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 Colton has been listed since March 2024.
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Waiting longest
Listed since March 2024Colton
Shepherd / Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since March 2025Raybans
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since October 2025Petey
Shepherd / Basset Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Listed since February 2026Zena
Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
5 dogs match your filters
Waiting 74 daysBonnie
Australian Shepherd / Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 170 daysZena
Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 296 daysPetey
Shepherd / Basset Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 498 daysRaybans
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Waiting 871 daysColton
Shepherd / Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
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