Adopt a dog in Washington DC
Find your perfect dog companion in Washington DC, DC. Browse 546+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Washington DC at a glance
- dogs available
- 546
- added in the last 7 days
- 58
- puppies and young dogs
- 257
- shelters and rescues
- 26
Browse dogs by breed in Washington DC
dogs for Adoption in Washington DC
Moo
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
California Pitbull Rescue, Berkeley
Luigo
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Luca
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Berry
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Sassy Doo
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Apollo
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Asher
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Atlan
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Manolo
Breed:Boston Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Marco
Breed:Boston Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Josie
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Eddie
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Stevie Nicks
Breed:Shar-Pei
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tony
Breed:West Highland White Terrier
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Roper
Breed:Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Charles
Breed:Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Emory
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Ernie
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Ernest
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Otis
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Alexis
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Brutus
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Jiziah
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Marley
Breed:Beagle
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Ray
Breed:Shepherd
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Donald
Breed:Catahoula Leopard Dog
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Java
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Mocha
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Peachy
Breed:Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Lil Sassy
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Ms. Anita
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
China
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Isles
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Rizzoli
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Annie May
Breed:Maltese
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Blaze
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Rodney
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Maxwell
Breed:Poodle (Standard)
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Scad
Breed:Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Poppyseed
Breed:Hound
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Coraline
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Powell
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Scooby Doo
Breed:Dachshund
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Cypress
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Texas
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Colette
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Pickles
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Carlo
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Elmo
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Kettle
Breed:Iredale Terrier
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
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About Adopting a dog in Washington DC
Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC and throughout DC.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Washington DC
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue194 dogs
- Rescue Well Incorporated62 dogs
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team52 dogs
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center38 dogs
- Mutt Love Rescue35 dogs
- Prince Georges County Animal Management Division31 dogs
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation23 dogs
- Worthy Dog Rescue20 dogs
- A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue16 dogs
- LOVEPAWS12 dogs
- Husky Education And Rescue Team, Inc.11 dogs
- Petey and Furends9 dogs