Dogs for Adoption in Emporia, VA: 13 Dogs Looking for a Home
By Dogs of the Day · Updated



16 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Emporia. Here are the 13 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 Emporia, 10 puppies, 1 young dog and 1 adult. The breeds you'll see most are Labrador Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier and Beagle, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Elroy
3 Years 1 Month · Male · Beagle · 32 mi from Emporia










Elroy is a little ray of sunshine wrapped up in one adorable Beagle package! This sweet boy is full of happy wiggles, tail wags, and all the love you could ever ask for. With his cheerful personality and naturally good-natured spirit, Elroy is sure to bring a smile to just about anyone's face.
Whether he's exploring the world with that adorable Beagle nose, soaking up affection, or simply being your little sidekick, Elroy is ready to make every day a little brighter.
Small in size, big in heart, and overflowing with sweetness, this handsome boy is ready to find his forever family!
- Good with dogs
2. Pixie
3 Years 1 Month · Female · Beagle · 32 mi from Emporia










Pixie is your typical loveable, mischievous beagle! She loves playing with other dogs and tries her best to keep up with the larger dogs. She absolutely loves toys and is content to play with them solo or in a group. Of course, she loves snacks and her beagle nose is usually sniffing for some. She loves human attention and when you start to rub her, she usually flops over on her back and wants a belly rub! Pixie is heartworm positive but it is not contagious to other dogs and is being treated. If you're looking for the bestest girl, you'll find her in Pixie!
- Good with dogs
3. Elvira
9 Months · Female · Labrador Retriever / Mixed · 32 mi from Emporia










Elvira is a sweet girl is full of love, a little spunk, and a whole lot of personality! She enjoys affection and spending time with her people, but she’s also happy doing her own thing. And did we mention her love for toys? Give this girl a toy, and you’ll get to see her playful side shine!
She’s the perfect mix of cuddly and independent, with just enough sass to keep you smiling. Whether she’s soaking up some love, entertaining herself with her favorite toy, or showing off her fun-loving personality, she’s sure to bring plenty of joy to her forever home!
- Good with dogs
4. Lurch
Puppy (3 months 13 days) · Male · Hound / Hound / Mixed (medium coat) · 45 mi from Emporia



Lurch was taken into rescue after being dumped at the shelter with his siblings. He LOVES to play with the other dogs in his foster home & is a big cuddler! He is sleeping in his crate at night & is doing well with house training. Lurch is good with cats, dogs & kids. His breed make up is just a guess as we have not had a DNA test done & he came from the shelter. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Zero
Puppy (3 months 13 days) · Male · Hound / Hound / Mixed (medium coat) · 45 mi from Emporia


Zero was taken into rescue after being dumped at the shelter with his siblings. He LOVES to play with the other dogs in his foster home & is a big cuddler! He is sleeping in his crate at night & is doing well with house training. Zero is good with cats, dogs & kids. His breed make up is just a guess as we have not had a DNA test done & he came from the shelter. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Buddy
Puppy (3 months 13 days) · Male · German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (medium coat) · 45 mi from Emporia




Buddy was taken into rescue after being dumped at the shelter with his siblings. Buddy is the sweetest cuddle monster around!! He loves playing with the olther dog in his foster home then curling up as close as he can get to you for a nap. He is a spunky puppy who loves to zoom and soak up the sun! He walks well on harness & LOVES a good treat. He sleeps quietly in his crate & will even put himself to bed at night in there! He is almost fully house trained. Buddy is good with cats, dogs & kids. His breed make up is just a guess as we have not had a DNA test done & he came from the shelter. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Sage
Puppy (4 months 13 days) · Female · American Staffordshire Terrier / Dogo Argentino / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia




