There are lots of great dogs waiting for new homes at Petfinder.org. You can search for a dog that matches your needs—from puppy to adult, and a breed or size that you are looking for.

Most shelters post their animals there for adoption. While it might seem a bit impersonal (?) compared to going and looking in some dog’s eyes, all the dogs on Petfinder need a home and it’s better to get a dog that really suits what you are looking for than to keep up the cycle of adoption by adopting a poodle when you want a pit bull!