Adopt

Puppies and dogs in West Virginia

Looking for a puppy or dog in West Virginia? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in West Virginia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in West Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
new badge
Photo of Juniper

Juniper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Cool Ridge, WV
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Meet Juniper! This sweet as pie pup is looking for a wonderful family! She's estimated to be between 16 and 18 weeks, the perfect age for learning and lots of fun! Juniper is living in a foster home with other dogs, cats, and young children. She is respectful of boundaries set by older dogs, but also loves to play with a willing canine or human friend. She's energetic, attentive to humans and enjoys being near them. She is progressing in her crate and housetraining skills and learning how to walk on a leash. We are looking for a family or individual with the time and patience to help her continue to master these tasks and to continue her socialization so that she can grow to meet her full potential. Juniper is currently at our home base in southern WV, but we have some transport assistance for approved adopters. Reach out today with questions or for an application. Don't miss out on this cutie!
new badge
Photo of Maruchan

Maruchan

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 10 mos
Charleston, WV
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
-
new badge
Photo of Monroe

Monroe

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Charleston, WV
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
-
new badge
Photo of Espresso

Espresso

Great Dane/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr
Parkersburg, WV
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Espresso is a 1-year-old, 60-pound likely Great Dane/Shepherd mix with long legs, a sweet nature, and ears that deserve their own fan club. Some days they’re standing tall and ready for business; other days they’re flippy-floppy and apparently off duty. She’s good with other dogs, but can be a little nervous about all the sights and sounds around her right now. Give Espresso some patience and reassurance, and you’ll start to see the sweet young dog underneath those worried moments. She’s still young, still learning, and looking for a family who can help her build confidence as she grows. Espresso may be a little nervous, but those ears are already giving five-star reviews.
new badge
Photo of Kovu

Kovu

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Parkersburg, WV
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Kovu is a 2-month-old Terrier/Australian Shepherd mix with puppy charm to spare. Curious, playful, and just beginning to figure out how this whole “being a dog” thing works, he’s ready for a family who can guide him through all the fun, learning, and inevitable puppy mischief ahead.
new badge
Photo of Mufasa

Mufasa

American Pit Bull Terrier/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Parkersburg, WV
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Mufasa may only be 2 months old, but clearly someone expects greatness. This Terrier/Australian Shepherd mix is still a tiny king-in-training, with lots of growing, learning, and adventures ahead. He’s looking for his own kingdom—preferably one stocked with toys, treats, and a very comfortable couch.

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in West Virginia.

Puppies and dogs in West Virginia cities

Shelters & rescues in West Virginia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in West Virginia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Yorkie Friends Rescue

RR3, Box 325, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

The Silent Meow

PO Box 1725, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Pet Helpers, Inc

726 East Park Ave. PMB 311, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Marion County Humane Society

2731 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Humane Society of Harrison County, Inc.

2450 Saltwell Road, Shinnston, WV 26431

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Monongalia County Canine Adoption Center

106 Lockside Road, Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Wild and Wonderful Animal Rescue

Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue

Morgantown, WV 26501

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Starfish Project

Morgantown, WVa and Waynesboro,Pa, WV 26505

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in West Virginia

Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier