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Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
6,842 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 3,451–3,480 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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Cinammon
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Buffy
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Chula
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Ling Ling
Ling Ling knows sit, lay down, and shake, all with her own spin* Ling Ling appears to be potty trained* Ling Ling walks well on leash* Ling Ling did w…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
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Maggie
Hi, Maggie here! I am the sweetest and playful girl you'll meet. I would love to find a home with another pup to keep me company. I can be a bit shy a…
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
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Roo
ROOIs ready to meet you! This playful boy is excited to meet just about everybody whether they walk on two legs or four. He'd do best in a home where …
Humboldt County Sheriff's Animal Shelter • McKinleyville, CA
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Brody
West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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Leif
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
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Buttons
INFO: Buttons is a young female mixed breed that arrived as a stray in December, her finder held on to her for upwards of 7 days and posted extensivel…
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
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Sinatra
Treat-motivated and eager to learn* Sweet boy who loves people* Knows commands and enjoys working with his personSinatra is a people-loving pup who's …
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter • Alameda, CA
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Chiquito
While we won't know without a DNA test, we're thinking that Chiquito is a `Pit-usky` But he doesn't seem to have any of the more challenging behaviors…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
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Evie
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
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Billie
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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Reese
Meet Reese, Your Next Adventure Buddy! Reese is a 2-year-old German Shepherd/Labrador mix with a big heart, a sharp mind, and an adventurous spirit. I…
El Dorado County Animal Services - Placerville • Placerville, CA
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Gendo
Gendo came to the shelter with another dog. He recently met a new social dog at our shelter but did not want to make new friends right now. He may be …
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
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Zion
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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Finn
Sweet* Wobbly and floppy* Puppy energyFinn came to us as a puppy with an unknown history, and he’s left with a little extra wobble and flop in his ste…
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter • Alameda, CA
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Chico
Chico – Yellow Male mix, 1 year old, 80 lbs. We get a lot of Lab mixes in rescue, and most of the time, we have absolutely no idea what the “mix” part…
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
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Naruto
Hi, I'm your typical Husky with a big personality and an even bigger heart! I absolutely love being around people and will happily soak up all the att…
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
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Sophie
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
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Max
San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Shelter • Carlsbad, 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.
