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Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
7,078 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 1,711–1,740 of 7,078 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.
218 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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Everest
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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Azula
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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Raven
Raven is an absolute rockstar with other medium energy dogs, and has been friendly with people too. If she seems a little shy at first, it may be beca…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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Gloria
Meet Gloria! Gloria is a 3-year-old bundle of love who is ready to start her next chapter with a forever family. Gloria may be Moto’s sister, but she …
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
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Bugs
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
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Mamas
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Peepers
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
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Sunny
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
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Mason
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Kitana
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Logan
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Ivy
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
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Kanga
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
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Franz
Franz has participated in shelter playgroups and may enjoy a compatible canine friend in his new home. He's also sharing his shelter suite with a frie…
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation • Sacramento, CA
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Georgie
Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Gunner
Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Tootsie Roll
Meet Tootsie Roll Friendly, Playful, and Ready to Grow Up With His Forever Family Breed: Rat Terrier Gender: Male | Age: 3/24/2026 Weight: 12 lbs curr…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Paolo
Meet Paolo A Happy Little Puppy Ready to Grow Up With His Forever Family Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix Gender: Male | Age: 03/24/2026 Weight: 11 lbs…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Merlina Ady
Meet Merlina Safe in Foster Care and Blossoming—Now Merlina Is Ready for a Forever Home of Her Own ❤️ Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Terrier Mix Gende…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Bocephus
Rescue Ranch puppies are raised through our puppy foster program. They will have met adults, children, often other dogs, maybe cats. 16-week or older …
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Kaya
T hank you for considering adopting a Rescue Ranch dog. While they are with us, each and every rescue dog receives the best of care in a loving and nu…
Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA
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Donnie
Meet Donnie! Donnie is a 2-year-old, 11 lb. Chihuahua/Pekingese mix with a big heart and a whole lot of love to give. This sweet little guy is happies…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Arya SM
Meet Arya Happy, Bright, and Ready to Grow Up With Her Forever Family Breed: Belgian Shepherd Mix Gender: Female | Age: 3/26/2026 Weight: 20 lbs curre…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, 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.
