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Puppies and dogs in West Virginia

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

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in West Virginia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Chase

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Inwood, WV
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Marshall

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Inwood, WV
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Rocky

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Inwood, WV
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Rubble

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Inwood, WV
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Spunk

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Fairmont, WV
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Please contact Pet (information@pethelpersinc.org) for more information about this pet.   Meet Spunk!  Spunk is a wonderful dog who was saved from Animal Control just in time. He is a friendly boy who gets along well with other dogs. Spunk is around 4 years old and weighs 38lbs.  He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and flea treated. Spunk is crate trained and is currently learning house training. He is a quick learner and is sure to make a great companion.   If you would like to make Spunk part of your family, click on the following link to fill out an application: https://www.pethelpersinc.org/adoption-application/     Adoption Fees: PUPPIES (under 1 year) $250.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, age appropriate vaccines, heartworm/lyme test (if applicable), two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medicine and microchip. ADULT DOGS (over 1 year) $225.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, first set of routine yearly vaccines, heartworm/lyme test, two rounds of dewormer, one  round of flea medication, and Microchip. KITTENS AND CATS $100.00,   Includes spay or neuter,  vaccine according to their age, two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medication, felv/fiv test, and microchip. For more information on this animal email adoptionisforever@pethelpersinc.org. Pet Helpers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster based volunteer rescue located in Fairmont, WV.  We do adopt out of state to approved applicants, if you are willing to drive to WV to pick up your pet.  We do not fly or use transport companies.  Our adoption fee is $150.00 for mixed breed puppies and adult dogs, $225.00 for full blooded puppies and adult dogs and $50.00 for cats and kittens.  Regardless if the animal is a mixed breed or full blooded they are spayed/neutered prior to adoption IF they are old enough.  If they are too young at the time of adoption, then it is your financial responsibility to spay/neuter the pet by the age of 6 months and you must provide proof for our files that it has been done.  All of our pets are checked by a vet, given the shots appropriate for their age and any other treatment deemed necessary by the vet.  All of our pets are adopted as indoor pets and are not be outdoors tied to a box 24/7.  The pet you are adopting has been living in a home with a foster family.  You are expected to take possession of the pet you are applying for within a few days of application approval.  This will enable us to accept another pet into that home.  Because we are a rescue, and believe that spaying and neutering is crucial in stopping the reproduction of unwanted puppies/kittens and massive amounts of animals dying daily in shelters across the country, we expect any animal already in your home to be spayed/neutered. If for any reason you are unable to keep the pet you have adopted you are required to return them to Pet Helpers, Inc.  They are not to be sold or given away.   Check us out on Facebook!!!!!!  We hope you will give us two paws up, like our page and share with your friends.  Pet Helpers, Inc. June 13, 2025, 11:13 pm
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Franny

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Fairmont, WV
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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Please contact Pet (information@pethelpersinc.org) for more information about this pet.   Are you ready to welcome a loving companion into your family? Franny is a 5 year old beagle who weighs 35 lbs. She has a sweet temperament and enjoys the company of other dogs. She has been vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, flea treated, and spayed! Franny is ready for a forever home. Although she has tested positive for Lyme's disease, she is currently receiving antibiotic treatment. If you're willing to provide the best life for Franny, please click on the following link to fill out an application: https://www.pethelpersinc.org/adoption-application/   Adoption Fees: PUPPIES (under 1 year) $250.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, age appropriate vaccines, heartworm/lyme test (if applicable), two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medicine and microchip. ADULT DOGS (over 1 year) $225.00,   Includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccine, first set of routine yearly vaccines, heartworm/lyme test, two rounds of dewormer, one  round of flea medication, and Microchip. KITTENS AND CATS $100.00,   Includes spay or neuter,  vaccine according to their age, two rounds of dewormer, one round of flea medication, felv/fiv test, and microchip.   For more information on this animal email adoptionisforever@pethelpersinc.org. Pet Helpers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster based volunteer rescue located in Fairmont, WV.  We do adopt out of state to approved applicants, if you are willing to drive to WV to pick up your pet.  We do not fly or use transport companies.  Our adoption fee is $150.00 for mixed breed puppies and adult dogs, $225.00 for full blooded puppies and adult dogs and $50.00 for cats and kittens.  Regardless if the animal is a mixed breed or full blooded they are spayed/neutered prior to adoption IF they are old enough.  If they are too young at the time of adoption, then it is your financial responsibility to spay/neuter the pet by the age of 6 months and you must provide proof for our files that it has been done.  All of our pets are checked by a vet, given the shots appropriate for their age and any other treatment deemed necessary by the vet.  All of our pets are adopted as indoor pets and are not be outdoors tied to a box 24/7.  The pet you are adopting has been living in a home with a foster family.  You are expected to take possession of the pet you are applying for within a few days of application approval.  This will enable us to accept another pet into that home.  Because we are a rescue, and believe that spaying and neutering is crucial in stopping the reproduction of unwanted puppies/kittens and massive amounts of animals dying daily in shelters across the country, we expect any animal already in your home to be spayed/neutered. If for any reason you are unable to keep the pet you have adopted you are required to return them to Pet Helpers, Inc.  They are not to be sold or given away.   Check us out on Facebook!!!!!!  We hope you will give us two paws up, like our page and share with your friends.  Pet Helpers, Inc. June 13, 2025, 11:13 pm

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Shelters & rescues in West Virginia

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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HillHaven Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Inc

PO Box 254, Anmoore, WV 26323

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ratbone Rescues (WV Chapter)

Charleston, WV 25321

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Help for Animals Inc.

P.O. Box 250 , Barboursville, WV 25504

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Marshall County Animal Shelter WV

37 Animal Shelter Dr, Moundsville, WV 26041

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Preston Co. Humane Society "Animal Foster Program"

116 Brown Avenue, Kingwood, WV 26537

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Puppys Purrs Rescue

121 Randall Ave., Follansbee, WV 26037

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Putnam County Humane Society

Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560

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Roane County Animal Shelter

2550 Parkersburg Rd, Spencer, WV 25276

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Taylor County Humane Society

214 West main St., Grafton, WV 26354

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Upshur County Humane Society

P.O.Box 2292, Buckhannon, WV 26201

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