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Meet Spotty A Super Social Little Guy Ready to Grow Up with a Family of His Own ❤️ Breed: Terrier Mixed Breed Gender: Male | DOB: 03/19/2026 | Weight/…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
11,049 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 7,981–8,010 of 11,049 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.
221 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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Queen Bee
Queen Bee is a beautiful bronze 6-year-old, 65-pound German shepherd mix. She’s a loyal and energetic girl with a big heart and plenty of personality.…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA
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Clover
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Miffy
Meet Miffy — Her Miffyness! ❤️ You’ll be amazed by how much fun, mischief, and personality can be packed into one tiny 35-pound Husky girl! Meet Miffy…
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue • Walnut Creek, CA
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Babez
06/03/26 13:53Meet Babez! Babez is a young 2-year-old female Pit Bull–type dog who is looking for a patient, supportive home or rescue placement where…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
Coco
Meet Coco, a sweet Chihuahua mix looking for her forever home . This little girl is a bundle of love and fun, great with other dogs, kids (5+), and ev…
ResQpaws • Yuba City, CA
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Nena Ady
Meet Nena Learning That the World Can Be Safe Again—Nena Is Ready for a Patient, Loving Forever Home ❤️ Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / Terrier Mix …
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
Comanche
Comanche is a 3 1/2 yo black German Shepherd female currently underweight at approx. 65 pounds. She was initially adopted from our organization as a y…
Greater California German Shepherd Rescue • Modesto, CA
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Little Wolf Camp
Meet Little Wolf, a handsome 2-year-old, 18-pound boy who is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, free of parasites, and very ready to find his person.…
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
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Sammy
We rescued Sammy from SJAC when he had no options left and was on their 8/13/26 PTS List. He was there over 2 months (we need to clarify how long) and…
Furry Friends Rescue • Fremont, CA
Bella
New rescue sweetie from a shelter 🥰. Poor Bella was neglected. Her whole body was severely matted. Coat was stuck together. Had ear infections. The s…
Furry Friends Rescue • Fremont, CA
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Juniper
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Lompoc • Lompoc, CA
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Milo
West Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Chatsworth, CA
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Rachel
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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Chunky
West Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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Coco
Hello! My name is Coco! I’m a quirky girl with a big personality and a very specific list of things I love—deli meat, my favorite people, and standing…
Pets In Need • Redwood City, CA
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Leia
LEíA IS LOOKING FOR HER FOREVER HOME Meet Leía, a sweet, friendly little girl who is ready for a fresh start and a family to call her own. Leía was fo…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
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Solo
SOLO IS LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME Meet Solo, a sweet and easygoing American Pit Bull mix who deserves the chance to finally have a safe, loving hom…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, 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.
