Small Dogs for Adoption in Mesquite, TX: 30 Little Dogs Looking for a Home

BREED-Shih poo; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-13 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 2 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$350;Looking for a sweet companion to share your days with? Meet Marlin, one of the friendliest dogs we’ve rescued! He has done very well around children and other dogs, walks nicely on a leash, and is already using a doggie door at his foster home.Marlin is looking for a family who will make time for him and give him plenty of love. His friendly nature and sweet personality make him a wonderful dog to get to know. Could you be the one to give Marlin the loving home he’s waiting for?

BREED-Chihuahua Mix; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-13 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 1 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$300;Looking for a friendly companion with a wagging tail and a sweet personality? Meet Mocha! This trusting young dog is happy to greet you and ready to find a loving family of his own. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.Mocha gets along well with other dogs and even shares his toys with his canine friends. His sweet, friendly nature makes him a promising companion for a family with children.Mocha has plenty of love to share—all he needs is a home to call his own. Could your family be the one he is waiting for? Ask about meeting Mocha and getting to know this lovable boy!

BREED-Chihuahua Mix; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-13 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 1 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$300;Carmello is a happy, healthy boy ready for a loving home of his own. He came to Lost Paws when his previous owner could no longer give him the time he needed. Now, he is looking for someone who will make him part of the family. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.A little shy at first, Carmello warms up quickly once he gets to know you.

Meet Lulu!

Lulu is a 5-year-old, 8-pound sweetheart who is ready to steal your heart! This affectionate little lady is a professional cuddler, part-time couch potato, and full-time best friend!
Lulu loves being close to her people, whether she's curled up on the couch, snoozing nearby while you work, or snuggling in bed at night. She has an adorable playful side, too! Say "Let's go!" or "Cookie!" and watch her hop around like a little bunny with excitement. She loves her daily walks, playing with her favorite ball, showing off her high fives and spins, and enjoying the occasional pup cup!

BREED-Pomeranian; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-5 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 7 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Older Kids; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$450;
Meet Sushi, your pint-sized shadow and future best friend! This Pomeranian picks his person and bonds quickly—then sticks close like Velcro. Looking for a loyal sidekick? Sushi is ready to accompany you from the couch to the bathroom. Privacy may be optional, but companionship is guaranteed!
Sushi announces new people with a bark, taking his self-appointed role as your little protector seriously.

BREED-Dachshund/Terrier Mix; SEX-Female; SIZE-Small at Adulthood; WEIGHT-6 lbs. currently; AGE-Approximately 4 Months; SPAY/NEUTER-No, Too Young At This Time;HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door;GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown;HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$325;Little puppy, big hopes! Lilliput is a friendly, outgoing young puppy who is eager to find a forever family. Her mom is a dachshund mix, and her dad is a mystery—but Lilliput’s sweet personality is all her own.Found with her mom and siblings in an abandoned home, Lilliput is ready for a new chapter filled with love, playtime, and a place to belong.Lilliput is looking for a family with kids who are excited to play with her and help her learn.

BREED-Dachshund/Terrier Mix; SEX-Female; SIZE-Small at Adulthood; WEIGHT-6 lbs. currently; AGE-Approximately 4 Months; SPAY/NEUTER-No, Too Young At This Time;HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door;GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown;HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$325;Meet Pawpeye! This playful, outgoing puppy is ready for a fresh start with a loving family. Her mom is a dachshund mix, and her dad is a mystery—but Pawpeye’s charm is all her own!Pawpeye was found with her mom and siblings in an abandoned home. After a difficult beginning, a rescue took them in and gave them a chance at a brighter future.

BREED-Dachshund/Terrier Mix; SEX-Female; SIZE-Small at Adulthood; WEIGHT-6 lbs. currently; AGE-Approximately 4 Months; SPAY/NEUTER-No, Too Young At This Time;HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door;GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown;HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$325;Meet Penny Lane, a playful pup ready for a fresh start and a loving family! Her mom is a dachshund mix, and her dad is a mystery—but Penny’s charm is all her own.Found with her mom and siblings in an abandoned home, Penny had a difficult beginning. Thankfully, a rescue brought the whole family to a safe foster home, where they flourished.

BREED-Dachshund/Terrier Mix; SEX-Female; SIZE-Small at Adulthood; WEIGHT-6 lbs. currently; AGE-Approximately 4 Months; SPAY/NEUTER-No, Too Young At This Time;HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door;GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown;HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$325;Meet Honey, a playful puppy with a big heart and a bright future! Her mom is a dachshund mix, and her dad is a mystery. Found with her mom and siblings in an abandoned home, Honey had a tough start—but thanks to rescue and a loving foster home, she has blossomed into a confident, happy pup.

BREED-Blue Heeler SEX-Female; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-14 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 5 months; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$300;Meet Kaylee, a playful 5-month-old blue heeler puppy looking for a loving home! Full of life and ready for adventure, she loves other dogs and adores people. Kaylee would make a wonderful companion for an active family ready to give her plenty of playtime, affection, and patient training. This trusting girl is eager to learn new tricks and will need guidance as she grows. If you’re looking for a lively puppy to share your days and adventures, Kaylee could be your perfect match. Give her a loving home and help her grow into the wonderful companion she’s ready to become!

