Dogs for Adoption in Covington, TN: 17 Dogs Looking for a Home
By Dogs of the Day · Updated



18 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 3 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Covington. Here are the 17 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 Covington, 12 young dogs, 4 adults and 2 seniors. The breeds you'll see most are German Shepherd, Chihuahua and Labrador Retriever, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Pumpkin
Young (4 months 30 days) · Male · American Staffordshire Terrier / Basset Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 12 mi from Covington


Meet Pumpkin. T
his adorable 4-month-old Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound mix! This sweet boy is neutered, incredibly friendly, and already has wonderful manners for such a young pup! He gets along great with kids, cats, and other dogs, and he’s even a great little traveling companion who loves car rides! With his loving personality and gentle nature, he’s ready to bring lots of joy, cuddles, and unconditional love to a lucky family. Could you be the one to give this special boy the forever home he deserves?
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
2. Edgar
Adult (6 years) · Male · Chihuahua / Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 12 mi from Covington




Edgar is a 6‑year‑old chihuahua mix with a heart full of sweetness and a personality that wins people over instantly. He’s the perfect blend of playful energy and cozy companionship — a pup who loves romping with other dogs just as much as he loves curling up for a snuggle session.
Personality
Edgar is friendly, social, and happiest when he’s part of the action. He enjoys playing with other dogs, making him a great fit for families with pups who appreciate a cheerful buddy. When playtime is over, he transforms into a world‑class cuddler, settling in close and soaking up affection.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Addie
Senior (7 years 1 month) · Female · Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed · 12 mi from Covington




Addie is a 7-year-old, affectionate, toy-loving girl looking for a foster or forever home where she can be the only pet. She is fully up to date on vaccines and preventative care, has been medically evaluated, and is on medication to support her arthritis and comfort. Addie is house-trained, easygoing, loves belly rubs, sunbathing, short walks, and knows several basic commands. She would thrive with someone who can give her the love and attention she deserves in a calm, dog-free home without small children. Heartworm negative.
4. Elsa
Young · Female · Unknown breed · 12 mi from Covington




Elsa is super sweet and very playful just like her sister Anna. She is about 7 months old. She is wonderful with my kids and all my dogs. She would be best for a younger family bc she likes to jump and that would not be great for the elderly. She is skittish when first meeting men (same as Anna). She is friendly to my cat as well but gets to excited so I keep them separate.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
5. Hank
Adult · Male · Mastiff / Labrador Retriever · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Be sure to watch his video! Hank is an 18 month old lab/mastiff mix who was rescued as a stray from the streets of Memphis. Friendly, well socialized, never meets a stranger! Good with other dogs, not cat tested. Hank is very strong and active so he’s recommended for children 6 years and older. Very active outside, but he settles down quickly in the house. Crate trained and housebroken. Hank has a very distinctive “look” and is described by his foster mom as “a big goofball” and everyone who meets him just falls in love with him. Loves to be with his people.
Read more about Hank
Fair on the leash, we’re working on it. Rides great in the car. Estimated DOB is 1-1-25. Hank has a small cherry eye in his right eye and that will be repaired prior to adoption. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots, neutered, weighs about 75 pounds. AWESOME young lab/mastiff mix will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner) for an active family
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Alsa
Adult · Female · German Shepherd Dog · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Be sure to watch her video! Alsa is a 2yo female purebred German Shepherd Dog being surrendered by her elderly owner in Memphis. Friendly, well-socialized, typical GSD loyal, loving temperament. Obedience trained and also understands hand signals. Very high energy outside, goes to the dog park several times a week, accustomed to a long walk each day. Good house manners, quiet and well-behaved inside. Fine with other dogs, not cat tested. Alsa has spent lots of time with the grandkids and she’s fine with the older ones but too active for the toddler.
Read more about Alsa
Housebroken and crate trained. Affectionate with her people and loves to cuddle. Good on the leash, rides great in the car. Weighs about 70 pounds. Alsa’s owner has had her since she was 8 weeks old, he loves her dearly and is heartbroken about giving her up. However, he has developed health issues that prevent him from caring for Alsa any longer. Healthy, spayed and fully vetted. AWESOME young GSD will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family that loves the breed.
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Scout
Young · Male · Hound / Mixed · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Be sure to watch his video! Scout is a 1yo male hound mix who was rescued as a stray from the streets of Memphis. Friendly, well socialized, never meets a stranger! Good with other dogs, not cat tested. Scout is very strong and active so he’s recommended for children 6 years and older. Very active outside, but he settles down quickly in the house. Crate trained and housebroken. Loves to be with his people. Fair on the leash, we’re working on it. Rides great in the car. Estimated DOB is 6-25-25. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots, neutered, weighs about 55 pounds.
Read more about Scout
Scout’s ideal adopter will have plenty of time for him and be willing to take him to Obedience Class so he can learn commands and become the best pup he can be. AWESOME young hound mix will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner) for an active family..
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Winnie
Young · Female · Boxer / Mixed · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Winnie is a 9 month old female boxer mix who was rescued just in time from the MS kill shelter. Friendly, well-socialized, sweet temperament, initially a little shy with strangers.. Great with other dogs. Fine with cats. Loves kids and is gentle with the foster family’s young kids. Medium activity outside, quiet and well-mannered inside. Good house manners and low maintenance. Affectionate with her people and loves to cuddle. Crate trained and housebroken. Good on the leash, rides great in the car. Estimated DOB is 12-1-25. Weighs about 40 pounds. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots. Sweet young boxer mix will make an awesome companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family with kids.
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Bunny
Senior · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Bunny is a 7yo female Labrador retriever being rehomed by her owner who can no longer keep her. Bunny is incredibly sweet and affectionate with her family. She has a playful personality but is also content to relax and cuddle. Her family reports that, before they adopted Bunny in 2020, she was abused by a man, so she’s timid around unfamiliar men. She typically hides or avoids new people at first. However, with patience and gentle introductions, she warms up well. No known history with small children, so she’s not recommended for children due to her timid nature.
Read more about Bunny
Not recommended for cats. Bunny was involved in an altercation with another household dog and that’s why she’s being rehomed. Bunny gets along well with large dogs but she doesn’t get along well with small dogs. Knows basic commands. Housebroken but never crated because she doesn’t need to be. Good on a leash, rides great in the car. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots. Weighs about 65 pounds. Sweet, loving senior Labrador retriever will make a loving companion for a family with a quiet home without kids/pets who loves the breed and is willing to give a shy dog time to adjustTo adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- No young kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
10. Woody
Young · Male · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed · 35 mi from Covington




