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The Best Wyoming Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2024

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David Adams

June 25, 2024

Dog Rescues & Shelters

This list showcases the top dog rescues & shelters in Wyoming. These remarkable organizations have been recognized for their unwavering dedication to the well-being of countless dogs. We've compiled this list by gathering heartfelt testimonials from both the Sniffspot community and the wider public, ensuring a comprehensive perspective on these exceptional shelters.

    Laramie Animal Welfare Society
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    1104 S. 2nd St.
    cheyenneWyomingUS
    Puppy, Senior dogPuppy, Senior dog
    great no kill shelter
  • Laramie Animal Welfare Society Logo

    Laramie Animal Welfare Society

    #266 in United States, #1 in Wyoming

    Puppy, Senior dog

    Cheyenne

    We are the same 501(c)(3) corporation, and we continue our support of the Laramie Animal Shelter in the same ways as before, including paying for spays/neuters, major medical expenses, and behavioral training for the animals at the Laramie Animal Shelter. We have also expanded what we do to include: Foster & Adoption programs; a Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) Program; and providing support for Albany county people and their pets.

    "great no kill shelter"

    k. r.

    Volunteer / foster

    "We have adopted cats from CHA for for a long time - have gotten our best friends 7 times. ..."

    nancy r.

    Supporter, Fan


  • Jackson-Teton County Animal Shelter
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    3150 Adams Canyon Drive Jackson, WY 83001
    WyomingUS
  • Jackson-Teton County Animal Shelter Logo

    Jackson-Teton County Animal Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    The Jackson-Teton County Animal Shelter provides humane care to, and finds homes for, lost and abandoned companion animals. The Shelter is available to educate the public on responsible animal ownership and serves the community by educating and enforcing animal regulations, including licensing requirements. Annually we will have 200 dogs pass through the Shelter; about 75% of them are reclaimed by their owners, and we are proud of the fact that nearly all of the rest find new homes. Nearly 90% of the 110 plus cats that come through the Shelter also find new homes; the majority of the rest get reunited with their owners.


  • Lander Pet Connection
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    120 Chittim Rd Lander, WY 82520
    WyomingUS
  • Lander Pet Connection Logo

    Lander Pet Connection

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    The Lander Pet Connection is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless Lander-area animals. The LPC is compassion and kindness in action. We work every day to save the lives of starving, injured and abandoned animals and then find them loving homes. We provide resources and education to loving pet guardians to better support the human-animal bond in our wonderful community. We are helping people with pets and pets without people. We are a humble, devoted and active group that helps animals in Lander and Fremont County Wyoming. The LPC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter and rescue. We serve as a refuge for lost and found dogs in cooperation with the city of Lander, in addition to operating independently to save lives. Founded in 1996 by Syd Miller, the Lander Pet Connection is a companion animal rescue and adoption nonprofit based in Lander, Wyoming. Originally called the “Dare to Care Animal League,” the organization later registered at the “Lander Pet Connection.” Syd Miller helped save hundreds of animals in the area.


  • Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary
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    854 State Highway 270 Hartville, WY 82215
    WyomingUS
  • Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary Logo

  • Herding Rescue Dogs of Wyoming
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    WyomingUS
  • Herding Rescue Dogs of Wyoming Logo

    Herding Rescue Dogs of Wyoming

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    HeRD of WY, Inc. is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that seeks to help unwanted dogs find appropriate and loving homes. HeRD of WY was formally organized in 2008 out of the recognition that there are many herding breed dogs and mixes that "fall through the cracks” in Wyoming. Herding dogs often struggle in certain homes and shelter environments due to their high energy, intelligence and sensitivity, and then have no safe place to go. The program has been so successful that HeRD now has active foster homes and relationships with shelters in six states and our adopters come from all over North America! We always have so many deserving dogs available for adoption, please check out our Available Dogs page as you search for your next herding dog!


  • Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, Inc
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    WyomingUS
  • Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, Inc Logo

    Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, Inc

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    In 1969 our shelter started on Fort street with a modest building and the hopes to help the animals and the people who lived in Sheridan County. For many years our shelter helped as much as they could but found the need outweighed the space, so they took the necessary steps and got the facility we use now built. Since then we as a shelter have worked hard to continue on our goal.


