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Raven
Meet Raven! She is a 1 year old Labrador Retriever mix. She was found between Pampa and Amarillo, in mid December and just brought to our shelter Janu…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
Dogs for Adoption in Texas
6,046 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Texas. Showing 5,281–5,310 of 6,046 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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Luna
Luna is an Australian Shepherd mix, and is about 1-2 years of age. Luna was surrendered to our shelter, as being too much to handle for her owners. Sh…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
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Baxter
Meet Baxter — a calm, gentle boy who somehow became the shelter’s longest-staying resident, and honestly? We can’t figure out why. This handsome 63-po…
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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Rex - Jamestown Ky
MEET "REX" JAMESTOWN, KY LOCATION: JAMESTOWN, KY EMAIL: BigPawsK9FosterHouse@gmail.com AVAILABLE FOR: FOSTER, FOSTER TO ADOPT/ADOPTION NAME: "REX" DOB…
Big Paws K9 Foster House • Alvin, TX
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Tator
He loves his people and loves to cuddle. He is crate trained and mostly potty trained (learning to not hike his leg now that he is neutered, going wel…
Heart of Texas Animal Rescue • Bangs, TX
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Edward Hopper
Hopper has a bright spirit and a confident, curious personality and brings energy, joy, and a whole lot of fun wherever he goes. Hopper is dog-friendl…
Allie's Haven Animal Rescue • Fort Worth, TX
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Winter
Meet Winter! He is a gentle, loving, shy, dog-friendly 6yr old male Great Pyrenees. Initially he was severely underweight and lethargic, now he is a m…
Saving Pyrs In Need • Dallas, TX
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Noel
Meet Noel (A287468), the easygoing gentleman who's happy to keep life simple! Noel doesn't ask for much. Give him a nice walk, a squeaky toy to carry …
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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Edward
Edward is a sweet, playful, and affectionate puppy who is looking for his perfect forever home . He is incredibly friendly and thrives on human compan…
Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas • Montgomery, TX
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Teagan
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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Patsy
Patsy a 6 year old sweet heart Hi! I’m Patsy, and I’m as sweet as they come. I love meeting new friends, going on walks, and soaking up all the love I…
Friends of Rescue Animals • Rowlett, TX
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Linc
Linc is a gorgeous silver coated young dog who was born at the home of a wonderful foster. His mother looks like a yellow lab mix so we are unsure of …
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Yosef
Hi!! Yosef here. Pretty cool name huh? My 2 brothers and I were found dumped and left to fend for ourselves. I can't begin to tell you how awful it wa…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Yolo
Hi!! Yolo here and I like to live by my name!! My 2 brothers and I were found dumped and left to fend for ourselves. I can't begin to tell you how awf…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Yeshua
Hi!! My name is Yeshua. It means salvation. I was saved for sure! My 2 brothers and I were found dumped and left to fend for ourselves. I can't begin …
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Yanni
Hi!! My name is Yanni. You know like the Greek composer?? Wish my bark sounded as beautiful as his voice! My 3 brothers and I were found dumped and le…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Xavier
Howdy Doody Folks! My name is Xavier, and I am one rambunctious lovable little pup! It‚Äôs time for me to start searching for my very own furever home…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Vaughn
Hey there!!! My name is Vaughn, pronounced "von". It is of Welsh origin meaning "small". Hmmm, I'm not really small, but hey it's cool name anyway!! I…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Tuck
Good day friends and welcome! Sir Tuck at your service! I was once a young knight hailed by the queen as the best in my class when suddenly I obtained…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Tristan
Hi guys, My name is Tristan. Such a regal sounding name huh? I was presumed dumped with another little doggie friend. He and I were trying to make our…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Tommilyn
Hi there! I'm Tommilyn. Cool name huh? I was named after the nice LEO that rescued me. You see, I was found wandering the streets looking for food and…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Spuds
Hi! My name is Spuds. I was found wandering around the parking lot of a dollar store. A really nice lay picked me up and took me home so I wouldn't ge…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Sasha
Hi gang! My name is Sasha and I absolutely love toys and belly rubs!! Oh yeah, I also love to talk to my peeps! I'm leash trained, so that makes me pr…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, TX
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Ronni
Hiya, My name is Ronni, like Ronnie Dunn from Brooks & Dunn! "I spend most every night, beneath the light of a neon moon...." Ok, maybe not neon but d…
Lucies Project Dog Rescue • Sheridan, 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.
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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.
