Mutt Dogs for Adoption near Thomasville, North Carolina, USA,
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Pineapple - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Pineapple
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Pineapple
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Applications can be filled out at .piedmontanimalrescue/adopt! Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet does NOT send us Applications.
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CREATE A WANTED ADOnion - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Onion
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Onion
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Applications can be filled out at .piedmontanimalrescue/adopt! Petfinder and Adopt-A-Pet does NOT send us Applications.
We receive many...
Dixie - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Dixie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dixie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. Meet Dixie
Dixie is a beautiful Cattle Dog weighing about 45 pounds and around 2 years old. She’s an amazing mama who raised 11 puppies,...
Bailey - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Bailey
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bailey
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Taco - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Taco
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Taco
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Raya - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Raya
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Raya
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Judy - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Judy
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Judy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Bandit - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Bandit
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bandit
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Shaniah - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Shaniah
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Shaniah
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Patty - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Patty
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Patty
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Tony - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Tony
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tony
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
George - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
George
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
George
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Lacie - Cattle Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Lacie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lacie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Mixed. PLEASE NOTE: Not available until January 19th, but we are accepting applications now!
Applications can be filled out at...
Ana - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Ana
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ana
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Meet Ana!
Ana is a 2-year-old, 39-pound, sweet, smart girl, who is the perfect mix of playful athlete and snuggly love bug.
She’s easy on...
Lizzie - Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Lizzie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lizzie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mooresville, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.3 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier. Meet Lizzie!
Lizzie is a lovable, affectionate girl looking for a forever home to call her own. She's as sweet as can be and thrives on human...
Lola - Shepherd / Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Lola
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lola
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Mount Airy, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 51.8 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Hound / Mixed (short coat). Meet Lola, a delightful 4 year female Shepherd/hound mix who is eager to find her forever family!
Lola is a playful pup with a...
Arbor - Unknown breed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Arbor
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Arbor
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Roaring River, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 56.1 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Unknown breed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 200.00. Meet Miss Arbor! She was found as a stray and had been hit by a car, her left front leg was broken and needed to be...
SOX - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
SOX
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SOX
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact foster at: taylorlucas16icloud
-crate & potty trained
-does great with dogs & young children!
-knows...
DAPHNE - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
DAPHNE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
DAPHNE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please contact foster at imkendalldeangmail
Daphne is about 6 years old. She is the sweetest dog I have ever fostered! Daphne has done...
TT - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
TT
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
TT
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact the foster at, alyssa.s.cumminsgmail
Meet TT!
At 12 years young, TT is the perfect mix of playful energy and cozy...
TUCKER - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
TUCKER
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
TUCKER
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please contact foster at lashleydunc11aol
Tucker is a sweet boy once he gets to know you. He did start out as a very terrified and...
REMINGTON - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
REMINGTON
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
REMINGTON
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). contact foster parent at jbennettdayygmail
Remi is a very sweet and affectionate puppy. She loves to play and run around with other...
GULLIVER - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
GULLIVER
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
GULLIVER
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Please contact foster at christinetracksgmail
Gulliver arrived at the shelter as a stray with a sad past behind him. His ears...
HAZEL - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
HAZEL
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
HAZEL
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please contact foster at outscreengmail
â¢Affectionate girl who seeks pets + kisses
â¢Timid at first-...
SNUBBULL - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
SNUBBULL
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SNUBBULL
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please contact foster at tmstotesgmail
Potty trained/house broken
Dog friendly + would love a doggy friend to play with
Kid...
STARLA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
STARLA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
STARLA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Please contact foster at melissataboadayahoo
â¢Potty trained
â¢Non-destructive when left...
WINTER - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
WINTER
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
WINTER
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). contact foster at m.mertkocbasgmail
â¢Seems potty trained
â¢Easy on leash
â¢Sleeps through the...
WINGMAN - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
WINGMAN
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
WINGMAN
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact my foster parent at: hayesjasoncgmail
Wingman seems very curious about other dogs(I would say positive), very easy on leash,...
MOCHA - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
MOCHA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MOCHA
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact foster at: melissa.neargmail
â¢Amazing boy with super soft fur and beautiful eyes
â¢Listens so well...
GRACIE - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
GRACIE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
GRACIE
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact the foster at, kpressley1022gmail
Gracie is generally easy to leash and walk! Gracie knows âsitâ and she...
LAYKA - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
LAYKA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
LAYKA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact the foster at, charlesehashgmail
- Recommended SLOW intros with other dogs, currently in foster and is doing well with their...
SPYRO - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
SPYRO
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SPYRO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please Contact Foster At; jeanette.c.lamgmail
⢠Potty + Crate Trained
⢠Friendly with fosterâs...
MOOSE - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
MOOSE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MOOSE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Please contact foster at meliathomas94gmail
Big, affectionate, smiley cuddle bug!!
Dog friendly - very friendly to all shapes + sizes...
ORION - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
ORION
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
ORION
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Charlotte, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 63.7 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). Contact foster at, wengarcia77yahoo
Orion arrived at the shelter in July. He went on lots of daycations and was a volunteer favorite,...
THEODORE - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
THEODORE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
THEODORE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
TUCKER - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
TUCKER
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
TUCKER
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
PEARL - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
PEARL
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
PEARL
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
MADDY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
MADDY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MADDY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
HERSHEY - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/28/2026
HERSHEY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
HERSHEY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
MONA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
MONA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MONA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
JOHTO - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
JOHTO
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
JOHTO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
CURTIS - Hound / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/14/2026
CURTIS
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
CURTIS
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (medium coat).
DOC HOWLIDAY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
DOC HOWLIDAY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
DOC HOWLIDAY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Newton, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
Johnny - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Johnny
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Johnny
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Roxboro, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 71.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 300. Meet Johnny! Johnny is a 10-month-old Foxhound with a heart as big as his ears. He’s fantastic with other dogs...
Bessie - Cattle Dog / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Bessie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bessie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 400.00. Online Adoption Application ›
Momma Bessie was rescued with her 4 puppies. Bessie is...
Roxie - Hound / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Roxie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Roxie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $400. Online Adoption Application ›
Roxie is a total sweetheart who has mastered the art of cuddling...
Rascal - Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Rascal
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rascal
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application ›
Rascal is fearless, playful, and full of...
Bella - Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Bella
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bella
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application ›
Bella is spunky, adventurous, and full...
Magic - Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Magic
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Magic
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Hound / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application ›
These 7 sweet puppies were rescued from...
Link - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Link
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Link
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Holly Springs, NC, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.2 mi from Thomasville
Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Online Adoption Application ›
Link was surrendered to the shelter when his...