BREED-Dachshund SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-14 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 9 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$250;Meet Junior—a senior sweetheart with a playful spirit and a smile that will brighten your day! Don’t let his age fool you: this active boy is ready for fun, especially when there’s a ball to chase. Juniors enjoy the company of other dogs and loves being around people, too. He greets each day with joy and is always happy to welcome you. Looking for a companion to share playtime, smiles, and plenty of love? Junior is ready to bring all that happiness into your life. Opening your heart and home to this wonderful senior—his next chapter could be your sweetest adventure together!

~~Although we do our very best to make sure your new pup is in tiptop health before adoption,
things could drastically change a month later. Since we don’t have a long health history of your
adopted dog, we can only treat the pet for whatever symptoms present during the initial exam
and follow up exams.~

Health: * No obvious health issues found during vet exam *
Temperament: Prepare to be enchanted by Magic, a gorgeous 5-year-old male Pomeranian weighing approximately 13 pounds!

Meet Coal! Big adventures start with little paws, and this adorable boy is looking for someone to share all his firsts with! Coal is an approximately 10-week-old male Labrador Retriever mix weighing 20 pounds. Found near Poetry Road and Vitex Drive in Rockwall County on 10/25/26, Coal was never reclaimed and is now hoping for a fresh start. From learning his first commands to discovering the joys of family life, Coal has so many exciting milestones ahead! He needs a loving, committed family ready to embrace puppyhood with patience, potty training, positive reinforcement, socialization, and plenty of playtime.

Meet Raven! Every great story deserves a leading lady, and this little sweetheart is ready for her happily ever after! Raven is an adorable 10-week-old female Labrador Retriever mix weighing 17 pounds. Found near Poetry Road and Vitex Drive in Rockwall County on 10/25/26, Raven was never reclaimed. She is currently in a loving foster home while waiting for her forever family! This precious girl needs a family committed to providing the love, patience, training, and socialization every growing puppy deserves. Her $125 adoption fee includes spay, microchip, rabies vaccination, age-appropriate vaccinations, and dewormer.

BREED-Schnauzer; SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-13 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 2 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door; GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes; GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes; GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown; HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter; ADOPTION FEE-$400;
Meet Peter—a sweet, playful boy with so much love to give. Peter adores people and enjoys the company of other dogs. He has already learned to use the doggie door, is doing wonderfully with housetraining, and walks nicely on a leash. More than anything, Peter wants to be close to his people and share in the simple joys of everyday life.
Peter is healthy and happy.

Meet Olive! Olive is an adorable 8-month-old Boston Terrier mix weighing approximately 30 pounds who is ready to find her FURever home! She was surrendered to Rockwall Adoption Center through no fault of her own after her previous family was no longer able to care for her and her sibling, Poppa. Now this sweet girl is hoping to find a loving family to call her own! Olive is a friendly, happy-go-lucky girl who is still very much a puppy! She will need a family with the time, patience, and commitment to continue helping her learn and grow into a wonderful lifelong companion. Olive already has a great start! She walks well on a leash, is crate trained, and has done well with other dogs, children, and even cats! With continued training, socialization, and consistency, Olive has the potential to make a wonderful addition to a loving home.

Meet Ophelia: One-Eyed, Opinionated & Officially Retired

At 9 years young, Ophelia has entered her retirement era - and frankly, she thinks she's earned it.

This charming Pekingese mix is looking for a home where the schedule is flexible, the laps are plentiful, and no one expects her to participate in unnecessary nonsense. Ophelia enjoys relaxing, being adored, and sharing her opinions when she feels they are relevant. (Spoiler: she generally feels they are relevant.)

No long distance adoptions.

This adorable little boy is under a year old. He has a playful yet sensitive demeanor. He loves belly rubs.

All dogs adopted by Scottie Kingdom Rescue, Inc. have had a full medical exam by one of our licensed Veterinarians, which includes testing (and treatment, if necessary) for Heartworm disease, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis, all necessary vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, dental cleaning as necessary, microchipping, registration of the microchip, and any other medical needs each particular dog may need. Copies of all available medical records are transferred to you when the adoption is finalized.

No long distance adoptions.

Mairead is an AKC registered adult Scottie that is 7 years of age. She has a somewhat quiet demeaner, but loves attention and sofa time. She has a tendency for allergies so she should remain on a high quality diet and a regimen of allergy meds such as Apoquel or Zenrelia.