To adopt please fill out an adoption Application
Woody is a 1 yo male German shepherd mix dog who was rescued as a stray in Memphis. Friendly, sweet temperament, a little tentative at first with new people and situations, typical shepherd temperament. Woody is selective about his dog friends and would probably enjoy being the only dog. He’s friendly and non-aggressive with the cats on the other side of the fence. Fine with kids and recommended for dog savvy children 10 years and older. Medium energy level outside, quiet and well-mannered in the house. Crate trained and housebroken. Obeys basic commands.
Read more about Woody
Loves to be with his people. Good on a leash, rides great in the car. When he first came to us, Woody had heartworms, but he was treated without complications and cured and is now ready for adoption. Healthy and fully vetted, current on shots, neutered, weighs about 45 pounds. AWESOME young GSD mix will make a wonderful companion (and jogging partner!) for an active family who loves the breed.
To adopt please fill out an adoption Application Contact us at reply@happydogrescue.org visit us at http://www.happydogrescue.org
- Good with kids
- Only dog
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. ZCL-D-Luna
Young · Female · German Shepherd Dog / Carolina Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington


Courtesy Listing. This listing is not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the person in possession of the dog. hannah.frankel10@gmail.com
She is a stray roaming our workplace in the heat about 2 weeks ago and we took her in to keep her safe but we are unable to keep her.
She is 55lbs, 1-2 years old, fully vaccinated with one more Lepto booster due in a couple of weeks. She needs to be spayed that we can help cover/coordinate. She is incredibly sweet with people and loves to cuddle and has shown to be friendly with other dogs outside our home.
- Good with dogs
12. ZCL-D-Dachshund mix
Young · Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington



Courtesy Listing. This listing is not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the person in possession of the dogs : tammylkcrm@aol.com
These siblings have been dropped off in our neighborhood. They are very sweet, friendly pups. We are unable to keep them. They seem to be very healthy. One has more white on it. Please contact for more information.
13. ZCL-Black lab mix
Young · Labrador Retriever / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington


Courtesy Listing. This listing is not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the person in possession of the dogs for further information. nurse38834@yahoo.com
Very friendly dogs in search of a home. They appeared together at our home and we are unable to keep them. They seem very sweet and playful. One seems to be a hound mix with brindle coloring and the other seems to be a black lab mix, both seem healthy other than needing to be fed.
14. ZCL-D-Brindle
Young · Plott Hound / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington




Courtesy Listing. This listing is not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the person in possession of the dogs for further information. nurse38834@yahoo.com
Very friendly dogs in search of a home. They appeared together at our home and we are unable to keep them. They seem very sweet and playful. One seems to be a hound mix with brindle coloring and the other seems to be a black lab mix, both seem healthy other than needing to be fed.
15. ZCL-D-Dachshund Chihuahua mix
Young · Dachshund / Chihuahua / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington




Courtesy Listing. This listing is not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the person in possession of the dogs : tammylkcrm@aol.com
These siblings have been dropped off in our neighborhood. They are very sweet, friendly pups. We are unable to keep them. They seem to be very healthy. One has more white on it. Please contact for more information.
16. ZCL-D-Mollie
Adult · Female · Schnauzer / Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 48 mi from Covington


