Dogs for Adoption in Woodsboro, MD: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home
566 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 32 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Woodsboro. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of Woodsboro, 119 puppies, 195 young dogs, 172 adults and 34 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are Labrador Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier and Terrier, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Poptart
11/1/2026 - Videos: Meet PopTart. PopTart likes giving kisses. MY ORIGINAL INTAKE INFORMATION: Hello, my name is PopTart. My owner could not take care of me so she asked CSAC to help find me a new home. The best home for me has a fenced yard so I can run off my energy, children to play with me, and other pets for me to play with. I am young and full of energy, but I do like to bark so no apartments. I am housetrained and can have run of house. I get along with kids of all ages, other dogs and cats. Right now, I am in the caring hands of one of the great Vets that work with the CSAC. They are checking me out and making sure I am healthy.
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Hopefully, I will find my new family that will turn me into a happy, cherished family pet again. Hope to see you soon. For more information about this dog, email our Adoption Coordinator. Our adoption process starts with an application. If you are interested in adopting this pup, please click the Adopt menu at the top of the screen, read about our process, and click the application link. The medical and custodial care of the many Cockers in our care is tremendous. More and more dogs are abandoned with urgent and serious medical issues. We are committed to providing the best possible care for these forgotten friends. Unfortunately, the mounting high costs are beginning to limit the number of dogs we are able to take into our program. Even if you cannot adopt or foster one of our current adoptable dogs, please consider making a donation. The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donations are entirely tax deductible. Click the Donate menu at the top of the screen. For more information, visit www.cockeradoptions.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Rocky
MY ORIGINAL INTAKE INFORMATION: Hi Everyone! My name is Rocky, and I just arrived at CSAC. I was rescued from a puppy mill. I am a little timid because I have not been around a lot of people or lived in a home as a pet. I have spent my life in a barn, a shed or a cage. The CSAC volunteer says that I am happy and friendly. The best home for me has people who have dog experience who can help with my training and acclimating to the outside world. The people in my new home should be able to teach me the skills I need to be a great pet: walking on a lead, house training, and socializing. I will need time to trust people who want what is best for me and are not going to hurt me.
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That is something I have not experienced so far in my life. Right now, I am in the caring hands of one of the great Vets that work with CSAC. They are checking me out and making sure I am healthy. Hopefully, I will find my new family that will help me to understand that I am a cherished family pet, not just an animal to be used to make money. For more information about this dog, email our Adoption Coordinator. Our adoption process starts with an application. If you are interested in adopting this pup, please click the Adopt menu at the top of the screen, read about our process, and click the application link. The medical and custodial care of the many Cockers in our care is tremendous. More and more dogs are abandoned with urgent and serious medical issues. We are committed to providing the best possible care for these forgotten friends. Unfortunately, the mounting high costs are beginning to limit the number of dogs we are able to take into our program. Even if you cannot adopt or foster one of our current adoptable dogs, please consider making a donation. The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donations are entirely tax deductible. Click the Donate menu at the top of the screen. For more information, visit www.cockeradoptions.org.
3. Fluffy
MY ORIGINAL INTAKE INFORMATION: Hi Everyone! My name is Fluffy, and I just arrived at CSAC. I was rescued from a puppy mill. I have spent my life in a barn, a shed or a cage. The CSAC volunteer says that I am happy, friendly, and energetic. The best home for me has people who have dog experience who can help with my training and acclimating to the outside world. The people in my new home should be able to teach me the skills I need to be a great pet: walking on a lead, house training, and socializing. Right now, I am in the caring hands of one of the great Vets that work with CSAC. They are checking me out and making sure I am healthy.
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Hopefully, I will find my new family that will help me to understand that I am a cherished family pet, not just an animal to be used to make money. For more information about this dog, email our Adoption Coordinator. Our adoption process starts with an application. If you are interested in adopting this pup, please click the Adopt menu at the top of the screen, read about our process, and click the application link. The medical and custodial care of the many Cockers in our care is tremendous. More and more dogs are abandoned with urgent and serious medical issues. We are committed to providing the best possible care for these forgotten friends. Unfortunately, the mounting high costs are beginning to limit the number of dogs we are able to take into our program. Even if you cannot adopt or foster one of our current adoptable dogs, please consider making a donation. The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donations are entirely tax deductible. Click the Donate menu at the top of the screen. For more information, visit www.cockeradoptions.org.
