Adopt a dog in Charlotte
Find your perfect dog companion in Charlotte, NC. Browse 95+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Charlotte at a glance
- dogs available
- 95
- added in the last 7 days
- 3
- puppies and young dogs
- 39
- shelters and rescues
- 9
Browse dogs by breed in Charlotte
dogs for Adoption in Charlotte
Angel
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
House of Paws Dog Rescue, Kannapolis
Milo
Breed:Boxer
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Ranger
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Spot
Breed:Beagle
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Ginny
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Einstein
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Katara “Kat”
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Lenny
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Ben
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Marshall
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Haley
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:young
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Ash
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:young
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Fudgie
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Mini
Breed:Plott Hound
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Ethel Mae
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Astro
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Cooper
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Journey
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Jolene
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Sadie
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Pip
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Daisy
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Rosie
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Olive
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Rusty
Breed:Terrier
Age:senior
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Winnie
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Wren
Breed:Pointer
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Henry
Breed:Beagle
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Noodles
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Jasmine
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:senior
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Rocky
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Remi
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Cutie Pie
Breed:Feist
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Gabby
Breed:Corgi
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Frannie
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Rogue
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Luke
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Bella-Roo
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Rottweiler Puppy ( Evangelina)
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:young
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation, Mooresville
Reece
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Reggie
Breed:Yorkshire Terrier
Age:senior
Piedmont Animal Rescue, 228 East Waterlynn Rd
Coral in SC - Sweet & Gentle Soul!
Breed:Great Pyrenees
Age:senior
National Great Pyrenees Rescue, Beacon
Millie
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Allie and Tara
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Chase
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Macey
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Age:young
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Coop
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Quixote
Breed:Dachshund
Age:adult
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
Libby
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Age:young
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
kelly
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Age:adult
Richardson Rescue, 1968 Garvin Rd
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About Adopting a dog in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to many wonderful animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs. When you adopt a dog from a local shelter, you're not just gaining a companion - you're saving a life and making room for another animal in need.
The adoption process typically involves an application, meeting the dog, and sometimes a home visit to ensure it's the right match. Our verified shelters in Charlotte are committed to finding the perfect home for each dog, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a calm senior dog, or anything in between, Paaw makes it easy to connect with shelters in Charlotte and throughout NC.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Charlotte
- Piedmont Animal Rescue30 dogs
- Animal Care & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department26 dogs
- Richardson Rescue19 dogs
- Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation13 dogs
- Chapmans Dachshund Rescue3 dogs
- Joyful Pets Animal Rescue1 dog
- SOUTH OF THE BULLY RESCUE1 dog
- House of Paws Dog Rescue1 dog
- National Great Pyrenees Rescue1 dog