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Dogs for Adoption in Oakland County, MI: 9 Dogs Looking for a Home

Dogs up for adoption near Oakland County, MI

9 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters in Oakland County. Here are all 9, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the dogs up for adoption in Oakland County, 4 puppies, 1 young dog and 4 adults. The breeds you'll see most are Pit Bull Terrier, Cocker Spaniel and Australian Shepherd, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.

1. Chevy

Adult (4 years) · Male · Australian Shepherd / Poodle (Standard) / Mixed

Meet your new best friend!

This handsome 4-year-old Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix has recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of his owner. ❤️ But this cool dude is ready to turn the page and find a new family to call his own!

He's a total sweetheart and one cool dude who is now looking for his FOREVER HOME! Apply today! His foster mom would absolutely love to talk with you, answer your questions, and tell you all about this special boy!

Adopt Chevy fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Oct 31

2. Danny

Puppy (2 months 20 days) · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed

Meet this adorable little pitty puppy! This baby is at that perfect age where the world is one big adventure, toys are the best things ever, and every day is an opportunity to learn something new!

This little one is looking for a family who is ready for all the puppy kisses, silly zoomies, snuggles, and a lifetime of unconditional love.

Puppies are adorable, but they also need patience, consistency, socialization, and training to grow into amazing adult dogs. The good news? You get to be part of helping this little one become the very best version of themselves!

Read more about Danny

❤️ Here's what this sweet baby deserves: A loving forever home A family committed to training and helping them grow Plenty of playtime, snuggles, and adventures A lifetime commitment through all of life's stages

Could you be the one this little puppy has been waiting for?

Please share and help us find the perfect forever home! Their happily ever after is out there somewhere, and we would love your help finding it! ❤️

Adopt Danny fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Oct 5

3. Zena

Puppy (2 months 2 days) · Female · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed

Meet our adorable large-breed puppy who is looking for a forever family!

This little one may be small right now, but those paws are giving us a pretty good hint that there's a LOT of growing in the future! So if you've been dreaming of a big, lovable best friend to share your couch, your adventures, and probably most of your personal space, this puppy might be the one for you!

Being a puppy means there's still so much to learn! This baby needs a family ready to provide patience, consistency, training, socialization, and plenty of love to help them grow into an amazing adult dog. ❤️

Read more about Zena

What comes with adopting a puppy? A lifetime of unconditional love Silly puppy antics and endless entertainment Adventures, snuggles, and a best friend for life The joy of watching your baby grow into a magnificent big dog!

Large-breed puppies grow up, but they never outgrow their need for love, security, and a family who will always be there for them. ❤️

Could your home be the one this puppy has been waiting for?

Adopt Zena fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Oct 5

4. Zazu

Puppy (2 months 8 days) · Male · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed

Meet our adorable large-breed puppy who is looking for a forever family!

This little one may be small right now, but those paws are giving us a pretty good hint that there's a LOT of growing in the future! So if you've been dreaming of a big, lovable best friend to share your couch, your adventures, and probably most of your personal space, this puppy might be the one for you!

Being a puppy means there's still so much to learn! This baby needs a family ready to provide patience, consistency, training, socialization, and plenty of love to help them grow into an amazing adult dog. ❤️

Read more about Zazu

What comes with adopting a puppy? A lifetime of unconditional love Silly puppy antics and endless entertainment Adventures, snuggles, and a best friend for life The joy of watching your baby grow into a magnificent big dog!

Large-breed puppies grow up, but they never outgrow their need for love, security, and a family who will always be there for them. ❤️

Could your home be the one this puppy has been waiting for?

Adopt Zazu fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Oct 5

5. Arlo

Puppy (2 months 24 days) · Male · Shepherd / Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed

BIG PAWS, BIG HEART, BIG FUTURE!

Meet this absolutely adorable 8-week-old large-breed puppy who is searching for a truly amazing forever home!

This little one may be tiny right now, but those paws are giving us a pretty good idea that there is going to be A LOT of puppy to love!

At 8 weeks old, this sweet baby is ready to start learning all about the world—new adventures, new experiences, good manners, and most importantly, what it means to be part of a loving family. ❤️

Read more about Arlo

We’re looking for a home that understands that raising a large-breed puppy is a commitment. This baby will need patience, structure, training, exercise, socialization, and LOTS of love as they grow into the amazing adult dog we know they can become.

And let's be honest… there is nothing better than watching a puppy grow from a goofy little fluffball into your 100+ pound best friend!

The best home is out there—we just need to find it!

If you’ve been dreaming of a big dog with an even bigger heart, this little one might be your perfect match. Please share and help us find the BEST forever family! ❤️

Adopt Arlo fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Sep 21

6. Peanut

Adult (3 years 1 month) · Male · Chihuahua / Pug / Mixed

Meet Peanut — Small Package, HUGE Personality!

Everyone, meet Peanut, an absolutely amazing 20-pound little guy who is ready to find his forever family!

Peanut may be small, but he has plenty of love, personality, and charm packed into those 20 pounds! He’s the kind of boy who will quickly become your best buddy and make himself right at home in your heart.

