Dogs for Adoption near Grand Prairie, Texas, USA,
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REESE - Cane Corso Mastiff / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
REESE
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
REESE
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Cane Corso Mastiff / Mixed (medium coat).
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CREATE A WANTED ADBLU - Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
BLU
Breed:
Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BLU
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
JORDY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
JORDY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
JORDY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
LUNA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
LUNA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
LUNA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
LOLA - Boxer / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
LOLA
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
LOLA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Boxer / Mixed (medium coat).
ATLAS - Great Pyrenees / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
ATLAS
Breed:
Great Pyrenees-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
ATLAS
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees / Mixed (medium coat).
NINA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
NINA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
NINA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
SPOT - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
SPOT
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SPOT
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
DUCHESS - Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
DUCHESS
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
DUCHESS
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat).
STAR - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
STAR
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
STAR
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
IZZY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
IZZY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
IZZY
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
MELO - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/04/2026
MELO
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
MELO
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
SHEILA - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
SHEILA
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
SHEILA
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
PATCHES - American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
PATCHES
Breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
PATCHES
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
PUPS - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
PUPS
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
PUPS
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
RASCAL - Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
RASCAL
Breed:
Catahoula Leopard Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
RASCAL
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
BAMBAM - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
BAMBAM
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
BAMBAM
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
THOR - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
THOR
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
THOR
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
SECRET - Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
SECRET
Breed:
Rat-Cha
For Adoption
Nickname:
SECRET
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Rat Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
WHISKEY - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
WHISKEY
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
WHISKEY
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
QTIP - Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
QTIP
Breed:
Chihuahua-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
QTIP
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Plano, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.2 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed (medium coat).
Sarah - Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Sarah
Breed:
Great Pyrenees-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sarah
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Sara ♥️
Sara is a beautiful 7–8 month old Great Pyrenees who...
Jacques - Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Jacques
Breed:
Great Pyrenees-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jacques
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Jacques ♥️
Jacques is a handsome Great Pyrenees, about 1–2...
Zion - Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Zion
Breed:
Italian Greyhound-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zion
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Zion! ♥️
Zion may be small, but he’s...
Hazel - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Hazel
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hazel
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (long coat). Adoption Fee: 375. Right before Christmas, sweet Hazel was spotted running along a fence line with a slight limp. One of our...
Kara - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Kara
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
For Adoption
Nickname:
Kara
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Kara ♥️
At 6 ½ years old, Kara is the picture of gentleness and...
Zaza - Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Zaza
Breed:
Italian Greyhound-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zaza
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. Zaza is a soft-eyed, gentle girl who came from the Godley group of dogs and is still...
Ziggy - Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Ziggy
Breed:
Italian Greyhound-Labrador Retriever Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ziggy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Ziggy! ♥️
Born 9/3/25, this handsome little guy...
Snoopy - American Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Snoopy
Breed:
Bullboxer Pit
For Adoption
Nickname:
Snoopy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. Meet Snoopy!
This 11-month-old American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer mix is the definition of...
Cassie - Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Cassie
Breed:
Border Collie-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Cassie
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Border Collie / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Cassie, a gentle, resilient tripod ready for her second chance
Cassie’s...
Parker - Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Parker
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Parker
Gender:
Male
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Husky / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 375. Meet Parker — six months old and ready to make a splash!
This handsome boy isn’t...
Ayden - Anatolian Shepherd (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Ayden
Breed:
Anatolian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ayden
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Anatolian Shepherd (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Ayden, our stunning three-year-old Anatolian Shepherd! This gentle giant is neutered, up to...
Sandy - Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Sandy
Breed:
Dachshund-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sandy
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Dachshund / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Sandy! From Survivor to Sweetheart! ♥️
Sandy’s journey is nothing...
Theo - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Theo
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Theo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Theo ! I’m a 3-year-old, 75-lb German Shepherd mix with a light brown coat,...
Charlie - Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Charlie
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Charlie
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Hound (short coat). Adoption Fee: 375. ♥️ Meet Charlie the Hound, the perfect addition to your hobby farm! This gorgeous, sweet boy is not just a charmer...
Shelby - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Shelby
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Shelby
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lillian, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.4 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 375. Shelby, an energetic and sweet young adult, adores being around people. She sleeps through the night,...
Madison - Great Pyrenees (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/04/2026
Madison
Breed:
Great Pyrenees
For Adoption
Nickname:
Madison
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Spring, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 27.5 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees (long coat). Adoption Fee: $375. **Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You...
Celeste - Great Pyrenees (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/07/2026
Celeste
Breed:
Great Pyrenees
For Adoption
Nickname:
Celeste
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Spring, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 27.5 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Great Pyrenees (long coat). Adoption Fee: $375. ** Tune in to our Facebook page (Great Pyrenees Rescue Society - GPRS) every Sunday at 3pm CT to see our dogs LIVE! You...
Sitka - Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Sitka
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Sitka
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Husky / Mixed. Hi, I’m Sitka!
I’m a sweet husky mix, about 51 lbs and around 2–3 years old. I might be a little shy when we first meet,...
Rocky - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Rocky
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rocky
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Meet Rocky, the adorable 5-6 year old pit mix! This sweet boy is all set to find his forever home. He’s fixed, chipped, and potty...
Bindi - Australian Shepherd / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Bindi
Breed:
Australian Shepherd-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bindi
Gender:
Female
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed. Hi, I’m Bindi!
I’m a 2-year-old, 53-pound sweetheart with a gentle heart and so much love to give....
Tater - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Tater
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tater
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Hi there — I’m Tater ❤️ 2 years old I’m one of four siblings who were found together, and the folks at...
River - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
River
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
River
Gender:
Female
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Hi there! My name is River, and I’m a sweet Lab mix with a gentle heart and a happy, friendly spirit. I'm 2 years and...
Bubba - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Bubba
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bubba
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Hi! I’m Bubba I’ve been wandering a neighborhood for a little while, and some kind people tried to help me. I might be a...
Boomer - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Boomer
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Boomer
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Hi! I’m Boomer ✨ I came to the shelter with my three brothers, and I’m a super friendly, happy boy who loves meeting...
Dawson - Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Dawson
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dawson
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Hi, I’m Dawson!
I’m about one year old, around 50 pounds, and full of love. I’m the kind of dog who thinks...
Winter - Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Winter
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Winter
Gender:
Female
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Husky / Mixed. Hi, I’m Winter ❄️ I’m 1 year old, weigh 55 lbs, and I might just be the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet.
I’m...
Hopper - Anatolian Shepherd / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Hopper
Breed:
Anatolian Shepherd-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Hopper
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Anatolian Shepherd / Mixed. Hi, I’m Hopper — and I’m ready to bounce into your life!
I’m a 1 year old Anatolian Shepherd mix...
KATY - Siberian Husky / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
KATY
Breed:
Siberian Husky-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
KATY
Gender:
Female
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: Siberian Husky / Mixed. Hi, I’m Katy — a friendly, smart girl ready to be your new best friend!
I’m about 1 to 2 years old and a bit...
Maverick - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 03/11/2026
Maverick
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Maverick
Gender:
Male
Location:
USA
Rowlett, TX, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.1 mi from Grand Prairie
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Meet Maverick | 4 Years Old
Maverick came in with his three brothers, and he’s a super sweet, easygoing guy with a gentle...