Large Dogs for Adoption in Green Bay, WI: 10 Big Dogs Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Green Bay have 10 large dogs up for adoption. Here are all 10, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Big dogs often wait longer for homes than small ones, though many are gentle, loyal and easy-going. Every dog on this page is listed by their rescue as large or extra large, with breeds like Labrador Retriever, Pit Bull Terrier and Terrier.
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1. Hershey
Name: Hershey
Age: 4 mo
Breed: Pit Mix
Gender: Male
Weight: 40lbs
Good with kids: yes
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: not fostered with cats, but puppy so trainable.
Current on vaccinations: Yes
Adoption also includes Certified Vet Inspection, and Prior vetting paperwork.
Foster location: Weyauwega
Application & Website: https://www.ourpackanimalrescue.com/adoption.html
Bio: MEET HERSHEY! A little dog with a LOT of potential!
Hershey came to us from MADACC, a Milwaukee shelter, and we're learning more about his story every day. ❤️
Read more about Hershey
Hershey came from a hoarding situation with approximately 30 other dogs. That means the world as most of us know it is still pretty new to him. He's missed out on a lot of the things other dogs take for granted. Basic training, confidence, socialization, and learning how to navigate life in a home are all things he'll need help with.
But here's what we're already seeing... Hershey WANTS to learn!
In the short time he's been with us, we've seen that spark. That curiosity. That little bit of drive that tells us he's ready to figure this whole world out. He just needs someone willing to show him the way.
Hershey isn't a finished product. He's a work in progress, and that's okay! He'll need patience, consistency, encouragement, and someone who understands that confidence isn't built overnight.
But imagine being the person who gets to watch him discover all the things he's been missing. The first time he realizes he can do something new. The first time he tackles something that once scared him. The first time he truly believes in himself.
That's the magic of giving a dog like Hershey a chance.
He has so much potential, and we cannot wait to see what he becomes with a little love, a lot of patience, and someone in his corner.
Could you be Hershey's person?
Our Pack Animal Rescue, Inc. Is an all foster based 501c3 rescue. License #487823.
Meet and greets are arranged after an application has been approved. An approved application does not mean you must adopt the dog of interest, if it isn't a good fit.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
2. Foster Me
To sponsor my trip to WI, go to www.tailwaggers911.com for more info!
I am able to go home to my forever family right from transport!! You get a 5 day Foster-to-Adopt trial with me in your home. Please note that Foster-to-Adopt trials are offered at the rescue's discretion and may be limited or declined in cases of repeated returns or misuse of the program.
Please help me get out! I am currently in a place where there are lots of unwanted dogs and not all of us here get the chance I might have to leave! But in order to help me out of here to catch the ride to WI on Nov 20th and arrive on Nov 21st, I need both a sponsor, and a WI foster home or a WI adopter! I have a place for now, but I can't stay here forever and I am worried. The rescue has put a hold on me to save my spot on the trip up north to WI, but now they need YOUR help to get me there - don't wait!!!
Read more about Foster Me
Updated: 11/1/26
Dog Name: Serena
Sex: Female
Estimated Breed: Lab Mix
Approximate Age: 1-2 years
Litter Name: Gossip Girl
Approximate Weight:55-60 lbs
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Adoption Fee: $550
Description: Serena and her sister Blair were just hours away from losing their lives. They were waiting for a hero in a small town, high kill shelter. Our Texas rescue partners stepped in to make sure they would get the opportunity to live! These girls are precious! They are playful and smart, they are learning basic commands and know how to “sit” already! They love walks and are dog friendly! These girls are ready for Wisconsin adventure!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
3. Foster Me
To sponsor my trip to WI, go to www.tailwaggers911.com for more info!
I am able to go home to my forever family right from transport!! You get a 5 day Foster-to-Adopt trial with me in your home. Please note that Foster-to-Adopt trials are offered at the rescue's discretion and may be limited or declined in cases of repeated returns or misuse of the program.
