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Dog rescues and shelters in Washington

Places to adopt a dog in Washington (WA), with phone, website and public reviews

115places to adopt
51shelters
64rescue groups

There are 115 dog rescues and animal shelters in Washington with a public listing: 51 shelters and 64 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Washington

Near Seattle53Near Spokane11Near Tacoma46Near Vancouver34Near Bellevue52Near Kent46Near Everett45Near Yakima8Near Bellingham17Near Kennewick11

Breed rescues in Washington

2

Tiny Heart Chihuahua Adoption

Seattle, WA · Rescue group · Chihuahua
No reviews yet
Directions
3

Berne & Golden Doodles for Adoption

Blaine, WA · Rescue group · Goldendoodle
No reviews yet
(551) 410-6535 Directions

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Washington

32

Resilient Hearts Animal Sanctuary

Seattle, WA · Rescue group
5.0116 reviews
Website Directions
39

Forever Home Dog Rescue

Lynnwood, WA · Rescue group
4.6127 reviews
Website Directions
49

Quincy Animal Shelter

Quincy, WA · Animal shelter
4.669 reviews
Website Directions
56

Grant County Animal Outreach

Moses Lake, WA · Animal shelter
3.7117 reviews
Website Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Washington take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 382 dog breeders in Washington.

Dog breeders in Washington

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Washington?

We list 115 places to adopt a dog in Washington: 51 animal shelters and 64 rescue groups, of which 3 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Washington?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Washington?

Yes: The Pit Bull Pen Rescue, Tiny Heart Chihuahua Adoption and Berne & Golden Doodles for Adoption. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.