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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 Collards has been listed since November 2023.

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Collards, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Listed since November 2023
Collards
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Jared, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)Listed since August 2025
Jared
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Lily, a Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / MixedListed since September 2025
Lily
Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed
Washington, DC
Milee, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Listed since January 2026
Milee
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

21 dogs match your filters

Tex, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Tex
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Bianca, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Bianca
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Fluffer Nugget, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 3 days
Fluffer Nugget
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Remi, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Remi
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Ranger, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Ranger
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Society, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 16 days
Society
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Benny, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 16 days
Benny
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Nyla, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 20 days
Nyla
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Chapa, a Labrador Retriever / Beagle / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 21 days
Chapa
Labrador Retriever / Beagle / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tobias, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 30 days
Tobias
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Scooby, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 74 days
Scooby
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Bella, a Labrador Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 98 days
Bella
Labrador Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Lemon, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 99 days
Lemon
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Roo, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 112 days
Roo
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Wella, a Labrador Retriever / Pointer / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 115 days
Wella
Labrador Retriever / Pointer / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Midnight, a Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 117 days
Midnight
Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Parker, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 144 days
Parker
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Milee, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 205 days
Milee
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Lily, a Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / MixedWaiting 321 days
Lily
Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed
Washington, DC
Jared, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 355 days
Jared
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Collards, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 980 days
Collards
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

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