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Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
6,834 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 6,331–6,360 of 6,834 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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Clever
Clever is a beautiful 8-month-old male Dutch Shepherd mix who is truly a gem of a dog. He is incredibly intelligent, well-behaved at home, loves havin…
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Marta
Marta is 1.5 years old and weighs 46 lbs. She’s an active girl, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Marta is a stray rescue. If you would…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
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Rufus
Meet Rufus – An Athletic Gentleman with a Heart Full of Love ❤️ Rufus is a strong, muscular, and energetic guy—but don’t let that fool you. Beneath hi…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Baja
Baja is approx 18 months old and under 40lbs and just the most affectionate girl you'll meet. She is the type of dog that gives the Husky breed a good…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Sadie
Sadie's journey hasn't been the easiest. Adopted as a young pup and returned just three months later because she was sick, her world was turned upside…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Ripley
Meet Ripley, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who perfectly embodies the beauty and "bright-eyed" intensity of his breed. At 50lbs, he is a sleek, agile …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Beckham and Cooper
Min pin mixes. 6 yrs, approx 15 lbs, Beckham and Cooper were adopted as puppies and returned to us as adults. They are now 6 yrs old. They were return…
Tails of the City Animal Rescue • Los Angeles, CA
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Jazzy 2094
Jazzy’s journey hasn’t been easy—but his growth has been nothing short of incredible. He came from a heartbreaking hoarding situation and eventually l…
Wagmor Pets • Studio City, CA
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BeBe
Meet BeBe — a resilient little survivor with the biggest personality. After overcoming two rectal prolapse surgeries as just a puppy, BeBe has proven …
PAW Estate Rescue and Shelter Inc • Visalia, CA
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Asha's Dreamer
Dreamer - someone who imagines, hopes, or plans for things, even if those things may never come true. Dreamer came to us over a year ago in the dark o…
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Jolie
Jolie is 1.5 years old and weighs 35 lbs. She’s outgoing and playful, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Jolie and her siblings – Bianca…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
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Scottie
Scottie is a stunningly gorgeous 2 year old male Staffordshire terrier-lab mix hunk of love, that is ready for his loving forever family. Scottie weig…
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Scottie
If adoption isn't feasible, please consider fostering one of our pups. We are a volunteer-run non-profit dog rescue and always welcome new short or lo…
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Rosie
Hi, I’m Rosie — and I’ve come a long way to get to this moment. I was rescued from Mexico as a tiny puppy, part of a litter that didn’t know much abou…
Soulshine Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Thalia
Hi, I’m Thalia! Are you looking for a loyal, loving companion with a heart as big as her smile? That’s me! I’m a 5-year-old sweetheart, and I’m so rea…
Soulshine Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Snoopy
Meet Snoopy! Snoopy is an adorable Baja mutt who happened to make eye contact with the right people. A couple was walking home and happened to come ac…
Animal Rescuers Without Borders • San Diego, CA
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Honey
The first step in adopting an animal is to fill out the application. For an application please see our website www.tanyasinc.org and download an appli…
Tanya's Adoption Network 4 Young Animals, Inc. (T.A.N.Y.A.'s, Inc.) • Phelan, CA
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Godiva
Meet the G litter! Godiva is an adorable “super mutt” rescued from Baja Mexico. Sadly, there are 8 of these babies whom we need to find families for. …
Animal Rescuers Without Borders • San Diego, CA
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Gerrie
Meet the G litter! Gerrie is an adorable “super mutt” rescued from Baja Mexico. Sadly, there are 8 of these babies whom we need to find families for. …
Animal Rescuers Without Borders • San Diego, CA
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Isabella
The first step in adopting an animal is to fill out the application. For an application please see our website www.tanyasinc.org and download an appli…
Tanya's Adoption Network 4 Young Animals, Inc. (T.A.N.Y.A.'s, Inc.) • Phelan, CA
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Rowan
Rowan is a 3 year old cutie boots who is as social as he is handsome. This dapper little man is incredibly dog social and he adores the rescue volunte…
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Bernie
Last year we had a good samaritan take in 2 puppies that were dumped together in a parking lot in LA. When they were found we originally were told the…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Riggs
This is Riggs. Riggs is anything but boring. He needs a family who will adopt him for the plot and understand that their lives will be anything but bo…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Babygirl
Foster or Forever Home Wanted: Meet Babygirl! Babygirl arrived at the rescue with two other dogs, her sister Faith and mother Lila, in May 2025. Babyg…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Bean
Bean is a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix with a heart full of love and a second chance at life. Rescued from Riverside County Animal Shelter jus…
Melita's Dream Animal Rescue • Woodland Hills, CA
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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.