4. Bandit
NOTE- BANDIT IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ASKING TO REHOME THEIR PET. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW.Bandit is a sweet, loving beagle boy who was rescued from a neglectful situation. He spent the majority of his young life in a crate or tied outside. He didn't get fed on a regular basis and it was whatever they threw at him. Bandit is very food motivated and sometimes will hide a piece of food. He is learning that he will be fed on a regular schedule every day and has been doing much better with always wanting to eat. Bandit is about 10 pounds overweight and needs to get more exercise and lose some weight.
Because Bandit didn't have much interaction with his people he developed separation anxiety. It has gotten better with time although he still wants to be where his person is. Bandit is good with school-aged children but hasn't been tested with babies/small children.
Bandit would do well with a loving, patient, beagle savvy person/home. He needs someone who isn't away from the house for long periods of time or someone who is able to take him along. He loves to go for walks and car rides. He's not fond of water. Bandit needs a fenced yard to be off leash. He's a barker so a home that wouldn't have to worry about having very close neighbors is required. We don't know how Bandit would do with cats or other dogs.
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If you're looking for a loving, be by your side companion, please consider meeting Bandit. He is currently living in Martinsburg, WV.
If you are interested in Bandit, please fill out an application and contact the below caretaker:Linda Ashton
lashtonwv@gmail.com
304-268-7986
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
5. Slim Jim
NOTE- SLIM JIM IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW.Hi! I'm Slim Jim, the resident comedian. My journey here? Oh, it's a tale! I'm smart, brave, and super friendly—perfect for someone looking for a goofy sidekick. No cats, though; they're not fans of my comedy. Ready to laugh every day? Love the sound of my people? I'm for you!! Adopt me!At approximately 5 years old, he's still discovering the world - Slim Jim is 65 lbs of cute terrier wiriness and a redbone voice. He is house trained, good with other dogs, loves to sing, and a fun, handsome guy.My adoption fee is sponsored!Slim Jim is up to date on DHLPP, Bordetella, Rabies and micro-chipped.He has been treated with Drontal plus and NexGard for parasitesHe is 4dx combo tested and on medication for Lyme and Anaplasmosis (no symptoms; we treat all positive results)If you are interested in fostering Slim Jim, HCHS covers all his vet care and suppliesWould you like to adopt? Please apply athttps://highlandcountyhumanesociety.org/available-animals/540.468.1575info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
6. Dulcie
NOTE- DULCIE IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW.Howdy ya’ll! I’m Dulcie (pronounced Dull-see), otherwise known as the sweetest lil’ Southern thang this side of the Miss-is-sip! I’m so affectionate my foster mama says I’m a borderline pest because of it. I know she don’t really mean it, tho. She loves the dickens out of me! She says I’m a unique cross ‘tween a Southern Belle and a backwoods country gal. I have the poise and beauty of a Belle but also love to get down and dirty! Found a pile of cow poop? Let’s roll, baby! I seem to do well and enjoy going for rides, so we can cruise those back mountain roads in your 4x4 together with the windows down.
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You drive, I’ll sniff! When I channel my inner Scarlet O’Hare, I'm mostly a fine young lady who minds her tongue (except when I get mad and frankly don’t give a damn and say so—but that doesn’t happen too often—I really only get mad at my foster brother sometimes and have to tell him off). So, I haven’t been very vocal thus far and mama says that’s a good thing ‘cause it’ll make it easier for someone who has neighbors nearby to adopt me.I like other dogs and enjoy a hearty play session or three a day but, even being the young whippersnapper I am, I am not bounce off the wall high energy. Mama says I can call myself crate trained because I put myself in a crate when I feel like chillin’ and when she goes away, she shuts the crate door and comes back later to find that I was a good girl while she was gone. I kind of like to hang out around mama so come in and go in a crate fairly often, unlike my foster brother who will stay outside until them cows comes home (and he don’t even roll in poop; what’s up with that?!) I’ve not had any potty accidents inside either since I got here! However, there is some red, white and blue Rebel in my blood; to this I must confess. My naughty claim to fame is that I like to pilfer soft things...like dirty laundry, blankets, and rolls of toilet paper (and holy moly do I have fun makin’ a mess with those things, yee haw!!!). Maybe one of these days it’ll make mama break out some more soft plushie toys for me -n- Dewey. One can never have too many toys, I always sez. I’ve heard of these things called cats but I don’t know as if I’ve ever seen one myself to have an opinion of them. I guess that’s about it about me except that mama says she thinks I might be a good starter hound. I had to ask her what that meant and she said basically, because hounds aren’t for everyone, and I seem to be such a good and easy one, that even folks with no prior hound experience can likely handle my little speckled butt because I’m such a love bug and seem eager to please (unless there’s toilet paper involved). So if I sound like the almost perfect, not quite an angel, lovely, charming and fun girl you’ve been looking for contact the Highland County Humane Society in Monterey, VA and plan us a meet-n-greet date; I’d love to make your acquaintance (and scope out your house for toilet paper---oops, maybe I shouldn’t say that part)!! Come take me home on some country roads; you won’t be disappointed!Dulcie is spayed, 46 lbs, sponsored and includes a microchip with lifetime registration. To inquire, please call 5404681575 or email info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.org 4dx SNAP heartworm test, DHLPP, Bordetella, and rabies and parasite control.Also included in the adoption are 30 days of Pet First Pet Insurance, a new lead and collar, and an adoption kit. My adoption fee is sponsored!To inquire, please call 540-468-1575 or email info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.orgApply online:https://www.highlandcountyhumanesociety.org/available-animals/To contact us, please send an email or FB message to:Email: info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/HighlandHumaneWebsite: www.highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Laney
ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! MY ORIGINAL INTAKE INFORMATION: Hi Everyone! My name is Laney, and I just arrived at CSAC. I was rescued from a puppy mill. I have spent my life in a barn, a shed or a cage. The best home for me has people who have dog experience who can help with my training and acclimating to the outside world. The people in my new home should be able to teach me the skills I need to be a great pet: walking on a lead, house training, and socializing. Right now, I am in the caring hands of one of the great Vets that work with CSAC. They are checking me out and making sure I am healthy.
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Hopefully, I will find my new family that will help me to understand that I am a cherished family pet, not just an animal to be used to make money. For more information about this dog, email our Adoption Coordinator. Our adoption process starts with an application. If you are interested in adopting this pup, please click the Adopt menu at the top of the screen, read about our process, and click the application link. The medical and custodial care of the many Cockers in our care is tremendous. More and more dogs are abandoned with urgent and serious medical issues. We are committed to providing the best possible care for these forgotten friends. Unfortunately, the mounting high costs are beginning to limit the number of dogs we are able to take into our program. Even if you cannot adopt or foster one of our current adoptable dogs, please consider making a donation. The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donations are entirely tax deductible. Click the Donate menu at the top of the screen. For more information, visit www.cockeradoptions.org.
8. McFlurry
ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! ADOPTED! 08/11/2026 - Videos: Meet McFlurry. McFlurry likes treats. McFlurry on the move. MY ORIGINAL INTAKE INFORMATION: Hi Everyone! My name is McFlurry, and I arrived at CSAC about a month ago from a shelter. I have had a tough start. I was found stray, and I had a broken back leg. Everyone was amazed that I was walking around on it. I had it for so long, the bones could not mend back together so the vet suggested amputating the leg. Unfortunately, I had to wait for surgery to remove the leg. I had an upper respiratory infection and a skin infection around the area where my surgery was going to take place.
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No one wanted to put me in even more danger. The great vets kept me comfortable while I waited for the antibiotics to clear up the infections. I finally had the surgery to remove my broken leg. You can see I am on the mend and waiting to find my new, loving home. Hopefully, I will find my new family that will turn me into a happy, cherished pet. For more information about this dog, email our Adoption Coordinator. Our adoption process starts with an application. If you are interested in adopting this pup, please click the Adopt menu at the top of the screen, read about our process, and click the application link. The medical and custodial care of the many Cockers in our care is tremendous. More and more dogs are abandoned with urgent and serious medical issues. We are committed to providing the best possible care for these forgotten friends. Unfortunately, the mounting high costs are beginning to limit the number of dogs we are able to take into our program. Even if you cannot adopt or foster one of our current adoptable dogs, please consider making a donation. The Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, and your donations are entirely tax deductible. Click the Donate menu at the top of the screen. For more information, visit www.cockeradoptions.org.
