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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 Sprite has been listed since August 2025.

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Sprite, a Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Listed since August 2025
Sprite
Terrier / 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
Peter, a Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)Listed since November 2025
Peter
Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Annie, a Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Listed since March 2026
Annie
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

18 dogs match your filters

Holly, a Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 4 days
Holly
Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Eeyore, a Shepherd / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 15 days
Eeyore
Shepherd / 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
Nolan, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 28 days
Nolan
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Niko, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 28 days
Niko
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Noor, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 28 days
Noor
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Nina, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 28 days
Nina
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tobias, a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 30 days
Tobias
Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Posey, a Shepherd / Retriever / MixedWaiting 39 days
Posey
Shepherd / Retriever / Mixed
Washington, DC
Ridge, a Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 53 days
Ridge
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Annie, a Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 137 days
Annie
Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Peter, a Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 251 days
Peter
Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Jared, a Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)Waiting 355 days
Jared
Labrador Retriever / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)
Washington, DC
Sprite, a Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 362 days
Sprite
Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

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