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Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a gentle 4-year-old boy who was found wandering the streets of San Antonio, searching for safety and love. Despite his rough start, he’s …
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
Dogs for Adoption in Texas
6,002 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Texas. Showing 5,941–5,970 of 6,002 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.
118 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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Preacher
Sweet boy, 87 pounds but should be 100 or so. Gaining weight well. Gentle giant!
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
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Pumba
Pumba was abandoned for months, along with Angel, at a veterinarian’s office when their family did not return for them. Pumba is a very energetic boy …
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Bennie
Young Bennie was picked up as a stray in our rural area, so we don't know anything about his past. He came into rescue with some skin issues which are…
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network • Whitewright, TX
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Vader
Vader was one of several big white dogs who were hanging around a farm/ranch property in rural Texas, not far from Bluebonnet's home base. There was a…
Bluebonnet Animal Rescue Network • Whitewright, TX
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Honor
Est DOB: 1/8/22, GSD mix, female, currently 75 lbs +, spayed, up-to-date on all her vaccinations, heart-worm negative and she is microchipped. Meet Ho…
Almost Home Pet Rescue • Katy, TX
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Haribo
Est DOB: 1/8/22, GSD mix, male, currently 75 lbs +, neutered, up-to-date on all his vaccinations, heart-worm negative and microchipped Meet Haribo! (H…
Almost Home Pet Rescue • Katy, TX
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Hackett
Hacket would love to finally have a family of his own. This poor boy came to us with some litter mates that all had valley fever. This is a condition …
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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Chucky
Chucky is a 5 -year old neutered red male with a black mask. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and housebroken. He needs to be an only dog in a h…
Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions • San Antonio, TX
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Mabel
Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Family please in 4 mos in OR! Mabel is a female…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Maggie
Maggie is the sweetest girl but she does have some anxiety issues - her new family will need patience in letting her settle in but once she is comfort…
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
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Oz
Oz was rescued along with his brother, Scooby, from a hoarder. He is about five years old and is fully grown at 43 pounds. He is considered a pocket p…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Scooby
Scooby was rescued from a hoarder along with his brother, Oz. He is about 5 years old now and a great size at 49 pounds. Look at that beautiful face w…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Tex
I WANT HOME NOW! Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Tex likes to play with other d…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Koda
Koda is a tan & white Terrier mix. Koda is 4 years old (DOB:5/5/21). He is quite active and playful, good with adults and children. This is a cutie, e…
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
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Shadow-Chaser
Est DOB 3/01/21 Current weight ~ 65 lbs Shadow-Chaser is a sweet dog with the most beautiful dark eyes. He is a bit shy of new people but is adjusting…
Mutts & Meows Animal Rescue • Missouri City, TX
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Xena
Xena was born approximately July 15, 2021. She is a GORGEOUS Border Collie/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix or Tri-Colored Rhodesian Ridgeback. Her personality…
Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. • Alvin, TX
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Jazzy
READY FOR FAMILY! Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Jazzy is a female 12 mos old …
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Bronco
Bronco is a beautiful, smart, energetic boy who loves attention. He gets along well with most other dogs and loves to go to the park, swim in the pool…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Tommy
When Tommy was rescued, along with his 3 siblings, he did not know how to walk on a leash and was shy around new people. He is now a confident dog, wa…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Sammy
When Sammy was rescued, along with his 3 siblings, he did not know how to walk on a leash and was shy around new people. He is now a confident dog, is…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Kaylee
Kaylee has been waiting for her forever home since 2021, and we truly can't understand why. She is the absolute sweetest girl with so much love to giv…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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Radish
Great Pyrenees Rescue Society • Spring, TX
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Madeline
Meet Madeline! Meet our adorable, quirky little Madeline. We believe she is a dobe mix, but is smaller than most dobes. Madeline is probably 5 years o…
Scout's Honor Rescue • Houston, TX
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Zeke
Zeke is the goofiest dog and loves to cuddle up next to anyone he meets. He has a left front leg/shoulder deformation from an injury when he was a pup…
Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas • Montgomery, TX
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Huey
Meet Huey — Your Quiet Little Hero in Waiting Huey is a 4½-year-old terrier/chihuahua mix with the softest heart and the gentlest soul. This shy littl…
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX
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Clark
Please contact us to submit an application directly at Kzyrnr17@yahoo.com or info@dogdiggityrescue.com Ready for active family NOW! I love to have fun…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
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Ace
Ace is a sweet, four year old husky mix . Look at how beautiful Ace is with the gorgeous markings of a Husky. You would not believe how soft his coat …
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
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Harper
Harper would love to finally have a family of his own. This poor boy came to us with some litter mates that all had valley fever. This is a condition …
A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, 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.