9. Oreo
NOTE - OREO IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL ASKING TO REHOME THEIR PET. PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND WE WILL FORWARD IT TO THE CARETAKER. OREO IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME THROUGH NO FAULT OF HER OWN. HER PERSON PASSED AWAY AND THE FAMILY IS UNABLE TO TAKE HER. SHE IS A LITTLE SKITTISH SO WILL NEED TO GO TO A HOME WITH A PATIENT PERSON THAT WILL LOVE ON HER AND BE VERY GENTLE. OREO IS CRATE TRAINED AND WILL SPEND TIME IN THE CRATE WHERE IT'S QUIET. SHE IS MOSTLY HOUSE TRAINED AND WILL USE PUPPY PADS WHEN SHE IS LEFT HOME ALONE. AS WITH EVERY DOG, SHE SHOULD NOT BE LEFT OUTSIDE UNATTENDED. WE DON'T KNOW HER VACCINATION HISTORY, BUT MAY BE ABLE TO GET IT. IF NOT, A TITER TEST CAN BE DONE AT A VET. OREO IS CURRENTLY IN STRASBURG, VIRGINIA.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING OREO, PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATON AND CONTACT CAROL MILLS AT 540-664-7092.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
10. Buzz Lightyear
NOTE- BUZZ IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Looking for a fun, lovable adventure buddy? Buzz Lightyear is neutered, fully vetted, and ready to go home today. He has a friendly temperament, great energy, and a strong willingness to learn. Buzz would make a wonderful addition to an active household seeking an engaging, loyal companion.
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At approximately 12 months old, he's still discovering the world - and we're pretty sure he's never known the comfort of a couch. Buzz will need a family with patience, kindness, and understanding as he learns the routines of being a house dog. With the right guidance and dedication, he'll blossom into an incredible lifelong friend.
My adoption fee is sponsored!
Buzz is up to date on DHLPP Bordetella, Rabies and micro-chipped.
He has been treated with Drontal plus and NexGard for parasites. He is 4dx combo tested and on medication for Lyme and Anaplasmosis (no symptoms, we treat all positive results)If you are interested in fostering Buzz, HCHS covers all his vet care and suppliesWould you like to adopt? Please apply athttps://highlandcountyhumanesociety.org/available-animals/540.468.1575info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
11. Scrappy
NOTE- SCRAPPY IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Valley View Animal Rescue
email: amybennettwashburn@hotmail.com
Phone: (540) 862-1756
Scrappy is one of eight puppies we obtained care of on 8/22/25. Six of his siblings have found furever homes, but he and his brother, Muttley, are still searching. He is a resilient and brave dog, having had a scar on his back and an umbilical hernia as a pup, which have both been corrected and proven no further complications. Scrappy loves to run, play, and explore, and would be a good companion for hiking trips and other outdoor activities. He is very food motivated (and prefers to eat alone) and could use some obedience/leash training paired with regular play time and exercise. He enjoys making friends with humans and dogs alike and would make a wonderful dog for an active family. Could he be the one for you?
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For more information, contact the phone number above or to apply, our adoption application link is: https://forms.office.com/r/qpqJJH6CD2
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. George
NOTE- GEORGE IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. amybennettwashburn@hotmail.com
Phone: (540) 862-1756Valley View Animal RescueMeet George! George was initially with us years ago as a young pup and was brought back in August of last year due to his owner's medical state. He is a beautiful boy with low/medium energy who loves to lounge but can appreciate an occasional walk around the neighborhood for some sniffs. He prefers the company of humans but does fine with low energy dogs as he does not like to get very rowdy. George is very smart, and would do best in a home with a fence WITHOUT a flip-style latch, as he uses his nose as a tool!
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Are you looking for a loyal and friendly dog to nap with? Contact us for more information or apply at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/qpqJJH6CD2
- No cats
- House-trained
13. Little Ann
NOTE- ANN IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW.
Valley View Animal Rescue
email: amybennettwashburn@hotmail.com
Phone: (540) 862-1756
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Little Ann is an easy-going senior girl desperate to find a home to settle down in. She was recently surrendered with her father and best friend, Radar, due to an unfortunate change in her previous home's circumstances. While in an ideal world she would be adopted with her father, we believe she would do well on her own with enough attention and love. She can be shy at first but opens up quickly. She and Radar enjoy barking at wildlife and are very brave little dogs! She would do well in a home with or without a big yard but will require frequent potty breaks with her little bladder!