  • Park County Animal Shelter
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    3 Arrow Avenue Cody, WY 82414
    WyomingUS
  • Park County Animal Shelter Logo

    Park County Animal Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    Park County Animal Shelter (PCAS) has been a registered Wyoming nonprofit corporation since August 1990, sanctioned by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3), with animal sheltering services located at 3 Arrow Avenue, Cody, Wyoming. Formerly known as Humane Society of Park County, PCAS changed its name in 2012 to reflect its community support. PCAS has operated a not-for-profit, no-kill safe shelter for abandoned, stray, abused, neglected, and relinquished animals in the City of Cody and Park County since 1996. In 1995, the year before the PCAS became a sheltering organization, more than 100 animals were euthanized in Cody. During 1996, following creation of the PCAS shelter, less than seven animals were put down. For more than two decades, PCAS has endeavored to minimize euthanasia as a no-kill facility (not euthanizing for overcrowding), and is dedicated to the preservation of life and quality existence for all animals under its care. PCAS serves the community law enforcement and public need by providing a humane facility for the care and rehabilitation of animals taken into custody by animal control officers, community service officers, and police officers of the Cody Police Department. It serves the broader needs of the citizens of the City of Cody area by offering a central location to provide for the care of unwanted, mistreated, or stray animals that may be returned to their owners, cared for onsite or in foster homes, or adopted out to new owners. In 2010, PCAS started providing two low cost spay neuter clinics a year for low income residents of Park County. The clinics target not only domestic dogs and cats but feral cat colonies. These clinics neuter approximately 200 animals a year, and have treated over 1,000 cats and 300 dogs in recent years. PCAS is working to expand its clinics for cats to a monthly program. The current PCAS facility has room for 20 dogs and 45 cats. During an average year, PCAS cares for 500 dogs and cats, returns 160 to their owners, and adopts out 285. All animals available for adoption are spayed or neutered and vaccinated.


  • Yola and Boogy Fund (Yola’s Pet Rescue)
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    WyomingUS
  • Yola and Boogy Fund (Yola’s Pet Rescue) Logo

  • Animal Adoption Center
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    270 East Broadway Jackson, WY 83001
    WyomingUS
  • Animal Adoption Center Logo

    Animal Adoption Center

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    The AAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization founded in 2004. Our location in downtown Jackson Hole, just two blocks from the historical Town Square antler arches, enables us to engage with our community regularly through volunteer opportunities, meet and greets for potential adopters and seasonal events. Since its birth, the AAC has rescued thousands of animals and thoughtfully placed them in loving forever homes as well as facilitated tens of thousands of spay/neuters in the state of Wyoming to alleviate the problem of animal shelter overpopulation at the source. The AAC strives to rewrite the negative stereotypes about abandoned animals by educating the community about each animal’s unique story. The AAC requires a foster period for dogs which means the dogs stay with their potential new family before adoption. Because cats take longer to adjust to a new environment, adopters have a two-week trial period after which they are welcome to bring the cat back if it is not a good fit. To prevent animals ending up back in the shelter system, all animals adopted from the AAC are welcome back at any time should the adoptive family’s circumstances change. By engaging with our community and providing the necessary resources to set both the owner and the animal up for success, we hope to realize a future where there are no more homeless pets.


  • Cheyenne Animal Shelter
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    800 Southwest Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82007
    cheyenneWyomingUS
  • Cheyenne Animal Shelter Logo

    Cheyenne Animal Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    Cheyenne

    Welcome to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter! Founded more than 50 years ago, CAS has been proudly serving Cheyenne and Laramie County as the largest community- centered animal shelter and resource center in the state of Wyoming. For the last half century we have made it our work to ensure that every homeless or displaced pet has a safe place to go for housing, care, and second chances. Knowing too that attached to each one of those animals is a person, we view ourselves as part of the local fabric of critical social services enhancing the dignity of people in our community. Together, we are working to help pets and people get access to the resources they need in order to preserve the human-animal bond which, as we all know, is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer.


  • Green River Animal Control Shelter
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    80 E Teton Green River, WY 82935
    WyomingUS
  • Green River Animal Control Shelter Logo

    Green River Animal Control Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    The Animal Shelter is home to the Green River Animal Control, this division consists of two full-time Animal Control Officers and two part-time Animal Control Officers, (aka ACOs). ACOs patrol our City looking for lost or stray animals and respond to animal calls within the city limits.


