Adopt a dog in Houston
Find your perfect dog companion in Houston, TX. Browse 1033+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Houston at a glance
- dogs available
- 1,033
- added in the last 7 days
- 137
- puppies and young dogs
- 337
- shelters and rescues
- 26
Browse dogs by breed in Houston
dogs for Adoption in Houston
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
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
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
Hattie
Breed:Siberian Husky
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
Fletch
Breed:Schnauzer
Age:young
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Xena
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Scout's Honor Rescue, 1302 Waugh Drive
Bitsy
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
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
CANELA
Breed:Foxhound
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ROSE
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BENNY
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
HENRY
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
MARK
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
TEDDY
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SAMMY
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
DARIA
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
THEO
Breed:Dachshund
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
OLLIE
Breed:Dachshund
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CINDY
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
DORY
Breed:Doberman Pinscher
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SHARPIE
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
MOLLY
Breed:Border Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
KATARA
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
CARAMEL
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
DAVE
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
AANG
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SOKKA
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
SHADEAUX
Breed:Mastiff
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
GLENN
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
GHOST
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:senior
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
DENNIE
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
KEVIN
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
GOOSE
Breed:American Bulldog
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ZINNIA
Breed:American Bulldog
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
MAKALA
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
TUX
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
ANDREW
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
RUFUS
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
RAVEN
Breed:Bulldog
Age:young
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
BRANDON
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
REX
Breed:Doberman Pinscher
Age:senior
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, 3200 Carr
GHOST
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
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 Center260 dogs
- Harris County Pets173 dogs
- City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care158 dogs
- The City of Pasadena, Texas87 dogs
- Baytown Animal Care and Control56 dogs
- Pearland Animal Control and Adoption Center48 dogs
- Scout's Honor Rescue44 dogs
- Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA35 dogs
- Central Texas Dachshund Rescue28 dogs
- Mutts & Meows Animal Rescue18 dogs
- Yorkie Rescue Houston17 dogs
- Sugar Land Animal Serices17 dogs