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South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
6,842 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 3,391–3,420 of 6,842 below.
Every dog in California deserves a forever home — from puppies taking their first steps to adult dogs who are calm, house-trained, and ready to bond right away. All listings shown here are real dogs currently available for adoption from shelters and rescues in California. Availability changes daily, so confirm directly with the organization before making plans.
219 shelters and rescues in California currently list dogs on Every Dog's Chance.
How adoption works in California
California's listings are numerous and come from a broad mix of municipal shelters, humane societies and rescue groups, with a large share from around San Bernardino, Bakersfield and Riverside. A municipal or county shelter usually lets you walk in during open hours, while rescue groups tend to place dogs from foster homes and begin with an application.
When you find a dog you like, open the profile and reach the organization listed there. You can expect an application or a conversation, a meet and greet, and an adoption fee that the organization sets, often covering spay or neuter and vaccinations. Because listings cluster in a few cities, many groups help arrange transport within the state. The organization on the dog's profile keeps that dog's history, requirements and availability.
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Princess
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
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Maggie
This girl loves people and splashing around in the pool after a walk. She is open to a home with other dogs! @vcanimalservices Maggie the shepherd and…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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Blondie
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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Emma’s Cricket
FOREVER HOME WANTED: MEET CRICKET! Meet Cricket, one of Emma’s eight beautiful puppies! Cricket is the ultimate cuddle bug . She is the absolute best …
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Stormy
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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Fiona E
Meet Fiona Tiny, Sweet, and Ready to Grow Up With Her Forever Family Breed: Rat Terrier Mix Gender: Female | Age: 07/10/2026 | Weight/Size: 5 lbs Good…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Banks
Banks 1 years old Neutered Male Banks 1 year old Neutered Male Banks the Lovable Pit mixed, my weight is around 40 lbs. My breed is a Heeler and Pit t…
WoofDenRescue • San Juan Bautista, CA
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BP Cloud
Forever home wanted, meet Cloud! Cloud and her four sisters; Dew, Rain, Lightning and Misty entered the shelter with their mother as owner surrenders,…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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BP Rain
Forever home wanted, meet Rain! Rain and her four sisters; Dew, Cloud, Lightning and Misty entered the shelter with their mother as owner surrenders, …
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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BP Lightning
Forever home wanted, meet Lightning! Lightning and her four sisters; Dew, Cloud, Rain and Misty entered the shelter with their mother as owner surrend…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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BP Dew
Forever home wanted, meet Dew! Dew and her four sisters; Lightning, Cloud, Rain and Misty entered the shelter with their mother as owner surrenders by…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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BP Misty
Forever home wanted, meet Misty! Misty and her four sisters; Lightning, Cloud, Rain and Dew entered the shelter with their mother as owner surrenders …
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Harley
Meet Harley! DOB: December 2025Weight: 35 lbs (full grown)Disposition: Sweet, Easy going, FriendlyHistory: Rescued from an LA shelter by TBL in August…
The Barking Lot • San Diego, CA
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Ryan
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Emma’s Ladybug
FOREVER HOME WANTED: MEET LADYBUG! Meet Ladybug, one of Emma’s eight beautiful puppies! This little girl is sweet, playful and full of kisses! If you’…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Emma’s Firefly
FOREVER HOME WANTED: MEET FIREFLY! Meet Firefly, one of Emma’s eight beautiful puppies! Firefly is all about having fun, whether he’s playing with his…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Emma’s Dragonfly
FOREVER HOME WANTED: MEET DRAGONFLY! Meet Dragonfly, one of Emma’s eight beautiful puppies! Dragonfly is SOOOOO sweet and has the kind of personality …
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Respect
Respect was scared when he arrived at the shelter...who wouldn't be? But he has opened up and is super friendly, coming up to the kennel door, tail wa…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
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Brock
Meet Brock 1.5 year old Neutered Male Meet Lovable, Snuggable and Huggable Brock. I'm 1.5 year old my breed is Lab mixed and Husky, my weight is aroun…
WoofDenRescue • San Juan Bautista, CA
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Prince
Prince is a 3-year-old, 61-pound Terrier mix with a friendly personality, plenty of enthusiasm, and a serious love for BALLS! Prince is a super playfu…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
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Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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Aladdin
Solano County Sheriff's Office Animal Care Division • Fairfield, CA
Browse by breed in California
Low-cost spay, neuter and vet care in California
Programs that help California adopters keep a dog healthy on a budget. Each page was checked on 2026-09-10; confirm current hours and eligibility with the organization.
- Spay / neuterLA County Animal Care and Control Spay and Neuter (opens in a new tab) — County voucher program and low cost mobile clinics for dogs and cats in unincorporated areas and contract cities.
- Spay / neuterSan Diego Humane Society Reduced Fee Spay and Neuter Services (opens in a new tab) — Directory of reduced fee spay and neuter providers and assistance programs throughout San Diego County.
- Spay / neuterSan Francisco SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Affordable spay and neuter surgery for cats and dogs with financial assistance for eligible San Francisco residents.
- Help paying for careEast Bay SPCA Pet Care Financial Assistance (opens in a new tab) — Veterinary care grants and spay and neuter vouchers for pet owners in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
- Spay / neuterSacramento SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic (opens in a new tab) — Sacramento nonprofit spay and neuter clinic with a fee schedule, wait list and community cat program.
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Adopting a dog in California — FAQ
How do I adopt a dog in California?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them in California, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Every Dog's Chance gathers listings in one place so they're easier to find — the adoption itself happens through the local shelter or rescue.
Are the dog listings in California up to date?
Listings are refreshed regularly from participating shelters and rescues. Because dogs are adopted and new ones are added constantly, availability can change between updates — always confirm a specific dog is still available with the shelter or rescue before making plans.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in California?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue. Many organizations include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and a health exam in their fee. Open any dog's profile and contact the organization directly for their current fee and what it covers.
Can I adopt a dog from another city in California?
Yes. Most shelters and rescues in California welcome adopters from anywhere in the state, and some can arrange transport for the right match. Open a dog's profile to see the organization's contact details and ask them how their process works.
Can I foster a dog in California instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues in California offer foster programs, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering gets a dog out of a kennel and into a calm home while they wait for their forever family. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is available.
Are the dogs in California good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than anything else. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, and other dogs. Many organizations offer meet-and-greets to make sure the match is right for everyone.
