Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some precious puppies near you? There are dozens of deserving puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Austin.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Ella, Boxer mix
Ella is a charming female boxer puppy being cared for at Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Ella plays well with others, and she gets along well with cats, dogs and children. No need to worry: She has already house-trained. She's already vaccinated.
Ella's current caretakers say:
Our Ella is such a friendly little goof. She is playful, sweet, and cuddly. Ella is good with other dogs, cats and kids. She is 98% potty trained and does great in her crate. Being such a smart girl, she will be easy to train. Ella’s foster says she really is a delight to have in the home and she is always making friends wherever she goes.
Read more about how to adopt Ella on Petfinder.
Solo, Terrier mix
Solo is an adorable female terrier puppy being kept at Homeward Bound Dog Rescue.
Solo will get along great with your other dogs. She already has all of her shots. Good news: She's already house-trained.
Solo's current caretakers say:
Solo is a 3-month-old Terrier blend. Solo was saved from euthanasia at a South Texas shelter. She was suffering from parvovirus as well as extreme neglect and malnourishment. After being hospitalized and receiving quality veterinarian care, Solo is now a healthy and happy puppy! You must be committed to housebreaking, age-appropriate enrichment and exercise, leash training, grooming needs and positive socialization.
Read more about how to adopt Solo on Petfinder.
Hope, Labrador Retriever mix
Hope is a charming female Labrador retriever puppy being cared for at Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Hope plays well with others — she loves other dogs. She's already house-trained. Hope has all her shots.
Notes from Hope's caretakers:
Hope is a very sweet and curious 18 lb girl. She likes chewing on her special bone, running around the backyard, playing with other dogs and cuddling with her sister. Her foster has her trained to use the doggy door and she does well in her crate. Hope can be vocal when meeting new dogs, but that’s just her way of saying she wants to play.
Read more about Hope on Petfinder.
Faith, Labrador retriever mix
Faith is a winsome female Labrador retriever puppy staying at Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Faith is the life of the party, and she'll get along great with your other dogs. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She already has all of her shots.
Notes from Faith's caretakers:
Faith is a super sweet, 22 lb Lab mix. She loves to cuddle and is a people pleaser. This girl loves to snuggle on the couch while chewing on her special bone and enjoys going for a walk. Really, she is just happy to be by your side. Her foster has her trained to use the doggy door and she does well in her crate.
Read more about how to adopt Faith on Petfinder.
Waffle, Labrador Retriever and American Staffordshire Terrier mix
Waffle is a winsome female Labrador retriever and American Staffordshire terrier puppy in the care of Wags, Hope and Healing.
Waffle is the life of the party — she'll get along great with your other dogs, cats and kids. Her vaccinations are already up to date. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
Waffle's current caretakers say:
Waffle loves toys, especially toys small enough to carry around with me wherever I go. I also love to cuddle and snuggle with my favorite people. I have the cutest, sweet personality and I give kisses to everyone. I get along with pretty much everyone. In my foster home, I get along perfectly with other dogs and cats.
Read more about Waffle on Petfinder.
Taylor, Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever mix
Taylor is a charming female cocker spaniel and Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Austin/San Antonio.
Taylor plays well with others, and she'll get along great with other dogs. She's already house-trained. She has been vaccinated.
Taylor's current caretakers say:
Taylor is a gorgeous little puppy. She is shy at first but is very affectionate once she gets to know you. She's great with kids and dogs, and she would love brothers or sisters she could chase. She loves to chase squirrels as well, but loves to snuggle even more, and prefers a warm body to sleep next to.
Read more about Taylor on Petfinder.
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