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Dogs for adoption in Gainesville, Florida

23 dogs waiting near Gainesville

Adoptable dogs near Gainesville, Florida. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

23 dogs are listed in and around Gainesville right now, from 2 shelters and rescues across Alachua County. 3 are listed as seniors. The nearest larger group is Green Cove Springs, about 40 miles away, with 62 waiting.

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Citizen Kane, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 1 MonthListed since August 2024
Citizen Kane
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 1 Month
Gainesville, FL
Plato, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 6 MonthsListed since August 2025
Plato
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 6 Months
Gainesville, FL
Thunder, a Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 7 Years 2 MonthsListed since January 2026
Thunder
Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 7 Years 2 Months
Gainesville, FL
Raleigh, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 7 Years 5 MonthsListed since January 2026
Raleigh
Unknown breed (short coat) · 7 Years 5 Months
Gainesville, FL

10 dogs match your filters

Rocky II, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 4 MonthsWaiting 41 days
Rocky II
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 4 Months
Gainesville, FL
Hank, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 4 Months 29 DaysWaiting 97 days
Hank
Unknown breed (short coat) · 4 Months 29 Days
Gainesville, FL
Binks, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 120 days
Binks
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 2 Months
Gainesville, FL
Charlotte Webb, a German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 2 Years 4 MonthsWaiting 127 days
Charlotte Webb
German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · 2 Years 4 Months
Gainesville, FL
Paris II, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 3 MonthsWaiting 129 days
Paris II
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 3 Months
Gainesville, FL
Raleigh, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 7 Years 5 MonthsWaiting 186 days
Raleigh
Unknown breed (short coat) · 7 Years 5 Months
Gainesville, FL
Thunder, a Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 7 Years 2 MonthsWaiting 204 days
Thunder
Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 7 Years 2 Months
Gainesville, FL
Plato, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 6 MonthsWaiting 344 days
Plato
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 6 Months
Gainesville, FL
Citizen Kane, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 1 MonthWaiting 720 days
Citizen Kane
Unknown breed (short coat) · 2 Years 1 Month
Gainesville, FL
Chopper II, a Unknown breed (short coat) · 6 Years 7 MonthsWaiting 1558 days
Chopper II
Unknown breed (short coat) · 6 Years 7 Months
Gainesville, FL

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Dogs near Gainesville

Green Cove Springs (62)Dunnellon (16)Ocala (200)Crescent City (7)Inverness (22)St. Augustine (13)

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