Weston, FL

Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Weston, FL: 30 Dogs Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Dogs up for adoption near Weston, FL

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Weston have 31 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

1. Jolin

Adult · Male · Pomeranian / Mixed (long coat) · 18 mi from Weston

he is 7 years old and weighs 15lbs. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $300 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Jolin fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Nov 1

2. Koba

Adult · Male · French Bulldog / English Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

he is 4 years old and weighs 33 lb. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $300 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Koba fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Oct 31

3. Liam

Adult · Male · Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Maltese / Mixed (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

he is 7 years old and weighs 4 lbs. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $500 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Liam fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Oct 30

4. Willy

Adult (2 years) · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Willy! This adorable 1-year-old little guy has a beautiful black, white, and tan coat and a friendly personality! He’s ready to bring lots of love and happiness to his forever home!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Willy fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 28

5. Dino

Adult (7 years) · Male · German Shepherd Dog · 10 mi from Weston

Dino is a TRUE GEM of a dog who we recently rescued from the Miami Dade shelter.

This 7-year-old gentleman is polite, has amazing leash manners, knows how to sit on cue, and gently takes treats. He even offers his paw to ask for more! He is good with gentle dogs and would be a great family dog. He doesn't like cats.

He hopped right into a volunteer's car without hesitation, let them buckle him in, and handled his 50-minute road trip to the vet like an absolute champ.

Read more about Dino

Dino is a mature gentleman with lovely manners and the potential to be a fabulous lifelong companion. He deserves a home where he can finally enjoy the love, comfort, and stability he has been waiting for.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • No cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dino fromShepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · listed Oct 23

6. Oreo

Puppy (1 month 15 days) · Male · American Bulldog (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Oreo! This adorable 2-month-old black-and-white puppy is as sweet as his name! Full of puppy charm and ready for a lifetime of love, Oreo is looking for his forever family. Could it be you? ❤️

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Oreo fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 21

7. Kinder

Puppy (1 month 23 days) · Male · American Bulldog (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Kinder! This adorable little boy is full of puppy charm and ready to find his forever family! Sweet, playful, and impossible to resist, Kinder is waiting to fill your home with love and puppy kisses!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Kinder fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 21

8. Hershey

Puppy (1 month 15 days) · Female · American Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Hershey! This adorable 2-month-old little girl is as sweet as her name! She’s just a baby with a lifetime of love to give. Could she be your new best friend?

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Hershey fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 21

9. Gator

Puppy (3 months 2 days) · Male · Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 22 mi from Weston

Ally and Gator were rescued together from a crate left outside. They were able to be brought to safety and a temporary foster has stepped up to help them transition and get the medical care they need to find their forever home. Please fill out an application for Gator. He is a sweet and playful puppy that will thrive in an active family home.

The cutest part of him is not just the brindle coat, but his little panda face markings on his nose.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Gator fromEverglades Angels Dog RescuePompano Beach , FL · listed Oct 20

10. Ally

Puppy (3 months 2 days) · Female · Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 22 mi from Weston

Ally and her brother Gator had been rescued from outdoor crates left outside to suffer alone. As luck would have it, we were able to make room for them.

Ally is a sweet and playful pup that would be happy to grow up in a family home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Ally fromEverglades Angels Dog RescuePompano Beach , FL · listed Oct 20

11. Sinatra

Adult · Male · Dachshund (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

he is one year old and weighs about. 10 lb. He is very nervous of new people. Our adoption center & spay clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $500 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • House-trained
Adopt Sinatra fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Oct 17

12. Lana

Adult · Female · French Bulldog (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

She is about 3 years old and weighs apprx. 33 lb. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $300 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Lana fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Oct 17

13. Handsome

Adult · Male · Husky / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

he is 1 year old and weight appx. 45 pounds. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $200 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Handsome fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Oct 15

14. Fred

Adult (2 years) · Male · Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Fred! This handsome 2-year-old boy is friendly, sweet, and ready to find his forever home! Fred has so much love to give and would make a wonderful addition to a loving family.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Fred fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 13

15. Jackie

Adult (1 year) · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Italian Greyhound / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Jackie! This sweet, gentle girl has a friendly personality and a heart full of love. She’s ready to find a forever family to call her own!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Jackie fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 12

16. Grace

Adult (2 years 11 months) · Female · Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Grace is a sweet bulldog mix who came to us with wounds, but she’s healing beautifully. She is incredibly friendly, loves everyone she meets, and is ready for a loving forever home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Grace fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 1

17. Theo

Adult (3 years 11 months) · Male · French Bulldog (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Theo is an adorable 4-year-old French Bulldog with plenty of personality and charm! He’s ready to find a loving forever family to call his own.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Theo fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 1

18. Snow

Adult (8 years 11 months) · Female · Eskimo Dog (long coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Snow is a beautiful 9-year-old white American Eskimo girl. She can be a little nervous with strangers, but once she trusts you, you’ll have a loyal, loving best friend for life.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Snow fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Oct 1

19. Roshi

Adult · Male · Beagle (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

This is the best nicest sweetest dog ever !!! seriously this dog is a treasure! You meet him he will steal your heart loyal affectionate and devoted....he is 1 year old and weighs appx. 30 lb. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $300 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Roshi fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Sep 20

20. Lily

Adult (4 years 1 month) · Female · German Shepherd Dog · 10 mi from Weston

Lily is a true sweetheart. We think she's around 4 years old. She is such a happy, friendly, loving girl. She is dog friendly, but we don't know about cats. She is very curious about everything & can be a counter surfer. She would benefit from training since she pulls a bit on leash. Despite being dumped, her fun and happy spirit is contagious.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Lily fromShepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · listed Sep 15

