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Meet Avery, a beautiful 2-year-old Pit Bull mix looking for a loving forever home. At 54.2 pounds, she has a stunning chocolate-colored coat, gorgeous…
Monterey County Animal Services • Salinas, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
7,054 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 1,831–1,860 of 7,054 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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Honey C
Meet Honey Sweet as Her Name—Honey Is a Loving, Playful Girl Ready for Her Forever Home ❤️ Breed: Feist / Terrier Mix Gender: Female | Age: 12/21/2025…
Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc • Inglewood, CA
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Alfie
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
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Sorbet
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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Yoko
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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Meme
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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Dollup
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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Tammy
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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Moss
Meet Moss! Moss is one seriously cute, chunky little puppy who is going to be hard to resist! He was born August 8th and is currently around 7 pounds …
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
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Bacon
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
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Peanut
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
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Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Thistle
Meet Thistle! This little guy is already quite the chunky monkey! Thistle was born August 8th and weighs about 7 pounds right now. He’s an adorable, h…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
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Clover
Meet Clover! Clover is a sweet, chunky little boy who is growing fast and getting cuter by the day! He was born August 8th and currently weighs about …
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
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Lupin
Meet Lupin! Lupin is a handsome little chunk who is full of puppy charm! Born August 8th, he’s now around 7 pounds and growing into one adorable littl…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
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Rufus
Meet Rufus! Rufus is a 1–2-year-old, 17 lb. Chihuahua/Pomeranian/Dachshund mix with silky, medium-length fur and an incredibly sweet personality. Rufu…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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River
Meet River! River is a 1–2-year-old, 13 lb. Chihuahua mix with long legs, a curious spirit, and an enormous heart packed into a tiny body. River came …
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
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Reya
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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Carary
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
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Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Milo
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
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Monty
Monty has been very friendly with people, and recently even visited a Petco Adoption Event! He may be open to a doggie sibling.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
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Mowgli
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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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.
