Dogs for Adoption near Osgood, Indiana, USA,
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Rook - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Rook
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rook
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Rook!
Looking for a fun-loving companion who will keep you on your toes? Meet...
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CREATE A WANTED ADFifa - Labrador Retriever Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Fifa
Breed:
Labrador Retriever
For Adoption
Nickname:
Fifa
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Fifa!
Fifa is a 5-year-old, 75-pound black Labrador Retriever with a big heart and an even...
Marble - Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Marble
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Marble
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro location.
Meet Marble!
Marble's story could have ended very...
Anyra - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Anyra
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Anyra
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Anyra is a female brindle pit mix who came to us as a stray and is now ready for a fresh...
Skyler - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Skyler
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Skyler
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Skyler!
Say hello to Skyler, a beautiful 3-year-old German Shepherd mix with a...
Cortes - Anatolian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Cortes
Breed:
Anatolian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cortes
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Anatolian Shepherd. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Aerosmith - Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Aerosmith
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Aerosmith
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Shepherd. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Aerosmith, a lively 2-year-old pup weighing in at 35 pounds! This sweet boy was found as a stray in...
Franklin - Papillon Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Franklin
Breed:
Papillon
For Adoption
Nickname:
Franklin
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Papillon. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Ralph - Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Ralph
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ralph
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that provides...
Pascal - Collie Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Pascal
Breed:
Collie
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pascal
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Collie. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Aikman - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Aikman
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Aikman
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Webby - Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Webby
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Webby
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Bugles - Beagle / Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Bugles
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bugles
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Beagle / Hound / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding...
Teddy - Husky / Labrador Retriever Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Teddy
Breed:
Siberian Husky
For Adoption
Nickname:
Teddy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Husky / Labrador Retriever. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding...
Blitz - Hound / Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Blitz
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Blitz
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound / Australian Shepherd. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Blitz!
Blitz is a handsome mixed-breed pup born in November 2025 who weighs...
Kyson - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Kyson
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kyson
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Kyson! This handsome brindle and white boy came to ITV as a stray on September 10, 2026. He was...
Rooster - Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Rooster
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rooster
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Spanky - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Spanky
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Spanky
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding...
Icara - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Icara
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Icara
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Melody - Boxer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Melody
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Melody
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Melody is a beautiful 4-year-old Boxer mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for her people....
Mallard - Treeing Walker Coonhound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Mallard
Breed:
Treeing Walker Coonhound
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mallard
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Calling all hound lovers—this one’s for you! Meet Mallard, a 48 lb male...
Adira - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Adira
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Adira
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Steele - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Steele
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Steele
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Steele – The Man, The Myth, The Legend!
Meet Steele! This handsome 7-year-old gentleman...
Florence - Miniature Pinscher Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Florence
Breed:
Miniature Pinscher
For Adoption
Nickname:
Florence
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Miniature Pinscher. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Florence!
This sweet senior lady is ready to find a soft place to land and spend her...
Arlington - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Arlington
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Arlington
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Evansille, IN location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Cosmo - Labrador Retriever Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Cosmo
Breed:
Labrador Retriever
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cosmo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Cosmo!
Cosmo is a handsome 7-year-old Lab mix with a sleek black coat and bright white...
Simba - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Simba
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Simba
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
SIMBA IS READY FOR HIS FOREVER HOME!
Meet Simba! This big, handsome boy is currently thriving in...
Hydra - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Hydra
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hydra
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Hydra!
Don’t let her name fool you—this sweet girl is anything...
Zeus Maximus - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Zeus Maximus
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zeus Maximus
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Zeus Maximus – A Big Personality with an Even Bigger Heart!
Meet Zeus Maximus, a...
Tot - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Tot
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tot
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Tot is a 3-year-old, 60lb pit mix with a big personality and an even bigger love for...
Poppi - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Poppi
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Poppi
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Poppi!
Looking for a happy, lovable girl who will keep life entertaining? Meet Poppi! Born in...
Wally - Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Wally
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Wally
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Wally!
Wally is a handsome 3-year-old Hound mix weighing around 66 pounds. With his beautiful...
Rhett - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Rhett
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rhett
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Rhett! This handsome red and white hound mix is just over a year old and weighs around 50 pounds...
Nano - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Nano
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Nano
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Nano – A Little Guy Ready for a Big Adventure!
Looking for a compact companion to...
Roxie - Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Roxie
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Roxie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Retriever / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a...
Mavis - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Mavis
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mavis
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Mavis – A Sweet Senior Lady Looking for Love!
Say hello to Mavis, a beautiful...
Roxie - Newfoundland Dog / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Roxie
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Roxie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Newfoundland Dog / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Roxie!
Roxie is a beautiful 7-year-old Newfoundland mix...
Bones Jones - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 11/04/2026
Bones Jones
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bones Jones
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Bones Jones, a 5-year-old, 51-pound Pit Bull mix who has already overcome more than any dog...
Bram - Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Bram
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bram
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that provides...
Bunny - Beagle / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Bunny
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bunny
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Beagle / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Sloane - Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Sloane
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sloane
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Shepherd. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience that...
Guernsey "Zara - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Guernsey "Zara
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Guernsey "Zara
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Utah - Cattle Dog Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Utah
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Utah
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Utah!
Looking for an adventure buddy who also loves to cuddle? Meet Utah!
This handsome...
Memphis - Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Memphis
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Memphis
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Memphis!
Memphis is a beautiful 60-pound Hound mix who was seized from a U-Haul in May 2026. Estimated...
Barney - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Barney
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Barney
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Barney!
Barney is a resilient, lovable 1-year-old black Lab mix weighing 40 pounds...
Mikey - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Mikey
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mikey
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Mikey, Mikey, Mikey! This playful and loving boy is looking for his forever home!
Mikey was...
Baby G - Terrier / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Baby G
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Baby G
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier / Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Evansville, IN location
Meet Baby G (Gigi)!
Some stories tug at your heart, and Baby G’s is one of...
Pearl - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Pearl
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pearl
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...
Connor - Hound Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Connor
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Connor
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Hound. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Meet Connor, a 2-year-old hound mix with a big personality and even bigger heart!
Connor is:
Great with...
Irvin - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 10/28/2026
Irvin
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Irvin
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Evansville, IN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 145.3 mi from Osgood
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location
Can you open your heart and home to this adorable rescue dog? Fostering is a rewarding experience...