If you'd be willing to open your heart and home up to Little Ann, please give us a call or apply directly at: https://forms.office.com/r/qpqJJH6CD2
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. Radar
NOTE- RADAR IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW. Radar is a 12-year-old Jack Russell ready for his next adventure! He was recently surrendered into our care due to circumstances far beyond his control. In an ideal situation, he would be adopted out with his daughter and best friend, Little Ann, but may do well in a home where he gets lots of love and attention. He is a very brave little dog who loves to bark at wildlife- he's your own personal animal control! He would do well on a leash or with a fenced-in yard and would need to receive frequent potty breaks with his little-dog bladder!
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If you would be interested in helping this little guy (and/or Little Ann) settle in a loving and safe home, please give us a call or apply directly here: https://forms.office.com/r/qpqJJH6CD2
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Isabelle
NOTE- ISABELLE IS LISTED AS A COURTESY FOR ANOTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATION. PLEASE SEE CONTACT INFO BELOW Valley View Animal Rescue
email: amybennettwashburn@hotmail.com
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Phone: (540) 862-1756Isabelle is our oldest rescue and has been waiting for a home since 5/20/2025. In puppyhood, she was transferred into our care from another shelter and was adopted quite early. She was returned as a 1 year old, and after months of waiting, was adopted out again. In her last home, she served as protector of her female owner while her male owner was away on business, and got lots of TLC and training. While she was such a good girl at that home, her owners went through a divorce, and she was returned back to us last May at no fault of her own. Isabelle misses having a big yard to play in and a family to snuggle. She is a very good girl with manners and obedience and while she is near and dear to our hearts, the kennel life is not what's best for her. She would do best in a home with older children as she does not like her belly or booty touched (unless she gets booty scratches- she LOVES those), and does well with young, submissive canine companions (or as an only dog). She would benefit from a large yard to run in as she has loads of energy. We recommend a fenced in yard or a training collar, as that is what her previous owner used. Isabelle loves all people, but is especially a girl's girl. For more information, you may call our office at the number listed, or to apply for adoption, our online link is: https://forms.office.com/r/qpqJJH6CD2
- House-trained
16. Hair Gel
MEET HAIR GEL!
Hang on, folks, because this little scruff is going to wow you. He’s small, he’s cute, he’s polite, he’s outgoing and funny, he’s good with dogs and cats alike, and he’s says there’s no place like home - he just needs one.
Hair Gel is thought to be about a year and a half old, having been found as a disheveled stray. He got a bath, a bangs trim, and has bounced back nicely in his foster home. He’s quickly learned the ropes thanks to big foster brother Teddy (also a Tara’s House alum) and hasn’t had an accident in the house since the first week. Thanks to foster Mom and Dad he has learned Sit, Come and High Five!
He did exceptionally well at an adoption event where he met people of all ages; rolling over and asking for belly rubs as his signature move. If there are kids in his future home they must be over the age of 10, due to his small size.
He is active but once you get on the couch he is ready to cuddle. He sees you at the sofa and he wants to snuggle with you and the blankets. He is very chill. He sleeps in a crate with little to no protest, but would love to be invited up into bed if that’s your jam.
Hair Gel doesn’t have any vices (no food aggression, separation anxiety, or resource guarding) and he walks well on a leash. If you are looking for a little buddy to share your home with and love snuggles, sweet kisses and funny antics, look no further. He’s your guy.
Hair Gel’s adoption donation fee is $500, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for him by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org. Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.
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Up-to-date with vaccinations
Good with dogs
House trained
Crate Trained
Neutered
Color: Brown and Black
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Georgia
MEET GEORGIA!
Little Georgia, as her foster pawrents call her, is just blooming in foster care after being found running in traffic as a stray. Estimated to be about 4 years old and weighing 17 lbs, this little beauty got a bath and a spiffy new hair cut after getting her booster shots earlier so she is a healthy, gorgeous and very happy little girl.
Here’s what her foster mom has to say about her…
“This dog is a really, really good girl. She’s a great size. She loves to cuddle. She’s got a lot of spunk. She eats well. She loves treats. She sits, she shakes. She sits in the backseat of the car and doesn’t cry. She sleeps on the floor or in a bed although she would probably be happy if you invited her up, lol. She’s really friendly and gets along with other dogs. She’ll come up to you and rub all over your feet looking for a belly rub. She’s a beautiful brown color and very soft. She has the cutest little eyebrows.”
Although Georgia is the happy little pack leader of 3 other adorable dogs in her foster home, she is ready to find her own castle. She is a petite little thing so kids must be over the age of 10 please.
