Looking for a Best Friend? These 10 Adoptable Dogs Are Ready to Go Home With You!
Every year, countless dogs find themselves in shelters, waiting for someone to notice them. While all dogs deserve love, some have that special spark that makes them especially adoptable, whether it’s their gentle nature, playful energy, or the way they melt into your arms with a single cuddle. These dogs are often overlooked simply because they’re in crowded shelters, yet they’re ready to bring endless joy and loyalty into a new home.
From affectionate lap dogs to adventurous companions eager for long walks, these pups have so much love to give. Their stories remind us that behind every kennel door is a dog dreaming of a second chance. These 10 dogs are some of the most adoptable dogs, hoping to capture hearts and find where they truly belong.
1. Toby: 4-year-old Active & Friendly Golden Retriever
Meet Toby! This 4-year-old Golden Retriever (estimated mostly purebred) is a bundle of energy and joy. Friendly, playful, and always ready for a game of fetch, Toby is a dog who thrives on love and activity. Though he previously lived outside most of the time and still needs house training, his sweet and submissive nature makes him eager to learn and bond with his people.
Toby is a bright, happy boy who just needs the right family to help him shine. AGR will cover his neuter once a forever (or foster-to-adopt) home is identified where he can rest and recover. If you’re in Arizona and ready for a playful, loving Golden Retriever to be part of your family, don’t wait—Toby is ready to meet you! Learn More
2. Coraline: 2-year-old Cuddle Lover Beagle Mix
Meet Coraline! This 2-year-old, 25-pound Beagle mix is as sweet as they come. Currently in a DC-area foster home, she’s proven herself to be the ultimate cuddler, always wanting to be close to her humans. Coraline gets along beautifully with dogs, cats, and even kids, making her a wonderful fit for many different types of families.
Coraline is ready to bring joy, love, and endless snuggles to her forever family. Could that be you? To adopt this sweet girl, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire. Her adoption fee is $460, which includes spay, vaccinations, microchip, and routine vetting. Learn More
3. Laufey: Gorgeous Husky Mix
Meet Laufey (#792174)! This 1.5-year-old Husky mix was found as a stray on 8/28/2025, and at the smaller end of the 36–75 lb range, she’s a petite beauty. With her bright blue eyes and adorable little white “eyebrows,” Laufey is as striking as she is sweet. She greets visitors with a happy tail wag and has quickly learned how to walk nicely on leash through the dog walking program, showing just how smart and eager to learn she is!
Laufey is a sweet, playful, and affectionate Husky mix who’s ready to bring joy and adventure to her forever home. Could she be the one to brighten your life with her happy spirit? Come meet her today at Animal Friends of the Valleys in Wildomar, CA! (ID #792174). Learn More
4. Nino: 9-year-old Easygoing Lab Mix
Meet Nino! This 9-year-old Labrador Retriever / German Shepherd mix weighs 80 pounds and carries himself with the quiet dignity of a seasoned soul. At first, he may seem a little hesitant and independent, preferring to wander and sniff at his own pace, but with patience and kindness, his soft, affectionate side begins to shine.
Nino may not demand constant attention, but he treasures gentle affection and the steady presence of a kind human. Could you be the one to offer him the peaceful, loving home he deserves? Come meet Nino today and let this dignified gentleman steal your heart. Learn More
5. Denki: Shy & Polite Schnauzer Mix
Meet Denki! This one-year-old, 48-pound Schnauzer mix has a heart of gold. While he may be a little shy at first, once he feels safe, his true personality shines—revealing a calm, loyal, and affectionate companion who’s ready to be your best friend.
Denki is the perfect mix of sweet and steady, just waiting for someone to give him the love and patience he deserves. Could you be the one to show this shy boy how wonderful life in a forever home can be? Learn More
6. Amaryllis: 3-year-old Lap Dog
We’re crushing hard on little cutie patootie Amaryllis! At 3 years old and 41 pounds, she’s an energetic, cuddly sweetheart who’s also highly food motivated. She already knows “sit,” loves a good game of fetch, and truly believes she belongs in your lap—and honestly, we agree!
Amaryllis may have started out a little shy, but her sweet, affectionate personality is blooming more every day. Could you be the one to give this playful cuddlebug the forever home she deserves? Come meet Amaryllis and fall in love! Learn More
7. Sullivan: 1-year-old Loving Shih Tzu
Meet Sully! This charming 2-year-old, 19-pound Shih Tzu mix made his way to us from Texas, where he was found as a stray in rough shape. Severely matted, struggling with skin issues, and heartworm positive, Sully needed a lot of TLC. Thanks to our incredible rescue partners, he’s now healthy, happy, and ready for a fresh start in Buffalo!
Sully is proof of resilience—grateful, sweet, and oh-so-loving. He’s ready to leave his past behind and brighten every day with his adorable presence. Could you be the one to give him the forever home he’s been waiting for? Learn More
8. Colby: Cute & Wiggly Aussie Mix Puppy
Meet Colby! This 8-week-old Australian Shepherd mix (with a dash of Lab, perhaps) is as sweet as they come. With his playful curiosity and wiggly puppy personality, he’s already stealing hearts. Colby is in his earliest stage of life and ready to learn, grow, and love with a family of his very own.
Colby may be small now, but he has a lifetime of love to give. With the right family to guide him, this bright and cuddly pup will grow into the perfect lifelong companion. Don’t miss your chance to meet Colby—he’s ready to bring happiness, laughter, and love to his forever home! Learn More
9. Oscar: Playful & Affectionate Doggo
Oscar is the kind of dog who shines brightest when he’s with his people. He loves to play, loves to cuddle, and just wants to be part of the family. His tail wags with joy whenever someone shows him kindness. Sadly, his family loves him deeply but cannot provide stability due to a housing crisis. Oscar urgently needs a foster or forever home before September 19, 2025.
Oscar’s family is heartbroken to let him go, but their housing crisis leaves them no other option. They are pleading for someone to give Oscar the safety he desperately needs. By fostering or adopting Oscar, you’ll not only save a dog filled with love and joy — you’ll also bring hope to a family who has run out of options. Time is running out — please consider helping Oscar before September 19. Learn More
10. Hoover: Gentle & Lovable Shepherd Mix
Hoover is a 10-month-old Shepherd who came into the shelter as a stray on 8/27/2025. Though he’s listed as 2–35 lbs, he’s likely right at the top of that range—not big, but not tiny either! Inside the shelter, Hoover can be a little shy and overwhelmed, but outside, his playful puppy spirit shines through. With his handsome tan coat and soulful brown eyes, this sweet boy is hard to resist.
Hoover may be shy now, but with love and patience, he’s sure to shine. Could you be the one to show him what “home” really means? Come meet this sweet pup at Animal Friends of the Valleys in Wildomar, CA. Learn More
