Dogs for Adoption near Hinton, West Virginia, USA,
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PuppyFinder.com is proud to be a part of the online adoption community. Browse thru thousands of Dogs for Adoption near Hinton, West Virginia, USA area, listed by Dog Rescue Organizations and individuals, to find your match. Puppyfinder.com has located 51 German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix, Border Collie-Unknown Mix and Mountain Cur-Unknown Mix puppies in the following location(s): KINGSPORT TN, LOCUST GROVE VA and HINTON WV
Showing: 1 - 50 of 51
Blue Merle
Date listed: 03/01/2026
Drew
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
For Adoption
Nickname:
Drew
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
KINGSPORT, TN, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 121.4 mi from Hinton
Drew is full of energy and personality! He loves to run, play, and be part of the action. He gets along well with other dogs and is great with kids, but he is not a good fit for a...
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Date listed: 02/23/2026
Jaxx Sophia
Breed:
Chow Chow
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jaxx Sophia
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
LOCUST GROVE, VA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 175.1 mi from Hinton
Male-Jaxx 6years old
Female- Sophia 3years old
Both are home trained. Good with kids & people. Shy at first
Tiffany (1yo,35lbs) - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Tiffany (1yo,35lbs)
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Tiffany (1yo,35lbs)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Meet Tiffany!
This 1-year-old, 35-pound Hound mix is packed with sweetness, wiggles, and just the right amount of...
Helen (10yo, 40lbs) - Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Helen (10yo, 40lbs)
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Helen (10yo, 40lbs)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Labrador Retriever / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Meet Helen. This sweet skinny girl was picked up by animal control. She appears to be blind and...
Brody (9mo,50lbs) - Mountain Cur / Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Brody (9mo,50lbs)
Breed:
Mountain Cur-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Brody (9mo,50lbs)
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Mountain Cur / Hound / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
MEET BRODY!
This sweet, resilient boy has quite a story to tell! Brody followed some kind strangers...
Scooby (2yo, 45lbs) - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Scooby (2yo, 45lbs)
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Scooby (2yo, 45lbs)
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Meet Scooby. This sweet boy was found in a rural area cold and hungry. He is very friendly and walks well on a leash. he...
Squirtle (2yo, 40lbs) - Terrier / Boxer / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Squirtle (2yo, 40lbs...
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Squirtle (2yo, 40lbs...
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Boxer / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Meet Squirtle:50 Pounds of Mayhem in a Fur Coat
Ever wanted to adopt a frat boy trapped in a...
Jasper (5mo, 35lbs) - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Jasper (5mo, 35lbs)
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Jasper (5mo, 35lbs)
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Meet Jasper
Jasper is about 5 months old and has been in foster care for a month and a half now. These are his...
Mavis (7yo, 60lbs) - Border Collie / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/18/2026
Mavis (7yo, 60lbs)
Breed:
Border Collie-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Mavis (7yo, 60lbs)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Border Collie / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
This sweet girl's world has been turned upside down. Her owner passed away and she was left alone.
...
Abby (1.5yo,50lbs) - Beagle / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 01/21/2026
Abby (1.5yo,50lbs)
Breed:
Beagle-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Abby (1.5yo,50lbs)
Gender:
Female
Age:
Baby
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Beagle / Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Summers County Humane Society
My goodness, look at this sweet little girl. She was originally adopted out at 8 weeks old but...
Rubble (2yo, 46lbs) - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Rubble (2yo, 46lbs)
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rubble (2yo, 46lbs)
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Hinton, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 1.1 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed. Summers County Humane Society
Look at handsome Ruble! Is he scheming about how to wiggle into your heart or steal your snack? Ruble has a personality...
Remi - Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Remi
Breed:
Boxador
For Adoption
Nickname:
Remi
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Union, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 20.0 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Remi is a sweet boy who just wants love and attention. He is learning to walk on a leash. He likes other dogs and just...
Rudy - Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Rudy
Breed:
Boxador
For Adoption
Nickname:
Rudy
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Union, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 20.0 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Boxer / Mixed (short coat). Rudy is a happy boy. He likes to run and play. He does well with other dogs. Learning to walk on a leash. He and his...
Bella - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bella
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bella
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed.
Chevelle - Shar Pei / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Chevelle
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Chevelle
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Shar Pei / Mixed (short coat).
Maxine - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Maxine
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Maxine
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed.
Shianne - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Shianne
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Shianne
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
Shotzee - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Shotzee
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Shotzee
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat).
Trip - Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Trip
Breed:
Treeing Walker Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Trip
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (short coat).
Milo - Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Milo
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Milo
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed (short coat).
Thelma - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Thelma
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Thelma
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed.
Zeus - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Zeus
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zeus
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed.
Bo - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bo
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat).
Delbert - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Delbert
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Delbert
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed.
