Dog Shelters and Rescues in Roanoke, VA

Ready to find your match? Here are 44 dog shelters in Roanoke, VA with 2,458 adoptable pets.

God's Dogs Rescue Of TX In VA Transport Stop

Wyethville, VA 24382

We'll also keep you updated on Azul JuM's adoption status with email updates.

Azul JuM Shepherd (Unknown Type) Male, 2 yrs 4 mos Wyethville, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Maxine JuM's adoption status with email updates.

Maxine JuM Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Female, 4 yrs Wyethville, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Thursday NN*'s adoption status with email updates.

Thursday NN* Australian Cattle Dog Female, 1 yr 8 mos Wyethville, VA

Lynchburg Humane Society - Rehome

1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 448-0088

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We'll also keep you updated on Ginger - MISSING's adoption status with email updates.

Ginger - MISSING Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium) Female, 17 yrs 4 mos Lynchburg, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Biggie - MISSING's adoption status with email updates.

Biggie - MISSING Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Male, 10 yrs 8 mos Lynchburg, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Hazel - MISSING's adoption status with email updates.

Hazel - MISSING Black and Tan Coonhound Female, 7 yrs Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg Humane Society

1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 448-0088

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We'll also keep you updated on Dobbie's adoption status with email updates.

Dobbie Mixed Breed (Large) Male, 7 yrs 10 mos Lynchburg, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Stanley's adoption status with email updates.

Stanley Boxer Male, 3 yrs 8 mos Lynchburg, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Finnley - MISSING's adoption status with email updates.

Finnley - MISSING Boston Terrier Male, 3 yrs 11 mos Lynchburg, VA

Pittsylvania Pet Center

11880 US Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531

(434) 432-1989 ext.102

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We'll also keep you updated on Kurby's adoption status with email updates.

Kurby American Pit Bull Terrier Male, 3 yrs 8 mos Chatham, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Alfie's adoption status with email updates.

Alfie Labrador Retriever Male, 2 yrs 6 mos Chatham, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Jim Ahern's adoption status with email updates.

Jim Ahern Hound (Unknown Type) Male, 4 yrs 7 mos Chatham, VA

Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center

1001 Mt Torrey Rd, Lyndhurst, VA 22952

(540) 943-5142

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We'll also keep you updated on Jellyfish's adoption status with email updates.

Jellyfish American Pit Bull Terrier Female, 4 yrs 4 mos Lyndhurst, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Moose's adoption status with email updates.

Moose American Pit Bull Terrier Male, 15 yrs 11 mos Lyndhurst, VA

We'll also keep you updated on Polaroid's adoption status with email updates.

Polaroid Plott Hound Male, 7 yrs 8 mos Lyndhurst, VA

Focus On Cumberland County Animal Safety - VA Transport

Roanoke, VA 24001

We'll also keep you updated on ASTER's adoption status with email updates.

ASTER Hound (Unknown Type) Male, 3 yrs 7 mos Roanoke, VA

We'll also keep you updated on BOO's adoption status with email updates.

BOO Mountain Cur Male, 3 yrs 5 mos Roanoke, VA

We'll also keep you updated on HAMLET's adoption status with email updates.

HAMLET Australian Shepherd Male, 2 yrs 8 mos Roanoke, VA

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Adopting a rescue dog can come with challenges, but with patience and understanding, they can be overcome. Common challenges include behavioral issues, such as barking, chewing, and digging, and health problems, such as anxiety and fear.

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How to answer pet adoption questions? ›

Be honest in your answers and don't lie about anything that you're asked. It's tempting to write down what you think the rescue wants to hear, but this could lead to you matching with a cat or dog who won't fit well in your home environment.

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Have you personally witnessed their care and treatment of animals, and do you feel that they would be a good and responsible pet parent for the pet's entire life?
Do they currently have any other pets and how many of each type?
Are you aware of any history of rehoming or abuse/neglect to animals?

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What is the difference between a rescue and a shelter dog? ›

What Is an Animal Rescue? Animal rescues are similar to animal shelters in that they protect unhoused animals. However, they're volunteer-run and supported because they don't get government funding. Instead of public buildings with kennels, rescues run out of private homes.

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What color dog is hardest to adopt? ›

It is a statistical fact. Black dogs and cats wait four times longer to get adopted from shelters and rescues as their lighter coated and more colorful counterparts. This phenomenon even has a name: Black Dog and Cat Syndrome.

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What dog is least likely to get adopted? ›

Black dogs

Statistically speaking, dogs with black fur are less likely to be adopted.

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What are red flags when adopting a dog? ›

Missing Information About the Organization/Shelter

If you can't find any information about the organization or group that listed the dog, it's a major red flag – especially if there's an adoption fee involved. Puppy mills are often disguised as adoption groups and want to give dogs away quickly for a price.

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How to answer why do you want a dog? ›

“I have a dog because I love animals and going for long walks." “When my husband occasionally has to leave for work before dawn, it makes me feel safer to have dogs for protection - in addition to the unconditional love they give!” “I wanted both an incentive and a partner to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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Why do you want to adopt a rescue dog answer? ›

You help break the cycle of pet overpopulation.

There are not enough homes for all the animals that are born every year. Adopting from a shelter helps weaken the pet overpopulation cycle.

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Why do I need a reference to adopt a dog? ›

A Reference Check volunteer contacts the applicant's veterinary clinic to ensure their current pets are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. If the applicant doesn't have any current pets, the volunteer asks about the care that the applicant has provided to previous pets.

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What two questions can be asked about a service dog? ›

Answer: In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

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What is the best age to adopt a dog? ›

In general, however, the best age to adopt a puppy is eight to ten weeks. This will give your puppy plenty of time to work through the developmental stages that take place while the puppy is still with its mother. It also allows you to make sure you're complying with any laws that might pertain to your area.

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Should you rename a rescue dog? ›

“At most shelters, if an animal has a name you keep the name unless there's a good reason not to,” she says. Good reasons to change a pet's name include instances of past abuse. Shelters will also rename pets whose current name might prevent them from finding a forever home.

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Do dogs remember their previous owners? ›

Dogs can retain information, including the location of hidden items, over extended periods. There are many instances of dogs remembering their owners and recognizing familiar individuals, places, and animal friends even after several years.

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