He’s adorable, sweet, and ready for someone to show him just how wonderful life can be. Peanut is looking for a family who will include him in the adventures, spoil him with love, and give him the forever home he deserves. ❤️

Read more about Peanut

At only 20 pounds, Peanut is basically the perfect size for everything—walks, adventures, snuggles, and, of course, taking over the couch.

Small dog. Big heart. Even bigger potential for stealing your spot in bed.

Please share Peanut and help us find the wonderful family he’s been waiting for!

Adopt Peanut fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Sep 16

7. Oscar

Young (9 months) · Male · Cocker Spaniel (medium coat)

Meet Oscar, a sweet 10-month-old Cocker Spaniel who was found as a stray and rescued from an local Animal Shelter. He’s up to date on all vaccinations, preventatives, and has completed all blood work. Oscar is playful, loving, and great with other animals. He would do well in a home with or without children, and he’s already housebroken, which is a big plus. He still needs training because he tends to dart out the front door, so a secure fenced backyard is important for him. Oscar has minor allergies and benefits from 2-3 allergy pills twice a day. He’s a happy, energetic pup eager for love, guidance, and the chance to enjoy a safe, happy life.If you think Oscar might be the right fit for your family, we’d love for you to apply and help him find his forever home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Oscar fromCocker Nation Rescue of MichiganSouth lyon, MI · listed Sep 10

8. Lucy

Adult (3 years 10 months) · Female · Husky / Pomeranian / Mixed

FOSTER OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT NEEDED FOR LUCY

This beautiful girl is 4 years old, about 30 lbs., and believed to be a Husky/Pomeranian mix. Before coming to CCRC, Lucy was used for breeding and had never even stepped outside.

Imagine experiencing the world for the very first time at four years old.

Lucy has been slowly learning that life can be safe, kind, and even fun. She has already made so much progress, but now she needs a foster home or even better, a foster-to-adopt home

Lucy will need a safe, quiet space in the home where she can decompress and acclimate.

She needs someone patient who understands that new things will take her a little longer.

Read more about Lucy

She has done amazing with the dogs she has met, so another friendly, confident dog could be a wonderful companion for her.

And you won’t be doing this alone. CCRC will set both you AND Lucy up for success. We provide the supplies, guidance, transportation and support you need along the way.

Lucy has spent enough of her life simply existing. Now we want her to learn what it means to be someone’s dog.

Can you be the person who helps Lucy take that next step?

Head on over to www.ccrcdogs.com if you are interested in Lucy. Even if you can’t foster, please SHARE this post for her.

  • Good with dogs
Adopt Lucy fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Jun 4

9. Raven

Adult (3 years 4 months) · Female · Rottweiler / Labrador Retriever

Meet Raven!

Raven is a
3-year-old, 70-pound Rottweiler
with a big personality and an even bigger love for life!

Her foster says Raven is
fun, playful, affectionate, and full of enthusiasm
. One of her favorite things is a good game of tug, and when it comes to walks, she does really well on a 6-foot leash. She hasn’t worked much on a formal “heel” yet, but she’s already a great walking companion.

Raven
LOVES kids!
Because she’s a big, exuberant girl who sometimes forgets just how big she is, we think she’d be happiest with
older kids
who can handle her enthusiasm.

Read more about Raven

And Raven definitely knows how to play hard and nap hard! She’ll burn through her energy, take a quick snooze, and then wake up ready for round two.

Raven is looking for a family who will appreciate her goofy, energetic personality and continue helping her become the best girl she can be. If you’re looking for a
big, happy Rottie with lots of personality
, Raven may be your girl! ❤️

Adopt Raven fromCanine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · listed Jun 3

Rescues and shelters near Oakland County

The rescues with the most dogs listed in Oakland County.

  • Canine Companions Rescue CenterClarkston, MI · 8 dogs
    How to adopt from Canine Companions Rescue Center

    All dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots, and given a free post-adoption vet visit. Fee is $220 for adults, $295 for puppies, and $150 for seniors. There is an application and a contract.

  • Cocker Nation Rescue of MichiganSouth lyon, MI · 1 dog
    How to adopt from Cocker Nation Rescue of Michigan

    The first step in adopting one of our rescue dogs is to fill out our online application. Once we receive the application, we will do a vet reference check. Once that is approved, we will contact the potential applicant to set up a home visit. Once the home visit is completed, we set up a meet and greet. If we feel the potential adopter is the best fit for the dog, and vice versa, the adoption will take place.

Cities and towns in Oakland County

Adopting a dog in Oakland County

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.

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 Oakland County

How many dogs are up for adoption in Oakland County?

As of November 4, 2026, 9 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption in Oakland County, Michigan, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a dog in Oakland County?

The rescues with the most dogs near Oakland County right now are Canine Companions Rescue Center (Clarkston, MI) and Cocker Nation Rescue of Michigan (South lyon, MI). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there puppies for adoption in Oakland County?

Yes. 4 puppys are up for adoption in Oakland County.

How do I adopt a dog in Oakland County?

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.