Georgia's adoption donation fee is $500, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for her by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org. Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.
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Up-to-date with vaccinations
Good with dogs
House trained
Crate trained
Spayed
Color: Chocolate
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Jiggy and Joe
MEET JIGGY & JOE!
What’s better than a friendly little Yorkie? TWO friendly little Yorkies, of course! These fellas have been with each other through thick and thin. They’re 6 years old and are grateful to have been kept together in the second part of their story after their owner passed away, closing the first chapter. Having come to Tara’s House a little disheveled, they've had a spa day (hair, nails, teeth and ear clean-up), have seen the vet (sneezing and ear infection care) and are making a rapid come-back!
Jiggy is the smaller of the two (although both dogs also need to lose weight and are working on it in their glow-up foster phase!) and is the more outgoing of the two.
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Joe is a little, we’ll say “rounder”, and is gentle and curious. But both boys love to love, and are friendly with everyone they meet, including other dogs. Their happy little nubbin tail wags are just about the cutest thing ever. They were incredibly tolerant of every poke and prod they got, both at the grooming salon and the veterinarian’s office, showing their gentle temperaments and sweet personalities.
They are happy little dudes that must be adopted together. They will love and be the best little companions who love to go for walkies and then cuddle by your side.
Jiggy and Joe’s adoption donation fee is $800, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for them by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org. Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
19. Gadget
MEET GADGET!
He’s funny. He’s thick. He’s super dog-friendly. He has a foot fettish and will whizz on your kitchen floor after being outside just because. Found as a stray with Gizmo (who has since found his furever home), Gadget is now happily doing chores with foster mom and dad on the farm and is safe around chickens, horses, dogs and pretty much anything living. He’s just a happy little doofus and will be your shadow if you let him.
Gadget is a mixed breed and like lots of short nosed dogs, has had to have nares surgery to help him breathe. He also had some muscle mass to rebuild, having likely spent a lot of time in a crate. Now recovered and stronger, he is ready to find his own place (but would very much like there to be humans and other dogs in it please).
We wouldn’t exactly say Meatball is trained, but he does have excellent recall. Foster Mom says he’s like a Yo-Yo and will follow her around the farm, go off and smell the roses and run right back to nibble on her toes. He plays with the other dogs and cuddles in a big pile of puppies when it’s time to rest. He is doing better with house training (about 75% of the way there), and would benefit from a strict schedule to help him perfect this important life skill. He’s pretty young (we think he is less than a year old) and has puppy tendencies so patience is a virtue with him. He hasn’t had much experience riding in cars and was a total ditz on the way to the farm so riding in a crate is recommended.
Gadget’s adoption donation fee is $450, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for him by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org. Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.
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Up-to-date with vaccinations
Good with dogs
Good with livestock
Crate trained
Neutered
Color: Black with white patches
- Good with dogs
20. Jellyfish
MEET JELLY!
She is gorgeous. She is polite. She is dogs-of-all-sizes-friendly and loves her people hard. This young lady is blossoming under our very eyes and is filling out from her very underweight initial condition when she was found as a stray. Now in a loving and structured foster home, this knock out is quickly becoming part of the family unit and is making herself a part of the three-dog pack. She runs, plays, takes structured walks with, and relaxes with the resident and visiting dogs. We can’t be happier for how life is turning out for her!
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Jellyfish is a natural beauty with a long tail and the most soulful eyes. She is slowly gaining the weight she should and is now about 80 lbs and approximately 1 year old. Housebroken and non-destructive, she has earned supervised access to her foster home and her foster brothers are teaching her two extremely important household skills: Relaxation and neighborhood watch. If Foster Mom is around, however, she would prefer to abandon her post and sit nearby.
Miss Jelly has had a few outings and not only did great in the car (mostly looks out the window) but was wonderful meeting new people and was sweet with all of the new humans she met. She has met kids ranging in age from 3 to 12 while on leash and happily accepted pets from all adults (men and women alike), although she sometimes still shows shy behavior around Foster Dad who is the biggest/tallest of the bunch. Due to her large size (she is also still growing) we think it would be best to go to a home with children over the age of 10 so she doesn’t accidentally knock anyone over. (She has a VERY enthusiastic greeting that Foster Mom is working on tampering down a bit.)
