This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the dog in case they are already adopted.

Hope for All Dogs
Maya

Maya is a very smart 2 year old German Shepard who was found by Animal Control as a stray. The...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Maya is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pineville, NC, 28134 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Pineville, NC, 28134.

profile last updated on 12/07/2012

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Stepping Stones Canine Rescue
Charlie

Give Charlie a treat and you’ll be his new best friend. He is very affectionate and loves to spend his...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pointer, Hound? Charlie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pointer, Hound searching for a forever family near Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.

profile last updated on 12/09/2022

  • Pointer
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Amiable, Even-tempered, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Critter Connection
Faro

Reintroducing Faro...this sweet girl came into rescue about 4 years ago. In November of 2018 she was diagnosed with cancer,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Labrador Retriever? Faro is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Spartanburg, SC, 29304 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Spartanburg, SC, 29304.

profile last updated on 07/28/2016

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Tender Hearts Farm Sanctuary
Ralph *Sponsor Ugently Needed*

I'm Ralph! The picture shown on the right was how I spent most of my life until a couple months...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Mastiff? Ralph *Sponsor Ugently Needed* is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fall Branch, TN, 37656 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog, Mastiff searching for a forever family near Fall Branch, TN, 37656.

profile last updated on 12/20/2016

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • Mastiff
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Intelligent, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Ironstone Lane Rescue & Stables
LADY

LADY IS AN APX 10 YEAR OLD WHO IS UP TO DATE ON VACCINES, SPAYED AND MICROCHIPPED. SHE IS CRATE...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Shepherd, Boxer? LADY is looking for a forever family in the surrounding TROUTMAN, NC, 28166 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Shepherd, Boxer searching for a forever family near TROUTMAN, NC, 28166.

profile last updated on 03/14/2018

  • Australian Shepherd
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Good-natured, Intelligent, Protective, Loving
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Ruff Life Animal Rescue
Gypsy

Meet Gypsy! • 8 1/2 years old • 50 lbs • Boxer mix • Dog & cat friendly • House...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Gypsy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Fort Mill, SC, 29707 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Fort Mill, SC, 29707.

profile last updated on 07/28/2021

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Hope for All Dogs
Baxter

Hey, everybody! I'm Baxter, a spunky, very outgoing, and affectionate Pitbull mix. I get along with other dogs, cats and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Baxter is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pineville, NC, 28134 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Pineville, NC, 28134.

profile last updated on 09/06/2017

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Support The Cause
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Stanly County Humane Society
Hugh

Hugh was owner surrendered to us. He is super sweet and playful and seems to get along with other dogs....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Plott Hound? Hugh is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Albemarle, NC, 28001 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Plott Hound searching for a forever family near Albemarle, NC, 28001.

profile last updated on 10/21/2017

  • Plott Hound
    • Temperment: Alert, Bold, Courageous, Loyal
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Hope for All Dogs
Dunston

Ruff, ruff!! My name is Dunston. I am a German Shepherd who needs a home with a fenced in yard....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Dunston is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pineville, NC, 28134 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Pineville, NC, 28134.

profile last updated on 02/14/2018

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Hope for All Dogs
Grannenie

My name is Grannenie and I am a very handsome German Shepherd who is looking for my forever home. I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? Grannenie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pineville, NC, 28134 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Pineville, NC, 28134.

profile last updated on 02/14/2018

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue and Friends
Crosby

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Hi my name is Crosbyi am a sweet girl...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Crosby is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Mooresville, NC, 28117 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Mooresville, NC, 28117.

profile last updated on 02/20/2018

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Catering To Cats & Dogs, Inc.
Brantley

Meet Brantley! Quick Facts: Breed: Pitbull X Estimated Birthday: 1/1/2016 Size: 49 # Meet Brantley, a distinguished senior pit bull...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Brantley is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charlotte, NC, 28215 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Charlotte, NC, 28215.

profile last updated on 01/31/2023

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Hope for All Dogs
LuLu

LuLu is a very spunky girl. She can be a little weary of new people but once she opens up...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog? LuLu is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Pineville, NC, 28134 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog searching for a forever family near Pineville, NC, 28134.

profile last updated on 05/21/2018

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Blackjack Animal Rescue
Eric

Eric was born Feb 19th 2018 and is 6.5 years old. Eric's mom is a mix of Weimaraner and Basset...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Weimaraner, Basset Hound? Eric is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charlotte, NC, 28201 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Weimaraner, Basset Hound searching for a forever family near Charlotte, NC, 28201.

