Welcome to DAWG's adoptable dogs' page!
 
DAWG selects mixed breed and purebred dogs at a local shelter.  They are dogs that may have had medical conditions that the shelter was not able to treat, such as a broken leg or heartworm disease. Or they are dogs that simply have been overlooked because they are plain, shy or older.  DAWG temperament tests each dog to be good with people and other dogs.  All DAWG dogs are fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, tested/treated for heartworms, and provided specialty veterinarian services, if necessary. We try to give our dogs the best nurturing and medical care until the right home is found for each one.
 
DAWG does not have a shelter.  Instead, DAWG meets prospective adopters at adoption shows held each Saturday throughout the year.  Although DAWG has large adoption shows, not all dogs attend each show. People interested in meeting a particular dog or dogs are encouraged to apply, so that the dog(s) are included at the next adoption show.  Otherwise, people are invited to email DAWG by Friday afternoon (Saturday at 10 AM at the latest) to be sent a list of the dogs attending the next adoption show.

Applications can be submitted by email or fax, or taken at an adoption show. (Please do not "snail mail" an application.) Applications are receipted within approximately 24 hours.
 
When an application for a dog is preliminarily approved and the entire family meets the dog at an adoption show, a home visit is arranged with an entire family/household members as a prerequisite to adoption.  What is a home visit?  An experienced volunteer explains basic dog behavior and how to transition the dog to your routine, children and other pets.
 
DAWG places dogs in the metropolitan DC/Baltimore area only. At times we will consider a placement just beyond the DC/Baltimore area, subject to a DAWG volunteer's ability to travel to that location.  If you live outside DAWG's jurisdiction, please support your local rescue organizations that have equally wonderful animals waiting for homes.
 
We have listed our adoptable dogs first, then our "forever friends" who have found their homes. We also honor the memory of dogs who died before they were adopted ("In Memoriam").  Please note that our "Virtual Adoption" dogs are cared for in loving foster homes and will receive all necessary medical treatments for the rest of their lives.  We encourage readers to financially help virtual adoption dogs, because they require extraordinary care for a range of reasons.
 
For more information about any dog, please write us at dawg@dawg-rescue.org. Thank you!

 

 

 

Adoptable Dogs

Dog Breed Color Sex Age Size Notes
Atticus Foxhound Tri Male 2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Charmer
Babe Shep/Chow Mix Golden Female 3 yrs. old 45 lbs. Wonder Dog
Bagel Beagle Brown/White Female 1 yr. old 20 lbs. Sugar Sweet!
Baron Doberman Black w/ Red Male 4 1/2 yrs. old 46 lbs. Magnificent
Benson Poodle Apricot Male 3 mos. old 4 lbs. Darling Puffball
Bruce Newfie/Chow Mix Red Male 1 yr. old 75 lbs. Elvis Inspiration
Charlie Shep Mix Black Male 4 yrs. old 40 lbs. Virtual Adoption
Cesar Chihuahua Tan w/ Black Male 5 yrs. old 6 lbs. Mellow Fellow
Cheyenne Husky Mix Red and Tan Male 2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Wonderful Boy
Colby Cockapoo Black Male 5 yrs. old 35 lbs. Model Citizen
Crisco (meow) DSH Cat Black & White Male 2 yrs. old 8 lbs. Purring for you!
Dreamer Corgi/Spaniel Mix White/Tan Male 8 yrs. old 13 lbs. Dreaming of...
Faith German Shep White Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 41 lbs. (under weight) Special Story
Frankie Lab/Ridgeback Mix Red/Brown Male 7 yrs. old 45 lbs. Romeo
Gavin Samoyed/Husky White Male 1 yr. old 55 lbs. Smiley Face
Greeley Doberman Black/Tan Male 1 1/2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Awaiting Love
Harley Great Pyrenees Mix Blonde Male 2 yrs. old 67 lbs. COOL!
Hanes Flat Coat Ret. Mix Black Male 2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Handsome
Holly Beagle Tri Female 6 yrs. old 24 lbs. Gentle Lady
Jack Pomeranian Gold Male 2 yrs. old 10 lbs. Mr. Friendly
Janie Doberman Black/Tan Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 60 lbs. Darling Dobie Girl
Levi Golden/Ret Mix Golden Male 1 yr. old 45 lbs. Hunky Boy
Miracle Shep/Sheba Mix Tri Female 3 yrs. old 35 lbs. Dainty
Onyx Retriever Mix Black Female 4 yrs. old 55 lbs. WOW
Pebbles Pomeranian Blonde Female 9 yrs. old 14 lbs. Virtual Adoption
Penny Boxer Tri Female 6 mos. old 30 lbs. Baby Doll
Rex Collie/Shep Mix Tan/Black Male 6 yrs. old 53 lbs. Ready to Move!
Sabrina Shep Mix Black/Tan Female 5 yrs. old 60 lbs. Wiggle-butt
Saki Shiba Inu/Chihuahua Mix Tan Male 5 yrs. old 16 lbs. Close Call!
Samson Chihuahua Tan w/ Black Male 8 yrs. old 3 lbs. Quiet
Sarah Kate Golden Ret. Mix Gold Female 6 mos. old 25 lbs. All Ears!
Yogi Shep Mix Blonde/Gray Male 3 1/2 yrs. old 50 lbs. Where's Booboo?

Recent Adoptions

Dog Breed Color Sex Age Size Notes
Ace Pom/Papillon Blonde Male 5 yrs. old 13 lbs. Adopted!
Aiden Maltese Mix White Male 3 yrs. old 4 lbs. Adopted!
Ajax Doberman/Lab Red Male 1 yr. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Amy Poodle Apricot Female 10 mos. old 5 lbs. Adopted!
Angel Eyes Poodle Mix Grey/Silver Female 7 mos. old 5 lbs. Adopted!
Annabelle Shep Hound Tri Female 5 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Annie Boxer/Shep Mix Tan Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Arnold Doberman Mix Black/Tan Male 8 mos. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Austin Lab Mix Black w/ White Male 1 yr. old 55 lbs. Adopted!
Beanie Beagle Tri Female

3 yrs. old

20 lbs. Adopted!
Bernie St. Bernard Tri Male 3 yrs. old 128 lbs. Adopted!
Bing Chihuahua Mix White/Brown Male 1 yr. old 8 lbs. Adopted!
Blake Retriever Mix Gold/Black Male 1 yr. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Boomer Papillon/Sheltie Black and White Male 1 yr. old 21 lbs. Adopted!
Brady Beagle Tan/White Male 3 yrs. old 23 lbs. Adopted!
Brenda Sheltie/Beagle Mix Tri Female 1 yr. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Brendan Boxer/Hound Mix Brindle/White Male 4 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Brewster Peke/Long Haired Dachshund Brown Male 2 yrs. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Breyer Lab Yellow Male 5 yrs. old 90 lbs. Adopted!
Brewster Beagle Blue-tick Male 4 yrs. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Bubbles Beagle Tri Female 4 yrs. old 26 lbs. Adopted!
Buddy Beagle Tri Male 2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Bunny Retriever Mix White Female 12 wks. 20 lbs. Adopted!
Buster Beagle Tri Male 6 1/2 yrs. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Buttons Bichon White Male 1 yr. old 13 lbs. Adopted!
Byron Shep Mix Tan Male 9 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Candy Aust. Shep/Lab Mix White w/ Tan Female 2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Carly Shep Mix Tri Female 3 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Carson Lab Mix White/Brown Male 1 yr. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Casie Shih Tzu Silver/Black Male 1 1/2 yrs. old 14 lbs. Adopted!
Chance Lab Mix Black Female 4 1/2 mos. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Charlie Brown Shep Mix Tan w/Black Male 6 yrs. old 46 lbs. Adopted!
Cinnamon Retriever Mix Tan/Black Female 5 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Cinnamon Poodle Mix White w/ Beige Female 7 yrs. old 21 lbs. Adopted!
Cocoa Golden Ret. Lt. Auburn Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 80 lbs. Adopted!
Colleen Min Poodle Apricot Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 14 lbs. Adopted!
Copper Beagle Rust/White Male 3 1/2 yrs. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Corey Poodle Mix White Male 1 yr. old 9 lbs. Adopted!
Crystal and Flash Boston Terriers Black & White Male and Female 4 & 2 yr. olds 13 lbs. Adopted!