  • Paws for Life Animal Shelter
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    515 South Smith Rd. Riverton, WY 8250
    WyomingUS
  • Paws for Life Animal Shelter Logo

    Paws for Life Animal Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    We are the local animal shelter in Riverton Wyoming helping connect people to their new furever friends.


  • Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue
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    WyomingUS
    RottweilerRottweiler
  • Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue Logo

  • Laramie Peak Humane Society
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    WyomingUS
  • Laramie Peak Humane Society Logo

    Laramie Peak Humane Society

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    To fulfill our mission, we prioritize fostering strong community ties through various programs, including impound and lost pet services, TNR, and vouchers. Our team and facility actively engage with the community, bringing adoptable pets to adoption drives, dog parks, and local events in Douglas, Wyoming. Look out for us and our furry friends at upcoming gatherings in the area. For more details, see Programs & Services.


  • Lucky’s Place Animal Humane Association of Star Valley
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    134 County Rd 126A, Thayne, WY 83127
    WyomingUS
  • Lucky’s Place Animal Humane Association of Star Valley Logo

    Lucky’s Place Animal Humane Association of Star Valley

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    Lucky’s Place Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is still and will always be a “work in progress” as we strive to meet the needs of Star Valley animals. At times we will be over filled to capacity and not able to take your pet but we will be happy to put you on our waiting list until we have an opening. We will be glad to place your animal on Petfinders until we have room. We will always have a need for foster homes for special needs, litters of kittens and puppies, and hospice pets.


  • Rawlins-Rochelle Animal Shelter
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    2711 E Murray Rawlins, WY 82301
    WyomingUS
  • Rawlins-Rochelle Animal Shelter Logo

    Rawlins-Rochelle Animal Shelter

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    Animal Control operates and cares for the Rawlins-Rochelle Animal Shelter seven (7) days a week. At the shelter, the Animal Control Officers take in surrendered and misplaced pets. An impounded animal remaining in the Rawlins-Rochelle Animal shelter for over five (5) days without being claimed by the owner shall become the property of the City and shall then be available for adoption. Any animal impounded shall be released to the owner thereof upon payment of all fees due to the Rawlins-Rochelle Animal Shelter.


  • Western Fremont County Humane Society
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    WyomingUS
  • Western Fremont County Humane Society Logo

    Western Fremont County Humane Society

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    The Western Fremont County Humane Society is an independent, registered 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to the health and welfare of all animals. We seek to inform, inspire, and assist people to responsibly care for their pets and to treat them with kindness. For over 25 years we have been serving the needs of animals and owners in the Dubois and Crowheart communities of the Upper Wind River Valley in Wyoming. Our volunteers provide foster homes for pets in need and keep shelves of cat and dog food available at the Community Food Bank (donations always welcome). We have built and maintain the new Gizmo’s Dog Park at 26 Gilliland Avenue, east of town, using part of a bequest left by Rick Schwinn, Gizmo’s owner. The facility includes a livestock shelter and corral as well as walking trails bordering the colorful Dubois Badlands. Working with several Fremont County veterinarians we do all we can to save lives as well as spay and neuter those waiting to be adopted. Animal medical cost sharing with Western Fremont County residents is provided through applications available on this website or at Dubois Town Hall. The feral cat Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program is ongoing work – saving lives and avoiding unwanted kittens. Regularly published ads in the local press and our Petfinder page help us find forever homes for all the animals in our care. In the warmer months we sponsor events such as the vaccination clinic with East Fork Veterinary Clinic, the dog washes, and the Strutt Your Mutt Fun Dog Match.


  • Black Dog Animal Rescue
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    2407 E 9th St, Cheyenne, WY
    cheyenneWyomingUS
  • Black Dog Animal Rescue Logo

    Black Dog Animal Rescue

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    Cheyenne

    It‚s not just about saving black dogs. In fact, Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR) welcomes dogs of all colors‚nd ages, sizes, and breeds, and cats too! It‚s not just about finding loving forever homes for the hundreds of animals that come through the doors of BDAR every year, either. At BDAR, we're working to change the way that companion animals‚as well as their dedicated families‚are recognized and supported by their communities. We believe in creating Socially Conscious Animal Communities. Read about what it means to be a Socially Conscious Shelter.


