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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.

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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.
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Shepherd

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Fairmont, WV
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Shepherd is amazing- sweet natured, loving, curious, gentle, obedient and calm. It’s a heartbreaking decision to rehome him but we want what is best for him always. We rescued him in 2021 when his previous owner had to quickly rehome him to move out of state to care for a family member. We had recently purchased a property with acreage and knew he’d have space to run. At that time we had our cat and chiweenie. He is excellent with other animals. We have chickens, ducks, a turkey. He loves herding them when they wander. Our 3 kids are 1, 6 and 14. He has the perfect temperament. We want him to be spoiled and loved in his new home. The choice to let him go has been really hard. Both my mom and my MIL have had health issues this year that required our help. I also had a major health scare during my last pregnancy. Between their care and unknown future needs, my health, less time to devote with 3 kids + multiple jobs it’s come to this choice. We want a very special home for him.
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Precious

Pomeranian

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Martinsburg, WV
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Chicken of the Woods

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Charleston, WV
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(when grown) -
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Toast

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
Charleston, WV
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Lottie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Parkersburg, WV
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(when grown) -
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Fireball

Cardigan Welsh Corgi/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Parkersburg, WV
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs,
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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:

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Stepping Stones Canine Fosters

Charleston, WV 25312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Helping Hand Pet Rescue of West Virginia

Po Box 461, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Kanawha Charleston Humane Association

1248 Greenbrier St, Charleston, WV 25311

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Putnam Animal Relief Center

1 Sabre Road, Winfield, WV 25213

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Little Victories Animal Rescue Group

1168 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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All For The Animals, Inc.

7002 Charleston Rd., Gandeeville, WV 25243

Pet Types: dogs

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Help for Animals Inc.

P.O. Box 250 , Barboursville, WV 25504

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Rights Fur-ever

Ripley, WV 25271

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Paws Squad

1412 Lincoln Highway, Chapmanville, WV 25508

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Jackson County Humane Society

PO Box 44, Cottageville, WV 25239

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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