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276 dogs waiting near Washington

Adoptable dogs near Washington, District of Columbia. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

276 dogs are listed in and around Washington right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across District of Columbia County. 5 are listed as seniors. The newest was listed today, and Annie has been listed since March 2026.

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Annie, a Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Listed since March 2026
Annie
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Pablo, a Terrier / Shepherd / MixedListed since April 2026
Pablo
Terrier / Shepherd / Mixed
Washington, DC
Babbette, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / MixedListed since April 2026
Babbette
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed
Washington, DC
Wisteria, a Shepherd / Terrier / MixedListed since May 2026
Wisteria
Shepherd / Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC

93 dogs match your filters

Tulip, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed
Tulip
Labrador Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Serena, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Serena
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Snow Mitten, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Snow Mitten
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Stormy, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Stormy
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Searcher, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Searcher
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Evelyn, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Evelyn
Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Emerald, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Emerald
Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Emilio, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Emilio
Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Ellis, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Ellis
Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Mouse, a Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat)Waiting 3 days
Mouse
Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat)
Washington, DC
Mickey, a Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat)Waiting 3 days
Mickey
Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat)
Washington, DC
Pooh, a Shih Tzu / MixedWaiting 3 days
Pooh
Shih Tzu / Mixed
Washington, DC
Poet, a Shih Tzu / MixedWaiting 3 days
Poet
Shih Tzu / Mixed
Washington, DC
Senorita, a West Highland White Terrier Westie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 3 days
Senorita
West Highland White Terrier Westie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Sunny, a Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Sunny
Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Sugar, a Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Sugar
Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Selene, a Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Selene
Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Clyde, a Schnauzer / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 4 days
Clyde
Schnauzer / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Leonardo, a Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Leonardo
Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Ginger, a Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Ginger
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Linda, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Linda
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Petunia, a Shepherd / MixedWaiting 6 days
Petunia
Shepherd / Mixed
Washington, DC
Piggy, a Shepherd / MixedWaiting 6 days
Piggy
Shepherd / Mixed
Washington, DC
Porky, a Shepherd / MixedWaiting 6 days
Porky
Shepherd / Mixed
Washington, DC

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