Dogs for Adoption near Topeka, Kansas, USA,
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Ephesus - American Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Ephesus
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ephesus
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Ephesus! But my friends call me Effie! I’m a very sweet and love...
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CREATE A WANTED ADDexxter - American Bulldog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Dexxter
Breed:
American Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dexxter
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Bulldog / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 75. **Adoption Profile: Meet Dexxter!**
Dexxter is a lively dog who is always ready for a game — whether...
Ruby - Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Ruby
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ruby
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 75. Hi! I’m Ruby and I am a very active boxer mix! I am very people friendly. I’d prefer to be the only...
Almond Joy - Boston Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/27/2025
Almond Joy
Breed:
Boston Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Almond Joy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Boston Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Almond Joy! I’m very sweet and love to play! Snuggles are good too! I’m still working on...
Iris - American Bulldog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Iris
Breed:
American Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Iris
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Bulldog / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi! I’m Iris! I love to play! I’m a great girl and I love my people and enjoy other dogs....
Kyle - American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Kyle
Breed:
American Eskimo Dog-Huskies Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kyle
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 250. Hi I’m Kyle! My momma is an American Eskimo mix and she’s about 35 lbs. I will likely be...
Tito - Unknown breed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Tito
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tito
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Unknown breed. Adoption Fee: 250. Hi I’m Tito! I’m full of spunk and personality! No one can resist my personality! I love playing with all the pups...
Kurt - American Eskimo Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Kurt
Breed:
American Eskimo Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kurt
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 250. Hi I’m Kurt! My momma is an American Eskimo mix and she’s about 35 lbs. I will likely be around that...
Knox - American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Knox
Breed:
American Eskimo Dog-Huskies Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Knox
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 250. Hi I’m Knox! My momma is an American Eskimo mix and she’s about 35 lbs. I will likely be...
Jared - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Jared
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jared
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Jared! I’m very sweet and love all people! I’m a great cuddler and it’s...
Karma - American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Karma
Breed:
American Eskimo Dog-Huskies Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Karma
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog / Husky / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 250. Hi I’m Karma! My momma is an American Eskimo mix and she’s about 35 lbs. I will likely be...
Benson - Shepherd / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 07/16/2025
Benson
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Benson
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Benson! I found myself looking for a new family when my previous owner lost their home and didn’t know...
Alfred - Unknown breed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 07/09/2025
Alfred
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Alfred
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Unknown breed. Adoption Fee: 250. Alfred is a sweet chunky boy who is ready for his forever family. He was called spicy and definitely can be. But once you earn his...
Layni - Australian Shepherd / Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 06/04/2025
Layni
Breed:
Australian Shepherd-Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Layni
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Layni! I’m a very sweet girl. I listen well and I love attention!...
Felicity - Unknown breed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Felicity
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Felicity
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Unknown breed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hello! I'm Felicity and I am a happy, energetic girl who is searching for her forever home! I am playful and I love playing...
Bubba - Rottweiler / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Bubba
Breed:
Rottweiler-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bubba
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Rottweiler / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 150. Hey! Bubba here and I am looking for my forever home. I am a very sweet and playful dog who would like to be apart...
Kolt - Mountain Cur / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Kolt
Breed:
Mountain Cur-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kolt
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Mountain Cur / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Kolt! I’m a happy boy! Always happy! I love to play play play! I have lots of energy and just want...
Wrigley - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Wrigley
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Wrigley
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi! I’m Wrigley. I’m dog friendly and very sweet. I’m a really good boy and would love a...
Fiona - American Bulldog / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Fiona
Breed:
Bullypit
For Adoption
Nickname:
Fiona
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Bulldog / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. This beautiful 80 lb 3 year old bulldog/pit mix is Fiona. She is a sweet girl who ended up in a...
Pebble - American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Pebble
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pebble
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Pebble but my friends call me Elli! I’m smart, playful and uncoordinated! I know some...
Nita - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Nita
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Nita
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 150. Hello! I am Nita and I am searching for an active family to call my own. I am house trained and kennel...
Diego - American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/25/2024
Diego
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Diego
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Topeka, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.4 mi from Topeka
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Adoption Fee: 150. Hi I’m Diego! I have lots of energy and plenty of kisses to give! I’m a friendly boy that...
BLUE - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
BLUE
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BLUE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
FRANK - Bluetick Coonhound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
FRANK
Breed:
Bluetick Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
FRANK
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Bluetick Coonhound / Mixed (medium coat).
DENVER - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
DENVER
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
DENVER
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat).
PIE - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
PIE
Breed:
Chow Chow
For Adoption
Nickname:
PIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat).
ATHENA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
ATHENA
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
ATHENA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). I'm house trained, crate trained, and not very vocal at all. I fancy watching people out the window! My favorite past time is...
CHANCE - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
CHANCE
Breed:
Labrador Retriever
For Adoption
Nickname:
CHANCE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
BECKETT - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
BECKETT
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BECKETT
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). The moment our eyes lock your garaunteed to fall in love. I'm a sweet and playful guy that will never let you down! I enjoy...
ROSE - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
ROSE
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
ROSE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). I’m an adorable little girl and I know it! I love snuggling with my humans friends and can entertain myself for...
HAZELNUT - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
HAZELNUT
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
HAZELNUT
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). My favorite hobbies include cuddling, snuggling, and hugging. I might be shy when we first meet, but once we get to know each...
DUSTY - Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
DUSTY
Breed:
Treeing Walker Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
DUSTY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (medium coat). I'm an adorable young guy who wears my heart on my sleeve. I'm the kind of dog who is psyched about every little...
LOVE - Cocker Spaniel / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
LOVE
Breed:
Cocker Spaniel-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
LOVE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Cocker Spaniel / Mixed (medium coat).
ELLIE - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
ELLIE
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
For Adoption
Nickname:
ELLIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Adorable should be my middle name. I love chew toys and tennis balls and enjoy company of human friends. I’m the happiest...
TY - Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Whippet / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
TY
Breed:
Unknown-Whippet Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
TY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Whippet / Mixed (medium coat). I love being outside where I get to run around. I'm looking for an active family that I can play with, but...
MAMA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
MAMA
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
MAMA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Mama is a short, sweet, and spunky gal! Her favorite game is tug-of-war, and she loves to cuddle just as much as she loves to...
PEACHES - Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
PEACHES
Breed:
Border Collie-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
PEACHES
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat).
CINDY - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
CINDY
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
CINDY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat).
THEO - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
THEO
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
THEO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
JOSH - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
JOSH
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
JOSH
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
GARRETT - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
GARRETT
Breed:
Akita
For Adoption
Nickname:
GARRETT
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat).
DIJON - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
DIJON
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
DIJON
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat).
CARSON - Chow Chow (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
CARSON
Breed:
Chow Chow
For Adoption
Nickname:
CARSON
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Chow Chow (medium coat).
GOOFY - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
GOOFY
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
GOOFY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat).
RANDY - Rottweiler / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
RANDY
Breed:
Rottweiler-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
RANDY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Rottweiler / Mixed (medium coat).
JORDAN - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
JORDAN
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
JORDAN
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
BISHOP - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
BISHOP
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
BISHOP
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).
ARIANNA - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
ARIANNA
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
ARIANNA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat).
MAYA - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
MAYA
Breed:
Labrador Retriever
For Adoption
Nickname:
MAYA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
JETTA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 09/21/2023
JETTA
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
JETTA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lawrence, KS, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.8 mi from Topeka
Posted Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). I am a pup from Hurrican Irma relief efforts! I came to Kansas in order to make space in my hometown for other dogs misplaced...