21. Jake

Adult (12 years 6 months) · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Meet Jake! This sweet little 12-year-old Chihuahua mix was surrendered and is looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years. Small, adorable, and deserving of a second chance!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Jake fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Sep 10

22. Didi

Adult (6 years 2 months) · Female · French Bulldog (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Didi is a gorgeous French bulldog who loves belly rubs and cuddles. She is estimated at 5 years old.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Didi fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Aug 27

23. Farro

Puppy · Male · Mastiff / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) · 18 mi from Weston

He is appx. 6 months old and weighs 25 pounds. he is expected to be over 60lbs when grown. Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved application. We are located at 571 NE 44th Street, the NW corner of Prospect (44th) and 6th in Oakland Park, FL. Our application is available online: www.animal-aid.com where you can also view all of our adoptable dogs and cats. The $100 donation we are requesting will help the next dog or cat in need and includes our medical program; 5-way vaccines, rabies vaccine, de-worming, blood test for heartworm and tick diseases, spay or neuter and microchip ID.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Farro fromAnimal Aid, Inc.Oakland Park, FL · listed Aug 24

24. Luke

Puppy (2 months 29 days) · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Luke is an adorable little brown, black and white puppy with a sweet face and a whole lot of puppy love to give.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Luke fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Aug 21

25. Lyly

Adult (1 year) · Female · Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Lyly is a sweet 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who was found on the streets pregnant and recently gave birth to her puppies. ❤️ She’s scared and overwhelmed at the rescue right now, but with patience, love, and a quiet home, we hope she’ll learn that she’s finally safe.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Lyly fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Aug 21

26. Roxy

Adult (2 years 3 months) · Female · Boxer / Beagle / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Roxy is a 2-year-old female dog with a sweet personality. She is loving, playful, and ready to find her forever home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Adopt Roxy fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Aug 7

27. Bonny

Adult (1 year 8 months) · Female · German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) · 10 mi from Weston

BONNY IS LOCATED IN FANNIN COUNTY/NORTH GEORGIA

Meet Bonny. Bonny is our first dog available in the North Georgia area as we try to expand a little. Bonny was rescued from a shelter in South East Florida after being heartworm positive. We believe Bonny is between 1-2 years old. Bonny is dog friendly with proper introductions. We believe she would do best with older children. We don’t know about cats yet. Bonny is very loving and super sweet. She loves playing fetch. She is good on a leash and is house and crate trained. It will be very beneficial for her to continue obedience training. Bonny is good in the car and loves to give hugs.

Read more about Bonny

Bonny has finished her as of the last week of October and has to continue her strict rest for 3-5 more weeks. She goes back to the vets on 11/30 for a blood test to check for microfilaria. If thats clear the last step is redo her heartmorm test in a few months to make sure she is negative. :) 99.9% come back negative. If she ends up positive at that time the rescue still pays for treatment.

If you are located in or near North Georgia or willing to travel and you are interested in Bonny, please complete an application at www.shepherdhelp.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Bonny fromShepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · listed Jul 30

28. Mila

Young (2 years 1 month) · Female · German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) · 10 mi from Weston

Mila was rescued from MDAS after struggling in the shelter environment. She had become very thin because the stress kept her from eating, and she simply wasn’t coping well there. Despite everything she’s been through, Mila is incredibly sweet. She’s a young, high‑energy girl who will benefit from continued training and structure.
Mila can be reactive to some dogs, but we’re not yet sure how she’ll be once she’s out of a boarding environment and settled into a secure, loving home.
Mila is affectionate, eager, and ready for a fresh
start. She just needs an adopter who can continue her training as she blossoms into the wonderful dog she’s meant to be.

  • Good with kids
  • No cats
Adopt Mila fromShepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · listed Jul 23

29. Nutmeg

Adult (2 years 4 months) · Female · French Bulldog (short coat) · 15 mi from Weston

Nutmeg

is a sweet 2-year-old French Bulldog with a gentle spirit and a heart full of love. Despite having limited vision, she navigates well and enjoys being close to her people. Nutmeg is incredibly affectionate, cuddly, and happiest when snuggled up by your side. After spending her early life being used for breeding, she’s ready to discover what it means to be a cherished family member and receive the love she deserves.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Nutmeg fromUFAR Animals RescueMargate, fl · listed Jun 25

30. Bella

Adult (3 years 5 months) · Female · German Shepherd Dog · 10 mi from Weston

Gorgeous Bella is a sweet 3.5‑year‑old who was surrendered by a senior owner living in a condo.
Bella is curious, alert, and busy sniffing every molecule she passes. . She sits on command, loves her walks, and enjoys being right in the middle of whatever’s happening. Dog friendly and people friendly.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Bella fromShepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc.Plantation, FL · listed May 14

Adopting a dog with children in Weston

Bring the whole family to meet the dog before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the dog behaves around children your kids' ages.

Teach children to let the dog come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the dog alone while it's eating or sleeping. Give the dog a bed or crate of their own to retreat to, and always supervise young children with a new dog.

Relaxed adult dogs are often a better match for young children than puppies, which jump up, nip and chew while they learn.

Rescues with kid-friendly dogs near Weston

Questions about adopting kid-friendly dogs in Weston

How many kid-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Weston?

As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Weston, Florida, have 31 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly dog in Weston?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly dogs near Weston right now are UFAR Animals Rescue (Margate, fl), Animal Aid, Inc. (Oakland Park, FL) and Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort, Inc. (Plantation, FL). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

What kind of dog is best with kids?

A calm, patient dog that the rescue has seen around children. Adult dogs are often easier than puppies with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.