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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in 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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PUPPY BLAZE

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
richmond, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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  Puppies like Blaze remind us why rescue work matters so much. While some litters are born into comfort and care, Blaze and his siblings have been surviving in conditions too heartbreaking to fully describe. At only 4 months old and 18 pounds, this Black Lab mix has lived his entire young life in an unclean outdoor pen—never knowing warmth, play, or even basic comfort. But the moment he entered foster care, Blaze’s light started to shine. His first real bath, which he adored, washed away more than dirt—it washed away the feeling that this was all life would ever be. He received his first vaccine, began deworming, and for the first time, got to chew on a real toy and rest somewhere safe. His short video shows a puppy discovering happiness in real time. Blaze is a blank slate in the best possible way: open-hearted, eager to learn, and so ready to belong to someone. He will be neutered on 11/17 and then he’ll be ready to finally have the life every puppy deserves—a home full of kindness, routine, and people who treat him like family. His foster mom says all four puppies are incredibly sweet despite their rough beginning. Blaze was the first one we could save because we simply don’t have fosters yet for the others. Adopting him doesn’t just change his life—your choice creates room and hope for the next little one waiting in that pen. Blaze is ready to be someone’s heart dog. He is ready to sleep indoors, to trust people, to explore, to make friends, to grow up safe. Most of all, he is ready to feel loved. If you feel pulled to be the person who gives Blazd his new beginning, please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue atccrtennessee@gmail.com or text/call 615-661-5333. Blaze is waiting for the miracle that looks like you. PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comDecember 13, 2025, 3:40 pm

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PUPPY BLAZE

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Norfolk, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
  Puppies like Blaze remind us why rescue work matters so much. While some litters are born into comfort and care, Blaze and his siblings have been surviving in conditions too heartbreaking to fully describe. At only 4 months old and 18 pounds, this Black Lab mix has lived his entire young life in an unclean outdoor pen—never knowing warmth, play, or even basic comfort. But the moment he entered foster care, Blaze’s light started to shine. His first real bath, which he adored, washed away more than dirt—it washed away the feeling that this was all life would ever be. He received his first vaccine, began deworming, and for the first time, got to chew on a real toy and rest somewhere safe. His short video shows a puppy discovering happiness in real time. Blaze is a blank slate in the best possible way: open-hearted, eager to learn, and so ready to belong to someone. He will be neutered on 11/17 and then he’ll be ready to finally have the life every puppy deserves—a home full of kindness, routine, and people who treat him like family. His foster mom says all four puppies are incredibly sweet despite their rough beginning. Blaze was the first one we could save because we simply don’t have fosters yet for the others. Adopting him doesn’t just change his life—your choice creates room and hope for the next little one waiting in that pen. Blaze is ready to be someone’s heart dog. He is ready to sleep indoors, to trust people, to explore, to make friends, to grow up safe. Most of all, he is ready to feel loved. If you feel pulled to be the person who gives Blazd his new beginning, please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue atccrtennessee@gmail.com or text/call 615-661-5333. Blaze is waiting for the miracle that looks like you. PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comDecember 13, 2025, 3:40 pm

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Didi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Didi! This playful island girl was abandoned in a remote area of Puerto Rico.  She was lucky to be found by one of our compassionate rescuers who scooped her up and brought her to safety at Centro Creacion in Cidra, PR, where she received vet care and lots of TLC.  She is now ready to finally have a family of her own in the US.  She is 2.5 months old, 6 lbs, and current on age appropriate vaccines. Adoption fee $395 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 13, 2025, 9:58 pm

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Steve

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Steve(m) and Skyler(f)! These playful island pups were abandoned in Puerto Rico and lucky to be found by one of our compassionate rescuers who scooped them and brought them to safety at Centro Creacion in Cidra, PR.  They received vet care and lots of TLC.  They are now ready to finally have a family of thier own in the US.  They are 2.5 months old, 6-7 lbs, and current on age appropriate vaccines. Adoption fee $395 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 13, 2025, 9:58 pm

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Moah

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet the "M" litter...Moah, Mikael, Mar and Maila! These playful island pups were abandoned in an amazin box with their mom on a remote road in Puerto Rico and lucky to be found by one of our compassionate rescuers who scooped them and brought them to safety at Centro Creacion in Cidra, PR.  They received vet care and lots of TLC.  They are now ready to finally have a family of thier own in the US.  They are 3 months old, 7 lbs, and current on age appropriate vaccines. Adoption fee $395 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 13, 2025, 9:58 pm

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Micael

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet the "M" litter...Moah, Micael, Mar and Maila! These playful island pups were abandoned in an amazin box with their mom on a remote road in Puerto Rico and lucky to be found by one of our compassionate rescuers who scooped them and brought them to safety at Centro Creacion in Cidra, PR.  They received vet care and lots of TLC.  They are now ready to finally have a family of thier own in the US.  They are 3 months old, 7 lbs, and current on age appropriate vaccines. Adoption fee $395 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 13, 2025, 9:58 pm

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Shelters & rescues in Virginia

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

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Partners Among Cats And Canines

P.O. Box 1133, Franklin, VA 23851

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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City of Franklin Animal Shelter

1024 Pretlow St, 1018 Pretlow St, Franklin, VA 23851

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Operation Save a Shelter Dog

Zuni, VA 23898

Pet Types: dogs

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Tidewater Bichon Frise Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 8084, Suffolk, VA 23438

Pet Types: dogs

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Bully Advocate & Rescue Collective (BARC)

Windsor, VA 23487

Pet Types: dogs

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Compassion For Canines

Windsor, VA 23487

Pet Types: dogs

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Isle of Wight County Animal Services

13044 Poor House Road, Windsor, VA 23487

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

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Ratbone Rescues (VA Chapter)

Suffolk, VA 23439

Pet Types: dogs

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Symbiotic Inc

Suffolk, VA 23434

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Giant Hearts Giant Dog Rescue

Suffolk, VA 23434

Pet Types: dogs

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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