Adopt a dog in Houston
Find your perfect dog companion in Houston, TX. Browse 1072+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Houston at a glance
- dogs available
- 1,072
- added in the last 7 days
- 155
- puppies and young dogs
- 344
- shelters and rescues
- 27
Browse dogs by breed in Houston
dogs for Adoption in Houston
TX/Freddy Red
Breed:Brittany
Age:young
National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network, 94 Deer Path Road
Ziggy
Breed:Pinscher
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Duke
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:senior
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Lucy & Rose
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Mila
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Xena
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Phineas
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Chloe
Breed:Pug
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Buddy
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Tommy
Breed:Shar-Pei
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Lucius fka Shuppo
Breed:Mastiff
Age:adult
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Goose fka Lenny
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Fletch
Breed:Schnauzer
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Cooper
Breed:Pinscher
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Snoopy
Breed:Pointer
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Bitsy
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Hattie
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
CANELA
Breed:Foxhound
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SOOKIE
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
AUTUMN
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ALEINA
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
PEACHES
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BREA
Breed:Poodle (Miniature)
Age:senior
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BONGO
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BEAR
Breed:Mastiff
Age:senior
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
MARVIN
Breed:American Bulldog
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BLUE
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
JAX
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CHAPARRA
Breed:Dachshund
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SALAMI
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CICI
Breed:Doberman Pinscher
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
LULA
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CASPIAN
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
PETUNIA
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
JOURNEY
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
LOLA
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BIRDIE
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SHAYLA
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
MAZAPAN
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ABEL
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
PAXTON
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
HUNTER
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
KENNETH
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BLONDIE
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BLAIR
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BAXTER
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CRYSTAL
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
FLAN
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ZED
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ZAC
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
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About Adopting a dog in Houston
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston and throughout TX.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Houston
- Montgomery County Animal Service Center257 dogs
- Harris County Pets181 dogs
- City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care174 dogs
- The City of Pasadena, Texas90 dogs
- Baytown Animal Care and Control59 dogs
- Pearland Animal Control and Adoption Center46 dogs
- Scout's Honor Rescue44 dogs
- Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA37 dogs
- Central Texas Dachshund Rescue28 dogs
- Mutts & Meows Animal Rescue25 dogs
- Yorkie Rescue Houston20 dogs
- Sugar Land Animal Serices19 dogs