Booge
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Dogs for Adoption in West Virginia
188 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in West Virginia. Showing 1–30 of 188 below.
Every dog in West 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 West Virginia. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
9 shelters and rescues in West Virginia currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in West Virginia
West Virginia's listings are few and come mostly from municipal shelters and humane societies around Martinsburg, Elkins and Winfield. That tends to mean walk-in adoption: shelters often post open hours where you can meet dogs the same day. Rescue groups list here too and usually work through foster homes and an application.
Open the profile and contact the organization that has the dog. 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. With listings clustered in a few towns, many groups help arrange transport within West Virginia for the right match. The organization on the dog's profile can tell you about that dog's history, requirements and availability.
188 dogs in West Virginia — page 1 of 7
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Junie
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Ducky
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Carson
Carson is a 4 yr. old Boxer mix. He would do best in a home without small children. We don't know what he thinks about other animals. Carson is strong…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
Tiny and Nova
Meet Tiny & Nova! They will not be separated. They are mother, daughter. Tiny is 10 years old.. Nova is 6 years old. They are good with other small do…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
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Lilliy ( 1.5 yo, 50lbs)
Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc • Hinton, WV
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Lucy (3yo, 35Ibs)
Animal Control and Welfare Project, Inc • Hinton, WV
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Rex
Rex has been with us for several months after spening several months at animal control. He is an Akita mix, he just turned a year old. He is still so …
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
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Argus
Argus is a 4 to 5 month old Shepherd mix. He appears to do well with other dogs, but a 'meet and greet' is required. We do not know how he would do wi…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
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Sadie
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Lucas
Lucas is a young, playful pup who loves to be outside chasing grasshoppers or a ball. He loves to have his ears rubbed and to be close to people. He h…
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Shaggy
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Stevie Nicks - In Foster, Call to meet
Stevie and her sister are currently in a foster home with adult dogs, cats and older children. Sweet, gentle and playful! Please call the shelter to s…
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
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Bekka Bramlett - In Foster Home, Call to meet
Bekka and her sister are currently in a foster home with adult dogs, cats and older children. Sweet, gentle and playful! Please call the shelter to sc…
Randolph County Humane Society • Elkins, WV
Leo
Leo is a very loving and playful young puppy that weighs about 52 pounds of pure happiness.
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Renegade
💙🐾 Meet Renegade! 🐾💙 Renegade is a sweet 1-year-old Shepherd who is brand new to the shelter, and we can already tell that the kennel environment …
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Bear
🐾Meet Bear 🐾 Bear’s journey hasn’t been an easy one, but you’d never know it by meeting him. Bear came into our care with a serious injury that requ…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Maggie
Almost 3-year-old Maggie is ready for those country roads to finally take her somewhere she can call HOME. 🏡 Right now, Maggie’s safe space is her ke…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Brownie
🤎🐾 Meet Brownie — a heart worth earning. 🐾🤎 First impressions don’t always tell the whole story, and Brownie is the perfect example. She can seem …
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Ellie
Meet Ellie! 🐾 Ellie is one incredible dog with a mind that never stops working. This smart girl is always ready to learn, explore, and take on her ne…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Panda
🐾 Meet Panda, a 2-year-old sweetheart with a heart of gold 💖! This 45lb cutie is bursting with potential, but she's struggling in the shelter enviro…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Phoebe
🐾 Meet Phoebe! 🐾 At 2½ years old, Phoebe has earned a very special title around the shelter: she’s our go-to dog for meeting new dogs! If a new cani…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Draco
At 2 years and 7 months old, Draco is a big, handsome guy tipping the scales at 88 pounds—and yes, he’s strong! But behind all that muscle is a dog wh…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Clark
🐾 Clark’s Quest for Fun ❤️ Meet Clark, a 6-year-old, 63-pound bundle of goofy charm who’s guaranteed to bring laughter and joy wherever he goes. With…
Hancock County Animal Shelter • New Cumberland, WV
Shagg
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Melissa McCall
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Stan The Man
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Wild Berry
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Dragon Fruit
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
Chief
Putnam County Animal Shelter • Winfield, WV
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Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in West Virginia
Programs that help West 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.
- Help paying for careWest Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — State program that funds local organizations to help residents afford spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats.
- Spay / neuterFederation of Humane Organizations of West Virginia, WV Spay Neuter Assistance Program (opens in a new tab) (statewide) — Explains the state spay and neuter assistance program and how local grantees deliver vouchers and services.
- Low-cost vet careKanawha-Charleston Humane Association, Fix Charleston (opens in a new tab) — Charleston clinic offering low-cost spay and neuter, vaccines, preventatives and sick pet exams with no income restriction.
- Spay / neuterHumane Society of Parkersburg, Spay & Neuter Services (opens in a new tab) — Low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Parkersburg open to all pet owners regardless of residency.
- Help paying for careHumane Society of Harrison County, Spay/Neuter Vouchers (opens in a new tab) — Low-income spay and neuter vouchers for dogs and cats in Harrison County.
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Adopting a dog in West Virginia — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in West Virginia?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in West 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 West 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 West 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 West Virginia?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in West 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 West Virginia instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in West 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 West 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.
