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Dogs for adoption in California

7,857 dogs waiting across California

Adoptable dogs from shelters and rescues across California. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

7,857 dogs are listed across California, in 139 cities and from 192 shelters and rescues. San Diego has the most with 556.

Dogs by city

Where the 1 are waiting right now.

San Diego556 Los Angeles439 Riverside421 San Bernardino395 Dana Point303 Bakersfield217 Stockton209 Thousand Palms180 Yreka179

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1 dog match your filters

Barkley, a Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (short coat)

Waiting 169 days

Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Mixed (short coat)

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