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Pebbles
Meet Pebbles! She is an energetic and playful girl that loves anyone that will give her attention and some good belly rubs. She loves to play with oth…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
Dogs for Adoption in Virginia
656 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in Virginia. Showing 511–540 of 656 below.
Every dog in Virginia 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 Virginia. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
44 shelters and rescues in Virginia currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in Virginia
Around Fairfax Station, Rustburg and Chantilly, rescue groups post most of Virginia's listed dogs. Rescue adoptions tend to involve foster homes and an application before a visit, while a municipal shelter usually has walk-in hours and lets you meet dogs directly.
Open the dog's profile and contact the organization that has them. You can expect an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee set by that organization, which often covers spay or neuter and vaccinations. Since listings gather in a few communities, many groups help arrange transport within Virginia for the right match. The organization on the profile is your best source for that dog's history, requirements and availability.
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Duckie
Duckie has been deemed "Most Adoptable Ever!" in the annals of the history books not yet published. Many times, the dogs that are most frequently over…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
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Reo Speedwagon 7581
Reo Speedwagon has been a great addition to the family. She is okay on leash and is good in the house. She is crate trained and okay with my other dog…
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue • Centreville, VA
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Hera 7314
06/05/26. Meet Hera, AKA Love Bug. Hera came into VGSR through the Gloucester Humane Society. We were told that she lived with a family since a Puppy,…
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue • Centreville, VA
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Marley
Sweet Marley is fluffy, loving, and absolutely adorable. If you ask us, he looks like a flat coated retriever, though some of his siblings do not! (1 …
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
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Fendi
Meet our fun-loving and spirited staffy mix, Fendi! Fendi is about 2 yrs old and is a medium sized dog at 56 pounds. She was found as a stray and take…
Harley Koda Animal Rescue • Fairfax Station, VA
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Mocha
Meet our fun-loving and spirited black lab mix Mocha! Mocha is about 18 months old and is a medium-sized dog at 52 pounds. She was surrendered to a lo…
Harley Koda Animal Rescue • Fairfax Station, VA
Bailey 7309
Bailey 7309 (aka “Biggie”) is a five-year-old “King” Shepherd – a breed created by crossing a German Shepherd Dog with a Shiloh Shepherd. Biggie is a …
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue • Centreville, VA
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Bootleg
My adoption fee is sponsored! Hi, I'm Bootleg! I'm a big, sweet guy who loves playing and exploring. My days are filled with fun and goofiness, and I'…
Highland County Humane Society Inc • Monterey, VA
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Winona
Meet Winona! Winona is a beautiful 1½-year-old, 43-pound American Staffordshire Terrier mix with a gentle heart and a calm personality. She recently a…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
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Sadie Pibble
Hi! I'm Sadie Pibble, a sweet and curious soul with a brave heart. I love exploring and learning new tricks, showing just how smart I am. Playing is m…
Highland County Humane Society Inc • Monterey, VA
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Winnie
Winnie is a GEM of a little dog!! She was taken in after she was found running the neighborhood and no owner could be found. She loves other dogs and …
Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. • Chester, VA
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Paintball
Meet Paintball! Paintball is a handsome 1.5 year-old medium-sized dog with a fun-loving personality and plenty of energy for adventure. His previous o…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
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Spaghetti
Spaghetti & her siblings were taken into rescue after they were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter. They are happy, confident little pups who are w…
Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. • Chester, VA
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Pugsley
Found as a stray, and the sweetest little man imaginable! Pugsley is fitting in easily to his foster home, and he tells us he likes laying on the sofa…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
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Loki: Not at the shelter (Tiffany)
If wide open dogs fit your life style, you might be ready for this energetic and SMART boy! In fact, is he too smart for you? Loki has a big voice, an…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
Lil' Bit
Lil’ Bit - 1 year, 35lbs, male terrier mix (this little fella has 4 legs but only 3 feet!). Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and more. We are open …
Alleghany Humane Society • Low Moor, VA
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Aspen
Aspen - 3yrs, 60lbs, handsome male mixed breed. Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and more. We are open noon to 4 on Tue, Wed, Fri-Sunday, and we hop…
Alleghany Humane Society • Low Moor, VA
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Sammy
Sammy is a lab/bully mix, 3.5 yrs old, 45lbs, all white w/a few black marks, very dog friendly. He prefers the company of other dogs to that of People…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
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Yago
Yago is an easy going guy. He is curious and happy to learn. Yago is 1 year old, 22 lbs, snaggle toothed good boy. He likes to chew on bones but hasn’…
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
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Buddy/Yamil
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
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Rory in Washington DC
Rory is the sweetest ten month, 35 lb pit-mix puppy. I adopted her from the Humane Rescue Alliance over two months ago. She is energetic, playful, swe…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
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Odyssey
Odyssey is ready to find his next adventure, and this time, he is hoping it leads him home. Like many Huskies, Odyssey is incredibly smart, curious, a…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
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Edwin
Meet Edwin, This handsome island boy is 1 year old neutered male weighing about 15-20 pounds. This sweet little guy loves attention. He would love not…
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
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Lucky
Fall in love with Lucky - Your Cuddle Buddy Extraordinaire! Lucky is a sweet boy who loves cuddles and snuggles after long walks in the park. He's pla…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
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Fia ("Fiadh")
Now that she is no longer emaciated, and has been treated for tick-borne illness, Fia is wowing her foster mom, and everyone else she meets with her b…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
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Rainbow Brite: Not at the shelter (Barbe)
Rainbow Brite is an 8-month - old pup that has not let life drag her down! Adversity nay be her middle name, and she just shakes it off and keeps on g…
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
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Knuckles
Knuckles is a handsome chocolate lab/pit bull mix, two to three years old, who has energy to spare. He likes people but sometimes gets rambunctious an…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
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Titus
Titus is an outgoing friendly boy who loves human attention. He is extremely food motivated and therefore easy to train. He walks well on leash and is…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
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Carmella
Meet Carmella! We believe Carmella is around 1 year old and she's ready to find her forever home! She is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all v…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Browse by breed in Virginia
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in Virginia
Programs that help Virginia 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 / neuterVirginia Beach SPCA, Spay/Neuter Services (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter surgery at the Virginia Beach clinic and through the Neuter Scooter mobile service.
- Low-cost vet careRichmond SPCA, Veterinary Services (opens in a new tab) — Richmond SPCA veterinary hospital and clinic services for pet owners in the Richmond area.
- Spay / neuterCity of Norfolk, Spay/Neuter (opens in a new tab) — City animal care page listing low-cost spay and neuter clinics serving Hampton Roads.
- Help paying for careFairfax County Animal Services, Spay/Neuter Voucher Program (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers for income-eligible Fairfax County residents, redeemed at participating clinics.
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Adopting a dog in Virginia — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in Virginia?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in Virginia, 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in Virginia 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 Virginia instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
