Dogs for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia
277 dogs waiting near Washington
Adoptable dogs near Washington, District of Columbia. Filter by age, size, and household fit.
277 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 Binks has been listed since March 2025.
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Waiting longest
Listed since March 2025Binks
Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since July 2026Diamond
Terrier / Mixed (long coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since July 2026Jipsy
Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since July 2026Bogart
Miniature Pinscher / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
5 dogs match your filters
Waiting 15 daysBogart
Miniature Pinscher / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 17 daysJipsy
Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 31 daysDiamond
Terrier / Mixed (long coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 501 daysBinks
Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 3232 daysPumpkin Spice
Whippet / Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
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