Large Dogs for Adoption in Durham, NC: 30 Big Dogs Looking for a Home

Hi! I'm new here and a friendly Foster saved me from the shelter. I am so happy to be in a loving home and learning all the puppy things. My foster mom will update here as she learns more about me but I am accepting applications for my future forever family!

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Breed, size & sometimes age is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and never guaranteed.

The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age.

Hey i am gloria ! I was wondering if you could help me out and adopt me. I am the last sibling left to be adopted. I am very sweet and gentle but i also get the zoomies. i am very treat motivated. my mom will meet you ask <

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Hi! My mom and siblings were rescued by pawfect when we were just born in the shelter. We have been living in a warm cozy foster home and growing, growing, growing! Our mom Brynn (Brinley) is what they think to be a Coonhound mix and we are not sure what our dad was mixed with but likely something big.
We currently live in a foster home with cats, dogs & kids but please remember we are babies and proper introductions and consistent boundaries and training are a must to help me thrive as I grow.
We are accepting applications to be taken home as your new BFF and can't wait to find our forever!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

Meet the Halloween Litter: A Little Spooky, A Whole Lot Sweet!

Our story started with a not-so-magical beginning: we were dumped at just a few weeks old. Thankfully, a kind Good Samaritan came to our rescue, and now our next big adventure is finding forever families!

At just 7 weeks old, we're tiny bundles of puppy breath, wiggly tails, and endless potential. Our breed is still a mystery, but our best guess is a mix of Hound and Anatolian Shepherd. In other words, we might be growing into some BIG dogs with big hearts to match!

I’m Joda, and my name means PARTY in Spanish! So naturally, I’m here to bring the party wherever I go!

I’m a 5-month-old, 24-pound bundle of pure joy, puppy antics, and nonstop entertainment. I’ve got long legs, a shiny black coat, and enough personality to fill a room. I’m basically a walking celebration with four paws!

Life is exciting, everything is worth investigating, and there’s always time for a little silliness. I’m at that perfect puppy age where I’m ready to learn, explore, make memories, and shower my people with all the love I have to give.

Hi! I'm Toby,

Pawfect Match rescued me just before my time ran out at the shelter. I'm a sweet boy now living in a foster home and as they learn more about me my profile will be updated here!

** The adoption fee is $400, which covers food, vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application.

A good samaritan learned about me living outside tied up by a chain and rescued me from those conditions. He knew he would not be able to keep me but also knew he couldn't leave me where I was. He took me to the vet, got me meds for my ear infection and got me all cleaned up. I'm now in a foster home with Pawfect Match and will learn how to be a puppy. I have a sweet, calm demeanor and have done well with dogs, kids and people although I'm a little shy at the moment.
I will need a home with a yard as I will be a big boy as I grow older. I will shed, require brushing and wil need someone who understands my breed.

Are you looking for a professional couch potato? How about a dog that basically sleeps on demand? Want a dog to pre-warm your bed before you get in? Look no further! Chip, AKA The House Hippo is DEFINITELY the dog for you.

Housetrained? Check.
Young at 5 years old, but with all that puppy stuff in the past? Check.
Good on a leash? Check.
Great with other dogs? Kids? Check, check.
Healthy? UTD on veterinary care? Neutered? Also check.

Meet Coda!

Coda was pulled from the shelter and spent time in boarding while being observed and trained! This boy has GREAT manners and such a great foundation for training!

A message from his trainer:

He's doing really well. Hes a different dog from the one I brought into the shelter.

Polite on a leash, knows basic obedience, understands dog manners well (still ignores them sometimes), and hes become way more social with people.

He'll still barks at someone that comes in the house initially or unexpectedly but is learning he's safe and with proper introductions warms up.

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Meet Nessa! We think she could be a mix of Lab or Great Dane and some sort of wiry-haired terrier, but whatever she is, her paws tell us she's going to be a great big beautiful girl. Good thing she's such a sweetheart who loves to learn. Nessa requests your treats and chin scratches and she can provide giant cuddles as payment!

Do you need a buddy? A buddy for you? A buddy for your dog? A buddy for your older kiddo? This guy is the best at being a buddy! Morpheus is not only handsome, he's cuddly and adorable. He would love to hang out next to you on the couch, sleep with you in the bed (stairs please, if your bed is kinda high), and just be near. He loves belly rubs and snuggles and chin chucks. He rides great in the car, and he's pretty good on leash as well. He's house trained and is crate trained, but has free roam of his current foster home, along with his three foster brothers. He lives a quiet life with low key dogs, but every once in a while he'll get goofy and start rolling around on the floor like a big dork, making all kinds of happy sounds.

