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Dogs for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia

275 dogs waiting near Washington

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

275 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

Oprah, a Labrador Retriever / MixedWaiting 7 days
Oprah
Labrador Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Tyna, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Tyna
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Trixie, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Trixie
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Tiny, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Tiny
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Tilly, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Tilly
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Tux, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Tux
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Troy, a Terrier / MixedWaiting 8 days
Troy
Terrier / Mixed
Washington, DC
Frankie, a Shepherd / Retriever / MixedWaiting 9 days
Frankie
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Fay, a Shepherd / Retriever / MixedWaiting 9 days
Fay
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Flynn, a Shepherd / Retriever / MixedWaiting 9 days
Flynn
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Marston, a Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 10 days
Marston
Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Maryanne, a Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 10 days
Maryanne
Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Leo Dan, a Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 10 days
Leo Dan
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Lucy Drew, a Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 10 days
Lucy Drew
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Lexi Dee, a Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 10 days
Lexi Dee
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Eeyore, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 15 days
Eeyore
Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Fido, a Australian Shepherd / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 16 days
Fido
Australian Shepherd / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Flarry, a Shepherd / Plott Hound / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 16 days
Flarry
Shepherd / Plott Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Louise, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 17 days
Louise
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Puppy Priscilla, a Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Puppy Priscilla
Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Puppy Princess, a Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Puppy Princess
Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Puppy Poppy, a Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Puppy Poppy
Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Puppy Peter, a Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Puppy Peter
Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Puppy Preston, a Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Puppy Preston
Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

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