profile last updated on 06/14/2018

  • Weimaraner
    • Temperment: Alert, Aloof, Energetic, Fast, Intelligent, Powerful, Steady, Stubborn, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Basset Hound
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Devoted, Friendly, Gentle, Sweet-tempered, Tenacious
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Support The Cause
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Catering To Cats & Dogs, Inc.
King

Meet King! King was dumped at the shelter with his housemate. His housemate was adopted shortly after arriving, and King...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? King is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charlotte, NC, 28215 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Charlotte, NC, 28215.

profile last updated on 08/09/2022

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Catering To Cats & Dogs, Inc.
Blaise

Whose that girl? That extra special girl is Blaise and She’s Ready To Be Hopelessly Devoted To You!!?? Birthday: 12/10/2018...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever? Blaise is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charlotte, NC, 28215 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Charlotte, NC, 28215.

profile last updated on 12/13/2020

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Stanly County Humane Society
Cozy

Sweet Cozy loves to run and play but is still timid with people. She is very sweet but will require...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Cozy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Albemarle, NC, 28001 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Albemarle, NC, 28001.

profile last updated on 11/06/2020

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Hawkins County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Lucia

MEET LUCIA: We invite you to help our cherished resident, Lucia! Once you spend a little time with her, you’ll...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shorthaired Pointer, Bull Terrier? Lucia is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Rogersville, TN, 37857 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shorthaired Pointer, Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Rogersville, TN, 37857.

profile last updated on 08/09/2020

  • German Shorthaired Pointer
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Boisterous, Bold, Cooperative, Intelligent, Trainable
    • Breed Group: Working, Bird
  • Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Active, Keen, Protective, Sweet-tempered, Trainable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Mercy Fund Animal Rescue, Inc.
Angel

Angel is thought to be a red merle Australian cattle dog mix who was born in 2018. She must have...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Angel is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marion, NC, 28752 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Marion, NC, 28752.

profile last updated on 12/22/2019

South Carolina Sheltie Rescue
Barkley

Barkley is a 6 1/2 year old double merle Sheltie. His unique feature is that he is blind and deaf,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie? Barkley is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charlotte, NC, 28210 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shetland Sheepdog / Sheltie searching for a forever family near Charlotte, NC, 28210.

profile last updated on 06/18/2024

Ruff Love Foster Care Dog Rescue
Teagan

Meet Teagan, a Hound mix who weighs about 40 pounds. Her vet estimated year of birth is 2018. Teagan is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Teagan is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Thomasville, NC, 27361 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Thomasville, NC, 27361.

profile last updated on 12/28/2019

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Support The Cause
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Animal Safe Haven
Landon

How's this? Landon is a lovable, 5 year old pit bull terrier mix. He was brought into an emergency veterinary...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Landon is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Boiling Springs, SC, 29316 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Staffordshire Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Boiling Springs, SC, 29316.

profile last updated on 01/13/2020

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Bold, Courageous, Fearless, Intelligent, Reliable
    • Breed Group: Terrier
GRR (Gram Rescue Ranch)
Bear

Taken in after his former person moved and dumped him, this boy is very loving once he trusts and lets...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Flat-Coated Retriever, Labrador Retriever? Bear is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Winston Salem, NC, 27104 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Flat-Coated Retriever, Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Winston Salem, NC, 27104.

profile last updated on 01/30/2020

  • Flat-Coated Retriever
    • Temperment: Friendly, Confident, Devoted, Optimistic, Outgoing, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
S.A.F.E. Animal Haven
Pointer

Thank you for considering Pointer for adoption! Pointer and Claire (also on this site) are very bonded so we have...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler? Pointer is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Matthews, NC, 28106 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler searching for a forever family near Matthews, NC, 28106.

profile last updated on 10/04/2020

Mercy Fund Animal Rescue, Inc.
Deacon

Deacon was a stray taken in by a sweet lady. He is 2 to 3 yrs. old and is very...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever? Deacon is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marion, NC, 28752 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier, Black Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Marion, NC, 28752.

profile last updated on 07/23/2020

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Black Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza
Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder presented a challenge when trying to catch him to keep him safe. He was roaming as a stray...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Shepherd? Stevie Wonder is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Shelby, NC, 28152 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Shepherd searching for a forever family near Shelby, NC, 28152.

profile last updated on 08/26/2020

  • Shepherd
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Avery Humane Society
Indiana Bones or Indi

Indi was adopted 5 years ago and brought back because they were unable to train him to potty outside. They...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Jack Russell Terrier? Indiana Bones or Indi is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Newland, NC, 28657 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Jack Russell Terrier searching for a forever family near Newland, NC, 28657.

profile last updated on 10/23/2025

  • Jack Russell Terrier
    • Temperment: