Adopt a dog in Durham
Find your perfect dog companion in Durham, NC. Browse 503+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Durham at a glance
- dogs available
- 503
- added in the last 7 days
- 53
- puppies and young dogs
- 192
- shelters and rescues
- 14
dogs for Adoption in Durham
Poppy
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Travis
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Alaska
Breed:Plott Hound
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Lyla
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Jett
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Herbie
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Apricot
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Linus
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Boo Boo
Breed:Dachshund
Age:senior
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Winnie
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Abby
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Honey
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Bruno
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Cali
Breed:Belgian Malinois
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
Tiki
Breed:Plott Hound
Age:young
Best Friend Pet Adoption, P.O. Box 5305
BENTLY**
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
THALIA
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
ROAST
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
SAVANNAH
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
DUCHESS**
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
RAZZIE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
SPECKLE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
BOBO
Breed:Mastiff
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
HEIDI
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
BENNY BOY
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
MOCHA
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
LITTLE BEAR
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
LEO
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
DRACO
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
HAM
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
WERTHERS SR
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
ELSA
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
CHAI
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
JEREMY
Breed:American Bulldog
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
SPARKY
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
SHILOH
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
BOOGIE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
JOJO
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
CANELO
Breed:Anatolian Shepherd
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
MOCHA
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
KOKO
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
LATTE
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
BUCKET
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
PIPPI**
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
HAKU
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
PATRICIA
Breed:Hound
Age:senior
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
COCOA
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
BAO BAO
Breed:Hound
Age:senior
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
HAZEL
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Orange County Animal Services, 1601 Eubanks Road
Bubba (Short for Bubba Gump)
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Perfectly Imperfect Pups, Raleigh
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About Adopting a dog in Durham
Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham and throughout NC.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Durham
- Pawfect Match Rescue244 dogs
- Burlington Adoption Center40 dogs
- Orange County Animal Services34 dogs
- German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption32 dogs
- SPCA of Wake County29 dogs
- Perfectly Imperfect Pups28 dogs
- Rusty's Rescue Ranch27 dogs
- Best Friend Pet Adoption16 dogs
- Chatham Animal Rescue & Education16 dogs
- Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital Rescue Inc14 dogs
- Rescue Ur Forever Friend13 dogs
- Joyful Pets Animal Rescue6 dogs