Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some adorable pups near you? There are dozens of great 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.)
Jax, pointer and Australian cattle dog mix
Jax is an adorable male pointer and Australian cattle dog puppy currently residing at Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Jax plays well with others — he's happy to keep company with other dogs. He has all his shots and he's mastered his house-training etiquette.
Jax's current caretakers say:
Jax is a wonderful pup. He is always around with a big smile on. He picks up on things very fast. He loves cuddling and gives the sweetest kisses. He doesn't bark or whine.
Read more about Jax on Petfinder.
Kisses, husky and golden retriever mix
Kisses is a winsome female husky and golden retriever puppy currently residing at Homeward Bound Dog Rescue.
Kisses is the life of the party — she'll get along great with your other dogs. Good news: She is already house-trained and vaccinated.
Read more about Kisses on Petfinder.
Hugs, husky and golden retriever mix
Hugs is a handsome male husky and golden retriever puppy being cared for at Homeward Bound Dog Rescue.
Hugs loves to socialize, and he loves other dogs. He is already house-trained and he has all of his shots.
Apply to adopt Hugs today at Petfinder.
Bruce, American Staffordshire terrier and Labrador retriever mix
Bruce is a male American Staffordshire terrier and Labrador retriever puppy currently residing at Throw a Dog a Bone Dog Rescue.
Bruce plays well with others and loves other dogs. He's already house-trained. Bruce has all his shots.
Here's what Bruce's friends at Throw a Dog a Bone Dog Rescue think of him:
Bruce loves to cuddle on the couch with his people and play with other dogs. He really likes toys, belly rubs and giving kisses. Bruce is a smart little guy who already knows how to sit.
Read more about Bruce on Petfinder.
Basil, retriever and Labrador retriever mix
Basil is a darling female retriever and Labrador retriever puppy in the care of Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Basil will get along great with your cats, dogs and kids. She's already house-trained and has all of her shots.
From Basil's current caretaker:
Basil is such a sweet and affectionate pup. She loves to play and run outside with her sisters and foster brother, but she is the first to chill out and lie down in the midst of chaos. She’s somewhat independent and content to sit/lay nearby her people.
Apply to adopt Basil today at Petfinder.
Ella, boxer mix
Ella is a winsome female boxer puppy in the care of Happy Hearts Dog Rescue.
Ella loves cats, dogs and children. No need to worry: She's already house-trained and she has all of her shots.
Here's what Ella's friends at Happy Hearts Dog Rescue think of her:
Ella is such a friendly little goof. She is playful, sweet and cuddly.
Read more about Ella on Petfinder.
Solo, terrier mix
Solo is a darling female terrier puppy being kept at Homeward Bound Dog Rescue.
Solo will get along great with other dogs. No need to worry: She is already house-trained and vaccinated.
Here's what Solo's friends at Homeward Bound Dog Rescue think of her:
Solo was saved from euthanasia at a South Texas shelter. You must be committed to housebreaking, age-appropriate enrichment and exercise, leash training, grooming needs and positive socialization.
Apply to adopt Solo today at Petfinder.
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