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Owen
His name is Owen. He is leery of new people at first. Once he gets to know u, hes quite friendly. He gets along well with other dogs. Also known to be…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
10,689 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 10,591–10,620 of 10,689 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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Mandy
Mandy is a beautiful 3 year old female German Shepherd puppy who was dumped by a breeder because she was born without her left eye...but we think she …
Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee, Inc • Cherry Valley, CA
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Iris
Meet Iris she’s approximately a 3 year old Lab Kelpie mix pup and around 40lbs. She is a sweet soul that walks beautifully on a leash and gently takes…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Mica
Hey there, future pet parent! Are you ready to meet your new best friend? If so, you need to meet Mica, a 3 year old 40 pound lab mix! He is also grea…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Dany
Meet Dany! She is looking for a new forever home. Dany is a 6 year old, 50lb, absolutely adorable gal. Dany is very energetic and has the best pittie …
California Pitbull Rescue • Berkeley, CA
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Mabel
Meet Mabel! There’s a quiet, gentle spirit behind those soft eyes—a sweet soul who’s been patiently waiting for a place to truly call home. Mabel may …
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Bowie
Are you looking for the love of your life? Look no further, he’s right here! Bowie is loyal, sweet and a love! He is very smart and loves to be loved …
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Jackson
Are you looking for the love of your life? Look no further, he’s right here! Jackson is sweet, cuddly and cute. He can’t wait to find his forever home…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Sol
Meet Sol, she is an adult mixed breed. This sweet soul is brimming with energy, always ready for a game of fetch or a playful romp in the park. She ha…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Croquette
SPECIAL NEEDS* Meet Croquette, affectionately known as K, a French Bulldog puppy who is not only adorable but truly special in every way. Despite faci…
Recycled Pets NorCal • Fair Oaks, CA
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Harold
He’s a very loving and sweet Pit Bull mix and around 1.5 years old. He’s crate trained, potty trained and knows sit, lay and comes when called. He is …
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Harley B
Meet Harley B Breed: English Pointer Mix Sex: Female DOB: 1/13/2021 Weight: 40 Pounds Health: Healthy and spayed Harley B is a beautiful medium-sized …
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Peaches
Peaches is 3 years old and @45-50 lbs. Brindle. She and her brothers Peanut (adopted) and Pecan were born in a barn to a feral mom. They came here shy…
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, CA
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Missy
Meet Missy!! She is a sweet, cuddly and loving Malinois/Shepherd mix. She’s potty trained, crate trained and is food motivated to learn new things. Sh…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Milkshake
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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Taylor
Taylor is 4 years old and weighs 26 lbs. He’s active, friendly with people and social with other dogs. Taylor is a stray rescue. If you would like to …
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
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Milo
Meet Milo! At almost 4 years old and 78 pounds, Milo is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix who breaks the mold. Instead of being high-energy and c…
Silicon Valley Pet Project • San Jose, CA
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Rose
Rose is a darling, petite, young girl Akita who is ready for her forever home!!She is very sweet and affectionate. Rose is not a fan of most other dog…
A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc. • Romoland, CA
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Floyd
Meet Floyd – A Big-Hearted Gentle Soul Floyd is a sweet, sensitive boy with a heart full of love — he’s just waiting for the right person to share it …
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Calypso
Meet Calypso! Sweet. Silly. Sofa-surfer. Calypso has been patiently waiting for her forever home since December of 2022, and we think it’s high time s…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Ronnie
Meet Ronnie! Shy and gentle Ronnie is looking for a calm, patient family who will give her the time and space to build trust and grow confident at her…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Dilly
Meet Dilly – The Tall, Goofy Sweetheart You’ve Been Waiting For! Dilly is the definition of a lovable goofball! With legs he never quite grew into, a …
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Freya
Meet Freya! If you’re looking for a truly special companion who’s bursting with love and smarts, Freya just might be your dream dog! This unique and a…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Tai
This cute boy is Tai, he’s an approx one year old super mutt and around 40lbs. He was rescued from the Long Beach shelter and came to us super shy and…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Heidi
Meet Heidi! She’s around 3 years old and we think she’s a Frenchie/Shepherd mix. She loves people and loves affection. She knows sit and let’s go (lea…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
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Suki
Suki is a sweet 3 y/o 50-lb pitbull with a lot of love to give. I adopted her from the San Diego Humane Society a couple months ago and sadly am looki…
It's The Pits • San Diego, CA
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Roger
Roger is 4 years old and weighs 43 lbs. He’s friendly and outgoing with people, and social with other dogs. Roger was left abandoned on the side of th…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
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Vegas
Courtesy Post** Meet Vegas! He’s a sweet boy that’s learning how to trust people. Doesn’t seem like he had a good life in the past, but he’s with us n…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
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Moose
This adorable group of pups were rescued from a horrific hoarding situation out of L.A. Our rescue was was called to ask if we had room to assist. It …
Tanya's Adoption Network 4 Young Animals, Inc. (T.A.N.Y.A.'s, Inc.) • Phelan, CA
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Daisy
Daisy is a 6 year old German shepherd/husky mix. Not good with dogs was turned in from a home for not liking their husky. House trained, leash trained…
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, 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.