Please help me get out! I am currently in a place where there are lots of unwanted dogs and not all of us here get the chance I might have to leave! But in order to help me out of here to catch the ride to WI on Nov 20th and arrive on Nov 21st, I need both a sponsor, and a WI foster home or a WI adopter! I have a place for now, but I can't stay here forever and I am worried. The rescue has put a hold on me to save my spot on the trip up north to WI, but now they need YOUR help to get me there - don't wait!!!
Read more about Foster Me
Updated: 11/1/26
Dog Name: Blair
Sex: Female
Estimated Breed: Lab Mix
Approximate Age: 1-2 years
Litter Name: Gossip Girl
Approximate Weight:55-60 lbs
Spay/Neuter Status: Spayed
Adoption Fee: $550
Description: Blair and her sister Serena were just hours away from losing their lives. They were waiting for a hero in a small town, high kill shelter. Our Texas rescue partners stepped in to make sure they would get the opportunity to live! These girls are precious! They are playful and smart, they are learning basic commands and know how to “sit” already! They love walks and are dog friendly! These girls are ready for Wisconsin adventure!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
4. Goldie
Name: Goldie
Age: 8 weeks
Breed: Lab/Shep Mix
Gender: Female
Weight: 8 lb
Good with kids: yes
Good with dogs: yes
Good with cats: Puppy so trainable and fostered with
Current on vaccinations: Yes
Fixed: Yes
Adoption also includes Certified Vet Inspection, and Prior vetting paperwork.
Foster location: Winneconne, WI
Application & Website: https://www.ourpackanimalrescue.com/adoption.html
Bio:
Introducing fluffy Goldie of the Brewers crew!
Read more about Goldie
This girl loves the outdoors, playing with other dogs, and napping next to you. She is starting to learn all the usual puppy behaviors in her foster home and is already her foster mom’s shadow- especially in the kitchen:) She might be from Louisiana, but she is here to bring all the luck to the Brewers in the World Series ⚾️
#AdoptDontShop #RescuePuppy #ForeverHomeWanted
Our Pack Animal Rescue, Inc. Is an all foster based 501c3 rescue. License #487823.
Meet and greets are arranged after an application has been approved. An approved application does not mean you must adopt the dog of interest, if it isn't a good fit.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Colt
Coming in at a slim 90lbs, we are welcoming Colt to the adoptable dogs team! This man LOVES kisses. We are not sure what his breed is, but his attitude and demeanor scream labrador retriever. When he is feeling affectionate, he gently gives love nibbles. He also chatters his teeth together when he is sniffing something new or giving you a kiss on the face. He is full of personality and love and is ready to find his forever family. Colt seems to do well with other dogs and doesn't mind cats. He is quite a big boy, so Colt would do better with older, sturdier children so he does not knock them down.
Read more about Colt
Colt is up to date on his shots, neutered, microchipped, and heartworm negative. His adoption fee is $200 + tax. If you live in Portage County, a dog license will be issued to you at the time of adoption! If you think Colt would be the perfect teammate for your household, fill out an application to come and meet him at www.hspcwi.org/adopt!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
6. Coco
Coco is a sweet 6 year old Husky/ Pit mix. Coco is good with children and other dogs and loves meeting new people. Coco loves going for walks and playing with her toys. Coco enjoys running in the backyard and chasing balls being thrown. Coco also likes to relax in the sun. Coco is very well train and doesn’t need to be crated. Coco is looking for her forever home. She will be a great new member to a Family that will love her. Coco will bring joy to whoever adopts her.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. King
Updated: 11/1/26
Dog Name: King
Sex: Male
Estimated Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Approximate Age: 2 years
Approximate Weight: 58 lbs
Spay/Neuter Status: Neutered
Adoption Fee: $450
Description:
Meet King!
