Dogs for Adoption in Texas

6,049 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Texas. Showing 5,251–5,280 of 6,049 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.

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Photo of Sugar, adoptable Shepherd in Euless, Texas

Sugar

Shepherd FemaleMediumYoung

Hi. New bio for Sugar. Updated Meet Sugar! Sugar is a 6-month-old Black Mouth Cur/Boxer mix with the sweetest personality to match her name. She's gro…

Trinity GAP Club • Euless, TX

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Photo of Olaf, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Spring, Texas

Olaf

Great Pyrenees MaleLarge2 years

Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You can also find previous episodes o…

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX

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Photo of Elsa, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Spring, Texas

Elsa

Great Pyrenees FemaleLarge2 years

Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You can also find previous episodes o…

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX

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Photo of Marshmallow, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Spring, Texas

Marshmallow

Great Pyrenees FemaleLarge2 years

Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You can also find previous episodes o…

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX

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Photo of Edgar, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Denton, Texas

Edgar

Labrador Retriever MaleLarge2 years

Allow me to introduce Edgar who I fondly call “Ole Dan.” He is a gorgeous red young boy. He is so sweet and loves to please. Dan would much rather act…

Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. • Denton, TX

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Photo of Angus, adoptable German Shepherd Dog in San Leon, Texas

Angus

German Shepherd Dog MaleMediumYoung

Say hello to Angus, a charming puppy with a wagging tail and a nose that could probably sniff out a treat from three counties away. He’s a friendly li…

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, TX

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Photo of Kit, adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Conroe, Texas

Kit

Pit Bull Terrier FemaleMedium2 years

Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX

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Photo of Romeo, adoptable Siberian Husky in Pearland, Texas

Romeo

Siberian Husky MaleLarge1 year

Pearland Animal Control and Adoption Center • Pearland, TX

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Photo of Dory, adoptable Chihuahua in San Antonio, Texas

Dory

Chihuahua FemaleSmall0 years

Get ready for some fun to come into your house and your heart. DORY will add some joy and excitement in you as she is just a spit-fire with a little g…

Roxy's K-9 Rescue • San Antonio, TX

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Photo of Marley, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Denton, Texas

Marley

Labrador Retriever MaleLarge6 years

Meet Marley! He is a healthy, athletic, and handsome guy who is ready for his forever home. His owners picked the name Marley because they loved Bob M…

Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. • Denton, TX

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Photo of Marshall, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Texarkana, Texas

Marshall

Labrador Retriever MaleMedium0 years

All of our adoptable animals are up to date on routine vaccinations, microchipped and spayed or neutered. If the animal is too young a certificate for…

Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX

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Photo of Rocky, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Texarkana, Texas

Rocky

Labrador Retriever MaleMedium0 years

All of our adoptable animals are up to date on routine vaccinations, microchipped and spayed or neutered. If the animal is too young a certificate for…

Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX

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Photo of Lefty, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Lefty

Great Pyrenees MaleLarge1 year

Hi, my name is Lefty. I was found by a Good Samaritan who contacted Straydog to see if they could take me in. Thankfully, they had a spot for me and m…

Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX

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Photo of Rambo, adoptable Dogo Argentino in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Rambo

Dogo Argentino MaleLarge2 years

Hi, my name is Rambo. I was rescued by a Good Samaritan who contacted Straydog to see if they could take me in. Thankfully, they had a spot for me and…

Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX

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Photo of Penny, adoptable Rottweiler in San Antonio, Texas

Penny

Rottweiler FemaleMedium2 years

Have you ever wanted a pocket Rottweiler? Well you can have a great one in pretty PENNY. She is only 60 pounds and 2 years old and oh my gosh, she is …

Roxy's K-9 Rescue • San Antonio, TX

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Photo of Coqui, adoptable Black Mouth Cur in Dallas, Texas

Coqui

Black Mouth Cur FemaleMedium2 years

Hi, I’m Coqui I’m a 3-year-old girl with a calm, gentle heart. New situations can feel a little overwhelming for me, and I may seem unsure at first in…

Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX

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Photo of Finn, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Spring, Texas

Finn

Great Pyrenees MaleLarge3 years

Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You can also find previous episodes o…

Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX

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Photo of Tommy, adoptable American Pit Bull Terrier in Dallas, Texas

Tommy

American Pit Bull Terrier MaleLarge2 years

Tommy is a 2-year-old, 57-pound guy with a laid-back and social personality. From our volunteer observations, he tends to warm up to other dogs once h…

Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX

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Photo of Cielo, adoptable Belgian Shepherd Malinois in Garland, Texas

Cielo

Belgian Shepherd Malinois FemaleLarge4 years

Meet Cielo (A287900), an adventurous girl who's always ready to see what's around the next corner! Cielo loves getting outside and taking in everythin…

Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX

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Photo of Bill, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Conroe, Texas

Bill

Labrador Retriever MaleMedium2 years

Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX

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Photo of Bryn & Reba, adoptable Treeing Walker Coonhound in Alvin, Texas

Bryn & Reba

Treeing Walker Coonhound MaleMedium1 year

MEET "REBA & BRYN" TEXAS, HOUSTON LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS EMAIL: BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com AVAILABLE FOR: FOSTER, FOSTER TO ADOPT/ADOPTION NAME:…

Big Paws K9 Foster House • Alvin, TX

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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.