Adult Dogs for Adoption in Duluth, MN: 12 Grown-Up Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Duluth have 13 adult dogs up for adoption. Here are the 12 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Adult dogs usually wait longer for homes than puppies, but their personalities are already settled, so you know just what you're getting: a couch companion, a running partner or a gentle family dog.
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1. Esteban
Esteban is a sweet 2-year-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix looking for his forever home! He's a little guy weighing in at 14 pounds!
This handsome little guy has an easygoing personality and a friendly nature. He's a laid-back companion who enjoys being around people and would make a wonderful addition to a loving home.
If you're looking for a friendly, happy little companion to share life's adventures and cozy moments, Esteban might be the perfect match!
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption.
Read more about Esteban
Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- House-trained
2. Harmony
Harmony is a 7-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer who is ready to find a family to call her own! This sweet girl came to us as an unclaimed stray, and now she’s looking forward to a fresh start with a loving home.
Harmony has a gentle, loving nature and is as sweet as can be. Like any young pup, she’s still learning the ropes and will need some work on her manners and basic training. With patience, consistency, and plenty of positive reinforcement, she has so much potential to grow into a wonderful lifelong companion.
If you’re looking for a sweet young dog to love, teach, and grow with, Harmony may be the perfect match for you! ❤️
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application.
Read more about Harmony
Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
3. Winnie
Winnie is a 3-year-old Shepherd mix with a heart full of love and so much sweetness to share. ❤️ After spending her past as a breeder in awful conditions, Winnie is ready to leave that difficult chapter behind and start a new life filled with kindness, comfort, and love.
Despite everything she has been through, Winnie is an incredibly sweet and friendly girl who is ready to make friends and share her affection. She deserves to know what it feels like to be cherished as a family member, with a cozy place to rest, gentle hands to pet her, and people who will love her unconditionally.
Now it's Winnie's turn to be someone's beloved companion.
Read more about Winnie
Could you be the one to show her just how wonderful life can be?
Winnie's adoption is sponsored- FREE to an approved home!!
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- Good with dogs
4. Brucey
Brucey is a 3-year-old Lab mix with a story that’s still being written. Found as a stray, he spent some time in a foster home before finding himself back in a shelter. The shelter environment has been stressful for him, and he’s feeling anxious with all the changes and commotion around him.
Brucey deserves a chance to feel safe, settled, and loved again. A shelter can be an overwhelming place, and we know that the real Brucey may shine brightest when he’s back in a home where he can relax and let his personality come through.
He’s looking for a patient, understanding family who will give him time to decompress, build trust, and adjust at his own pace.
Read more about Brucey
In return, you could be the person who changes his story from a stray searching for safety to a beloved family member who finally has a place to call home. ❤️
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Lola
Lola is a 5-year-old Goldendoodle looking for a place to call home! Originally found as a stray, she was later surrendered by her owner due to her tendency to run off.
Lola will need a family committed to helping her work on her recall and keeping her safe. A securely fenced yard would be ideal, or an adopter willing to consistently work on training and reinforce boundaries.
With the right home and a little patience, Lola is ready for her next chapter! Could you be the one to give this sweet girl the safe and loving home she deserves? ❤️
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application.
Read more about Lola
Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Diesel
Diesel is a handsome 4-year-old Lab/Pit Bull mix looking for a fresh start and a place to call home! He was surrendered due to a change in his previous family's lifestyle, and now he's ready to find a family who can give him the time, attention, and activity he deserves.
Diesel is an energetic guy who would love an active home where he can enjoy walks, playtime, adventures, and plenty of quality time with his people. He would do best with a family who understands his needs and can provide structure, exercise, and continued guidance.
Diesel is dog-selective, meaning he isn't a match for every canine companion.
Read more about Diesel
Slow, thoughtful introductions and proper management are important when considering a home with other dogs.
Diesel has not lived with cats, but he shows a high level of interest and some prey drive toward them. A cat-free home would be the safest fit.
Diesel has so much potential to be a wonderful companion for the right person or family. If you're looking for an active, fun-loving dog to join you on life's adventures, Diesel may be your guy!
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- House-trained
7. Sprout
Small in size, big in sweetness! Sprout is a 2-year-old Boston Terrier mix weighing in at about 26 pounds. This adorable pup recently transferred from another shelter and is ready to start a new chapter with a family of his own.
Sprout has a sweet personality and gets along well with other dogs and cats, making him a wonderful potential addition to a multi-pet home. Whether you're looking for a loving companion to share your days with or a new best friend to curl up beside, Sprout could be just the one!
Now all Sprout needs is a loving home where he can feel safe, cherished, and part of the family.