Patty - Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Patty
Breed:
Treeing Walker Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Patty
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound / Mixed (short coat).
Marley - Retriever / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Marley
Breed:
Retriever -Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Marley
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Retriever / Mixed.
Bear - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Bear
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bear
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat).
Zuko - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Zuko
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zuko
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed.
Dale - Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Dale
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dale
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed (short coat).
Amigo - Husky / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/21/2024
Amigo
Breed:
Huskies -Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Amigo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Posted Breed: Husky / Mixed (short coat).
Coco - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Coco
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Coco
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Lewisburg, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.6 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed.
Dallas - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Dallas
Breed:
Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dallas
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Coonhound / Mixed (short coat). Hello Friends! My name is Dallas and I came to the Olive Branch with my suspected Brother Dusty as...
Dusty - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Coonhound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Dusty
Breed:
Coonhound-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Dusty
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Coonhound / Mixed (short coat). Hello Friends! My name is Dusty and I came to the Olive Branch with my suspected Brother Dallas as...
Felix - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Felix
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Felix
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello Friends! My name is Felix, I came to the Olive Branch Animal Rescue as a stray that was found on Buck Run and I went to a...
Atticus - Mountain Cur / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Atticus
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Mountain Cur Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Atticus
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Mountain Cur / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). Hello Friends! My name is Atticus, I came to the Olive Branch as a stray and never got claimed... I am a very...
Zach - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Zach
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Zach
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hi there everyone! My name is Zach, I came to the Olive Branch as a stray. When I was found I had a heavy broken chain attached...
Selena - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Selena
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Selena
Gender:
Female
Age:
Young
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello! My name is Selena, My Mother and I were found in Sistersville as strays and sadly we were not claimed. I am a shy girl at...
Estelle - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Estelle
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Estelle
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello there! My name is Estelle, my pup and I were found in Sistersville as strays and sadly were not claimed. I am a sweet,...
Keely - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Keely
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Keely
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello! My name is Keely. I came to the Olive Branch as a stray. A nice man found me and brought me here in hopes of finding my...
Phineas - Pit Bull Terrier / American Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Phineas
Breed:
American Bulldog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Phineas
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / American Bulldog / Mixed (short coat). Hello everyone! My name is Phineas, I was at a county shelter that was full and needing space, when two...
Ringo - Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Ringo
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Ringo
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hello Friends! My name is Ringo. I was found roaming not far from the Olive Branch and two teenage girls helped an employee bring...
Clara - Boxer / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Clara
Breed:
Boxer-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Clara
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Boxer / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Hi, my name is Clara. I came to the Olive Branch as a stray. A nice man kept me and tried to find my owner for several...
Champ - Spaniel / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Champ
Breed:
Colonial Cocker Spaniel-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Champ
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Spaniel / Mixed (medium coat). Hi! My name is Champ. I came to the Olive Branch as a stray, sadly, no one came to claim me. So here I am looking for my forever home. I...
Bruno Mars - Mountain Cur / Husky / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Bruno Mars
Breed:
Mountain Cur-Siberian Husky Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Bruno Mars
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Mountain Cur / Husky / Mixed (short coat). Hi there! My name is Bruno Mars, much more handsome than my namesake, if I do say so myself. My one blue eye gives me a...
Piper - Beagle / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Piper
Breed:
Australian Shepherd-Beagle Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Piper
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Beagle / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Hi, my name is Piper. I was found as a stray and brought to the Olive Branch so my owner could find me. Sadly, nobody...
Lily L. - Papillon / Mixed (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 02/25/2026
Lily L.
Breed:
Papillon-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lily L.
Gender:
Female
Age:
Senior
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Papillon / Mixed (long coat). Luxating Patellas Rear legs / Periodontal Disease / No Teeth
Hello! My name is Lily L., I came to OBARR as owner relinguish due to my...
Abigail - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Abigail
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Abigail
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat). Hello! My name is Abigail, I was brought to the Olive Branch as a stray by a nice lady and sadly I wasn't claimed... I am an...
Emily - German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Emily
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog-Unknown Mix
For Adoption
Nickname:
Emily
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat). Hello friends! My name is Emily. I was brought to the Olive Branch as a stray by local law enforcement. I was very shy when I...
Isabella - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Isabella
Breed:
Mutt
For Adoption
Nickname:
Isabella
Gender:
Female
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Hi there, my name is Isabella. I was relinquished to Olive Branch with 13 other dogs when our owner passed and there was no one to take care...
Lynx - Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed Dog For Adoption
Date listed: 12/31/2025
Lynx
Breed:
Shepradors
For Adoption
Nickname:
Lynx
Gender:
Male
Age:
Adult
Location:
USA
Sistersville, WV, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.5 mi from Hinton
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed. Hello, my name is Lynx. I came to the Olive Branch as a stray. Sadly, no one came to claim me, so here I am looking...