Hi I'm Bonita,

My puppies and I were saved by Pawfect Match just before our time was up! I am in a loving foster home with fur siblings and am doing really well. I still feel a little nervous and timid around humans but I love walking with and playing with my fur siblings.

I'm looking for my own forever home so please apply or ask to meet me at one of our upcoming events!

Hi,

I'm Peaches!

My brother and sisters and I were saved right in the nick of time with our mom when we found ourselves at the shelter. Us puppies had a sickness called parvo but Pawfect match acted quick and got us treated. We are now feeling better than ever and are happy to be thriving.

We are working on learning how to be a normal fun puppy and being loved on in our foster homes but would love to find our forever families to settle in our final spot.

Benny’s story almost ended before it truly had a chance to begin. This sweet boy was sitting in a Georgia shelter and was scheduled to be euthanized that very day. With only hours left, he was pulled to safety—and now, thanks to Pawfect Match Rescue, Benny has a second chance to find the family he deserves. Benny is an approximately 9-month-old German Shepherd mix with all the fun, goofy energy you’d expect from a puppy! He loves to play, enjoys chewing on his bones, and when he’s finally worn himself out, he is more than happy to settle in for a good nap. And this smart boy already has some important skills under his belt! Benny is potty trained and crate trained.

Hi future family! My name is Freddie, and I can't wait to meet you! I'm a chill girl, because while I do like to play, I also enjoy finding a soft place to snuggle up and take a nap. When it is time to play, I love to play tug of war or chew a squeaky toy. Exploring the yard is fun too! I can be shy when I meet new people, but my family is extremely important to me. A chew toy or a kong with a treat is a favorite for me, and if you're nearby, I'll take a nap peacefully for a few hours. If you have to leave the house, I'm happy to wait for you in my crate. I'm on a good potty schedule, and as long as I keep that schedule, I am housetrained! At night I am used to sleeping in my crate, but if you wanted me to snuggle up on your bed with you, I would absolutely love that! I hope I get to meet you soon!

Meet Willow!Willow is a 7 month old bundle of joy with the sweetest personality and the most adorable curious spirit. She is playful, affectionate, and incredibly smart, always eager to learn something new, especially if treats are involved. This bright little girl truly loves people & other dogs and thrives on connection. She would be happiest in a home where she has plenty of companionship, whether that is a human best friend, a playful dog sibling, or both.Willow absolutely adores other dogs and lights up anytime she sees one. She is very social and always initiates play, greeting other pups with gentle, submissive rolls that make her easy to love.

There's nothing quite like a warm Cobbler... and this one is guaranteed to leave you smiling.

Just like the dessert, Cobbler is full of comfort, sweetness, and all the good things that make you feel at home. She's got the perfect recipe: a generous scoop of goofy, a heaping helping of love, and just enough hound curiosity to keep life interesting.

Blue was rescued by Pawfect Match just in time before the deadline thanks to a wonderful foster who stepped up to keep him safe. He has been dog friendly with the dogs he has met and has not been cat reactive but hasn't been officially cat tested.

Foster Update!

Blue is super high energy and wants to play all the time!

He is good with my small dog but constantly tries to get him to play.

I don’t have a cat but every time he sees one he tries to chase it so I’m not sure how he would do in a house with one.

This pup is eligible for our Test the Couch program — a 7-day trial adoption to see if your home (and your couch) is the perfect fit. Learn more https://pipsrescue.org/test-the-couch/Meet Jazz – your future backyard explorer, chase champion, and certified cuddle bug! While she’s not quite a swimmer (she’s more of a "dip a paw in and call it good" kind of gal), Jazz is all about the adventures in the fenced-in yard, sniffing out every blade of grass and investigating all things fun. If you’ve got a playmate for her, she’s ready to unleash her zoomies and show off her chase skills – she’s got the fastest paws in the game.Jazz is sweet, loves all the attention, and will definitely work her way into your heart with her charm and snuggles.

Haven was rescued from Rowan county shelter! She is a very sweet girl. She does well with dogs and cats! She is shy with people and nervous with strangers at first but she’s doing better each week and once she warms up she is your pal! She lives in a home currently with a cat! Haven is house trained and crate trained, she does not potty inside and is sound in her crate when she’s in it.
She is a wonderful dog and walks good on leash too, she would make anyone a great companion!