Sage found herself at a local animal control as a stray. She was severely underweight & has been chowing down every meal since we took her into rescue! She is 4 or 5 months old & just a sweet baby angel!!!! She is brave on walks & likes meeting new people. Sage loves to play with the other dogs in her foster home & would thrive with another dog to blow off steam with!She is also a HUGE snuggle monster & loves to nap in close or in your lap. Sage is sleeping quietly in her crate at night & is working hard on house training. Her exact breed make up is a guess! We assume there is some pittie in there! If you haven't noticed from her pics she has ears to die for & boy does she say a lot with them!!The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip and spay. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
8. Moo
Puppy (2 months 29 days) · Male · American Staffordshire Terrier / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia





These babies were found as strays with their mama & we think they were just dumped there. Since coming into rescue they have been around lots of other dogs & people! THey are little snuggle monsters!! Moo is 12 weeks old & ready for a family of his own! He sleeps quietly in his crate at night & is almost house trained. He loves to play with the other dogs & his favorite time of day is when the kids get home from school!The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
9. Jolene
Adult (3 years 1 month) · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia



Jolene & her 6 babies were found as strays!!! We are pretty sure they =were just dumped. Jolene has done her mothering and is done!! Now it is time to find her a family of her very own that will never dump her & love her forever. jolene ha shown us she is house trained & will go to the door & sit when she needs to go out! Jolene is a nice medium energy dog who loves a good chew and a soft bed!! She is also a velcro dog & likes to follow you everywhere! Jolene is 3ish years old & ready for a forever family! Her adoption fee is $275. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info please email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Luna
Puppy (2 months 29 days) · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia




Luna & her 7 siblings were taken from their owner by animal control as they were not taking care of the babies. We took them into rescue and placed them in foster homes where they are loving the good life!! They are learning ALL. THE. THINGS. They love to play with other dogs and are good with kids and cats too! They are working on house and crate training and doing well with both. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
11. Rooster
Puppy (3 months 29 days) · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia




Rooster & his 7 siblings were taken from their owner by animal control as they were not taking care of the babies. We took them into rescue and placed them in foster homes where they are loving the good life!! They are learning ALL. THE. THINGS. They love to play with other dogs and are good with kids and cats too! They are working on house and crate training and doing well with both. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip & spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
12. Murphy
Young (1 year 5 months) · Male · American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia



Murphy was found dumped in a fenced yard of an abandoned home in Petersburg. We took him into rescue & he is settling info foster care. He has been neutered and brought up to date. He is SOOOOO sweet. He loves a good stuffy and playing with other dogs. He is really enjoying sleeping in bed with everyone! hahaHe is working hard on house training & is crate trained as well. He is good with dogs and kids. His adoption fee is $275 and includes vaccines, hw test, spay & microchip. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Rory
Puppy (3 months 26 days) · Female · Labrador Retriever / American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Emporia





Rory & her 9 siblings were taken into rescue after they were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter & were being kept in crates in the office! They are great babies!! Confident & silly & love to play then cuddle. They are working on house training and crate training and doing well with both. They are good with dogs, cats and kids. We do not know what they are mixed with. Their breed make up is just a guess. The adoption fee is $375 and includes age appropriate vaccines, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter. To adopt go to www.braginc.org under forms for more info email bragincinfo@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
Rescues and shelters near Emporia
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of Emporia.
- Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc.Chester, va · 12 dogs · 45 mi from Emporia
How to adopt from Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc.
We check vet & personal references, perform a home visit & utilize a trial period prior to finalizing an adoption. Prior to placement all animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchiped. Adult dogs adoption fee is $150 Puppies adoption fee is $200.
- PAWS of Hertford CountyMurfreesboro, NC · 4 dogs · 32 mi from Emporia
Adopting a dog in Emporia
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 Emporia
How many dogs are up for adoption in Emporia?
As of November 4, 2026, 16 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Emporia, Virginia, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in Emporia?
The rescues with the most dogs near Emporia right now are Bully Rescue & Advocacy Group, Inc. (Chester, va) and PAWS of Hertford County (Murfreesboro, NC). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in Emporia?
Yes. 10 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of Emporia.
How do I adopt a dog in Emporia?
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.