Read more about Sprout
Could you be the one to help this sweet pup blossom?
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- House-trained
8. Indie
Small package, BIG energy! Meet Indie, a 35-pound female Heeler mix with a whole lot of personality and athletic ability packed into one adorable girl. This smart, spirited girl is always ready for her next adventure and has some serious jumping skills — fences are more like suggestions to her!
Indie was surrendered by an elderly owner who could no longer keep up with her energy level. She's looking for a fresh start with someone who can appreciate her active nature and give her the life she deserves.
Indie would love an adopter who enjoys exercise, outdoor adventures, and keeping a clever Heeler brain busy.
Read more about Indie
She'll need a securely fenced space with extra attention to containment, since this girl can leap higher than you might expect! Mental enrichment, consistent training, and plenty of positive outlets for her energy will help her shine.
If you're looking for a fun, athletic, smart little sidekick who is always up for an adventure, Indie might just be your girl! She's ready to leave her uncertain past behind and start her next chapter with someone who can keep up. ❤️
Think you can keep up with Indie? She's ready to meet you!
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- House-trained
9. Buttercup
Buttercup is a sweet girl around 2-3 years old who was picked up as a stray. We are still learning her personality but she is a great girl who loves to be silly!
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions.
Read more about Buttercup
We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- House-trained
10. Apricot
Apricot is a 4-year-old bully mix with ENERGY for days! This boy is always on the move and ready for his next adventure. Whether it’s long walks, hikes, playtime, or running around in the yard, Apricot is looking for an active family who can keep up with his go-go-go lifestyle!
This handsome guy will need plenty of exercise, enrichment, and engagement to keep his busy mind and body happy. If you love being on the go and want a fun-loving companion to join you on all of life’s adventures, Apricot might just be your perfect match!
Apricot has energy to spare and a whole lot of life to live. Could you be the one to give this boy his forever home?
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application.
Read more about Apricot
Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
11. Jade
Jade arrived at the shelter as a stray, overwhelmed by the noise and stress of shelter life. She also needed medical care for a painful wound, but today this sweet girl is healed, happy and thriving. Jade can be shy when meeting new people, but with a little patience, her loving personality shines. Once she trusts you, she adores her people. She loves sunshine, cozy snuggles, and treat puzzles or enrichment toys. Jade has done well with timid, respectful dogs, but she can be nervous around other animals, so any resident pets would need to meet her first. Jade would do best in a calm home where she can settle in at her own pace. She is looking for someone who will give her the time, kindness and love she deserves.
Could you foster or adopt Jade and help her write her happy ending?
Read more about Jade
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
12. Chico
Chico is a 2-year-old Heeler with a big personality and an even bigger heart. After spending time as a stray, he's learning what it means to be part of a family and enjoys being close to his people. He's affectionate, loyal, and loves companionship once he's comfortable with you.
Like many intelligent working breeds, Chico values his person and prefers to not be left alone. he absolutely loves attention and would appreciate a human that will love him endlessly.
Chico is looking for a patient, confident adopter who can provide structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement training. In return, he'll be a devoted companion with plenty of character and spirit.
Read more about Chico
Because of his handling sensitivities, a home with older or respectful children may be the best fit.
If you would like to meet me, please visit our website and complete the pre-adoption application. Once it has been processed then we can make a date to get together!
All dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (if over 2 years old), vaccinated, dewormed, flea and tick treated, microchipped and more before adoption. Our adoption policies include: Application, Vet Reference, Landlord approval & Criminal Background Check. We do not do same day adoptions. We request that you call for an appointment after your application has been approved to come and visit the dog of your choice. If you have a dog currently, you should bring him/her along to meet the new dog so we can see how everyone interacts. Please visit our website for additional information. The online application can be found at :https://hsburnettcty.org/adoption-application/
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Why adopt an adult dog in Duluth
An adult dog's personality is fully formed, so the rescue can tell you how they are with people, other pets and busy households. Many have lived in foster homes and are already house-trained.
Grown dogs need less supervision than puppies and often know the basics, like sitting and walking on a leash, which suits people who work or have young children.
Rescues with adult dogs near Duluth
- Humane Society of Burnett CountyWebster, WI · 12 adult dogs above
Questions about adopting adult dogs in Duluth
How many adult dogs are up for adoption in Duluth?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Duluth, Minnesota, have 13 adult dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt an adult dog in Duluth?
The rescues with the most adult dogs near Duluth right now are Humane Society of Burnett County (Webster, WI). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Should I adopt an adult dog or a puppy?
It depends on your home. An adult dog's personality is already known and they need less supervision; puppies need more time and training but grow up with your family. The rescues can help you find the right match.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.