Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of deserving dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Durham.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs 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.)
Leila, border collie
Leila is a charming female border collie dog currently housed at Carolina Border Collie Rescue.
Leila will get along great with other dogs. She is looking for a cat-free household. Leila is already spayed and vaccinated. She's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Here's what Leila's friends at Carolina Border Collie Rescue think of her:
Leila loves people. Leila’s dearest wish is to be close to her people.
Read more about Leila on Petfinder.
Molly B, pit bull terrier
Molly B is an adorable female pit bull terrier dog currently housed at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
Molly B's ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She is already house-trained. Molly B has had all of her shots, and she's been spayed.
Here's what Molly B's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:
Molly B is an intensely loyal and low-key pup.
Read more about how to adopt Molly B on Petfinder.
Boe Boe, Great Pyrenees
Boe Boe is a darling male Great Pyrenees dog being kept at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
Boe Boe needs time to bond with you. He'll need a home free of other dogs and cats. He is already neutered, and he has had all of his shots. Boe Boe is already house-trained.
From Boe Boe's current caretaker:
Boe Boe loves his toys. Tug-of-war is his favorite game!
Read more about Boe Boe on Petfinder.
Roxy Heart, Labrador retriever
Roxy Heart is a sweet female Labrador retriever dog staying at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.
Roxy Heart has been vaccinated and spayed. She's already been house-trained.
Roxy Heart's current caretakers say:
Roxy Heart loves to play with other dogs and would be ecstatic to have a buddy. A home with a fenced yard will be best for her.
Apply to adopt Roxy Heart today at Petfinder.
Sugar, Maltese
Sugar is a female Maltese dog currently residing at Hope Animal Rescue.
Sugar has been vaccinated.
Notes from Sugar's caretakers:
Sugar is the absolute sweetest girl there ever was! She is blind from diabetes but doesn't let anything slow her down.
Read more about how to adopt Sugar on Petfinder.
Missy, chihuahua and rat terrier mix
Missy is a female chihuahua and rat terrier mix in the care of Hope Animal Rescue.
Missy has been vaccinated and spayed.
Read more about how to adopt Missy on Petfinder.
Olive, beagle
Olive is a female beagle dog in the care of Hope Animal Rescue.
Olive has been spayed, and she has had all of her shots.
Olive's current caretakers say:
Olive is a sweet senior beagle who found her way to the shelter but is now ready to live the good life in her golden years.
Read more about Olive on Petfinder.
This story was created automatically using local animal shelter data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
