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Penny
Meet Penny! Penny was born on September 30, 2025, and is a beautiful, athletic girl weighing about 56 pounds. She came to us after being surrendered t…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Dogs for Adoption in California
7,053 adoptable dogs listed by shelters and rescues in California. Showing 2,071–2,100 of 7,053 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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Harold
Meet Harold! Harold is a young boy, estimated to be around a year old or younger, with a wonderfully easygoing personality. He is outgoing and friendl…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Charlotte
Forever home wanted, meet Charlotte. Charlotte entered the Baldwin Park shelter back on July 28th along with another labrador. They were both gorgeous…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
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Discord/Ranger
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
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Biggie
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
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Bon Bon
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
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Benny
It's a rare occasion for a St. Bernard mix to come into the shelter stray, but here is our friend Benny. Loving, easy-going, calm and easy on the leas…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
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Oscar
Hi, I’m Oscar! I’m a playful, affectionate guy who loves having fun and soaking up attention from my people! I’m always ready for some playtime, and I…
Pets In Need • Redwood City, CA
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Shadow
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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Pierce
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
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Lana
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Blake
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
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Nico
Nico – Yellow Male mix, 7 months, 50 lbs Meet Nico! 50 Pounds of Cuddly Yellow Glitter! Nico is one of those special young dogs who seems to sprinkle …
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno • Clovis, CA
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Daisy
Daisy is a 15 month old tiny little pouty-faced princess, who is as sweet and cuddly as it gets. She’s a bit of a scardy-cat at first but once she set…
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Milo
Milo is a 3 year old dream boy. He’s quiet, he’s courteous, non-destructive and smart. This good boy loves all people and his doggie friends too, as l…
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Harper
Harper is a beautiful blue almost 3 1/2 year old, sassy pants who thinks she runs the show. She’s quiet, calculated and smarter thank your average bea…
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Xicaru
Welcome Xicaru (pron Zee-kah-roo) from Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Xicaru means “beautiful” in the Zapotec language of Oaxaca…and beautiful he is.…
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue • Paso Robles, CA
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Brooklyn
Beautiful Brooklyn is an eleven month old beauty queen, who is as sweet as can be. She’s dog social, but she still needs her boundaries to be reinforc…
Code Red K9 Crew • Redlands, CA
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Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, 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.
