Dogs for Adoption in Texas

6,110 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Texas. Showing 6,061–6,090 of 6,110 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.

6,110 dogs in Texas — page 203 of 204

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Photo of Oz, adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Oz

Pit Bull Terrier MaleMedium5 years

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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Photo of Scooby, adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Scooby

Pit Bull Terrier MaleMedium5 years

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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Photo of Tex, adoptable Terrier in San Antonio, Texas

Tex

Terrier MaleLarge6 years

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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Photo of Koda, adoptable Terrier in Amarillo, Texas

Koda

Terrier MaleMedium4 years

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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Photo of Shadow-Chaser, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Missouri City, Texas

Shadow-Chaser

Labrador Retriever MaleMediumYoung

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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Photo of Xena, adoptable Border Collie in Alvin, Texas

Xena

Border Collie FemaleLarge5 years

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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Photo of Jazzy, adoptable Labrador Retriever in San Antonio, Texas

Jazzy

Labrador Retriever FemaleMedium6 years

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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Photo of Bronco, adoptable Pit Bull Terrier in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Bronco

Pit Bull Terrier MaleMedium6 years

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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Photo of Tommy, adoptable Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Tommy

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler MaleLarge5 years

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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Photo of Sammy, adoptable Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Sammy

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler MaleMedium5 years

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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Photo of Kaylee, adoptable German Shepherd Dog in Pipe Creek, Texas

Kaylee

German Shepherd Dog FemaleMedium4 years

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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Photo of Madeline, adoptable Doberman Pinscher in Houston, Texas

Madeline

Doberman Pinscher FemaleMedium6 years

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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Photo of Zeke, adoptable American Pit Bull Terrier in Montgomery, Texas

Zeke

American Pit Bull Terrier MaleLarge5 years

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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Photo of Huey, adoptable Terrier in Pipe Creek, Texas

Huey

Terrier MaleSmall6 years

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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Photo of Clark, adoptable Retriever in San Antonio, Texas

Clark

Retriever MaleLargeYoung

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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Photo of Ace, adoptable Husky in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Ace

Husky MaleLarge5 years

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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Photo of Harper, adoptable Terrier in Pipe Creek, Texas

Harper

Terrier MaleMedium5 years

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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Photo of Spice, adoptable Terrier in Pipe Creek, Texas

Spice

Terrier FemaleMedium5 years

Meet Spice – The Perfect Dash of Sass & Sweetness! ️ Spice is a 5-year-old terrier mix who proves that the best things in life come with a little kick…

A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX

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Photo of Ringo, adoptable Red Heeler in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Ringo

Red Heeler MaleMedium6 years

Ringo is a young, energetic boy who was born in August of 2020. He is a beautiful red heeler and loves to run and play when taken to the park. He is a…

Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX

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Photo of Scout, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Gun Barrel City, Texas

Scout

Labrador Retriever Male6 years

Scout was rescued along with Madea and two of their puppies when they were found living under an empty house. Scout is a 2-1/2 year black lab mix who …

Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX

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Photo of Bindi, adoptable Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler in Rosenberg, Texas

Bindi

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler FemaleLarge5 years

Meet Bindi — a happy, energetic girl who’s ready to find her forever home! She loves to run, play, and be part of whatever you’re doing, making her a …

Saving Our Companion Animals - Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

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Photo of Harper, adoptable Catahoula Leopard Dog in San Leon, Texas

Harper

Catahoula Leopard Dog FemaleMediumBaby

Happy Harper here and I know what you’re thinking. That’s not a catahoula leopard! I know my face doesn’t fit, but you should see the markings on my s…

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, TX

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Photo of Choco, adoptable Labrador Retriever in San Leon, Texas

Choco

Labrador Retriever MaleLargeYoung

Are you looking for a big dog that likes to have fun? Eureka, your search is over! My name is Choco and you can think of me as choc-ful-a-fun. I’m a l…

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, TX

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Photo of Beanie, adoptable Hound in San Leon, Texas

Beanie

Hound MaleMediumYoung

My name is Beanie, and I’m a handsome young guy with a beautiful brindle coat. I weigh in at 30 lbs, and since I’m almost a year old, I’m not going to…

Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, TX

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Photo of Izzy, adoptable Great Pyrenees in Spring, Texas

Izzy

Great Pyrenees FemaleLarge6 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 Bones, adoptable Boston Terrier in Pipe Creek, Texas

Bones

Boston Terrier MaleSmall6 years

Meet Bones – A One-of-a-Kind Pup with a Heart Full of Love Breed: French Bulldog/Boston Terrier Mix DOB: ~January 22, 2020 | Weight: 26 lbs Adoption F…

A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX

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Photo of Gretel, adoptable Basset Hound in Pipe Creek, Texas

Gretel

Basset Hound FemaleMedium6 years

Meet Gretel, a soulful Basset mix born on February 20, 2020. At six years old, she has perfected the art of being a relaxed, well-mannered house compa…

A Doggie 4 You • Pipe Creek, TX

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Photo of Kylie, adoptable Labrador Retriever in Montgomery, Texas

Kylie

Labrador Retriever FemaleMedium5 years

Kylie is very loving, loyal, sweet and easy to care for. She is protective of her family and has a high prey drive (squirrels beware!) Kylie was adopt…

Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas • Montgomery, TX

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Photo of Sirius Black (Cutter), adoptable Schnauzer in Rosenberg, Texas

Sirius Black (Cutter)

Schnauzer MaleMedium6 years

Homebody Introvert alert** Hello, my SOCA name is Sirius Black but I go by the name Cutter. I was DNA tested and I am a mix of Schnauzer, Staffordshir…

Saving Our Companion Animals - Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, 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.