to approved applicants, if you are willing to drive to WV to pick up your pet.  We do not fly or use transport companies.  Our adoption fee is $150.00 for mixed breed puppies and adult dogs, $225.00 for full blooded puppies and adult dogs and $50.00 for cats and kittens.  Regardless if the animal is a mixed breed or full blooded they are spayed/neutered prior to adoption IF they are old enough.  If they are too young at the time of adoption, then it is your financial responsibility to spay/neuter the pet by the age of 6 months and you must provide proof for our files that it has been done.  All of our pets are checked by a vet, given the shots appropriate for their age and any other treatment deemed necessary by the vet.  All of our pets are adopted as indoor pets and are not be outdoors tied to a box 24/7.  The pet you are adopting has been living in a home with a foster family.  You are expected to take possession of the pet you are applying for within a few days of application approval.  This will enable us to accept another pet into that home.  Because we are a rescue, and believe that spaying and neutering is crucial in stopping the reproduction of unwanted puppies/kittens and massive amounts of animals dying daily in shelters across the country, we expect any animal already in your home to be spayed/neutered. If for any reason you are unable to keep the pet you have adopted you are required to return them to Pet Helpers, Inc.  They are not to be sold or given away.   Check us out on Facebook!!!!!!  We hope you will give us two paws up, like our page and share with your friends.  Pet Helpers, Inc. July 12, 2025, 10:57 pm
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Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Charleston, WV
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Sweet puppy showed up to my house, the shelter would not take her because she wasn’t sick or injured. I cannot keep her unfortunately. Need a good loving home or foster asap
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Yoda

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 yrs
Parkersburg, WV
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Bob

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs
Charleston, WV
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Good with kids, Good with cats,
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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:

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Taylor County Humane Society

214 West main St., Grafton, WV 26354

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Yorkie Friends Rescue

RR3, Box 325, Fairmont, WV 26554

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Pet Helpers, Inc

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Silent Meow

PO Box 1725, Fairmont, WV 26554

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Marion County Humane Society

2731 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554

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Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc.

2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HillHaven Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Inc

PO Box 254, Anmoore, WV 26323

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HillHaven Animal Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc

PO Box 254, Anmoore, WV 26323

Pet Types: cats, birds, 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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Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue

Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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