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Puppies and dogs in Dallas, Texas

Looking for a puppy or dog in Dallas, Texas? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a dog in Dallas, Texas

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Dallas, Texas. 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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Dakota

Great Dane Cane Corso

Female, Young
Duncanville, TX
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. Her birthday is June 5th. She is a loving dog and she is very active. She love to run and play and jump around like a giant rabbit.
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Benji

Yorkie Poo

Male, Young
Duncanville, TX
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
He was acquired from Canton, Tx. He is active, he loves attention, he loves to run and for such a small dog he is a really fast runner. He needs a forever family that is willing to give him time every day which includes regular walks.
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Nutmeg

Australian Cattle Dog Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Grand Prairie, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Nutmeg is approximately 4 years old and is a red heeler mix. He is always happy and gets along with other dogs and currently lives in a household with a cat. He is moderately playful and willing to follow other dogs leads. Because of his herding instinct he does nip at strangers that come on his turf. We aren't sure how he is with small children but believe he will do well with older ones. Nutmeg is  housetrained, neutered and current on his vaccines. He doesn't like being in a crate so is loose in the house or outside. We feel he would be fine in a one dog family providing his human(s) has the desire and plenty of time to spend with him. A home visit is part of his adoption process so he is available for adoption in the immediate DFW area only. If interested in Nutmeg please email us for a pre adoption questionnaire which is the first step in the adoption process. April 9, 2023, 12:13 am
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Donut

Shepherd (Unknown Type) American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Grand Prairie, TX
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
Donut is about 6 yrs old and has never met a person she doesn't like.  She is a pretty tan with a silvery sheen which is hard to describe and has beautiful eyes.  It is difficult to get a picture that shows her true beauty cuz she is too busy to stay still for something as silly as a picture.  Her ears are folded down or stand straight up depending on her thought process at the time.  She has a lot of energy and would be a great playmate for kids.  She does pretty well on a leash and her foster is working on command training.  She is territorial with her treats so best to serve hers in her crate.  She would probably do better with a male dog as a playmate versus a female. There is a cat in the household that she comingles with as a safety precaution, is never left alone in the house with it. If she sounds like a dog that would fit in your family, email us for a pre adoption questionnaire.  If your home looks like a good match for her we can schedule a meet and greet with you.  Because we do home visits for all our adoptions, she is available in the immediate DFW area only.  Her adoption fee is $150 April 9, 2023, 12:13 am
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TJ

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Grand Prairie, TX
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
TJ is such a great dog. He is approximately 3-4 yrs. old and loves people.  His excited state when seeing people he knows is to nip them on their fingers to get attention which could be alarming to small children therefore we believe he would do best with older children who would not be startled with this form of affection.  He does know the "sit" command and that helps to calm him down a little.  We believe he is a Staffordshire Terrier mixed with perhaps a boxer. He is currently fostered where he has to stay outside so we don't know if he is house trained.  He does have a large outside chain link kennel he stays in at night which has a designated area for relieving himself and he does use that area so we feel he would be easy to house train.  He isn't a big marker outside so we think that would not be a big issue inside the house but he would need to be watched to correct that issue should it arise.  He gets along with most dogs and has a best friend "Sofie" who he runs and plays with and they are in kennels next to each other.  We believe he would thrive better emotionally with a female companion to pal around with in a working family household where the family is gone part of the day since we already know he does so well with Sofie who is a girl.  We don't know how he is with cats.  Because our adoption process includes a home visit for a yard check, he is available for adoption in the immediate Dallas-Ft.Worth area only. He is neutered, current on his vaccinations, heartworm tested and micro chipped.  If you are seriously interested in meeting TJ outside our adoption events you may email us for a questionnaire to fill out.  If it looks like your home might be a good match for TJ we can set up a meet and greet.  His adoption fee is $150.April 9, 2023, 12:13 am
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Willow

Labrador Retriever Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Grand Prairie, TX
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
This beautiful fur baby's name is Willow and is she approximately 2 years old. She is a very sweet and friendly girl who loves attention. She is currently vaccinated, micro-chipped and heart worm negative. The clinic that originally vaccinated her couldn't tell if she was spayed and because we didn't want to put her through unnecessary spay surgery we decided to wait to see if she went into heat. She hasn't exhibited any signs of going into heat in the year we have had her so we believe she is spayed. If after she is adopted, she should go into heat, we will pay for her spay surgery at a vet of our choosing. Willow would be a great family dog. She has a lot of energy and because she is still the "perfect dog" in training, needs some work in some basic training. She knows the sit command but in her excitement to get attention from humans she might jump up and put her paws on them which could be overpowering for small children, therefore, we believe she would be a better fit for families with larger children. She is friendly towards other dogs and we believe she will do great with any dog that is playful in nature with an even tempered personality but would be fine in an only dog family as long as she received a lot of attention from her family and daily exercise. She currently is fostered on property that has a lot of room for exploring. Willow does lose her winter coat starting in the spring so her fur does need to be raked to remove the loosened fur. She seems to enjoy it (and the attention she gets during the process). If you feel this wonderful girl would fit into your lifestyle please email us at arnt_dfw@yahoo.com for a pre-adoption questionnaire which is part of the adoption process. Once reviewed, if it appears your home would be the right fit for her we can schedule a meet and greet. Her adoption fee is $200.  We also conduct home visits as part of the adoption process, therefore she is not available out of state. April 9, 2023, 12:13 am

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Dog shelters and rescues in Dallas, Texas

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SPCA of Texas - Dallas Animal Care Center

2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX 75212

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Dallas Animal Services

1818 North Westmoreland Road, Dallas, TX 75212

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Love Pit - Rehoming Assistance

Dallas, TX 75207

Pet Types: dogs

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Baytown Humane Society - North

Dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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IF Dogs

dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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Angies K-9 Kids

Dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws of Love Animal Rescue

Dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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STARS of Texas - Shih Tzu Rescue

Dallas, FT Worth Area, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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Paws for People

Dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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Maybell's Rescue & Friends

Dallas, TX 75201

Pet Types: dogs

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