CJ
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Dogs for Adoption in Texas
6,142 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Texas. Showing 3,631–3,660 of 6,142 below.
Every dog in Texas deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in Texas. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
119 shelters and rescues in Texas currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Texas
Texas has a large number of dogs listed, most of them with rescue groups, and Houston, San Antonio and Dallas supply the biggest share. Rescue groups usually place dogs in foster homes and start with an application, while municipal shelters tend to keep walk-in hours where you can meet dogs the same day.
Open a profile and contact the group that has the dog. Expect an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that group, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. The state is big, but listings cluster in a few metro areas, so many groups help arrange transport within Texas for the right match. Check with the organization on the dog's profile for that dog's history, requirements and availability.
6,142 dogs in Texas — page 122 of 205
Jet
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Lemon
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Richard
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Picosita
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Neria
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Marley
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Hallie
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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Sharityn
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
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Joey
Notes from Joey's foster: He’s such a loving and sweet boy! Always ready to bundle up and come cuddle on the couch whenever we are sitting down. He ha…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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Lily
Meet Lily! Lily is an adorable 3 month old female Lab mix weighing approximately 12 pounds who is now ready to find her forever home. Lily was found w…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
Blossom
Meet Blossom! Blossom is an adorable 3 month old female Rottweiler/Lab mix weighing approximately 19 pounds who is now ready to find her forever home.…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
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Orchid
Meet Orchid! Orchid is an adorable 3 month old female Rottweiler/Lab mix weighing approximately 19 pounds who is now ready to find her forever home. O…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
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Rose
Meet Rose! Rose is an adorable 3 month old female Rottweiler/Lab mix weighing approximately 21 pounds who is now ready to find her forever home. Rose …
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
Kim
Meet Kim, a sweet and gentle girl who tends to be on the timid side but can be social with her canine friends. From our volunteer observations, she se…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Gypsy
Gypsy and her sister Stormi were dumped with their mom in a hay field with no food, water or shelter. We estimate gypsy's birth date to be April 1st. …
Second Chance Pets • League City, TX
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June Carter Cash
We originally rescued June along with her littermates back in 2019 when they were all just cute little puppies. It was believed that the parents were …
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network • Whitewright, TX
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Dixie
Dixie is an adorable approximately 4 month old Flat Coated Retriever and Great Pyrenees mix weighing 45 pounds who is ready to find a loving forever f…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
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Jake
Meet Jake! Jake is a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix weighing approximately 67 pounds who is looking for a patient, loving forev…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
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Rock
01-21-2026 THIS GUY IS STILL LOOKING FOR A HOME, HE IS A WONDERFUL AND WELL-BEHAVED DOG. THANK YOU. This stunning, smiling little guy is ROCK. Maybe I…
Roxy's K-9 Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Mojo
Hi, my name is Mojo. I was born on March 3, 2024 along with 12 other siblings. I am a beautiful Labrador/shepherd mix and I am a big handsome boy. Str…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Crona
5-year-old Female If you’re looking for a sweet, well-mannered companion, Crona might be your perfect match! She already knows sit, down, and touch, a…
Friends of Rescue Animals • Rowlett, TX
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Moo
All HSDC, Humane Society of Dallas County, adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
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Stormi
Stormi and her sister Gypsy were dumped with their mom in a hay field with no food, water or shelter. We estimate gypsy's birth date to be April 1st. …
Second Chance Pets • League City, TX
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Maximus
Maximus is a giant puppy stuck in a big, Big, BIG dog’s body. He doesn’t understand that he’s 94 pounds and will routinely play with his whole body co…
Roxy's K-9 Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Max
Won't someone please give Max a chance?? There is no adoption fee. He's around 5 years old and is the sweetest and most affectionate guy. He deserves …
PacoCorp Rescue • Euless, TX
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Micah
He is looking for his family! Will you be mine? Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Evie
I need home now! Woof Woof! I really need my forever home now with another energetic dog that likes to play and a securely fenced yard! Please contact…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Texas
Programs that help Texas adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterSpay/Texas, Find a Low Cost Clinic (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Statewide directory of low-cost spay and neuter clinics and shelters across Texas.
- Low-cost vet careEmancipet, Find Your Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Nonprofit low-cost veterinary clinics in Houston, Austin and Killeen offering spay and neuter, vaccines and wellness care.
- Spay / neuterSpay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), Houston (opens in a new tab) — Houston nonprofit clinic offering affordable spay and neuter surgery and preventative wellness services.
- Spay / neuterTexas Coalition for Animal Protection (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter and vaccine clinics at fixed and mobile locations across North Texas.
- Low-cost vet careSPCA of Texas, Clinic Services (opens in a new tab) — Dallas clinic offering discounted basic veterinary services including spay and neuter, vaccines and heartworm treatment.
Dogs available in other states
Adopting a dog in Texas — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Texas?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Texas, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in Texas up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Texas?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in Texas?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Texas welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in Texas instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Texas offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in Texas good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