  • St. Francis Animal Shelter
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    109 Flatiron Drive Buffalo, WY 82834
    WyomingUS
  • St. Francis Animal Shelter Logo

  • Town of Pinedale Animal Control
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    69 Pinedale South Road (23-123) Pinedale, WY 82941
    WyomingUS
  • Town of Pinedale Animal Control Logo

    Town of Pinedale Animal Control

    #600 in United States, #2 in Wyoming

    We are here to serve and provide a safe place for Pinedale citizens and their pets by ensuring that animals have appropriate vaccinations through licensing and by minimizing public contact with nuisance animals. Animal Control enforces Town animal ordinances pertaining to our leash laws, cruelty to animals, impounding of dangerous/vicious animals, and investigation of animal bites. We pick up and contain stray, sick or injured, and feral animals and transport them to the appropriate destination. Emergency animal rescue, emergency night calls, and basic first aid are performed when required. We also set traps to capture evasive domestic and feral animals. If your dog or cat has run away, please contact the Town of Pinedale Animal Control to see if your pet was brought into our facility. A lot of animals are brought in over holiday weekends and after thunderstorms. Please also be aware that we will hold them for five days. If a dog or cat has not been claimed within five days, it is then eligible for adoption.


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    Laramie Animal Welfare Society
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    1104 S. 2nd St.
    cheyenneWyomingUS
    Puppy, Senior dogPuppy, Senior dog
    great no kill shelter
  • Laramie Animal Welfare Society Logo

    Laramie Animal Welfare Society

    We are the same 501(c)(3) corporation, and we continue our support of the Laramie Animal Shelter in the same ways as before, including paying for spays/neuters, major medical expenses, and behavioral training for the animals at the Laramie Animal Shelter. We have also expanded what we do to include: Foster & Adoption programs; a Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) Program; and providing support for Albany county people and their pets.

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  • Cheyenne Animal Shelter
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    800 Southwest Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82007
    cheyenneWyomingUS
  • Cheyenne Animal Shelter Logo

    Cheyenne Animal Shelter

    Welcome to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter! Founded more than 50 years ago, CAS has been proudly serving Cheyenne and Laramie County as the largest community- centered animal shelter and resource center in the state of Wyoming. For the last half century we have made it our work to ensure that every homeless or displaced pet has a safe place to go for housing, care, and second chances. Knowing too that attached to each one of those animals is a person, we view ourselves as part of the local fabric of critical social services enhancing the dignity of people in our community. Together, we are working to help pets and people get access to the resources they need in order to preserve the human-animal bond which, as we all know, is one of the greatest gifts life has to offer.

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  • Black Dog Animal Rescue
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    2407 E 9th St, Cheyenne, WY
    cheyenneWyomingUS
  • Black Dog Animal Rescue Logo

    Black Dog Animal Rescue

    It‚s not just about saving black dogs. In fact, Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR) welcomes dogs of all colors‚nd ages, sizes, and breeds, and cats too! It‚s not just about finding loving forever homes for the hundreds of animals that come through the doors of BDAR every year, either. At BDAR, we're working to change the way that companion animals‚as well as their dedicated families‚are recognized and supported by their communities. We believe in creating Socially Conscious Animal Communities. Read about what it means to be a Socially Conscious Shelter.

    View profile

What's the Sniffspot Wyoming Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List About?

Welcome to the 2024 Wyoming Sniffspot Top Dog Rescue & Shelter List, highlighting the top rescues and shelters in Wyoming chosen by the Sniffspot community and the public.

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Sniffspot Wyoming Dog Rescues & Shelters Frequently Asked Questions

How many dog rescues and shelters operate in Wyoming?

There are 24 in Wyoming. 3 are located in Cheyenne with 21 are located in other areas of the state.

What are the most reputable dog rescues and shelters in Wyoming?

There are many reputable rescues in Wyoming, the top 3 on our list are: Laramie Animal Welfare Society, Black Dog Animal Rescue, Cheyenne Animal Shelter

What specialized services do dog rescues and shelters in Wyoming offer?

The most common specialization for dog rescues and shelters in Wyoming is Puppy with 1 focusing on it. The second most common specialization is Rottweiler with 1 focusing on it.

How can I adopt a rescue dog in Wyoming?

Using our list of the top dog rescues and shelters, you can find a reputable shelter in Wyoming. The adoption policies of each shelter varies and you can find information on the shelter profile page. Here is an example adoption policy:
Steps to Adopting a Pet Begin your pet adoption journey by filling out our online Adoption Application. Approval is necessary before proceeding with the adoption process. The timeline for reviewing applications depends on the availability of our volunteers and may span several weeks. Once reviewed and if approved, our Adoption Coordinator will arrange a meeting with the pet you're interested in. If all goes well, we'll finalize the adoption. All our pets are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, and are equipped with a microchip before adoption.

Are there any breed-specific dog rescues and shelters in Wyoming?

Yes! Wyoming has all of the following types of breed-specific dog rescues and shelters: Puppy Rottweiler

Can you recommend any dog rescues in Wyoming that specialize in senior dogs or special needs animals?

Can you recommend any reputable dog rescue organizations that focus on specific regions or communities within Wyoming?

Yes! The top rescue and shelter in Cheyenne is Laramie Animal Welfare Society. The top specialized rescue and shelter in Wyoming is Laramie Animal Welfare Society.

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    You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.

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    Complete Guide To Herding With Dogs

    * All Sniffspot articles are reviewed by certified trainers for quality, please see bottom of article for details *

Dog reactivity guides

Sniffspot community guides

  • The State of Public Dog Parks Across the United States thumbnail

    The State of Public Dog Parks Across the United States

    From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.

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    How This Family is Affording Their Dream Property Through Renting it Hourly to Dogs

    Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.” 

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    Host Tips: Ellen K. What Makes Sniffspot Successful for Me

    Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.

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    How this Oregon Farmer is Making a Business From Renting Her Land to Dogs

    Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.  

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    Host Tips: Fran T. Providing Great Guest Service at our Spot

    Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.

Top dog trainers in the US

City dog parks guides

  • The Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States thumbnail

    The Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States

    Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.

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    The Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in the United States

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.

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    The Best Las Vegas, Nevada Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Las Vegas? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks to plan for your next adventure in Sin City.

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    The Best United States Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered!

  • The Best Portland, Oregon Dog Parks thumbnail

    The Best Portland, Oregon Dog Parks

    Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog in Portland? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at the best local dog parks and plan for your next adventure in the City of Roses.

Dogs breeds

  • Explore the German Shepherd Dog: Genuine Tips from Owners thumbnail

    Explore the German Shepherd Dog: Genuine Tips from Owners

    Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.

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    Explore the Labrador Retriever: Real Tips from Owners

    Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs.

  • Explore the Golden Retriever: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the Golden Retriever: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Golden Retriever, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s.

  • Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the American Staffordshire Terrier: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Considered a medium-sized dog, American Staffordshire Terriers were originally bred in the United Kingdom for baiting bulls, fighting, and hunting beginning in the 1800s — though they're known as gentle, playful lovers today.

  • Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners thumbnail

    Explore the Australian Shepherd: Genuine Tips from 9,000+ Owners

    Discover the Australian Shepherd, a breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the United States for herding beginning in the 1950s.

Top dog names in the US

  • Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names thumbnail

    Top 1,000 Most Popular Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new pup? We have created filterable lists of dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative dog names.
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    Most Popular Male Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new male pup? We have created filterable lists of male dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative male dog names.
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    Most Popular Female Dog Names

    Looking for the perfect dog name for your new female pup? We have created filterable lists of female dog names from our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users. You can filter by gender, breed and state to find the most cute, unique and creative female dog names.
  • Most Popular Golden Retriever Names thumbnail

    Most Popular Golden Retriever Names

    Welcome to our comprehensive list of Golden Retriever dog names, curated from our vast database of Sniffspot users. Filter through hundreds of thousands of options by gender, breed, and state to discover the most adorable, original, and imaginative names for your beloved Golden Retriever.
  • Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names thumbnail

    Most Popular Labrador Retriever Names

    Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog names page! Here you can browse through filterable lists of names for your beloved furry friend, ranging from cute and classic to unique and creative options. Our database of hundreds of thousands of Sniffspot users ensures you'll find the perfect name for your Labrador Retriever, whether you're seeking a name for a male or female, based on breed or state.