King was left behind all alone after his owner moved away, but this sweet boy hasn’t let that stop him from loving with his whole heart. Now, he’s looking for a family who will never leave him behind again! King is a total love bug with the sweetest smile that will melt your heart! He absolutely adores people, and all he really wants is to be loved right back. He already knows how to sit, is housebroken, and crate trained. He is eager to keep learning with someone willing to help him become the best boy he can be!
Read more about King
King isn’t shy about showing affection. His favorite way to say “I love you” is by jumping up to give you a big hug! He’s still working on his manners as he’s used to a shelter setting, so he would thrive with an adopter committed to continuing his training and helping him learn. We have learned that King makes great progress all on his own when he feels safe and loved. When he’s not busy getting love, King loves spending time with other dogs and running around in a fenced-in yard. He would love a family who can keep up with his playful side while giving him all the love, patience, and guidance he deserves.
King has so much love to give and the sweetest smile to share. All he needs now is someone to show him what it means to be part of a family forever!
- Good with dogs
8. Willie
Meet Willie!
Willie’s story starts with a second chance he was pulled from a high-kill shelter just in the nick of time, arriving with a microchip that had never been registered and no one ever came to claim him. Their loss is your gain, because Willie is truly one of the good ones.
This sweet, 3-year-old, 50 lb boy is a people-lover through and through. The moment you start petting him, something magical happens his whole face lights up into the biggest smile, his body goes soft and wiggly, and he melts right into you. He just wants to be loved, and he gives it right back.
Read more about Willie
Willie has plenty of energy and loves to play, so he does best with dog friends who can keep up with him. He’s crate trained and will happily trot into his crate for a treat , no fuss, no drama.
He comes fully vetted and ready to start his forever chapter.
Willie doesn’t ask for much just someone to call his own. Could that be you?
Willie is in a kennel in GA. He is fully vetted. Another rescue saved him from euthansia but then abandoned him at the kennel.
We're helping share him to find a home.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Vader
Vader, as in Darth Vader, is a sweet gentle boy that landed in a kill shelter in GA when his owner died. He has a beautiful long coat that will need some grooming, but he sure is fluffy!
He is great with other dogs. We have not yet cat tested him.
He did test positive for heartworm and will be ready to travel at the end of July. He would love to have a foster or adoptive home to come too.
If you are interested in this sweet senior please fill out an application at our website
Welcome to PUPR
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Clyde
Clyde is in Wisconsin!!!
This boy traveled this weekend and is hanging out with Rebekah at @ruffacademy dog training!
Clyde is a handsome 3 ish yr old dude that comes in hot when meeting new doggy friends, so he needs help learning how to play nice.
Watch for updates from his training. He will need foster (or adopter) in 3 weeks.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
Adopting a large dog in Green Bay
Large dogs need room to stretch out and plenty of exercise: at least one good walk a day, and a secure yard is a bonus. Check your lease too, as some landlords limit the size or breed of dog.
Start training from day one. A big dog who walks nicely on a leash and doesn't jump up is a pleasure to live with, and many rescues can recommend a local trainer.
Rescues with large dogs near Green Bay
- PAWS UP PET RESCUE INCSheboygan, WI · 4 large dogs above
- Tail Waggers 911Grafton, WI · 3 large dogs above
- Our Pack Animal Rescue, Inc.New London, WI · 2 large dogs above
- Humane Society of Portage CountyPlover, WI · 1 large dog above
Questions about adopting large dogs in Green Bay
How many large dogs are up for adoption in Green Bay?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin, have 10 large dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a large dog in Green Bay?
The rescues with the most large dogs near Green Bay right now are PAWS UP PET RESCUE INC (Sheboygan, WI), Tail Waggers 911 (Grafton, WI) and Our Pack Animal Rescue, Inc. (New London, WI). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Can I adopt a large dog if I live in an apartment?
Often, yes. Many big dogs are calm indoors as long as they get enough walks and exercise. Check your lease for size or breed limits, and ask the rescue how active the dog is.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.