This is a courtesy listing and not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the owner bri.sz1105@gmail.com
We are relocating and sadly cannot take Mollie with us due to circumstances.
Mollie is a full-of-life 8-year-old black Schnauzer/Lab mix! She loves playing outside, sunbathing, cuddling, and, of course, eating treats! Mollie can sometimes get a little anxious, but with some reassurance and love, she settles right down. She has been deeply loved and is looking for a forever home where she can continue to feel safe, cared for, and cherished just like she always has been.
17. ZCL-D-Angel
Young · Female · German Shepherd Dog (short coat) · 48 mi from Covington




This listing is a courtesy listing and not affiliated with Desoto Animal Rescue Society. Please contact the current owner:
Jerry Byard
jfbyard@gmail.com
901-413-0141
Read more about ZCL-D-Angel
My elderly Mom adopted a female German Shepherd shortly after my Dad passed in 2023. My Mom passed unexpectedly last September, her 3yo dog, Angel needed someone to care for her until we could get things sorted out with Mom’s estate. During this time, we thought we would be able to make Angel a permanent part of our family. Things haven’t worked out quite the way we expected though. With a lot of thought and prayer, we’ve decided it would be best for Angel if we could find her a new home. Ideally, she needs a younger handler and a big space where she can readily run off the energy typically observed in German Shepherds. She is OK with younger kids, especially girls. She is does not tolerate boys as well or other animals and passing cars. We’ve been working to correct those behaviors but with our busy household we have found we can not do her due diligence with training. She is a smart dog and has shown that she is willing to learn. On command, she will (sometimes reluctantly) sit, stay, down, shake paws and kennel up. She can be stubborn though and will ignore you unless “treat” is mentioned. Again, diligence and consistency are the biggest factors.She will let you know when she needs to go outside. She usually starts whining and pawing the door between 6:30 to 7 am. Another way she alerts you is to just come get you. She is housebroken!She will be current on shots as she is due to visit the vet for necessary updates. She is chipped. She is also intact, but we can arrange for her to be spayed if that is a requirement for the new owner. We would love for Angel to have a loving home. My mom loved her and she loved my mom. She needs a loving home that can give her the time she deserves and wants.She has supplies that will come with her:Veterinary recordsLarge kennel cageLarge cushionBlanketFood/water bowls2 winter coatsAssorted rubber balls and other toysFur brushIf you are interested in meeting Angel, please let me know.
- Only dog
- No cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Covington
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Covington.
- Desoto Animal Rescue SocietyHorn Lake, MS · 7 dogs · 48 mi from Covington
How to adopt from Desoto Animal Rescue Society
We are not a shelter with a facility where you can visit our pets. All rescued pets live in our own homes, where they are evaluated and cared for until they find their ideal adoptive family. We do our best to to make the best match for pet and new family. We carefully screen prospective homes and require all applicants to go through an adoption application process. Everyone who wishes to adopt an animal must fill out a pre-adoption survey. Once it is approved, we will review the contract with you to ensure that the animal will be cared for appropriately. Standard Donations for adoptions are $125 for Dogs and $75 for Cats. Donations cover up to date shots, spay/neuter, heart worm screening and treatment, feline AIDS and leukemia tests and other veterinary care.
- Happy Dog RescueGermanton, TN · 6 dogs · 35 mi from Covington
How to adopt from Happy Dog Rescue
The process to adopt a dog includes: completion of an application phone interview with your dog’s adoption coordinator phone interview with your dog’s foster mom veterinary reference & personal references home visit adoption contract adoption fee* *adoption fees vary from puppies to adults to seniors and can be found on each dog's adoption application at the end of their profile.
- Dogs 2nd ChanceMunford, TN · 5 dogs · 12 mi from Covington
How to adopt from Dogs 2nd Chance
** Memphis area adoption fee is $200 and includes all necessary vaccines, spay/neuter, 1st month’s heartworm/flea prevention and microchip. Any known medical issues are normally taken care of and disclosed. ** New Hampshire Chapter (which adopts to New Hampshire and Massachusetts): $250 and includes all necessary vaccines, spay/neuter, first month's heartworm/flea prevention, microchip, food for transportation. Any known medical issues are normally taken care of and disclosed health certificate and extra medications for travel. The adopter pays transport costs which is determined by the dog’s weight.
Adopting a dog in Covington
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.
Questions about adopting a dog in Covington
How many dogs are up for adoption in Covington?
As of November 4, 2026, 18 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Covington, Tennessee, by 3 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Covington?
The rescues with the most dogs near Covington right now are Desoto Animal Rescue Society (Horn Lake, MS), Happy Dog Rescue (Germanton, TN) and Dogs 2nd Chance (Munford, TN). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Covington?
Not right now. Rescues within 50 miles of Covington have no puppies listed today, but new dogs arrive every day, so check back soon.
How do I adopt a dog in Covington?
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.