Adult Dogs for Adoption in Federal Way, WA: 18 Grown-Up Dogs Looking for a Home

Harper has received her first round of puppy vaccines and dewormer, is microchipped, and will be spayed as part of her adoption agreement when she is around 6 months. Her adoption fee is $525.

This guy is pure joy! He's confident, loves people and other dogs, and he greets every day like it's the best one yet. He's a puppy in a grown-up body, with medium energy, plenty of silliness, a stunning black-and-white coat, and soulful eyes that will melt you on the spot.

Chance is crate trained and sleeps through the night without a peep. He's working on his house manners and on keeping his excitement in check, but he's smart, eager to please, and a quick, willing learner.

Because of his size and enthusiasm, a home without young children would be the best fit, ideally one that will include him in adventures, daily enrichment, consistency, and training. We don't yet know how he feels about cats.

Chance is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. His adoption fee is $450

Sid will be vaccinated, neutered and chipped. His adoption fee is $450

Biggins is vaccinated, neutered and chipped. His adoption fee is $450

• Lap Dog Extraordinaire: He is pure, absolute love. He starts off a little squirrelly and energetic when he’s excited, but once he settles onto your lap or the couch, he is home for good.
• Dog-Friendly: He gets along beautifully with all other dogs and loves having furry friends around.
• Crate Trained: He is great in his crate! He might bark or whine for just a couple of minutes initially to say he's settling in, but once that's over, he is quiet, excellent, and good for the night.
• Mostly Quiet: He will bark occasionally at normal things—like loud sounds outside or the doorbell—but the vast majority of the time, he is incredibly quiet and peaceful.
• Healthy Routine: He eats and drinks excellent, and he has fantastic potty habits.
• Undeniably Cute: Just one look at his adorable face and you'll be smitten.
Sparky is the ultimate companion for someone who wants an affectionate buddy to share their couch, their lap, and their heart.

Sparky has terrible teeth and is scheduled for a full dental. He will also be vaccinated and chipped. His adoption fee is $395

He loves toys and treats but people are his favorite and he will be your little shadow around the house. He is crate trained and we have left him alone 4-5 hours with no issues. He can guard high value treats like bones but does not show this behavior with treats of lower value. He will do best in a home with older kids (over 12) for this reason.

He is wary of loud or unfamiliar noises and will sometimes bark at them so he would do best in a home or townhome.

Gus will be vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. His adoption fee is $525

Mickey needs a little bit of time to trust you, but once he does he’s a very cuddly and affectionate boy! He loves to push his face into your chest and gently nibble on your hands, which is very endearing.
He loves playing indoor fetch with soft toys and actually brings them back to you to throw again! He’s treat motivated and doing a great job learning commands. He walks very nicely on leash and enjoys exploring the neighborhood.
When there’s nothing else going on, he’s quite happy to nap on the couch or in his dog bed. He sleeps quietly through the night in his X-pen, where he also does very well being left alone for a few hours.
Mickey had a few potty accidents during his first week in foster, but none since then. He occasionally barks at noises outside, but he quiets down quickly.
He rides very well in the car, and he did great with a fear-free groomer who went slowly and gained his trust.
Mickey would probably do well with one or more doggie companions and possibly with cats. He came from a home with two other dogs, and he got along well with them when we brought them together for a reunion.
The biggest challenge for Mickey is that he distrusts men. After 4 weeks with us, he still sometimes growls at his foster dad, but only when he is left alone with him. We suspect he would come around to a male adopter more quickly if there were another confident dog in the home to reassure him that he is safe. He would probably struggle in a home where there are frequent male visitors.

Mickey is not well suited for a home with kids. He will find their movements too unpredictable.

Mickey is vaccinated, neutered and chipped. His adoption fee is $450

Sancho is a bit wary of new people but once he trusts you he is an affectionate and sweet boy who loves to cuddle with you. He allows touch all over, picking up, touching his paws and loves to lay on you while he takes a nice nap. He knows his name and has pretty good recall now. He eats well but will hide any treat you give him to save it for later - a behavior we often see with dogs who have not had consistent access to food.

Sancho is young and unsure about the world. He does not like be alone and needs a moment to get used to new people. He will need a patient and loving family to help him with this. Continued socialization and helping him feel safe will be important for him. He does not like car rides (he get a bit car sick) and is not yet fully potty trained. He is doing well with leash training but can sometimes bark at other dogs when he feels worried. We can help with continued training in this area.

Sancho will do best in a more quiet home without young children. Chaos and noise are just not his thing. He is such a nice little guy but just needs a little TLC while he is adjusting and learning.

Sancho will be vaccinated, neutered and chipped. His adoption fee is $450

Hobbies: Digging, mostly for buried treasure, and possibly toward China. She also likes leaping over things and playing for an amount of time scientists are still trying to measure.

Energy level: Yes.

