Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Chesapeake, Virginia

Looking for a puppy or dog in Chesapeake, Virginia? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Chesapeake, Virginia

These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Chesapeake, Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Gracie

Gracie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
Please do not judge this sweet baby by her exterior. Gracie looks like a tough girl with all her muscles and cropped ears, but she is such a cuddle bug. She walks on a leash pretty well and only pulls when she sees another dog or person - she just wants to say hello! Gracie loves to be very close to you and get ALL the hugs and scratches she can.
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Photo of Penelope

Penelope

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Story
Penelope is very friendly, likes people, very affectionate and cuddly, and easy on a leash.
We'll also keep you updated on DJ's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of DJ

DJ

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
DJ is such a fun-loving boy. He will chase squeaky balls all day long if you have the energy and he is good on a leash. DJ loves treats and already knows how to sit, shake, and come. He came to us with some skin issues but with meds and medicated baths he is on the mend. He would prefer to live in a family with older children.
We'll also keep you updated on Brooke's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Photo of Brooke

Brooke

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Story
Brooke is playful, friendly, likes people, seems to like other dogs (runs the fence with them), and is very affectionate. She's also great on leash.
We'll also keep you updated on Diesel's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Diesel

Diesel

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Diesel is a handsome easy going guy who is good on a leash, likes getting in a pool, and loves to be petted.
We'll also keep you updated on Orso's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Orso

Orso

Chow Chow

Male, Senior
Chesapeake, VA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
-
Story
-

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Chesapeake, Virginia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Chesapeake, Virginia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Chesapeake Humane Society

312 N. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Chesapeake Animal Services

2100 S. Military Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

HFH Suffolk

Suffolk, VA 23323

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Web of Life Animal Outreach, Inc.

1380 West Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

East Coast Gentle Giants Rescue

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Potomac Valley Pekingese Club - Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Great Dane Rescue Of the Commonwealth

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Canine Alliance Virginia

Chesapeake, VA 23325

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Tidewater Pom Club

Chesapeake, VA 23325

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Bay Beagle Rescue

Norfolk, VA 23502

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Chesapeake, Virginia and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier