Large Dogs for Adoption in Doral, FL: 18 Big Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Doral have 18 large dogs up for adoption. Here are all 18, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Big dogs often wait longer for homes than small ones, though many are gentle, loyal and easy-going. Every dog on this page is listed by their rescue as large or extra large, with breeds like Terrier, Husky and American Bulldog.
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1. Challa
Challa is eight months old, super sweet and playful pup. He loves to play with his parents and siblings. Also gets along with two outdoor cats. Challa is looking for a home where he can grow old and feel loved.
If you're interested in adopting Challa, please contact Boomboomfoster@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
2. Grizz
Grizz is eight months old, gets along with other dogs in his household. Which includes mom and dad two other brothers and a sister. Also seems to be OK with two of the owners outdoor cats seems to be OK with children. This is coming from the owner. He pretty well on a leash he loves to play his toys and loves treats.
If you're interested in adopting, please contact Boomboomfoster@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
3. Kilo
Kilo is eight months old. Gets along well with his other brothers and sisters. Mom and dad has not been mixed with other dogs outside of what’s in the household has also seen cats they belong to the household that are outdoor cats knows how to sit , walks well on a leash, very sweet. Loves his treats.
If you're interested in giving a loving home to Kilo, please contact Boomboomfoster@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
4. Roo
Roo is a five year old Husky mix, super loving and friendly. He was found as a stray and currently in a foster. Roo is looking for a home where he can cuddle and spend the rest of his life. If you're interested in Roo, please contact Cheryl at Boomboomfoster@gmail.com
5. Lyssa
She was abandoned in a Miami parking lot that had a large population of stray cats, and she remained there for several weeks. Several local rescuers saw a Nextdoor post about her and stepped in to help. They were able to safely trap her that same night and reached out to us once she was secure — and of course we said yes.
We believe Lyssa is around 2 years old. She is a calm, gentle girl who rides well in the car. She doesn’t seem bothered by other dogs, though she has not been officially dog‑tested yet.
Read more about Lyssa
Lyssa is currently located at our vet in West Palm Beach and is in need of a foster — or even better, an adopter who can give her the stable, loving home she deserves.
6. COURTESY POST: Pasquale
Name: Pasquale
Breed: German shepherdAge: 5 years 0 monthsVaccines: up to date on everything
Any medical conditions: noneNeutered: noChip: YesTemperament: independent and relaxedEnjoys: walks, playing outdoors, not so much toysPotty trained?: yesCoat: black and brownEyes: brown
Get along with dogs? yes
Good with cats? yes
Good with kids? Yes
How long have you had the pet for? 4 years 10 months
Reason for rehoming? Moving out of country
If interested contact Anthony at (305) 924-0545
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. COURTESY POST: Scooby
Name: Scooby
Breed: American Pitbull Terrier
Weight: 75lbs
Age: 8 months
Vaccines: Up to date on core vaccinations
Any medical conditions: No
Neutered: Yes
Chip: Yes
Temperament: Sweet, friendly, affectionate, and eager to be around people.
Enjoys: Going for walks, receiving attention, treats, playing, and relaxing with his foster family.
Potty trained?: Yes
Coat: lilac/chocolate-colored coat
Eyes: blue-gray eyes
Get along with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with kids? Very friendly with people; no concerns observed, but direct experience with children is limited/unknown.
How long have you had the pet for? 2 months
Read more about COURTESY POST: Scooby
Reason for rehoming? We found him as a stray in very poor condition and took him in to help. We have provided veterinary care, vaccinations, and neutering, and are fostering him until he finds a loving forever home. Unfortunately, we already have two dogs and cannot permanently keep a third dog.
If interested contact Kate at (510) 459-1013
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. COURTESY POST: Maya
Name: Maya
Breed: American bulldog/pit bull
Age: 8 years
Vaccines: yes all
Neutered: yes
Chip: yes never activated
Temperament: calm and playful
Enjoys: running, playing with people
Potty trained?: yes
Coat: Grey and white underside
Eyes: brown
Gets along with dog: yes
Good with cats: never been around cats/ not sure
Good with kids?: yes absolutely loves kids
How long have you had the pet for?: 8 years
Reason for rehoming?: very busy and have little time for her and she's an active dog she likes playing and running but if she's alone she will lay down bored and we want her to be happy and have someone who has the time for her
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If interested contact Luis at 786-505-0127 English or 786-439-4725 Spanish
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. COURTESY POST: Daisy
Name: Daisy
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Breed: Pitbull Age: 2Vaccines: Not sure
Any medical conditions: Not that I know of Neutered: NoChip: NoTemperament: Incredibly sweet, friendly, energeticEnjoys: Toys, blankets, being around people Potty trained?: Yes Coat: Brown Eyes: Amber/yellow
Get along with dogs? Have taken on walks and doesn’t seem bothered with other dogs, shows interest in them.
Good with cats? Not sure, got excited when she saw them on walk
Good with kids? Not sure
How long have you had the pet for? 2 days
Reason for rehoming? Rescued from abusive home (abandoned for 23hrs a day in kennel) do not have the means to keep her - did a favor and got her out of bad home
If interested contact Miranda at 531-215-2696
- House-trained
10. COURTESY POST: Bowie
Name: Bowie
Breed: American Bulldog
Age: 4
Vaccines: yes
Any medical conditions: No
Neutered: yes
Chip: yes
Temperament: very mellow and happy boy!
Enjoys: being around people and other dogs
Potty trained?: yes
Coat: light brindle with white
Eyes: brown
Get along with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Not sure
Good with kids? I believe so but needs more interaction for me to confirm since I have not spent time around kids yet. I do have a new born at the house and he licks her feet. Lol
How long have you had the pet for? 3 weeks
Reason for rehoming? I found him 3 weeks ago in the streets
If interested contact Gaudi at 786.303.0369
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. COURTESY POST: Rocky
Name: Rocky
Breed: American Bulldog mixAge: 2 yearsVaccines: yes
Any medical conditions: N/ANeutered: NoChip: No. Temperament: Friendly Enjoys: Running, walking, and playing ball.Potty trained?: We never potty trained him properly. He does try to hold it until taken outside. Coat: Brindle and whiteEyes: Brown
Get along with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Yes
Good with kids? Yes
How long have you had the pet for? 2 years
Reason for rehoming? My mom suffered a stoke and we need to find him a forever home.
If interested contact Mileyva at (786) 357-4309
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. COURTESY POST: Mochi
Name: Mochi
Breed: Husky
Age: 3 years
Vaccines: Up to date
Any medical conditions: Small, non-retractable hernia (does not currently require treatment)
Neutered: Yes
Chip: Yes
Temperament: Sweet, gentle, affectionate, starting to become playful
Enjoys: Mango popscicles, chewing on crinkle toys, play-wrestling with other dogs, people-watching
Potty trained? Yes
Coat: Long double coat
Eyes: Golden brown
Get along with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with kids? Unknown
How long have you had the pet for? One week
Reason for rehoming? We found him as a stray and do not have space to keep him long-term.
Read more about COURTESY POST: Mochi
If interested contact Melissa at 786-985-3425
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. COURTESY POST: Texas
Name: Texas
Breed: lab mix Age: 9Vaccines: up to date
Any medical conditions: noNeutered: yesChip: yesTemperament: happy and calm, protective of owners Enjoys: chew toys and walks Potty trained?: yesCoat: brown Eyes: brown
Get along with dogs? yes
Good with cats? no
Good with kids? no
How long have you had the pet for? ( approximately) 4 years
Reason for rehoming? unable to keep the house
If interested contact Diana at 786-770-0003
- No young kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
14. COURTESY POST: Luna
Name: Luna
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Age: Approximately 3 years old
Vaccines: Up to date
Any medical conditions: Allergies managed with a strict diet. Also working through some separation anxiety and confidence-building with continued force-free training.
Neutered: Yes (spayed)
Chip: Yes
Temperament: Sweet, affectionate, goofy, loyal, playful, and very loving once she trusts you. Luna can initially be nervous around some new people (especially certain men) and does best with patient introductions and continued positive reinforcement training. She bonds deeply with her people and loves being part of the family.
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Enjoys: Belly rubs, sunbathing, toys, car rides, the beach, cuddling, rolling on her back, lounging like a couch potato, and playing with other dogs.
Potty trained?: Yes
Coat: Short coat
Eyes: Brown
Get along with dogs? Yes — very dog friendly and enjoys playful dogs, but can also do well as the only dog.
Good with cats? Unknown. She has a high prey drive, so a cat-free home is preferred unless properly tested.
Good with kids? Yes — has done very well with children, including toddlers and young kids.
How long have you had the pet for? Approximately 7 months in foster care.
Reason for rehoming? Luna was rescued from an urgent euthanasia list after being abandoned tied outside a gas station shortly after giving birth to puppies. She is currently safe in foster care through Hospitality Helping Hands Rescue and is looking for a committed forever home that will continue her training and give her the stability and love she deserves.
If interested contact Beige at 561-707-9976
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. COURTESY POST: Honey
Name: Honey
Breed: Labrador Mix
Age: Around 6 years old
Vaccines: Up to date
Any medical conditions: Separation anxiety
Neutered: Spayed
Chip: No chip
Temperament: Very loving, affectionate, and energetic. She loves being around people, giving kisses, and getting attention. She behaves very well when someone is home with her, but she gets anxious when left alone and can become stressed.
Enjoys: Walks, playing, being around people, cuddling, and getting attention
Potty trained?: Yes
Coat: Short tan coat
Eyes: Brown
Get along with dogs?: No, she can react negatively toward other dogs and would do best as the only pet.
Good with cats?: Unknown
Good with kids?: Yes, she is friendly with people and kids.
How long have you had the pet for?: Around 2 months.
Read more about COURTESY POST: Honey
I adopted her on February 27, 2026.
Reason for rehoming?: Unfortunately, due to my work schedule and travel, I no longer have the support or financial ability needed to properly care for her. I also do not have anyone available to help watch her when I am away, and I want to find her a stable and loving home where she can receive the time and attention she deserves.
If interested contact Frank at 305-562-6565
- Good with kids
- Only dog
- House-trained
16. COURTESY POST: Aloka
Name: Aloka
Breed: Malinois mix Age: 5 years old Vaccines: updated
Any medical conditions: old injury on left knee but walks and runs just fine! Neutered: yesChip: yes (but information is dead) Temperament: sweet, docile, calm, relaxedEnjoys: sweet potato, squeaky toys, belly taps :) Potty trained?: yesCoat: red/tan Eyes: brown
Get along with dogs? needs a calm intro but yes!
Good with cats? not sure
Good with kids? not sure, but shes good with humans in general
How long have you had the pet for? ~3 months
Reason for rehoming? N/A, we are fostering her and trying to find her forever home!
Read more about COURTESY POST: Aloka
If interested contact En at 408.616.9218 or nnwangnn@gmail.com
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. COURTESY POST: Sky & Elsa
Name: Sky (Tan) & Elsa (Black & White)
Breed: HuskyAge: Est. 5yrsVaccines: UTD
Any medical conditions: NoneNeutered: NoChip: NoTemperament: Sweet and playfulPotty trained?: YesEyes: Blue
Get along with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with kids? Yes
How long have you had the pet for? Since they were 3 months old
Reason for rehoming? Reason for rehoming is that I'm moving
If interested contact Yiliam at 786-973-6466
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
18. COURTESY POST: Bruno
Name: Bruno
Breed: Border Collie- Welsh Corgi MixAge: 4 Vaccines: Bordella oral 6 month vaccine (3/26), Simparica (6/08/24), 5/26 SNAP HWT in house, Distemper (Da2pp) vaccine, 5/10/26 Rabies vaccination
Any medical conditions: NoNeutered: YesChip: YesTemperament: Barks on walks and passerbyEnjoys: running, fetchPotty trained?: YesCoat: Black, white and brownEyes: black
Get along with dogs? Larger dogs
Good with cats? No
Good with kids? is able to handle manhandling by kids
How long have you had the pet for? 4 years
Reason for rehoming? Child has chronic migraines and is unable to handle the barking
Read more about COURTESY POST: Bruno
If interested contact Michelle at 305-495-7394
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
Adopting a large dog in Doral
Large dogs need room to stretch out and plenty of exercise: at least one good walk a day, and a secure yard is a bonus. Check your lease too, as some landlords limit the size or breed of dog.
Start training from day one. A big dog who walks nicely on a leash and doesn't jump up is a pleasure to live with, and many rescues can recommend a local trainer.
Rescues with large dogs near Doral
- Paws 4 You RescueMiami, FL · 17 large dogs above
- Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · 1 large dog above
Questions about adopting large dogs in Doral
How many large dogs are up for adoption in Doral?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Doral, Florida, have 18 large dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a large dog in Doral?
The rescues with the most large dogs near Doral right now are Paws 4 You Rescue (Miami, FL) and Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc. (Plantation, FL). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Can I adopt a large dog if I live in an apartment?
Often, yes. Many big dogs are calm indoors as long as they get enough walks and exercise. Check your lease for size or breed limits, and ask the rescue how active the dog is.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.