Cuddles Gold. Ret. Mix Golden Female 9 mos. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Cupcake Cockapoo White Female 2 yrs. old 11 lbs. (should be 20 lbs.) Adopted!
Cyrus Foxhound Lemon/Creme Male 2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Daisy Lab Mix Yellow Female 3 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Daisy Mae Shep/Hound Mix Golden Female 3 yrs. old 47 lbs. (underweight) Adopted!
Daisy Sue Beagle Tri Female 2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Dakota Shiba Inu mix Tan Female 8 mos. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Dalton Doberman Mix Black/Tan Male 6 mos. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Dandie Yorkipoo Gray/White Male 8 mos. old 14 lbs. Adopted!
Doodle Yorkipoo Black Male 8 mos. old 14 lbs. Adopted!
Darcy Doberman/Rottie Mix Black/Brown Female 1 yr. old 54 lbs. Adopted!
Daytona Doberman Mix Black and Tan Female 6 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Demi Bichon/Poodle Mix White Female 2 yrs. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Denzel Doberman Black/Tan Male 1 yr. old 66 lbs. Adopted!
Diesel Beagle Tri Male 1 yr. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Dolly Bassett Mix White & Brown Female 2 1/2 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Duchess Lab Black Female 1 1/2 yrs. 45 lbs. Adopted!
Dylan Corgi/Lab Mix Tan Male 5 yrs. old 24 lbs. Adopted!
Ellie Pit bull Fawn/White Female 6 mos. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Elliott Boston Terrier Black/White Male 1 yr. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Emmet Beagle White/Brown Male 4 yrs. old Starved Adopted!
Flash Golden/Blood-hound Golden Male 2 yrs. old 50 lbs.  (underweight) Adopted!
Foster Doberman Black/Red Male 6 yrs. old 85 lbs. Adopted!
Franklin Foxhound Tri Male 2 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Freddie Flat Coat Ret Mix Black Male 6 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
George Bassett Hound Tri Male 6 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
George Smooth Collie Mix Tan/White Male 1 yr. old 48 lbs. Adopted!
Gillis Doberman Black/Tan Male 1 yr. old 80 lbs. Adopted!
Gracie Maltese/Shih Tzu Mix White Female 11 mos. old 10 lbs. Adopted!
Gulliver Golden Ret. Mix Tan Male 4 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Hal Lab Mix Black Male 7 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Happy Shiba Inu mix Tan Female 1 yr. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Hazel Lab Mix Black Female 1 yr. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Henry Golden Ret. Mix Gold w/ White Male 11 mos. old 43 lbs. Adopted!
Henry Lab/Dobe Mix Brown Male 2 yrs. old 28 lbs. Adopted!
Happy Ending!
Honey Golden Mix Honey Female 2 yrs. old 22 lbs. Adopted!
Howard Sharpei/Shep Mix Black/Tan Male 1 yr. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Howie AM Bulldog Mix Black w/ White Male 3 1/2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Ice Husky/Terrier Mix White Female 1 1/2 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Jackson Flat Coat Retriever Mix Black Male

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45 lbs.  (underweight) Adopted!
Happy Ending!
Jake Irish Wolfhd/
Scottish Deerhd
Black and White Male 6 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Jefferson Shep/Husky Mix Cream/Tan Male 2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Jenna Lab Mix Black Female 10 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Joey DSH Cat! Black and White Male 6 mos. old 10 lbs. Adopted!
Joey Lab Mix Black Male 10 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Jolly Bichon White Male 6 yrs. old 17 lbs. Adopted!
Josie Terrier Mix Brindle/White Female 1 yr. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Junior JRT/Beagle Mix Tri Male 1 yr. old 27 lbs. Adopted!
Kadin Poodle Mix Apricot Male 2 yrs. old 10 lbs. Adopted!
Kaya Collie Mix Blonde Female 10 mos. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Kaylee American Bull Dog White/Black Female 5 yrs. old 80 lbs. Adopted!
Keefer American Bull Dog Brown/White Male 1 yr. old 90 lbs. Adopted!
Kyle Beagle/Sheltie Brown/Black Male 1 yr. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Laddie Bearded Collie Mix Black w/ White Male 2 1/2 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Lady Grace Lab Mix Black Female 9 yrs. old 55 lbs. Adopted!
Leo Flat Coated Ret. Mix Black w/ White Male 1 yr. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Lily Retriever/Collie Mix White/Brown Female 1 yr. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Lincoln Flat Coated Retriever Black Male 9 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Linus Shep Mix Golden Male 2 1/2 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
LuLu Pit bull White Female 11 wks. old 16 lbs. Adopted!
Linden Cockapoo White Male 2 yrs. old 12 lbs. Adopted!
Mac Pomeranian Red Male 1 yr. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Macie Beagle Tri Female 5 yrs. old 18 lbs. Adopted!
Mallory Flat Coated Ret. Mix Black Female 6 yrs. old 65 lbs. Adopted!
Major Lab Mix Brindle Male 4 mos. old 25 lbs Adopted!
Mandy Shiba Inu Mix Brown Female 5 mos. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Maximus Golden/Shep Mix Gold Male 4 yrs. old 75 lbs. Adopted!
Melody Westie Mix White Female 10 mos. old 18 lbs. Adopted!
Mercy Skye Terrier Tan and White Female 4 yrs. old 18 lbs. Adopted!
Mickey Cockapoo White Male 1 1/2 yrs. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Miley Sheltie/Mix Tri Female 8 mos. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Missy Golden Retriever/ Cocker Mix Gold/Cream Female 4 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Missy Bassett Mix White w/ Brown Female 2 yrs. old 32 lbs. Adopted!
Mitzi Chihuahua/Papillon Mix Buff w/ Black Female 5 yrs. old 9 lbs. Adopted!
Molly Sheltie Mix Black/Tan Female 3 1/2 yrs. 22 lbs. Adopted!
Mona Lisa Keeshond Mix Gray/Tan Female 5 1/2 yrs. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Murphy Lab/Hound Brown Male 6 mos. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Nina Bluetick Coonhound Mix Black & White Female 4 yrs. old 55 lbs. Adopted!
Oliver Hardy Lhasa Apso Sable w/ Black Male 1 yr. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Olivia Terrier Mix White w/ Black Female 3 yrs. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Oliver Shih Tzu White/Blonde Male 3 yrs. old 10 lbs. Adopted!
Opie Terrier Mix White Male 1 yr. old 21 lbs. Adopted!
Orbit Lab Mix Yellow Male 8 mos. old 55 lbs. Adopted!
Ozzie and Harriet (cockatiels) Cockatiels Grey Male/Female 1 yr. old - Adopted!
Patrick Husky Mix White Male 1 yr. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Patty Cocker Spaniel Buff Female 6 yrs. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Penny Pomeranian Tan/White Female 7 yrs. old 9 lbs. Adopted!
Pippin Poodle Black Male 1 yr. old 11 lbs. Adopted!
Poet Min Poodle Black Male 1 yr. old 8 lbs. Adopted!
Polo Golden Retriever Blonde Male 2 yrs. old 87 lbs. Adopted!
Poppy Corgi/Shep Mix Black/Tan Female 3 yrs. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Precious Sheltie Mix Tan/Black Female 2 yrs. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Prince Wheaten Terrier Mix White w/ Tan Male 10 mos. old 24 lbs. Adopted!
Prince Collie Mix Brown w/ Black & White Male 10 1/2 mos. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Princess Lhasa Apso mix White Female 11 mos. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Puff  Lab/Corgi Mix Blonde Female 2 yrs. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Puppy Husky Am Bulldog Grey/White Female 2 1/2 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Quincy Lab/Shiba Inu mix Yellow Male 1 yr old. 35 lbs. Adopted!
