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Pippa
Meet Adoptable Pippa! If you're looking for the perfect pup, shes right here. She is a sweet little Pug/Shiba Inu mix around a year old. She's 25 lbs …
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
10,685 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 10,531–10,560 of 10,685 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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Levi
Levi is a little dachshund mix with a BIG enthusiasm for life. This happy, social guy approaches just about everything with a wagging tail, an adventu…
Our Underdog Rescue Squad • La Verne, CA
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Layka
Layka is a delightful young female mixed breed born August 27, 2021, weighing 50 pounds. Layka a zest for life and an infectious enthusiasm that will …
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Kari
Meet Kari – Black Mouth Cur / Carolina Dog Mix Birthday: 6/15/2023 Weight: 40 pounds Gender: Female Health: Healthy, vaccinated, and spayed Kari is a …
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Dodger
Meet Dodger He’s a 1 year old dachshund mix and currently around 10lbs. Dodger came from a dark past as he was born in Mexico, and is the only survivi…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Brandy
PERSONALITY: shy, sweet BREED: shepherd/pit mix AGE : 1 year Total love bug enjoys spending time with her people and the other animals in the hous…
Coppers Dream • Sunnyvale, CA
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Kylie
Meet Kylie! She is a sweet, playful and cuddly Lab mix around 9 months old. She's very social and loves everyone she meets, including kids. She also g…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Kendall
Meet Kendall! She is a sweet, playful and cuddly Lab mix around 9 months old. She's very social and loves everyone she meets, including kids. She also…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Brawny
Brawny is a mix breed ( maybe greyhound/lab mix). She has long legs. She is about 3 yr old, weighs about 25 lbs. She is vaccinated, spayed and will be…
Melita's Dream Animal Rescue • Woodland Hills, CA
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Julius
Julius was adopted as a tiny puppy in 2023, now known as Charley. He is good on leash walks, good with other dogs, good with people), has a mellow ene…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Mathew
Mathew and Matilda are Sandy's pups from a litter born a year ago. They were never homed and just received their shots and spay/neuter surgery. Our Pe…
Paws 4 A Cause Rescue • San Bernardino, CA
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Winchester
This walking cloud is Winchester. He weighs 52 pounds and is approximately 3.5 year old. He’s a friendly boy who does great with dogs and people. He’s…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Morgan
Meet Morgan! She is a 2 year old Bully breed mix. She is an INCREDIBLY fun-loving pup. She absolutely LOVES to learn and will make a perfect adventure…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
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Khloe
Meet Khloe! Khloe is a sweet soul who absolutely adores cuddles and quality chill time with her favorite doggy friends. Whether she’s out on a leisure…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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JR
JR is a German shepherd, 5 years old and 80 lbs. Good with kids. He was an outside dog. Came from a home with Jack Jack. See JackJack's profile and ha…
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, CA
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Evee
Evee is an adorable female Shepard mix who was born on 4/4/23. She is a sweet girl who loves to be pet and is very easygoing and chill. Evee is super …
Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee, Inc • Cherry Valley, CA
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Trapper
Hi, my name is Trapper! I am a 3 year old handsome male who was brought to Coastal in June of 2023. It’s taken me a while to adjust to life at the ran…
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Billie
Some dogs give their hearts away immediately. Billie prefers to make sure you deserve hers first—and once you earn it, you’ve got something pretty spe…
Our Underdog Rescue Squad • La Verne, CA
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Bessie
Bessie may only weigh 14 pounds, but this little Chihuahua has packed a whole lot of resilience, personality, and love into one tiny body. Bessie came…
Our Underdog Rescue Squad • La Verne, CA
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Radar
Meet Radar – The Pup with Ears (and Heart) as Big as Her Personality! Get ready to fall in love with Radar – an adorable, goofy girl with the biggest,…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Aria
Meet adoptable Aria! She was a great mama to her puppies, now it’s her turn for adventure and cuddles. She’s not a fan of other dogs. But she will mak…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Cheezit
Meet Cheezit – Certified Goofball, Ultimate Love Bug, and Ladies’ Man Extraordinaire! If charm were a superpower, Cheezit would be unstoppable. This s…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Jada
Jada is a 4 year old beautiful blue girl who has endless love and commitment to share. This gorgeous young girl is so loving and eager to please, she …
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Delta
Please visit http://www.coastalgsrsd.org/to learn more about our dogs. Click on available dogs to see further descriptions. If you are interested in m…
Coastal K9 German Shepherd Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Savannah
Savannah is 42 pound, 2.5 year old kelpie shepherd. She loves playing with toys and snuggling with her foster parents and the other dogs in the home. …
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Gonzo
Meet Gonzo A Goofy, Loving Best Friend Who's Always Ready to Make You Smile ❤️ Breed: Carolina Dog / American Foxhound Mix Gender: Male | DOB: May 21,…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Karma
Karma found her way to Its the Pits in April 2023 after a good Samaritan found her in need of emergency medical care, abandoned in a crate on the side…
It's The Pits • 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.