BREED-Chihuahua Mix;SEX-Female;SIZE-Small;WEIGHT-6 lbs.;AGE-Approximately 4 months;SPAY/NEUTER-Yes;HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses Doggie Door;GOOD WITH KIDS-Yes;GOOD WITH DOGS-Yes;GOOD WITH CATS-Unknown;HISTORY-Rescued From A Local Shelter;ADOPTION FEE-$325;Hi! I'm Trisha, the fun-loving pup who once chased a squirrel right into a birthday party! Imagine a dog, a squirrel, and a cake—what a mess! The laughs were endless, but so was the frosting in my fur. That's how I ended up here, waiting for someone who loves good stories and even better company. If you need a playful sidekick who's always up for a laugh (and maybe a little mischief), I'm your girl! Let's make our own fun tales, shall we?

Meet Poppa! Poppa is an adorable 8-month-old Boston Terrier mix weighing approximately 26 pounds who is ready to find his FURever home! He was surrendered to Rockwall Adoption Center through no fault of his own after his previous family was no longer able to care for him and his sibling, Olive. Now this sweet boy is hoping to find a loving family to call his own! Poppa is a friendly, happy-go-lucky guy who is still very much a puppy! He will need a family with the time, patience, and commitment to continue helping him learn and grow into a wonderful lifelong companion. Poppa already has a great start! He walks well on a leash, is crate trained, and has done well with other dogs, children, and even cats! With continued training, socialization, and consistency, Poppa has the potential to make a wonderful addition to a loving home.

~~Although we do our very best to make sure your new pup is in tiptop health before adoption,
things could drastically change a month later. Since we don’t have a long health history of your
adopted dog, we can only treat the pet for whatever symptoms present during the initial exam
and follow up exams.~

Health: * No obvious health issues found during vet exam *

~~Although we do our very best to make sure your new pup is in tiptop health before adoption,
things could drastically change a month later. Since we don’t have a long health history of your
adopted dog, we can only treat the pet for whatever symptoms present during the initial exam
and follow up exams.~

Health: * No obvious health issues found during vet exam *

Meet James! Big adventures start with little paws, and this adorable 3-month-old Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix is ready for his next chapter! Surrendered when his previous owner had more pets than they could care for, James is looking for a loving forever home. He would thrive with an active, patient family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, and plenty of affection to help him become a wonderful lifelong companion. James is neutered, microchipped, and has received his rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. His adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Jasmine! This sweet 4-month-old Australian Cattle Dog/Shepherd mix is ready to turn a fresh start into a lifetime of love! Surrendered when her previous owner had more pets than they could care for, Jasmine is hoping to find a family to call her own. With an estimated adult weight of 40–55 pounds, she would thrive with an active, loving family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, structure, and plenty of affection to help her grow into a confident, well-mannered companion. Jasmine is spayed, microchipped, and has received her rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. Her adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Josie! This adorable 3-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix is ready to fill someone's life with puppy love and unforgettable memories! Surrendered when her previous owner had more pets than they could care for, Josie is hoping for a fresh start with a family of her own. Expected to weigh 40–45 pounds when fully grown, she would thrive with an active, loving family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, and plenty of affection to help her grow into a wonderful lifelong companion. Josie is spayed, microchipped, and has received her rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. Her adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Jenny! This sweet 3-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix is ready to find her place in a loving family and make a lifetime of happy memories! Surrendered when her previous owner had more pets than they could care for, Jenny is looking forward to a fresh start filled with love and adventure. Expected to weigh 40–45 pounds when fully grown, she would thrive with an active, patient family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, and plenty of affection to help her become a wonderful lifelong companion. Jenny is spayed, microchipped, and has received her rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. Her adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Jacob! This adorable 3-month-old Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix is available for adoption and ready to find a family to call his own! After being surrendered when his previous owner had more pets than they could care for, Jacob is hoping for a fresh start filled with love and adventure. Expected to weigh 40–45 pounds when grown, he'll thrive with an active, patient family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, and plenty of affection. With love and guidance, Jacob has wonderful potential to become a devoted lifelong companion! He is neutered, microchipped, and has received his rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. His adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply online today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Junebug! Junebug is a sweet 4 month old female Australian Cattle Dog and Shepherd mix who was recently surrendered after her owner had more pets than they were able to properly care for. She is ready for a fresh start with a family committed to helping her grow through patient training, safe socialization, daily play, structure, routine veterinary care, and plenty of positive experiences. With consistency and guidance, Junebug has every opportunity to become a confident and well adjusted family companion. Junebug's adoption fee is $125. She is spayed, microchipped, current on her rabies vaccine and first round of puppy boosters. An approved online application is required for meet and greets and adoption. Apply at https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/

Meet Jude! This sweet 4-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix has a lifetime of growing, learning, and adventures ahead, and he's looking for a family to share it all with! Surrendered when his previous owner had more pets than they could care for, Jude is ready for a fresh start. Expected to weigh 40–45 pounds when fully grown, he would thrive with an active, loving family who can provide consistent training, positive socialization, daily exercise, and plenty of affection to help him become a confident, devoted companion. Jude is neutered, microchipped, and has received his rabies vaccination, first puppy boosters, and first deworming. His adoption fee is $125. Meet and greets are scheduled with approved online applicants only. Apply today: https://rockwalladoptions.com/adoptfoster/adoption-application/