Rascal Pit bull Red Male 6 mos. old 28 lbs. Adopted!
Reese Beagle Tri Female 1 yr. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Rennie Smooth Collie White/Golden Male 9 mos. old 35 lbs. Adopted!
Ripley Husky Mix White/Brown/Black Male 3 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Rocky Chocolate Lab Mix Brown Male 5 1/2 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Rosie Beagle Tri Female 2 1/2 yrs. old 20 lbs. Adopted!
Rusty Shep Mix Buff and Black Male 4 yrs. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Sam Adams Golden Ret. Mix Gold Male 6 mos. 40 lbs. Adopted!
Samantha Smooth Collie Mix White w/ Tan Female 1 yr. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Sandy Shep Mix Tan Female 5 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Sara Lee Beagle Mix Brindle/White Female 1 1/2 yr. old 22 lbs. Adopted!
Serenity Shep Mix Tan w/ Black Female 1 yr. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Sheba Shiba Inu Mix Tan/Cream Female 1 yr. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Shelby Corgi/Collie Mix Tan/White Female 6 mos. old 19 lbs. Adopted!
Simba Lab/Husky Cream Male 9 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Simon Shep Mix Brown w/ Black Male 2 yrs. old 70 lbs. Adopted!
Snowball Cockapoo White Male 1 1/2 yrs. old 18 lbs. Adopted!
Sparkle Beagle Tri Female 7 yrs. old 30 lbs. Adopted!
Spike Collie/Lab Mix Cream Male 2 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Sprite Lhasa Mix Gray/White Male 4 1/2 yrs. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Spunky Wire Haired JRT Mix White/Tan Male 5 1/2 yrs. old 26 lbs. Adopted!
Sugar Am Bulldog Mix White w/Black Female 3 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Sundance Lab Mix Black Female 7 yrs. old 65 lbs. Adopted!
Sunkist (meow) DSH Cat Orange/White Male 1 yr. old 8 lbs. Adopted!
Summer Bulldog Mix White w/Brown Female 9 wks. old 5 lbs. Adopted!
Sushi Japanese Chin Mix Black/White Male 2 yrs. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Sweetie Harrier/Bassett Mix White/Brown Female 5 yrs. old 45 lbs. Adopted!
Tasha Shep Mix Tan w/ Black Female 2 yrs. old 51 lbs. Adopted!
Taylor Rat/Terrier Mix Red/White Male 7 mos. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Teddy Shiba Inu mix Gold w/ White Male 1 yr. old 25 lbs. Adopted!
Tink Poodle Gray Female 8  yrs. old 4 lbs. Adopted!
Toby Jack Russell Terrier White/Tan Male 2 yrs. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Toby Pug/Frenchie Mix Brindle w/ White Male 3 1/2 yrs. old 23 lbs. Adopted!
Tonka Pit bull Red/White Male 5 mos. old 32 lbs. Adopted!
ToTo Terrier Mix Grey/White Male 1 yr. old 12 lbs. Adopted!
Travis Lab Yellow Male 2 1/2 yrs. old 60 lbs. Adopted!
Tristan Doberman Red Male 10 wks. old 15 lbs. Adopted!
Troy Doberman Red Male 3 yrs. old 75 lbs. Adopted!
Truman Beagle Cream & White Male 10 yrs. old 36 lbs. Adopted!
Tucker Beagle Red and White Male 3 yrs. old 23 lbs. Adopted!
Woody Shep Mix Tan/Black Male 10 mos. old 40 lbs. Adopted!
Zena Doberman Red Female 9 mos. old 50 lbs. Adopted!
Zoe Boxer Fawn and White Female 2 yrs. old 50 lbs. Adopted!

In Memoriam
(Gone but never forgotten)

Dog Breed Color Sex Age Size Notes
Amelia Collie Sable and White Female 12 yrs. old 60 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Ernie Chihuahua Brown Male 6 yrs. old 7 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Harrison Lhasa White Male 6 yrs. old 19 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Lark Jack Russ. Terrier White/Tan Female 8 yrs. old

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IN MEMORIAM
Lexi   Yellow Lab White Female 13 yrs. old 65 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Lillian Lhasa Mix White Female 8 1/2 yrs. old 15 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Mattie DSH Cat Black & White Male 8 - 9 mos. old - IN MEMORIAM
Mousse Chocolate Lab Brown Male 8 yrs. old 60 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Nikki Lab Black Female 11 yrs. old

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IN MEMORIAM
Peaches Spaniel Mix Cream Female 7 yrs. old 30 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Sadie Pointer Beagle Tri Female 7 yrs. old 30 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Tatters Mixed Spaniel White/Tan Male 10 yrs. old 20 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Vicky Beagle Tri Female 7 yrs. old 30 lbs. IN MEMORIAM
Violet Doberman Black w/ Brown Female 6 mos. old - IN MEMORIAM