Jellyfish’s adoption donation fee is $500, which includes spay/neuter, routine vetting and a microchip. You can apply for her by filling out our online application, which is found on our website www.tarashouse.org. Please email us at info@tarashouse.net with any questions.
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Up-to-date with vaccinations
Good with dogs
House trained
Crate trained
Spayed
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Woodsboro
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Woodsboro.
- Lucky Dog Animal RescueWashington, DC · 200 dogs · 47 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
1. Complete Adoption Application 2. Phone interview, vet check and home visit. 3. Contract signed (requirements include keeping a pet ID on dog at all times, keeping the dog as a pet, spaying/neutering puppies by 6 monts of age, returning the pet to Lucky Dog in the adopter cannot take care of it at any point in the future, and providing adequate vet care for the rest of the dog's life.
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption CenterDerwood, MD · 83 dogs · 29 mi from Woodsboro
- Berkeley County Humane SocietyMartinsburg, WV · 26 dogs · 36 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Berkeley County Humane Society
Adoption fee is $40.00 and they receive $25.00 of that back in the form of a spay/neuter certificate to use when surgery is done. We have a questionaire that is required to be filled out, adoption contract and copy of the West Virginia Spay/Neuter law is reviewed with adoptees as it is mandatory spay neuter when adopting from out facility. It is same day adoptions.
- A Forever Home Rescue FoundationChantilly, VA · 24 dogs · 49 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from A Forever Home Rescue Foundation
Adoption Application Interview Vet Check Virtual Home Check Adoption Contract Spay/Neuter Agreement (if under 6 months & unaltered)
- PA Caring for K-9'sNew Oxford , Pa · 20 dogs · 28 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from PA Caring for K-9's
$350 for all pups that are spayed and neutered. We don't believe in juvenile altering so the adoption fee for any pup under four months is $400. One the adopted family had altered the pup they send in the certificate and are credited $50. Contract applies as well sat rental check, vet check and three non family references.
- Mutt Love RescueFairfax, VA · 18 dogs · 47 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Mutt Love Rescue
Potential adopters complete an application, are interviewed, vet references are checked, home visit, adoption contract. Adoption fee is $285 for a spayed/neutered, fully vetted and microchipped dog.
- All Shepherd RescueBaltimore, MD · 17 dogs · 41 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from All Shepherd Rescue
Application, home visit, references and an adoption fee of $300 when a dog is adopted. We require some sort of training occur within 3-6 months of adoption.
- Molly's Place RescueMechanicsburg, PA · 16 dogs · 48 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Molly's Place Rescue
application and contract required , fees vary by pet cats 100-300 dogs 150-650
- Worthy Dog RescueArlington, VA · 16 dogs · 48 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Worthy Dog Rescue
http://worthydog.org/adopt/adoption-process/ 1. Application 2. Phone Interview 3. Veterinary Check 4. Home Visit 5. Approval
- Adopt A Homeless Animal RescueBaltimore, MD · 15 dogs · 36 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Adopt A Homeless Animal Rescue
We do require an adoption application, and once this is approved, followed by a home visit and adoption fee $175.
- A Home of Their Own Animal RescueSilver Spring, MD · 12 dogs · 34 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue
Apply and meet the animal, adoption committee reviews application, vet check and home check, contract and fee paid, placement
- Reach Out Rescue & ResourcesWestminster, MD · 10 dogs · 17 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Reach Out Rescue & Resources
$300 most dogs $200 seniors require application, references, vet, animal control, and will do a home visit
- Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc.Westminster, MD · 10 dogs · 17 mi from Woodsboro
- Petey and FurendsRockville, MD · 10 dogs · 32 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Petey and Furends
Application, conversation with an experienced volunteer, landlord and/or vet check if applicapable, adoption fee ranging from $300-$400
- Virginia German Shepherd RescueCentreville, VA · 10 dogs · 49 mi from Woodsboro
How to adopt from Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Home check, reference check, interview, contract, $300.
Adopting a dog in Woodsboro
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in Woodsboro
How many dogs are up for adoption in Woodsboro?
As of November 4, 2026, 566 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Woodsboro, Maryland, by 32 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Woodsboro?
The rescues with the most dogs near Woodsboro right now are Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (Washington, DC), Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (Derwood, MD) and Berkeley County Humane Society (Martinsburg, WV). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Woodsboro?
Yes. 119 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Woodsboro.
How do I adopt a dog in Woodsboro?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.