Ideal workplace: Clover wants a job. Agility would be a dream, but she’d also take a very adventurous family who will keep her busy, challenged, and entertained. Couch potatoes need not apply, unless the couch is part of an obstacle course.

Coworker requirements: Clover needs another playful dog in the home. This is non-negotiable. Without a canine colleague, she will promote YOU to Full-Time Playmate, with no breaks, no weekends, and no union. Kids are welcome too. Clover loves dogs and kids, and she has enough energy for all of them.

References: Everyone who has tried to keep her in one place. They’re all very tired, but they speak highly of her.

The bottom line: Clover is a smart, busy, delightful little girl with a big brain, a big heart, and a vertical leap that defies physics. Give her a job, a dog buddy, and a secure yard (a tall fence, and check the bottom too), and you’ll have the most entertaining employee of the month, every month.

Someone please hire Clover! Apply today. She’s already figured out three ways to come find you.

Clover will be vaccinated, spayed and chipped. Her adoption fee is $450

Sandy loves playing outside in the yard, going for walks, snoozing by your side, getting brushed and loved on. Her foster mom is working hard with her to teach her the things she was never exposed to. At only 11 months Sandy is smart and learning quickly. We would love to see Sandy with a family experienced with larger dogs and the room to have her run around. A secure fenced yard is a must. Sandy's training will need to be continued - just basic things that she is already getting the hang of. We have a trainer on our staff who can assist!

She had surgery to correct her lower eyelashes from growing into her eyes and her eyes are now bright and sparkly (and more comfortable for her too).

Sandy is the best and we all adore her. We think you will too! Come and meet her :)

Sandy is spayed, vaccinated and chipped. Her adoption fee is $450

Chippy is potty trained (and let's me know when he needs to go out!) and loves laying in the sun on the deck and sleeping all day while his foster mom works. He doesn't like being crated, but he's been great when he is just left loose in the house - no issues when his foster leaves him alone. He sleeps all night at the foot of her bed. He's just a really chill, easy-going dog once he trusts you and will do well in a home where things are more quiet.

Due to Chippy's timid nature, he is not suitable for a home with children. A home with a yard, where he can putter to his hearts content, will be best for him.

Chippy is vaccinated, neutered and chipped. His adoption fee is $395

Alexander has a lovely balance of energy and companionship. He enjoys walks and playing in the yard, but he is equally happy curled up at his foster mom’s feet while she works from home. His favorite pastime may be gazing lovingly at her throughout the day. He has bonded beautifully with everyone in his foster home and loves being included in family life—including car rides, parks, youth sporting events, group activities/gatherings, and outdoor restaurants.

He is also making great progress learning to be comfortable on his own. Alexander will go willingly into his crate with a treat and has successfully stayed home for 3+ hours. He may bark intermittently while his family is away, but he can settle himself and rest, and he comes out of his crate calm when they return.

Alexander can be vocal at times, so he would not be a good fit for apartment living or a home where barking could be an issue. That said, his barking has improved tremendously as he has settled into foster care, and he is increasingly responsive to gentle correction. With consistency and time, we expect that progress to continue.

Alexander was still working on potty training when he arrived in foster care, but he is coming along beautifully with a consistent routine. Regular trips outside—either into the yard or for a quick walk—have made a big difference, and his foster family is learning his cues and helping him succeed.

More than anything, Alexander is a loving, social dog who wants to be part of his people’s lives. He has made wonderful progress in foster care and will thrive with a home that can give him affection, consistency, exercise, and a little patience as he continues to settle into his new life.

Alexander is vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He is scheduled for a full dental cleaning in September. His adoption fee is $450.

Evie is a darling young girl. She came to us via a local puppy miller, very pregnant. Her mama duties are done, she's vetted, we've gotten to know her outside of being a mama and it's her time to be someone's baby. She is sweet, fairly active and good with dogs. She loves affection and attention but doesn't quite understand this lap dog stuff and won't stay there long. She looks like a perfect mix of toy poodle and maltese but she's the wrong color. There was a havanese with the same coloring so she may have some of that too. Her coat is maltese fine but curlier and her tail curls like a cinnamon roll, tight and sits straight up on her back.
She is still learning to be a house pet. She is not house broken nor crate trained. If left too long without trips outside, she will soil in the home or her crate. She doesn't necessarily use the provided puppy pads either. Her new family must be able to continue to help her with these things. She is not leash trained either so that will need to be worked on. And this also means, a securely fenced yard is required, no exceptions. No younger children in the home either.
We have her on a good grain free, chicken free food (as all maltese should be on due to them being prone to allergies with both) and she's doing great. She's been groomed twice now, once the day we got her and recently before her spay. She was a matted, stinky, long nails and flea infested girl when we got her. We never want her in that condition again. Please provide your groomers name and phone number on our adoption application if you would like to apply for her.

Prior to adoption, our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and parasite treated/prevented.